Young Justice premiered on Cartoon Network the other day.
Only one word describes it : FUCKAWESOME!
It doesn't mater if this is advertised as an animated children's show. DC don't make kids shows, they just make amazing watching. If you remember from your childhood, Justice League, Batman The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Static Shock, Teen Titans. But the one that really stood out was Justice League Unlimited. Why? Because it had so many characters, and it utilised them all fantastically. It had a sense of scale that most shows lack. But Young Justice looks like they've mashed together Justice League, Batman Beyond, and Teen Titans to produce an orgasm of amazingness.
The characters are really well done, dialogue feels natural to them and the plot drove along at a fantastic rate, I won't give away any spoilers though, you'll have to watch it for yourself.
The Crowning Moment of Awesome (warning: TV Tropes link! You may become lost forever) was when the League entered, all as one, and I just felt shivers going down my spine... But you'll have to see that for yourself.
Whether you're a comic book nerd or not, you need to watch this right now.
Over and out.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
A Curse in Monochrome Disguise?
Saturday Morning: 7am. I woke up to find everything outside covered in a blanket of glorious snow, it made me happy, even more so when I realised I wouldn't have to go to work. So, after a moment of elation I went back to bed.
Saturday Evening: It doesn't look like the snow is leaving, the roads are lethally dangerous, and I remain cautiously optimistic that there will be no school on Monday, and hence I won't have to sit my impending exams that I haven't studied for...
Sunday Afternoon: The snow remains, even without the official word, Ive given up on even trying to study for exams. Soon after, the glorious notification arrives and Facebook practically explodes with joy at the news...
Monday Morning, 5am: I've stayed up to watch the last days play of the first Ashes Test, which you probably don't want to hear about...
Monday Evening: More snow, more good news, no school on Tuesday, which means more missed exams! This weekend gets better as it gets longer.... But I'm never going to be able to concentrate on studying for those tests now. Curse that fun fun snow...
Over and out
Saturday Evening: It doesn't look like the snow is leaving, the roads are lethally dangerous, and I remain cautiously optimistic that there will be no school on Monday, and hence I won't have to sit my impending exams that I haven't studied for...
Sunday Afternoon: The snow remains, even without the official word, Ive given up on even trying to study for exams. Soon after, the glorious notification arrives and Facebook practically explodes with joy at the news...
Monday Morning, 5am: I've stayed up to watch the last days play of the first Ashes Test, which you probably don't want to hear about...
Monday Evening: More snow, more good news, no school on Tuesday, which means more missed exams! This weekend gets better as it gets longer.... But I'm never going to be able to concentrate on studying for those tests now. Curse that fun fun snow...
Over and out
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Of queries and moustaches...
I'm extremely tempted to write some reviews of play from The Ashes, but for some reason I don't think I'll have much of an audience for it... Do I have any cricket loving followers? Speak out people!
In relation to the Ashes however, it was a fantastic sight on the first days play to see the assortment of moustaches on display, something that is tragically missing from modern sport. Kevin Pietersen and Mitchel Johnson are competing for best lip fuzz, with Doug Bollinger and Peter Siddle lagging behind. But none shall ever beat the epic handlebar of former-Australian bowler Merv Hughes:
Over and out.
In relation to the Ashes however, it was a fantastic sight on the first days play to see the assortment of moustaches on display, something that is tragically missing from modern sport. Kevin Pietersen and Mitchel Johnson are competing for best lip fuzz, with Doug Bollinger and Peter Siddle lagging behind. But none shall ever beat the epic handlebar of former-Australian bowler Merv Hughes:
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| We salute you sir. |
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Glory Glory
To any Arsenal fan who hapens to read this... TWO-NIL AND YOU FUCKED IT UP! :D
As you may have guessed Im a Spurs fan, and took great pleasure in watching todays 3-2 result...
The Spurs Went Marching In :P
Over and out.
As you may have guessed Im a Spurs fan, and took great pleasure in watching todays 3-2 result...
The Spurs Went Marching In :P
Over and out.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Blur + Springsteen = MGMT? O.o
Just fiddling around with my guitar (Squier Telecaster for those of you who don't know me), and have discovered that Kids by MGMT is just an amalgamation of the melody from Tender by Blur, and the chorus of Bruce Springsteen's Radio Nowhere...
Who'd a thunk it?
Over and out.
Who'd a thunk it?
Over and out.
In Blackest Night...
The official Green Lantern trailer has been released, and there's not much it does really... The villains have been known for a good while now, and there's no major spoilers for anyone who doesn't know their Green Lantern mythos (BTW if you don't, you should read up)
I expect great things from this movie, Warner Bros. finally brought the darker image of Batman to the public eye, I'm hoping they can bring Green Lantern to a new level, but first, some analysis...
The CGI looks a bit gammy, but they'll clean it up a bit before cinematic release (much like the first Spiderman), remember, this is going to be a 3D flick as well so it's gonna look a whole lot different from behind those glasses.
The scenes on Oa (this is why you should have read up) truly look epic, one thing this movie needs to accomplish is a sense of scale, this is an intergalactic setting, and it needs to feel like it. The images of various Lanterns rising up really is awe inspiring...
On to the suit. Specifically the mask. It just doesn't quite look right, somethings very...wrong... about it, as if its been painted on, again though this could get cleaned up by release time so we'll have to see. The suit itself looks great, with the green vein effect adding a new spark to the classic design.
We've yet to see Ryan Reynolds in a serious role (apart from a certain appearance as Deadpool which will not be spoken of here), it'll be interesting to see how he performs, but I look forward to the lightheartedness he'll bring to the role, and of course, he is one of us...
But then again, never ever trust a trailer... Remember the trailer for Jonah Hex? That actually looked decent, then the movie came out... I trust Warner Brothers to do a good job on this though, they know themselves they have to produce a viable franchise, as their guaranteed Harry Potter blockbusters end next year, and the Dark Knight Saga ends 2012. I can see a lot more DC movies getting made, Superman is being cast and hopefully there'll be a Flash movie soon, leading into a unifying Justice League epic to end all epics... Hopefully...
On a finishing note, its it just me or do they use the same smoke effect (but green), as The Dark Knight for the backgrounds? Shoddy WB... shoddy...
Over and out.
I expect great things from this movie, Warner Bros. finally brought the darker image of Batman to the public eye, I'm hoping they can bring Green Lantern to a new level, but first, some analysis...
The CGI looks a bit gammy, but they'll clean it up a bit before cinematic release (much like the first Spiderman), remember, this is going to be a 3D flick as well so it's gonna look a whole lot different from behind those glasses.
The scenes on Oa (this is why you should have read up) truly look epic, one thing this movie needs to accomplish is a sense of scale, this is an intergalactic setting, and it needs to feel like it. The images of various Lanterns rising up really is awe inspiring...
On to the suit. Specifically the mask. It just doesn't quite look right, somethings very...wrong... about it, as if its been painted on, again though this could get cleaned up by release time so we'll have to see. The suit itself looks great, with the green vein effect adding a new spark to the classic design.
We've yet to see Ryan Reynolds in a serious role (apart from a certain appearance as Deadpool which will not be spoken of here), it'll be interesting to see how he performs, but I look forward to the lightheartedness he'll bring to the role, and of course, he is one of us...
But then again, never ever trust a trailer... Remember the trailer for Jonah Hex? That actually looked decent, then the movie came out... I trust Warner Brothers to do a good job on this though, they know themselves they have to produce a viable franchise, as their guaranteed Harry Potter blockbusters end next year, and the Dark Knight Saga ends 2012. I can see a lot more DC movies getting made, Superman is being cast and hopefully there'll be a Flash movie soon, leading into a unifying Justice League epic to end all epics... Hopefully...
On a finishing note, its it just me or do they use the same smoke effect (but green), as The Dark Knight for the backgrounds? Shoddy WB... shoddy...
Over and out.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Day One
So, I've actually got some followers on this thing? That was unexpected...
Anyway, on to matters.
As you should know by now, the finale to the Dark Knight Saga has been titled The Dark Knight Rises, as of yet, I'm undecided on whether I like it or not.
The more important news however is that auditions and interviews are being held for two female leads.
One is presumed to be a love interest, the other an antagonist... No word yet though on whether this antagonist is one of Batman's rogues. Remember that in these Nolan films, everything is pretty gritty and down to earth, so that probably discounts Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn is more than likely out, (as she's a bit of a flat character without The Joker to play off of.)
So that pretty much leaves either Catwoman (my preferred choice if done well), and Talia al Ghul (Daughter of R'has, could possibly be out to avenge her father).
The other option is to have a female Police Detective leading the search for Batman (Remember, at the end of The Dark Knight Batman is a wanted man), this, I think, is unlikely though, as they'll want Gary Oldman to have plenty of screen time as Commisioner Gordon...
The really big news is the list of actresses they've announced so far. Prepare yourselves:
To hopefully start an interesting comment fight, who do you think should be the main villain (and possibly side villain) for Dark Knight Rises? Personally I'm hoping for Black Mask to sweep in and control the gangs, which are in a bit of chaos right now, and have Deadshot as his hitman... Would you prefer The Riddler? Penguin? Maybe a reality-checked Killer Croc? Voice your opinions my dear readers.
Over and Out.
Anyway, on to matters.
As you should know by now, the finale to the Dark Knight Saga has been titled The Dark Knight Rises, as of yet, I'm undecided on whether I like it or not.
The more important news however is that auditions and interviews are being held for two female leads.
One is presumed to be a love interest, the other an antagonist... No word yet though on whether this antagonist is one of Batman's rogues. Remember that in these Nolan films, everything is pretty gritty and down to earth, so that probably discounts Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn is more than likely out, (as she's a bit of a flat character without The Joker to play off of.)
So that pretty much leaves either Catwoman (my preferred choice if done well), and Talia al Ghul (Daughter of R'has, could possibly be out to avenge her father).
The other option is to have a female Police Detective leading the search for Batman (Remember, at the end of The Dark Knight Batman is a wanted man), this, I think, is unlikely though, as they'll want Gary Oldman to have plenty of screen time as Commisioner Gordon...
The really big news is the list of actresses they've announced so far. Prepare yourselves:
- Kiera Knightly
- Natelie Portman
- Anne Hathaway
- Rachel Weisz
- Blake Lively
- Naomi Watts
To hopefully start an interesting comment fight, who do you think should be the main villain (and possibly side villain) for Dark Knight Rises? Personally I'm hoping for Black Mask to sweep in and control the gangs, which are in a bit of chaos right now, and have Deadshot as his hitman... Would you prefer The Riddler? Penguin? Maybe a reality-checked Killer Croc? Voice your opinions my dear readers.
Over and Out.
Ooohh Shiny...
So this is the world of blogging...
Everything seems fresh and new, and I know I can post anything I want right now because no one reads a first blog.
However, on the off chance that I actually become quite good at this and gain many subscribers, someone may decide to trawl through the archives, so, to you, the dedicated follower, I say well done.
If you're here on my blog for the first time, posts will be spontaneous, on an irregular timetable, and often about musings on Batman.
Now if you excuse me I have to go wait desperatley for subscribers.
Over and out.
Everything seems fresh and new, and I know I can post anything I want right now because no one reads a first blog.
However, on the off chance that I actually become quite good at this and gain many subscribers, someone may decide to trawl through the archives, so, to you, the dedicated follower, I say well done.
If you're here on my blog for the first time, posts will be spontaneous, on an irregular timetable, and often about musings on Batman.
Now if you excuse me I have to go wait desperatley for subscribers.
Over and out.
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