Wow... I wasn't expecting this... were you? I doubt it! In fact I wasn't even expecting to remember this blog! So much has happened and changed since the last post that I shan't even try to list any of it. 9 months? I could have had a baby in that time... well... maybe not... but had I the correct equipment I could...
Anyway, there isn't much point in this post, except to get the ball rolling again. Get ready for the continuation of the vague humour, pointless rambling, pedantry, melancholy and general idiocy (and unnecessary tags) of J, M and myself (that's C to y'all), which I promise I shall not let die again (at least not permanently) - I know I'm ready for you, Mr(s) Internet(s) >:D
Also, I feel I should plug at least some sort of link, that being what I do, so please have a look at this webcomic series featuring Luigi (Super Mario Bros. , Mario Kart, etc.) I recommend you look out for Link. The series is so far short, but most enjoyable. Good job to kevinbolk (its creator (and continuer)) Have a link: http://www.interrobangstudios.com/potluck/index.php?strip_id=941
Until next time, adoring fans...
Much luffles,
C
Wednesday 20 July 2011
Sunday 31 October 2010
The unfinished symphony...
SO.
I’m determined not to let this Blog die… Kind of… Well, you can probably tell that determination isn’t really my thing. Perhaps what I actually mean is that I’m too stubborn to let it sink into the depths of Internet obscurity. Well, anyway, I doubt M will ever feel compelled to make a post here of his own accord… and well, I think C would probably take a bit of pushing too, even if he did have something he wanted to share with the world… then again, our readership probably does only consist of about eight people at maximum, so he could likely find a better audience elsewhere… Hmmmmmm… ‘Kay, well now I’m starting to wonder whether this post is worth making. Huh… well… I guess I’m going to resolve to create my own blog sometime soon, and make it a genuine project with, like, regular and frequent updates… yeah…
BUT THERE IS ONE THING I’D LIKE TO COMPEL YOU ALL TO DO.
WATCH EDEN OF THE EAST.
NOW.
To be honest, my feelings towards the franchise as a whole are very similar to the sentiments in the above paragraph… it starts off all BANG, and really wins your heart. Then, well, it goes towards something, sort of determined, for the remainder of the series, which, whilst still really good – really, really good - leaves you with a fair bit of uncertainty at the end. Then, there are the movies… If you take the first one by itself, then it could be said to be quite good, well rounded and seemingly setting up the last part quite… But then… Well, the second film…
It’s not quite so good as a film, rather slow with too much dialogue and not enough action or development… And everything goes rather limp. The baddies aren’t really baddies, the goody’s still pretending to be the baddy and the girl’s still chasing after his tailcoats…
Most things are resolved, but the build up and the dynamics and the development weren’t quite realised as you’d have hoped given the pacing and the direction at the beginning of the series…
AND THEN… ARGH… DAMN YOU AKIRA, WHY MUST YOU ALWAYS RUN OFF!?
*ahem*
(Oh, and one thing that particularly annoyed me about the films was that they didn’t use the OP and opening music (‘Falling Down’ from ‘Dig Out Your Soul’ by Oasis) from the series that, together, really complimented the anime perfectly… seriously, the OP of the episodes can be just as interesting to watch as the episodes themselves until you’ve taken note of every little detail…)
Thus, I’d give the series 10/10… the final resolution, however, drags the whole thing down to about… 7.8? (sort of like Pirates of the Caribbean, but nowhere near as bad XD).
In spite of this, I’m pretty sure it’s the anime that’s had the most profound effect on me. It just… seemed (for the majority of it at least) the most perfect balance of beauty, melancholy, cuteness, action, awkwardness, mystery, developing romance, and – something which I very rarely find in anime – meaning. Not like big philosophical malarkey about the nature of justice or absolute power, or the sublime and immense power of the universe and its beauty, and how mankind and its technological expansionism is some kind of blight and blah blah blah, but real, relevant meaning. It really felt like there was little pretension… like they were trying to say something about the generational gap, about the nature of youth these days… commenting on the degree to which we can really make a difference… what constitutes a healthy culture… about how we can save ourselves? In the end they have to rush the conclusions to these things like everything else… but the initial ideas really got through and hit home.
I really wish they’d decided to make a second series as opposed to the two movies… I think that would have served to develop everything, from the characters to the story through to the themes… But alas it was not so. But still.
So yeah, I’ll remember this series fondly, as the masterpiece that was not to be. I may even take to writing my first fan-fiction about it… Perhaps a few songs, a poem or two… But seriously, it has helped affirm within me the ideas and ideals by which I hope to live my life… for the time being…
So my little malchickiwicks, my dear droogs, I think I’m going to head off to my beddy-wed, rest me gulliver, and put on some of the old Ludwig Van, proper horrorshow like.
Till the next time… perhaps…
J
I’m determined not to let this Blog die… Kind of… Well, you can probably tell that determination isn’t really my thing. Perhaps what I actually mean is that I’m too stubborn to let it sink into the depths of Internet obscurity. Well, anyway, I doubt M will ever feel compelled to make a post here of his own accord… and well, I think C would probably take a bit of pushing too, even if he did have something he wanted to share with the world… then again, our readership probably does only consist of about eight people at maximum, so he could likely find a better audience elsewhere… Hmmmmmm… ‘Kay, well now I’m starting to wonder whether this post is worth making. Huh… well… I guess I’m going to resolve to create my own blog sometime soon, and make it a genuine project with, like, regular and frequent updates… yeah…
BUT THERE IS ONE THING I’D LIKE TO COMPEL YOU ALL TO DO.
WATCH EDEN OF THE EAST.
NOW.
To be honest, my feelings towards the franchise as a whole are very similar to the sentiments in the above paragraph… it starts off all BANG, and really wins your heart. Then, well, it goes towards something, sort of determined, for the remainder of the series, which, whilst still really good – really, really good - leaves you with a fair bit of uncertainty at the end. Then, there are the movies… If you take the first one by itself, then it could be said to be quite good, well rounded and seemingly setting up the last part quite… But then… Well, the second film…
It’s not quite so good as a film, rather slow with too much dialogue and not enough action or development… And everything goes rather limp. The baddies aren’t really baddies, the goody’s still pretending to be the baddy and the girl’s still chasing after his tailcoats…
Most things are resolved, but the build up and the dynamics and the development weren’t quite realised as you’d have hoped given the pacing and the direction at the beginning of the series…
AND THEN… ARGH… DAMN YOU AKIRA, WHY MUST YOU ALWAYS RUN OFF!?
*ahem*
(Oh, and one thing that particularly annoyed me about the films was that they didn’t use the OP and opening music (‘Falling Down’ from ‘Dig Out Your Soul’ by Oasis) from the series that, together, really complimented the anime perfectly… seriously, the OP of the episodes can be just as interesting to watch as the episodes themselves until you’ve taken note of every little detail…)
Thus, I’d give the series 10/10… the final resolution, however, drags the whole thing down to about… 7.8? (sort of like Pirates of the Caribbean, but nowhere near as bad XD).
In spite of this, I’m pretty sure it’s the anime that’s had the most profound effect on me. It just… seemed (for the majority of it at least) the most perfect balance of beauty, melancholy, cuteness, action, awkwardness, mystery, developing romance, and – something which I very rarely find in anime – meaning. Not like big philosophical malarkey about the nature of justice or absolute power, or the sublime and immense power of the universe and its beauty, and how mankind and its technological expansionism is some kind of blight and blah blah blah, but real, relevant meaning. It really felt like there was little pretension… like they were trying to say something about the generational gap, about the nature of youth these days… commenting on the degree to which we can really make a difference… what constitutes a healthy culture… about how we can save ourselves? In the end they have to rush the conclusions to these things like everything else… but the initial ideas really got through and hit home.
I really wish they’d decided to make a second series as opposed to the two movies… I think that would have served to develop everything, from the characters to the story through to the themes… But alas it was not so. But still.
So yeah, I’ll remember this series fondly, as the masterpiece that was not to be. I may even take to writing my first fan-fiction about it… Perhaps a few songs, a poem or two… But seriously, it has helped affirm within me the ideas and ideals by which I hope to live my life… for the time being…
So my little malchickiwicks, my dear droogs, I think I’m going to head off to my beddy-wed, rest me gulliver, and put on some of the old Ludwig Van, proper horrorshow like.
Till the next time… perhaps…
J
Sunday 19 September 2010
Sunday 5 September 2010
Abandon all hope ye who enter here...
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| The Gates of Hell are somewhere in West Sussex |
Sunday 29 August 2010
AFRICAN QUEEN
Featured Songs playlist by AFRICAN QUEEN
People, check these guys out! The drummer's an acquaintance of mine (as well as being a FUCKING AMAZING drummer) and the band in general are pretty sick (in the good sense XD). They're a psychedelic-rock band, which these days is kind of a rare thing to find, so take a look-see! Also, if you feel particularly generous, why not buy one or two of their tracks as well as taking advantage of the free downloads they've put up :)
J
xxx
Tuesday 24 August 2010
Friday 20 August 2010
Wednesday 18 August 2010
J's Random Review!!!
So, I'm going to try something different to get me back into the habit of blogging! Prepare for... SUPER RAPID CRAPPY SUBJECTIVE RANDOM REVIEW ATTACK! *kamehamehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa*
*cough* So...
1) Iron Man 2: Brilliant effects, quite funny and Robert Downey Jnr. is as brilliant as ever, though it did feel at points like it served simply as a lead up to the Avengers movie... however - Mickey Rourke was amazing! Best scene: Rourke showing us some whip action and slicing up the TV *nods* Ultimately, not as good as the first movie, but still a good sequel.
2) Bram Stoker's Dracula: Firstly, the book - still yet to finish it, but obviously a classic and a brilliant read, and probably needed for any prospective A2 English students! Secondly, the 1992 film - hmmm, well, Gary Oldman once again proves that he is both a chameleon and a brilliant actor, as he really does make the film. It's probably one of the more loyal adaptions of the book, despite the addition of an entirely new sub-plot. Keanu Reeves is as wooden as ever, even in the sexy scenes, whilst Hopkins is also great and the casting of Tom Waits, of all people, as the psychopath Renfield is inspired!
3) Mary Shelly's Frankenstein: Yet to even start reading, but it's relatively short, which is never a bad thing, so... top marks!
*cough* So...
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| Robert Downey Jnr. - Brilliant as both Holmes and Stark |
2) Bram Stoker's Dracula: Firstly, the book - still yet to finish it, but obviously a classic and a brilliant read, and probably needed for any prospective A2 English students! Secondly, the 1992 film - hmmm, well, Gary Oldman once again proves that he is both a chameleon and a brilliant actor, as he really does make the film. It's probably one of the more loyal adaptions of the book, despite the addition of an entirely new sub-plot. Keanu Reeves is as wooden as ever, even in the sexy scenes, whilst Hopkins is also great and the casting of Tom Waits, of all people, as the psychopath Renfield is inspired!
3) Mary Shelly's Frankenstein: Yet to even start reading, but it's relatively short, which is never a bad thing, so... top marks!
Friday 6 August 2010
Over the top... so to speak
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| Dash Vault |
Do me proud!
C
xxx
Thursday 5 August 2010
He does many things...
My hair was getting quite long and unwieldy, I simply had to get rid of it. But I wasn't prepared to spend a small fortune getting it to look reasonable for a single day, and then have it grow out the next and look stupid. So I decided to save myself the money, and did the deed myself, since it would end up looking horrid anyway.
It doesn't look too bad, in my opinion. It has been received favourably by all. Although, no other living soul has seen it as of yet, but still. Huzzah! Now I can fritter away the money I saved on penny sweets and liqourice andwhores more candy.
M
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| This is what M really looks like. |
It doesn't look too bad, in my opinion. It has been received favourably by all. Although, no other living soul has seen it as of yet, but still. Huzzah! Now I can fritter away the money I saved on penny sweets and liqourice and
M
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