Revised and expanded in 1990. Written by Chalmers Johnson.
I've spent over two weeks slowly chipping away at this sucker and, sorry to say, I'm at a loss.
August 20, 2008
August 6, 2008
The Incredible Hulk (2008 film)
Directed by Louis Leterrier. Written by Zak Penn and Edward Norton. Based on material created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee.
You all know the plot by now: scientist Bruce Banner is exposed to gamma radiation, which causes him to turn into a raging monster in times of emotional distress. Since the origin story was already covered in the 2003 film by Ang Lee, this sorta-sequel/sorta-reboot picks up with Bruce deep in hiding as the government continues its search. The two, of course, end up colliding when Bruce sets out to find a cure.
You all know the plot by now: scientist Bruce Banner is exposed to gamma radiation, which causes him to turn into a raging monster in times of emotional distress. Since the origin story was already covered in the 2003 film by Ang Lee, this sorta-sequel/sorta-reboot picks up with Bruce deep in hiding as the government continues its search. The two, of course, end up colliding when Bruce sets out to find a cure.
August 1, 2008
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail (1945 film)
Written & directed by Akira Kurosawa. Based on the play Kanjincho by Namiki Gohei III.
In a time of feuding houses, a wily porter is surprised to discover the band of monks he's been hired to lead through the woods are actually Minamoto no Yoshitsu, prince of an overthrown clan, and six warriors dedicated to smuggling him across a road policed by a rival house.
In a time of feuding houses, a wily porter is surprised to discover the band of monks he's been hired to lead through the woods are actually Minamoto no Yoshitsu, prince of an overthrown clan, and six warriors dedicated to smuggling him across a road policed by a rival house.
July 31, 2008
The Most Beautiful (1944 film)
Written & directed by Akira Kurosawa.
In a story somewhat similar to then contemporary situations in the U.S., propagandist banners hang from the rafters as the wives and daughters of Japan pick up the slack in the factories when the men go out to fight in WWII. With it come the additional burdens of leaving their families behind to live in state dorms, of being required to simultaneously form a marching band to play moral-boosting anthems on the streets, and of dealing with a constant "always increase production" mentality which looks upon sickness and injury as dishonorable acts committed against family, company, and nation.
In a story somewhat similar to then contemporary situations in the U.S., propagandist banners hang from the rafters as the wives and daughters of Japan pick up the slack in the factories when the men go out to fight in WWII. With it come the additional burdens of leaving their families behind to live in state dorms, of being required to simultaneously form a marching band to play moral-boosting anthems on the streets, and of dealing with a constant "always increase production" mentality which looks upon sickness and injury as dishonorable acts committed against family, company, and nation.
July 30, 2008
Sanshiro Sugata (1943 film)
Written & directed by Akira Kurosawa. Based on the novel by Tsuneo Tomita. Kurosawa also worked on the film as an editor.
Legendary director Kurosawa made his debut with this little known martial arts film about a young man who sets out to master a new form of fighting, Judo, and finds himself involved in an old rivalry between schools.
June 12, 2008
Krash Bastards #1: Honor and Sacrifice (2008 comic)
Written by Joe Casey. Illustrated by Axel #13.
Pop-bizarre writer Joe Casey quickly became one of my favorites with off-beat titles like Intimates and Godland, so when I saw he was scripting an original manga-style graphic novel, I just had to pick it up.
I wish to whatever omnipotent universe-creating being which may or may not exist that I hadn't.
Pop-bizarre writer Joe Casey quickly became one of my favorites with off-beat titles like Intimates and Godland, so when I saw he was scripting an original manga-style graphic novel, I just had to pick it up.
I wish to whatever omnipotent universe-creating being which may or may not exist that I hadn't.
April 24, 2008
The Prince of Nothing #3: The Thousandfold Thought (2006 novel)
Written by R. Scott Bakker.
In the last two months, I've had the pleasure and horror of witnessing a year and a half in the life of Bakker's rich and twisted world. The clash of armies. The death of friends. The execution of enemies. The changing of beliefs. The manipulation of masses. The sorcery of concepts. Blood. Hope. Love. Rape. Famine. Faith. Pestilence.
In the last two months, I've had the pleasure and horror of witnessing a year and a half in the life of Bakker's rich and twisted world. The clash of armies. The death of friends. The execution of enemies. The changing of beliefs. The manipulation of masses. The sorcery of concepts. Blood. Hope. Love. Rape. Famine. Faith. Pestilence.
April 11, 2008
The Prince of Nothing #2: The Warrior-Prophet (2004 novel)
Written by R. Scott Bakker.
The Holy War marches on.
Once again, I find my pathetic reviewing skills put to the test as I try to sum up this, the second in a truly astonishing trilogy of books.
The Holy War marches on.
Once again, I find my pathetic reviewing skills put to the test as I try to sum up this, the second in a truly astonishing trilogy of books.
March 23, 2008
The Prince of Nothing #1: The Darkness That Comes Before (2003 novel)
Written by R. Scott Bakker.
This tome, the start of a trilogy from first-time novelist Bakker, is graced on its front cover by a plug from Steve Erickson which reads:
"Take note, one and all, something remarkable has begun."
This tome, the start of a trilogy from first-time novelist Bakker, is graced on its front cover by a plug from Steve Erickson which reads:
"Take note, one and all, something remarkable has begun."
March 17, 2008
Masters of Horror #26 "Dream Cruise" (2007 script/episode)
The Script
Undated draft. Written by Naoya Takayama and Norio Tsuruta. Based on the story by Koji Suzuki.
Man, what a mess.
Undated draft. Written by Naoya Takayama and Norio Tsuruta. Based on the story by Koji Suzuki.
Man, what a mess.
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