That F’ing Monkey is back! Did you miss us? I have to admit that even though I was very stressed during the break there were many times things popped up that I was dying to talk about on the site. Also, I came up with a new addition to the site that we’ll be talking about soon. But today, today we’re talking about Robocop. Because I love Robocop.
Robocop came out in 1987. I wanted to see it in the theaters, but I had to wait until 1988 when it came out on VHS. I would have been 11 when I bought the VHS tape. That first summer I watched Robocop every day of summer vacation. If I was home, before I did anything else I watched Robocop. I still remember getting caught by a friend’s mom when we snuck into Robocop 2. It might have been that I was from the Detroit area, but I just connected to Robocop. Toys, video games, and comics; I loved all of it.
The news of a remake didn’t thrill me, but I was cautiously optimistic. We have to be honest here, the second movie was very flawed and everything that followed it got progressively worse. So I wanted to see the remake do well, but I was bracing myself for disappointment. Well I got it. Above is the picture of the new Robocop. So bland. He looks like a generic video game bad guy, an extra from Tron, or one of those suits in the first GI Joe movie. One of the most iconic designs I know had been replaced by one of the most generic. I’m actually sad.
Don’t thing that ED209 gets any better treatment. The fantastic looking robot in the first movie gets a makeover that would make it look at home in the Transformers movie. Jagged lines are everywhere. The original looked like something that could actually be built, this design looks like something that crashed to the earth.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Fuck You Glade
Today is October 25th. We are just days away from Halloween. I’m thrilled by the amount of monsters and scariness that are on store shelves and on the television. All of the bats and black cats make me happy. And then glade went and did it. I’m happily watching television two nights ago and a commercial comes on for Glade’s new Christmas scents. Fuck you Glade. Fuck you right in the ear.
Look, I realize that a lot of stores have that anemic looking pre-Christmas isle set up already. I don’t like it but I get it. I know once we’re in November the Christmas songs are going start. I have nothing against Christmas, but please let me enjoy Halloween before you start. I still want to be thinking about witches and goblins, not reindeers and elves.
Look, I realize that a lot of stores have that anemic looking pre-Christmas isle set up already. I don’t like it but I get it. I know once we’re in November the Christmas songs are going start. I have nothing against Christmas, but please let me enjoy Halloween before you start. I still want to be thinking about witches and goblins, not reindeers and elves.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Flash Friday: Why You No Run?
Happy Flash Friday everyone! The new issue of the Flash is getting some pretty favorable reviews but sadly I got really busy and haven’t had a chance to pick it up yet. Today is a bit of a rant, but I promise it isn’t full on nerd rage and it won’t get all hellfire and brimstone. Yesterday I got the comment, “It’s funny that you like the Flash so much, but you hate to run.” While it is the first time something like this was directed at me, it’s not the first time I’ve seen internet snark saying pretty much the same thing about overweight fans wearing a Flash shirt.
It is true, I am not thin. In all honesty, time on a treadmill wouldn’t hurt me, but my physical appearance has no bearing on which fictional characters I like or dislike. Even if I do spend every day at the track or gym it’s not like I’m going to suddenly be able to break the sound barrier or touch the speed force. I like Iron Fist but I’ve never taken a single martial arts class. I must be a failure as a fan.
Why does no one make fun of people wearing Batman shirts? Surely they could spend every second of their life training their mind and body to be a living equivalent of the Bat God. By that same standard all Green Arrow and Hawkeye fans better enroll in some archery class now.
So run if you want to Flash fans. I think I did enough of that when I was enlisted. Check back for tomorrows update where we talk about something less ranty.
It is true, I am not thin. In all honesty, time on a treadmill wouldn’t hurt me, but my physical appearance has no bearing on which fictional characters I like or dislike. Even if I do spend every day at the track or gym it’s not like I’m going to suddenly be able to break the sound barrier or touch the speed force. I like Iron Fist but I’ve never taken a single martial arts class. I must be a failure as a fan.
Why does no one make fun of people wearing Batman shirts? Surely they could spend every second of their life training their mind and body to be a living equivalent of the Bat God. By that same standard all Green Arrow and Hawkeye fans better enroll in some archery class now.
So run if you want to Flash fans. I think I did enough of that when I was enlisted. Check back for tomorrows update where we talk about something less ranty.
Monday, August 22, 2011
It's a mad house! A MADDD HOUSE!
Warning: The following post may have an abundance of strong language. So if you do not want to read a rant that has nothing to do with the mission statement of this site, please stop now.
I am going to go ahead and apologize now. My last few posts have been kinda negative. This one is no different. I think that Texas is turning me into a bitter, bitter man. Also I have nothing against children so keep that in mind.
Anyway, this weekend I broke one of my own rules. I went to the theater on a day that would have more people seeing movies than I usually do. Let me tell you if you want to see a microcosm of the issues of the day, don't watch CNN head down to your local cineplex.
This is the epitome of the fucking "Me Generation". Having this experience makes me dread the future for humanity.
I went to see "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" which is rated PG-13 for intense and frightening sequences of action and violence. The theater was FULL of fucking kids under the age of 10, down to at least three ankle biters that had to be 3 or 4 years old. Now the flick is not bloody or gory, however it does have some pretty damn graphic violence and lots of monkeys getting fucking blasted with shotguns and beat with various blunt objects. A kid that young can not make the distinction between fantasy and reality. There is no need for that child to be in that movie...ever. It is bad parenting and just shows that the parents care less about both their kid and other people than their own entertainment.
On top of all the fucking kids there were a handful of fucking shit stains that were texting during the entire movie. If you can't wait to talk to your idiot friends for 2 hours, don't go to the damn theater. Of course when you politely ask this dick head to turn the sound off on their phone and refrain from texting, you're the asshole that is stopping that person from doing what ever the hell they want to do no matter what. This person wanted to get into a physical confrontation because I asked him to stop being a fucking douchbag, acting like it was middle school and saying that he would "see me outside". Of course once the credits rolled he was one of the first ones out and walking to my car I saw no hide or hair of him.
Fuck that. What happened to courtesy to others? When did being a total and complete asshole in public become okay?
Okay, that is done with. Again I apologize, and I know that this has nothing to do with Comics, Games, or Booze. I just had to get it out and rant. And I know that it is a statement that has been expressed many more times by those way more eloquent than myself. Anyway, I promise that next week will be much less bitter.
To lighten the mood here is a picture of a monkey.
So let your F'ing voice be heard in the comments or our Facebook page.
I am going to go ahead and apologize now. My last few posts have been kinda negative. This one is no different. I think that Texas is turning me into a bitter, bitter man. Also I have nothing against children so keep that in mind.
Anyway, this weekend I broke one of my own rules. I went to the theater on a day that would have more people seeing movies than I usually do. Let me tell you if you want to see a microcosm of the issues of the day, don't watch CNN head down to your local cineplex.
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I went to see "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" which is rated PG-13 for intense and frightening sequences of action and violence. The theater was FULL of fucking kids under the age of 10, down to at least three ankle biters that had to be 3 or 4 years old. Now the flick is not bloody or gory, however it does have some pretty damn graphic violence and lots of monkeys getting fucking blasted with shotguns and beat with various blunt objects. A kid that young can not make the distinction between fantasy and reality. There is no need for that child to be in that movie...ever. It is bad parenting and just shows that the parents care less about both their kid and other people than their own entertainment.
On top of all the fucking kids there were a handful of fucking shit stains that were texting during the entire movie. If you can't wait to talk to your idiot friends for 2 hours, don't go to the damn theater. Of course when you politely ask this dick head to turn the sound off on their phone and refrain from texting, you're the asshole that is stopping that person from doing what ever the hell they want to do no matter what. This person wanted to get into a physical confrontation because I asked him to stop being a fucking douchbag, acting like it was middle school and saying that he would "see me outside". Of course once the credits rolled he was one of the first ones out and walking to my car I saw no hide or hair of him.
Fuck that. What happened to courtesy to others? When did being a total and complete asshole in public become okay?
Okay, that is done with. Again I apologize, and I know that this has nothing to do with Comics, Games, or Booze. I just had to get it out and rant. And I know that it is a statement that has been expressed many more times by those way more eloquent than myself. Anyway, I promise that next week will be much less bitter.
To lighten the mood here is a picture of a monkey.
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So let your F'ing voice be heard in the comments or our Facebook page.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Flash Friday: Big Bang.
Happy Flash Friday! We’ve talked a number of times about how many non-comic readers confuse the Flash and Flash Gordon. Lately people seem to be recognizing the Flash a little bit more then they used to and that is due to another media property; namely the television show Big Bang Theory.
So now when I mentioned the Flash I don’t hear “Oh, yeah Flash Gordon. I’ve seen that movie.” Lately it has been more, “On, you’re just like Sheldon on Big Bang. Do you watch that show? It’s so funny.” Apparently most people who mention Big Bang must immediately follow up with a comment on how funny the show is. Yes, I’ve seen them dressed as the Flash. Yes, I’ve seen Sheldon run at super speed. Hell, even the bazinga shirt looks like a Flash shirt.
Can you tell I’m not a fan of the show yet? There are people who obviously love it; my wife is one of them. I just don’t think it is funny. I’d be willing to bet that if you removed all the pop culture references that most comic people wouldn’t be interested in it either. But fandom is so easy to cater to. Throw a few comic statues in the background, make a cliché joke about Aquaman sucking, or mention a popular video game and we forgive any other faults of the series.
I’m not going to spend all day bashing the show. If it’s your favorite show I hopefully didn’t get too offensive. I just can’t stomach it any more. How much do I dislike The Big Bang? I’d rather watch Daddy Day Care again; at least that little Flash kid was awesome. Check back next week and we’ll try to talk about something Flash that's a little more positive. Check back tomorrow for my proposed changes to the Syfy line up.
So now when I mentioned the Flash I don’t hear “Oh, yeah Flash Gordon. I’ve seen that movie.” Lately it has been more, “On, you’re just like Sheldon on Big Bang. Do you watch that show? It’s so funny.” Apparently most people who mention Big Bang must immediately follow up with a comment on how funny the show is. Yes, I’ve seen them dressed as the Flash. Yes, I’ve seen Sheldon run at super speed. Hell, even the bazinga shirt looks like a Flash shirt.
Can you tell I’m not a fan of the show yet? There are people who obviously love it; my wife is one of them. I just don’t think it is funny. I’d be willing to bet that if you removed all the pop culture references that most comic people wouldn’t be interested in it either. But fandom is so easy to cater to. Throw a few comic statues in the background, make a cliché joke about Aquaman sucking, or mention a popular video game and we forgive any other faults of the series.
I’m not going to spend all day bashing the show. If it’s your favorite show I hopefully didn’t get too offensive. I just can’t stomach it any more. How much do I dislike The Big Bang? I’d rather watch Daddy Day Care again; at least that little Flash kid was awesome. Check back next week and we’ll try to talk about something Flash that's a little more positive. Check back tomorrow for my proposed changes to the Syfy line up.
Monday, August 15, 2011
It's not spelled "Syfy" you morons
Syfy is the devil.
Allow me to extrapolate. This does not have to do with the fact the the channel is firmly on the pulse of what an audience wants from a channel formerly know as Sci-Fi. Everyone knows that when you make the brilliant name change to Syfy, that it means more professional 'rasslin. It also has nothing to do with the incredibly well written and produced original movies involving one giant beast vs. another (which of course are fun as hell to watch...for all the wrong reasons).
Nope it is none of that...this time. The reason the think tank of executives of Syfy is the devil this time has to do with the show "Eureka".
If you have never seen this fun (actually) well written and acted show, it is currently is on Netflix instant watch. Syfy renewed it for a sixth season. Then promptly canceled it a few days later. Then after getting the cast and crews hopes up, then crushing them they then cut the last six episodes from the fifth and now final season. That is pretty cold blooded, even in the nasty business that is show business. I guess they needed the budget money for Mega Tubeworm vs. Ultra Snail.
In other awesome entertainment news, it has come out that AMC fired Frank Darabont from "The Walking Dead". It was first reported that he had, excuse the pun, walked away from the second season due to being a very busy man. Now however it is being reported that he was fired and the budget was drastically cut to make room for the next season of "Mad Men".
I like "Mad Men" quite a bit, but when you cut the budget in half for your most watched show EVER to add to a show that is a critical darling, something in the logic does not add up. Guess that is why I don't make the massive bucks to program a mid-tier cable network. So expect to hear but not see lots of zombies this season. That has got to be rough for the cast also as it is a zombie show - no paycheck is safe. It does fit with the comic really well though, the humans are the real villains.
Finally, Austin Powers 4 has been greenlit. Prepare to hear that shitty voice in the office again soon!
And that is your asshole Hollywood update for the quarter. Stay tuned for your regularly scheduled Comics, Games, and Booze talk. As always Let Your F'ing Voice Be Heard in the comments or our Facebook page.
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Allow me to extrapolate. This does not have to do with the fact the the channel is firmly on the pulse of what an audience wants from a channel formerly know as Sci-Fi. Everyone knows that when you make the brilliant name change to Syfy, that it means more professional 'rasslin. It also has nothing to do with the incredibly well written and produced original movies involving one giant beast vs. another (which of course are fun as hell to watch...for all the wrong reasons).
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Nope it is none of that...this time. The reason the think tank of executives of Syfy is the devil this time has to do with the show "Eureka".
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In other awesome entertainment news, it has come out that AMC fired Frank Darabont from "The Walking Dead". It was first reported that he had, excuse the pun, walked away from the second season due to being a very busy man. Now however it is being reported that he was fired and the budget was drastically cut to make room for the next season of "Mad Men".
I like "Mad Men" quite a bit, but when you cut the budget in half for your most watched show EVER to add to a show that is a critical darling, something in the logic does not add up. Guess that is why I don't make the massive bucks to program a mid-tier cable network. So expect to hear but not see lots of zombies this season. That has got to be rough for the cast also as it is a zombie show - no paycheck is safe. It does fit with the comic really well though, the humans are the real villains.
Finally, Austin Powers 4 has been greenlit. Prepare to hear that shitty voice in the office again soon!
And that is your asshole Hollywood update for the quarter. Stay tuned for your regularly scheduled Comics, Games, and Booze talk. As always Let Your F'ing Voice Be Heard in the comments or our Facebook page.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Assemble!
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So I am a bit behind when it comes to first run shows. With that in mind I just started watching "Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes" and it is great stuff. We have talked a bit about this show before here. The characterizations are spot on and much like "Justice League Unlimited" it has the potential for fantastic guest stars and cameos. Also much like JLU it goes pretty deep into the comics mythology for those that are paying attention, although I am sure that Hank is not going to be keeping his pimp hand strong. There is however one thing that I can't stand about this show...
...that damn theme song. I realize this is a show geared to kids, but come on. Oh man this crap is painful to listen to. As you can guess I am not a fan of wuss rock/terrible music. It's the Avengers for fucks sake! You could not make the theme a little harder? This thing sounds like Tony will be looking for razor blades, you know just to feel something...
Does that rant make me sound old? Let us know in the comments or on our Facebook page. Let your F'ing voice be heard! Also yesterday was Ken's birthday so drop him a belated birthday message.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Cartoon Season Sets
The details for Young Justice’s first DVD release have recently been released. Season 1, Volume 1 will be coming out on July 19. The contents of the disc have also been released; we’re getting a whole four episodes. I’ve been trying to keep things pretty positive, but this just pisses me off. Why do cartoons have such horrible season sets? Look at all the crappy three episode Justice League DVDs that came out before Warner Brothers got off the crack and gave us proper season sets. Are they really going to pull that bull again?
Here is another one; we just talked about Mystery Incorporated. Each disc has four episodes. Four new mysteries my ass; the mystery here is why can’t you put multiple discs in one box like every other fucking DVD release on the planet. I’m disappointed. I want to support the things I like. I don’t want these shows to go the way of past awesome things like Megas XLR. Actually, where the fuck is my Megas XLR DVD? Seriously Cartoon Network, do you want me to buy it from the bootlegger at the next convention I go? Because I will, they already forced my hand with B.J. and the Bear.
I can’t just say it is Warner Brothers either. The first two DVDs of the Avengers cartoon recently hit the shelves and they weren’t any better. The first disc had the five mini-episodes that ran for free on the web and then two actual episodes. The second disc has six episodes on it. Why isn’t this just one set?
There are arguments that these shows are skewed for children, so they want lower price points. I’d totally get that if it wasn’t for Disney. Every time Disney pulls one of its movies out of the vault it throws a couple adjectives like Diamond or Royal onto that release and charges 20 to 30 bucks for it.
Here is another one; we just talked about Mystery Incorporated. Each disc has four episodes. Four new mysteries my ass; the mystery here is why can’t you put multiple discs in one box like every other fucking DVD release on the planet. I’m disappointed. I want to support the things I like. I don’t want these shows to go the way of past awesome things like Megas XLR. Actually, where the fuck is my Megas XLR DVD? Seriously Cartoon Network, do you want me to buy it from the bootlegger at the next convention I go? Because I will, they already forced my hand with B.J. and the Bear.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Lanterns go to War.
So because of my crazy work schedule as of late I have not had a real chance to get my comics, let alone read them. However I am getting some information on the current Green Lantern storyline "War of the Green Lanterns".
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Now I have talked briefly before on the muddled mess that is the emotional spectrum. I have not gotten into the other side effect of Blackest Night, the Alpha Lanterns. The Alphas are hybrids of the Manhunters, the Guardians' original try at bringing order to the universe, and living Corps members. They are mostly made up of the "Lost Lanterns", the Lanterns that Hal Jordan rolled though on his way to becoming Parallax. I did not really talk about this background story much because I did not enjoy it and was hoping that it would resolve during Brightest Day and we would be done with it. It however did not and now the Alphas are the focus of the current story arc. Now we all know that the Guardians are kinda annoying blue bastards that only really think of themselves, but who knew that they also have a super short memory for immortals. Of course the Alphas are going to turn on their masters, apparently the blue fuckers are too busy being assholes to read derivative Sci-Fi. That is the first rule...Robots Always Turn.
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Now I have talked briefly before on the muddled mess that is the emotional spectrum. I have not gotten into the other side effect of Blackest Night, the Alpha Lanterns. The Alphas are hybrids of the Manhunters, the Guardians' original try at bringing order to the universe, and living Corps members. They are mostly made up of the "Lost Lanterns", the Lanterns that Hal Jordan rolled though on his way to becoming Parallax. I did not really talk about this background story much because I did not enjoy it and was hoping that it would resolve during Brightest Day and we would be done with it. It however did not and now the Alphas are the focus of the current story arc. Now we all know that the Guardians are kinda annoying blue bastards that only really think of themselves, but who knew that they also have a super short memory for immortals. Of course the Alphas are going to turn on their masters, apparently the blue fuckers are too busy being assholes to read derivative Sci-Fi. That is the first rule...Robots Always Turn.
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("How the fuck should I know?")
So yeah, I am not a fan.
The GL books seem to have lost focus after the Sinestro Corps War. That story felt like the opening salvo of an epic story. It had a bunch of awesome non-earth based lanterns that seemed to have great stories to tell. A lot like the old GL Corps book that delved into tales from all over the galaxy not just background aliens that support the four earth Lanterns. Now it just seems that it is going back to 90's story telling - all spectacle no substance.
Also this...
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Yeah, that is John Steward. The man was a Marine for fucks sake. At least in Green Lantern Mosaic he kept his damn dignity.
Reading this week: "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin (finally)
So yeah, I am not a fan.
The GL books seem to have lost focus after the Sinestro Corps War. That story felt like the opening salvo of an epic story. It had a bunch of awesome non-earth based lanterns that seemed to have great stories to tell. A lot like the old GL Corps book that delved into tales from all over the galaxy not just background aliens that support the four earth Lanterns. Now it just seems that it is going back to 90's story telling - all spectacle no substance.
Also this...
Yeah, that is John Steward. The man was a Marine for fucks sake. At least in Green Lantern Mosaic he kept his damn dignity.
Reading this week: "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin (finally)
Monday, January 17, 2011
3D...or F You Bit Torrent!
This weekend I saw the "Green Hornet" flick, not terrible, not good, but fun as hell. This is not a review of that film, this is going to be a rant against the scourge that is 3D.
To start with I am going to say that some 3D is not too bad. If the movie was filmed in 3D and it kinda makes sense for the story then I am fine with it (I am looking at you Tron: Legacy). As much as I hated "Avatar" as a movie I have to admit that the 3D was pretty. This is more about the shit that is post-converted 3D.
They say that fads tend to be cyclical, and 3D looks to be no different. It was big in the 50's as a gimmick to get your ass in the seat and it is a gimmick in the 2000's for exactly the same reason. It is a way to inflate ticket prices (by as much as five fucking dollars!) and make the box office returns higher. Fine, everybody has to make money on morons for that is the way of fads. More power to ya, Studios. But I am not going to pay it, I am going to "vote with my wallet" as they say. I brought up the "Green Hornet" earlier because I had to search out a theater in my area that had a non 3D showing. I drove out of my way to see it in good ol' two dimensions.
Yes I am sure that with gas prices what they are, driving 20 miles for a movie did not save the $3.50 that the theater 2 miles away up-charges for 3D. On the other hand Fuck You local theater. I will be doing the same for "Thor" and any other damn movie that has been post converted. Come on theaters, if you are going to have the 3D version at least have a few showings of the 2D as well.
The post conversion process brings down the lighting and brightness of film because it has to go through a couple of different generations. Therefore it makes everything darker, then they have to digitally brighten everything which further degrades the picture. So you are not seeing what the director of photography did on set while filming. Just look at "The Last Airbender" or "Clash of the Titans", reports indicated that you could not see any detail and that it was incredibly hard to see the action. (Quick disclaimer: That F'ing Monkey does not condone watching either of those movies...ever. Watch the 1981 version of Titans and the excellent Avatar: The Last Airbender cartoon. You have been warned)
As 3D becomes more and more of a money maker more Studios are going to insist on using the format for every damn thing. It is going to start looking like an SCTV sketch all the time.
So in the end Fuck You 3D, Fuck You right in the ass!
What do you think? Do you think I should get the fuck off the ol' high horse and suck it up? Let us know in the comments. Participate and be a friend of the Monkey!
They say that fads tend to be cyclical, and 3D looks to be no different. It was big in the 50's as a gimmick to get your ass in the seat and it is a gimmick in the 2000's for exactly the same reason. It is a way to inflate ticket prices (by as much as five fucking dollars!) and make the box office returns higher. Fine, everybody has to make money on morons for that is the way of fads. More power to ya, Studios. But I am not going to pay it, I am going to "vote with my wallet" as they say. I brought up the "Green Hornet" earlier because I had to search out a theater in my area that had a non 3D showing. I drove out of my way to see it in good ol' two dimensions.
Yes I am sure that with gas prices what they are, driving 20 miles for a movie did not save the $3.50 that the theater 2 miles away up-charges for 3D. On the other hand Fuck You local theater. I will be doing the same for "Thor" and any other damn movie that has been post converted. Come on theaters, if you are going to have the 3D version at least have a few showings of the 2D as well.
The post conversion process brings down the lighting and brightness of film because it has to go through a couple of different generations. Therefore it makes everything darker, then they have to digitally brighten everything which further degrades the picture. So you are not seeing what the director of photography did on set while filming. Just look at "The Last Airbender" or "Clash of the Titans", reports indicated that you could not see any detail and that it was incredibly hard to see the action. (Quick disclaimer: That F'ing Monkey does not condone watching either of those movies...ever. Watch the 1981 version of Titans and the excellent Avatar: The Last Airbender cartoon. You have been warned)
As 3D becomes more and more of a money maker more Studios are going to insist on using the format for every damn thing. It is going to start looking like an SCTV sketch all the time.
So in the end Fuck You 3D, Fuck You right in the ass!
What do you think? Do you think I should get the fuck off the ol' high horse and suck it up? Let us know in the comments. Participate and be a friend of the Monkey!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
X:Men the Intervention.
Hey Marvel, can you come in here for a moment?
Awesome, have a seat. We really need to have a talk.
Yes I’m still mad about the Thor: Mighty Avenger, but that isn’t what I want to talk about.
What Deadpool? Yeah, I know you can quit when ever you want. That isn’t why I wanted to talk to you.
It’s about Hank. Dr. McCoy. Yes, the Beast. The big blue guy.
Just look at him! He doesn't want to be a cat anymore. Don't make the Beast cry.
Awesome, have a seat. We really need to have a talk.
Yes I’m still mad about the Thor: Mighty Avenger, but that isn’t what I want to talk about.
What Deadpool? Yeah, I know you can quit when ever you want. That isn’t why I wanted to talk to you.
It’s about Hank. Dr. McCoy. Yes, the Beast. The big blue guy.
Remember when you turned him into a fucking cat? Well, you know it has been like 10 years now, I think it’s time to fix this shit. Go with the original or go with the classic blue fuzzy, I don’t care which but this cat thing just needs to stop. I figured it was just a faze like when Superman went blue for a little bit, or when Daredevil started getting armored. You’d get tired of the cat thing and we’d all be back to where we started from. But you haven’t stopped. So I had to call you out. Please Marvel, drop the cat look. Publish all the Deadpool glut you want, but give us back the real Beast.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Digital Comics
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Those few that are unfamiliar with the concept, digital comics are basically an image file of a comic you can download for your tablet computer (also know as an IPad), mp3 player (IPod Touch), ect. (illegal download). The most popular (legal) way to do this is with an app know as comixology.
Another problem I have with this is the fact that, in theory, you would soon not even have to make the trip to the local comic shop. Now I know that in most comic joints around the world there are those in which you don't want to talk to (or smell)
I also enjoy collecting comics, and I have lots of them. I understand storage problems when it comes to comics. Longboxes never really look good sitting around and they do begin to yellow at some point. That said, I don't think I could ever just read digital comics. I like the tactile feel of a comic or graphic novel, and I love when you turn the page and get slammed with a gorgeous splash page. How do those work on an IPad?
That brings up the price point for a device to read digital comics.
That sucker starts at like $500.00. That is really expensive for a reader. If you are doing other things of course it may be worth it to ya. I however have an IPod Touch now, and it does everything I would use this thing for. Except read comics. There is no way in hell that I would even attempt to read a comic on an IPod.
Now even though I own and love my Kindle, I still buy physical books. If I like a book I read on my Kindle I tend to buy a "real" copy of said book. So I can imagine I would tend to do the same if I ever started reading digital comics. The difference being that books on the Kindle tend to be cheaper than the hard copy, not so with the majority of comics.
So let us know what you think about Digital Comics in the comments and welcome to 2011!
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