Here comes the end of the year again. I've been pretty lax about posting here this year, sorry. But I do have one last story for the year.
Just when you thought the "I have a Death Note" craze was over there's another! I thought we'd all learn that this wasn't a good idea. But it would seem that the typical teenage "I hate the world and I'm going to make a list of people I want dead" had turned into "I hate the world so I'm going to list how I want people to die and hope it comes true, just like Death Note". To bad kids never learn.
(Sorce: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-12-17/2-oklahoma-students-to-be-disciplined-for-death-note)
Now, past that I have to say, Naruto is getting strange. The latest chapters are just getting weird. Still, can't help but read it every week. I've watched about 80 or so of the Japanese Episodes and I love them too (fell behind cause of holiday stuff). And now, after seeing the first two English episodes (and looking at the upcoming voice cast) I'm addicted to that as well. *laughs*
And finally, I've just found Darker than BLACK: Ryuusei no Gemini (DtB2). I'm really hoping it's as good as the original.
Most likely I'll be catching up on these anime series as well as starting the Nabari No Ou manga series between now and the New Year since all the shows I watch are going on break. At some point I may even get back around to try to watch FmA: Brotherhood again (I still can't get it to download right anywhere).
Happy Holidays everyone and Merry New Year!
17 December, 2009
20 June, 2009
Bits And Pieces of This And That
So, it's been a while since I've posted and I still only have a few minor 'exciting' things to tell. (I don't get out much.)
For starters, since I finished all 7 seasons of MacGyver I moved on to another series I remembered and wanted to revisit: The Pretender. For those who've forgotten, it was a series on NBC that ran from 1996 to 2000. Then in 2001 TNT showed a couple of movies; sadly neither of which I've seen nor, currently, have the ability to get a hold of.
So I've been searching around the web and I stumbled across a story that so far I've tracked back to having started in late 2007. Apparently there's been talk for more Pretender. The show's co-creators would love to do either another movie or perhaps mini-series to give the fans a more solid ending.
However the last bit of chatter I could find on it was from mid-2008 so I have no idea what's going on with it right now. I'm intrigued and hopeful but I'm not staking my life on it happening.
Past that I'm currently working to find space to work on cosplays and decide just what I'm going to wear to Geek.Kon (if we're still going...) as well as what I'll wear to Daisho Con which is a few weeks after that. I know one costume I'm wearing for sure to Daisho (we're doing a group thing) but other then that I'm at a loss. Time to start digging around and see what I can pull off.
Oh, and to all the Naruto fans, going back to my closing statement of my January post, specifically my statement about Kakashi: I was right... and then I was wrong. And instead of giving out another spoiler I'm not going to say anything more. ^w^ Enjoy.
I wish I could say more about FmA: Brotherhood but I've been so darn busy (and hate the FUNi video player as much as it hates me) I haven't had a chance to watch any more of the episodes. I've disappointed myself. Hell, I've even fallen behind on reading the manga. I need more computer time...
For starters, since I finished all 7 seasons of MacGyver I moved on to another series I remembered and wanted to revisit: The Pretender. For those who've forgotten, it was a series on NBC that ran from 1996 to 2000. Then in 2001 TNT showed a couple of movies; sadly neither of which I've seen nor, currently, have the ability to get a hold of.
So I've been searching around the web and I stumbled across a story that so far I've tracked back to having started in late 2007. Apparently there's been talk for more Pretender. The show's co-creators would love to do either another movie or perhaps mini-series to give the fans a more solid ending.
However the last bit of chatter I could find on it was from mid-2008 so I have no idea what's going on with it right now. I'm intrigued and hopeful but I'm not staking my life on it happening.
Past that I'm currently working to find space to work on cosplays and decide just what I'm going to wear to Geek.Kon (if we're still going...) as well as what I'll wear to Daisho Con which is a few weeks after that. I know one costume I'm wearing for sure to Daisho (we're doing a group thing) but other then that I'm at a loss. Time to start digging around and see what I can pull off.
Oh, and to all the Naruto fans, going back to my closing statement of my January post, specifically my statement about Kakashi: I was right... and then I was wrong. And instead of giving out another spoiler I'm not going to say anything more. ^w^ Enjoy.
I wish I could say more about FmA: Brotherhood but I've been so darn busy (and hate the FUNi video player as much as it hates me) I haven't had a chance to watch any more of the episodes. I've disappointed myself. Hell, I've even fallen behind on reading the manga. I need more computer time...
27 May, 2009
Something Slightly Interesting
I haven't done anything of interest recently (unless you care that I've been watching a lot of Stargate SG-1 and MacGyver) so I thought I'd post this interesting little time killer I found flouting around the interweb.
Rules/Instructions: Put your mp3 player (or iPod) on shuffle and write down the first line of the first 21 songs that play to form a "poem". No skipping songs! (unless they happen to not have lyrics) Don't cheat! It can say a lot about you based on the music you like.
Don't bide your time
The amount of pills I'm taking
I woke up early this mornin' around 4 a.m.
Why do they always send the poor?
I can take the rain on the roof of this empty house
It ticks just like a Timex
I'm in the mood, the rhythm is right,
Last time I talked to you
All around me are familiar faces
Some say we're never meant to grow up
I'm lookin' over the skyline of the city
I can't get to sleep
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Gettin' born in the state of Mississippi
Oh Mamma, I'm in fear for my life from the long arm of the law
I cannot disguise
The stars will cry the blackest tears tonight
It was the third of September; that day I'll always remember
If I had to
It's alright to tell me what you think about me
Turn away
And for the curious here's the 21 songs:
I'm Sorry - Blink 182 Honey, This Mirror Isn't Big Enough For The Two of Us - My Chemical Romance You'll Think Of Me - Keith Urban
BYOB - System of a Down What Hurts The Most - Rascal Flatts Raining On Sunday - Keith Urban
Slow Ride - Adam Lambert & Allison Iraheta (cover) Somewhere Out There - Our Lady Peace Mad World - Adam Lambert (cover)
Some Say - Sum 41 Gotham City - R Kelly Overkill - Colin Hay
Psycho - System of a Down Dani California - Red Hot Chili Peppers Renegade - Danny Gokey & Kris Allen (cover)
Needles - System of a Down Anthem of Our Dying Day - Story of the Year Papa Was a Rolling Stone - Allison Iraheta (cover)
Diary of Jane - Breaking Benjamin Dammit - Blink 182 Cancer - My Chemical Romance
Oh and FOX's new show, Mental, which just started tonight, it's worth looking at. I'm not going to say it's great just yet (considering I've only seen the one episode) but it's got the potential to be. I mean when you have your lead character stark naked within the first few moments of the show... well you catch attention, that's for sure. But the story seems to be written well enough and I payed a fair amount of attention while it was on (which is about as good as you can get from me, I have a need to multitask all the time). I'll be watching it this summer.
And since my brother has taken interest, USA has a new series starting June 4th called Royal Pain. So far the teasers look interesting enough and leave you questioning just what's going to happen. All I can say for sure is we'll be watching at least the first episode.
In general, even though these seem like really good shows, I'd really like to see a network come up with a new show that isn't a medical drama.
Rules/Instructions: Put your mp3 player (or iPod) on shuffle and write down the first line of the first 21 songs that play to form a "poem". No skipping songs! (unless they happen to not have lyrics) Don't cheat! It can say a lot about you based on the music you like.
Don't bide your time
The amount of pills I'm taking
I woke up early this mornin' around 4 a.m.
Why do they always send the poor?
I can take the rain on the roof of this empty house
It ticks just like a Timex
I'm in the mood, the rhythm is right,
Last time I talked to you
All around me are familiar faces
Some say we're never meant to grow up
I'm lookin' over the skyline of the city
I can't get to sleep
Psycho, groupie, cocaine, crazy
Gettin' born in the state of Mississippi
Oh Mamma, I'm in fear for my life from the long arm of the law
I cannot disguise
The stars will cry the blackest tears tonight
It was the third of September; that day I'll always remember
If I had to
It's alright to tell me what you think about me
Turn away
And for the curious here's the 21 songs:
I'm Sorry - Blink 182 Honey, This Mirror Isn't Big Enough For The Two of Us - My Chemical Romance You'll Think Of Me - Keith Urban
BYOB - System of a Down What Hurts The Most - Rascal Flatts Raining On Sunday - Keith Urban
Slow Ride - Adam Lambert & Allison Iraheta (cover) Somewhere Out There - Our Lady Peace Mad World - Adam Lambert (cover)
Some Say - Sum 41 Gotham City - R Kelly Overkill - Colin Hay
Psycho - System of a Down Dani California - Red Hot Chili Peppers Renegade - Danny Gokey & Kris Allen (cover)
Needles - System of a Down Anthem of Our Dying Day - Story of the Year Papa Was a Rolling Stone - Allison Iraheta (cover)
Diary of Jane - Breaking Benjamin Dammit - Blink 182 Cancer - My Chemical Romance
Oh and FOX's new show, Mental, which just started tonight, it's worth looking at. I'm not going to say it's great just yet (considering I've only seen the one episode) but it's got the potential to be. I mean when you have your lead character stark naked within the first few moments of the show... well you catch attention, that's for sure. But the story seems to be written well enough and I payed a fair amount of attention while it was on (which is about as good as you can get from me, I have a need to multitask all the time). I'll be watching it this summer.
And since my brother has taken interest, USA has a new series starting June 4th called Royal Pain. So far the teasers look interesting enough and leave you questioning just what's going to happen. All I can say for sure is we'll be watching at least the first episode.
In general, even though these seem like really good shows, I'd really like to see a network come up with a new show that isn't a medical drama.
12 April, 2009
Multitasking
So, I've had a pretty full week. Anime Detour was the 3rd-5th, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood started on the 5th, and the past few Naruto chapters have been quite interesting.
Detour went as well as could be expected. I had a good time, though I would have prefured if the stairs weren't the only means to get around on a 22 story building. Yes, there were elevators but you had to be lucky enough to catch one and then have that one be empty enough for you to get in it. Not something that happened often enough with 4,000 people in one place. So in the end a lot of the time was spent catching my breath up in the room rather then running about on the convention floors. Still, it was totally worth the trip.
Naruto, while seeming to be wraping up is doing it's best to string us along oh so slowly while it works it's way through the plot. Still the chapters will hold your interest and just when things seem to get a shade to boring a new twist get's thrown in to keep you waiting for the next chapter.
Now for the big news: FmA: Brotherhood. I finally got a chance to sit and watch it. The art and animation are amazing. Voice work is good too [though some were off in places]. However this is where my compliments end for now. Sadly, I was unimpressed with the first episode. Again we were treated to an exclusive story, which was interesting but ultimately irrelivent.
The episode was used to [re]introduce us to characters we already know. I, honestly, can't imagain a need for this. I don't see people who haven't either seen the first series or read the manga picking up the series here. Then there was an unnessisary amount of humor shoved into the episode and the multitude of the characters were made to mistake Alphonse as the Fullmetal Alchemist.
It was almost to easy to forget the story when you're thinking about all the old sceens that corespond to all the old jokes that got shoved in-- Al's the Fullmetal Alchemist, Ed is short, Roy is useless in the rain, Armstrong loves his muscles and hates his shirts, Hughes is obsessed with his daughter, Kimblee (Kimbley) loves to blow crap up-- all of which, and more, were brought up at least twice in a 24 minute episode.
Then they tried to give the story a place in the timeline... ugh. It's sometime just after the Lior dealings. We know this because they used a similar scene from another episode where Lust gets a phone call and tells Gluttony not to eat... whoever it was he was munching on.
The only way to actually spoil this episode is to tell you about Issac. Which I won't. If you want to know who he is you'll just have to watch the episode. I did it, you can too. It's quite easy, just get your butt over to the FUNimation website, they're showing subtitled episodes for FREE. [Here, a link to the show's video list page.]
Then we were given a preview of Episode 2, entitled "The First Day". What's it about? How the brothers came to be in their current state. Do we really need another "How Mom died and they just wanted to see her smile again" episode? Hasn't this been explained and refrenced enough yet? Apparently the answer is no cause here we go again.
I love this series to death, I really do but I was hoping for so much more in these first few episodes. I figured since there was already one series out we'd just skip right along to the part where it derailed in the first go around (maybe even back track a little from there to get everyone up to speed) then move through the manga storyline I was told it was suppose to be following.
Now I'm not so sure what storyline they're going to use and I have a feeling we'll probably see a couple dozen episodes of regurgitated information before finally getting to "the new stuff" this second series is suppose to be all about. I'm gonna ride it out though and see where all of this leads.
Detour went as well as could be expected. I had a good time, though I would have prefured if the stairs weren't the only means to get around on a 22 story building. Yes, there were elevators but you had to be lucky enough to catch one and then have that one be empty enough for you to get in it. Not something that happened often enough with 4,000 people in one place. So in the end a lot of the time was spent catching my breath up in the room rather then running about on the convention floors. Still, it was totally worth the trip.
Naruto, while seeming to be wraping up is doing it's best to string us along oh so slowly while it works it's way through the plot. Still the chapters will hold your interest and just when things seem to get a shade to boring a new twist get's thrown in to keep you waiting for the next chapter.
Now for the big news: FmA: Brotherhood. I finally got a chance to sit and watch it. The art and animation are amazing. Voice work is good too [though some were off in places]. However this is where my compliments end for now. Sadly, I was unimpressed with the first episode. Again we were treated to an exclusive story, which was interesting but ultimately irrelivent.
The episode was used to [re]introduce us to characters we already know. I, honestly, can't imagain a need for this. I don't see people who haven't either seen the first series or read the manga picking up the series here. Then there was an unnessisary amount of humor shoved into the episode and the multitude of the characters were made to mistake Alphonse as the Fullmetal Alchemist.
It was almost to easy to forget the story when you're thinking about all the old sceens that corespond to all the old jokes that got shoved in-- Al's the Fullmetal Alchemist, Ed is short, Roy is useless in the rain, Armstrong loves his muscles and hates his shirts, Hughes is obsessed with his daughter, Kimblee (Kimbley) loves to blow crap up-- all of which, and more, were brought up at least twice in a 24 minute episode.
Then they tried to give the story a place in the timeline... ugh. It's sometime just after the Lior dealings. We know this because they used a similar scene from another episode where Lust gets a phone call and tells Gluttony not to eat... whoever it was he was munching on.
The only way to actually spoil this episode is to tell you about Issac. Which I won't. If you want to know who he is you'll just have to watch the episode. I did it, you can too. It's quite easy, just get your butt over to the FUNimation website, they're showing subtitled episodes for FREE. [Here, a link to the show's video list page.]
Then we were given a preview of Episode 2, entitled "The First Day". What's it about? How the brothers came to be in their current state. Do we really need another "How Mom died and they just wanted to see her smile again" episode? Hasn't this been explained and refrenced enough yet? Apparently the answer is no cause here we go again.
I love this series to death, I really do but I was hoping for so much more in these first few episodes. I figured since there was already one series out we'd just skip right along to the part where it derailed in the first go around (maybe even back track a little from there to get everyone up to speed) then move through the manga storyline I was told it was suppose to be following.
Now I'm not so sure what storyline they're going to use and I have a feeling we'll probably see a couple dozen episodes of regurgitated information before finally getting to "the new stuff" this second series is suppose to be all about. I'm gonna ride it out though and see where all of this leads.
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