Archive for May, 2010
Responsibility in writing
Most people come to this site for the podcast. Which I think is awesome, but I realize that fewer people come to check out any articles or quirky finds that will be featured here. But I want you guys to know that I won’t make jokes or reviews trashing something just because it’ll make you laugh. Oh, we’ll make jokes, but not at the expense of the trust established between you guys and ourselves. However, not everyone else shares this responsibility.
Example: http://www.imdb.com/news/ni2585184/
Pay careful attention to this portion of the article:
The Little Britain star was devastated when his former partner, Kevin McGee, was found hanged at his Edinburgh, Scotland apartment in October. The couple tied the knot in a civil partnership in 2006 before parting ways in 2008.
Notice anything in particular bad taste? After describing that his husband was found hanging, they refer to their earlier wedding as having “tied the knot“. Now, I know that’s a popular colloquialism, but using it in the article at all? Especially the next sentence? Ugh. That went from the writer to the editor to possible a few other people, and now one noticed. Maybe it’s because I have a twisted sense of humor. But after showing it to a few other people, they saw it immediately as well. I am sorry for the trouble that has befallen the talented Matt Lucas. I loved him in Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire. And I’m very sorry for his loss.
To the media: there should be some sort of respect that is kept by those reporting the news.
Star Wars has been an influence in so many people, especially geeks. So this Geek Pride Day 2010, PRS and SusanZ bring you our thoughts and feelings on the subject.
So All Hail the Flanneled One, for he was good once, yet why has he forsaken us?
Well, actually, the Clone Wars on Cartoon network doesn’t suck.
Oh, and did you dig that song at the end of the episode? click here to see the video. Seriously, breakdancing TK’s and Ewoks. And a hot Leia.
God, I love being a geek.
He played Admiral Motti in Star Wars. He’s the only guy to be attacked by Darth Vader and Live. He has his own action figure. He’s also a really cool cat.
With appearances in movies such as Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Superman II, and Octopussy, he is an icon in everyman acting.
His action figure even has “getting choked” action. Let’s see the David Carradine fig do that!
what? too soon? sigh. ok, here’s info about the ep:
In anticipation of the return of the Cinemafreaks, I wanted to give you the opportunity to hear one of my first interviews. This was done in 2003 at IQM 2, a small con in NC. Richard LaParmentier was a blast, and I think you’ll enjoy it.
This is why I love Community
I’ve been a fan for a while of the NBC sitcom Community. I’ve been a fan of Dan Hartman’s for far longer (www channel101.com for some learnin about the man). But this show features two gorgeous women (Gillian Jacobs and Alison Brie) and moments like this. I left the subtitles on to show how tremendous the writing is.
