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Monday, June 17, 2013
I Am The Idiot (a Doctor Who commentary)
What was I thinking. I could have dug into it last year, when I got a new Wii complete with ability to watch YouTube. I could have been absorbing Doctor Who ever since then. But stupid me, I didn't even try to dig into Matt Smith's era as the Doctor until he announced that he is headed out the door at the end of 2013, leaving with one last Christmas Special before turning the TARDIS over to the 12th Doctor.
Stupid me. I had a few years I could have absorbed and assimilated Matt Smith's Doctor Who, but fool that I am I didn't do it until now, at the end of his run... and now honestly is the worst time to realize I will actually miss him as the Doctor. Too late for words, too late for sentiment or protest. Too late, far far too late.
But it wouldn't matter at any rate. It's not the death of Spock all over again, and even if it was no massive fandom campaign will change anything... at best maybe Matt Smith will be like David Tennant, and occasionally return to do Anniversary stuff, or audio dramas for Big Finish. Just as long as he is not a new Christopher E., Still going through his I Am Not Spock phase to the disgusting depth that he snubbed Doctor Who fans by refusing to participate in the 50th Anniversary Doctor Who Special in Late November. I understand his reluctance, but sometimes as a fan one has to just put one's hoof down, unleash FlutterRage, and declare enough is enough. And really, C.E., I had had more than enough of your abusive I Am Not Spock whining. You already horribly mangled one of GI Joe's best villains, Destro, but this is too much!
But C.E. is not my biggest regret, nope, that is reserved for my future failure to qualify for a Matt Smith interview before the end of 2013. I have at least a open the door level of experience, I have been reviewing and interviewing for 11 years, not counting my early years in fandom newsletter publishing. I do have some good interviews on my resume, and been reviewing in the US and the UK... yet somehow that never seems to be enough.
I shouldn't despair but... sigh... it's hard to feel upbeat if you feel you don't measure up. Good reason if any to roll up my sleeves and work harder. Then file my request in August and take my chances. Updates coming soon on my first summer interview requests coming shortly by the way.
Well I may be late to the party, but we have some months to grind a bit of Matt Smith Doctor Who, be it BBC or IDW comics so join me won't you? Content coming up soon!
Stupid me. I had a few years I could have absorbed and assimilated Matt Smith's Doctor Who, but fool that I am I didn't do it until now, at the end of his run... and now honestly is the worst time to realize I will actually miss him as the Doctor. Too late for words, too late for sentiment or protest. Too late, far far too late.
But it wouldn't matter at any rate. It's not the death of Spock all over again, and even if it was no massive fandom campaign will change anything... at best maybe Matt Smith will be like David Tennant, and occasionally return to do Anniversary stuff, or audio dramas for Big Finish. Just as long as he is not a new Christopher E., Still going through his I Am Not Spock phase to the disgusting depth that he snubbed Doctor Who fans by refusing to participate in the 50th Anniversary Doctor Who Special in Late November. I understand his reluctance, but sometimes as a fan one has to just put one's hoof down, unleash FlutterRage, and declare enough is enough. And really, C.E., I had had more than enough of your abusive I Am Not Spock whining. You already horribly mangled one of GI Joe's best villains, Destro, but this is too much!
But C.E. is not my biggest regret, nope, that is reserved for my future failure to qualify for a Matt Smith interview before the end of 2013. I have at least a open the door level of experience, I have been reviewing and interviewing for 11 years, not counting my early years in fandom newsletter publishing. I do have some good interviews on my resume, and been reviewing in the US and the UK... yet somehow that never seems to be enough.
I shouldn't despair but... sigh... it's hard to feel upbeat if you feel you don't measure up. Good reason if any to roll up my sleeves and work harder. Then file my request in August and take my chances. Updates coming soon on my first summer interview requests coming shortly by the way.
Well I may be late to the party, but we have some months to grind a bit of Matt Smith Doctor Who, be it BBC or IDW comics so join me won't you? Content coming up soon!
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Summer 2013 Day 23 : Podcasts I Listen To
Another week has come, and another week to wait for that darn laptop. Well while I wait let's check out what podcasts I am presently listening to.
Comics
Former listens - I used to listen to The New 52 Adventures of Superman, but that wrapped recently (one episode shy of its projected end).
Merc with a Podcast (Deadpool)
Formerly The Merc Report before it moved from Cultural Wormhole to Eaths Mightiest Podcast... I don't know why I listen to this since I don't read Deadpool but... Oh well.
Spider-Man Crawlspace
I only just started putting Spider-Man on my retro reviewing schedule, but I have been listening since the end of 2012 and the last Spider Jeopardy episode. Very nice fun and informative cast, even for a dabbler in things Spider-Man like me.
Superman Forever
I haven't been listening for awhile, so I need to get back on track. Presently the only Superman cast I follow.
Multimedia
Bronyville
I used to listen to both this and Pony 411 for all my My Little Pony content... Pony 411 hasn't been seen since April, making this last podcast standing.
Doctor Who Podcast
AKA "you are most welcome"... nice podcast, even if I usually accuse them of being a subsidiary of the BBC and Big Finish. My presently in development "Off Season with the Doctor" was inspired by the content not covered by The Doctor Who Podcast.
Geekshow
Ok, it's not exactly safe for work, but still my favorite source for multimedia pop culture news.
Indycast (Indiana Jones)
Sure, not much happening in the world of Indiana Jones, but still pretty fun and releases twice a month.
Forcecast (Star Wars)
Maybe it's the morbid in me, but I'm listening to hear their reactions to every bad decision made by Disney. Go figure.
Video Games
Idle Thumbs
Just got back into listening to this. As awesome as it was when I listened to the previous series before this one.
RPGamer Podcast
While I don't always agree with this cast, for instance their vehement Microsoft XBox One defense before the full details of Microsoft's stupidity came to light... Still my favorite. Anyway it's on a one month hiatus since two of its hosts got married to each other, but it should be back by Late June.
Next time, what podcasts I would like to see done.
Comics
Former listens - I used to listen to The New 52 Adventures of Superman, but that wrapped recently (one episode shy of its projected end).
Merc with a Podcast (Deadpool)
Formerly The Merc Report before it moved from Cultural Wormhole to Eaths Mightiest Podcast... I don't know why I listen to this since I don't read Deadpool but... Oh well.
Spider-Man Crawlspace
I only just started putting Spider-Man on my retro reviewing schedule, but I have been listening since the end of 2012 and the last Spider Jeopardy episode. Very nice fun and informative cast, even for a dabbler in things Spider-Man like me.
Superman Forever
I haven't been listening for awhile, so I need to get back on track. Presently the only Superman cast I follow.
Multimedia
Bronyville
I used to listen to both this and Pony 411 for all my My Little Pony content... Pony 411 hasn't been seen since April, making this last podcast standing.
Doctor Who Podcast
AKA "you are most welcome"... nice podcast, even if I usually accuse them of being a subsidiary of the BBC and Big Finish. My presently in development "Off Season with the Doctor" was inspired by the content not covered by The Doctor Who Podcast.
Geekshow
Ok, it's not exactly safe for work, but still my favorite source for multimedia pop culture news.
Indycast (Indiana Jones)
Sure, not much happening in the world of Indiana Jones, but still pretty fun and releases twice a month.
Forcecast (Star Wars)
Maybe it's the morbid in me, but I'm listening to hear their reactions to every bad decision made by Disney. Go figure.
Video Games
Idle Thumbs
Just got back into listening to this. As awesome as it was when I listened to the previous series before this one.
RPGamer Podcast
While I don't always agree with this cast, for instance their vehement Microsoft XBox One defense before the full details of Microsoft's stupidity came to light... Still my favorite. Anyway it's on a one month hiatus since two of its hosts got married to each other, but it should be back by Late June.
Next time, what podcasts I would like to see done.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Added RPG Unite blog to the blog list
Added another blog to the list that could use some love, RPG Unite (the RPG & Strategy blog). Please check it out and follow it.
Summer 2013 Day 21 : Equestria Girls - Set Theaters to Fail?
Maybe it's me but with weeks and weeks throughout the summer to put My Little Pony Equestria Girls in theaters did it have to be this week? The same weekend Man of Steel rolls out into theaters? It explains the ultra limited 200 theater release, it's no doubt only appearing in art theaters. Yeah, it's Miyazaki's Spirited Away all over again.
Far be it for me to question Hasbro, but taking their biggest franchise not GI Joe or Transformers and doing this to its first theatrical outing? Unforgivable.
Yes, Equestria Girls is at least original, and the Entertainment Weekly trailer hyped a decidedly Star Trek IV feel with Twilight struggling to understand the human world, let alone being human, in her quest to recover the big crown core element of the elements of harmony... only this is not what Bronies wanted out of a first Friendship is Magic movie. A Brony's idea of a FIM movie would probably not be original, but it would be all pony, what the first FIM movie should have been. This Equestria Girls idea would have been a great mini series in the vein of Clue, with contests and multimedia events tied about it promoting its possibilities as a full series, but ultimately it should have been its own release and not a FIM movie, let alone the first FIM movie.
So odds are severely poor that Equestria Girls is playing in a theater within 100 miles of you, but if your still playing the Gameloft game, review coming soon on Raise This Village blog, then your interested in the new update... whenever that finally comes out. It should be out now, in fact, but I am still waiting for the update... go figure.
Past the movie itself I would have embraced a Equestria Girls IDW comic adapt, only no such thing was made. Missed opportunity.
As soon as that update comes out I will be back, as well as for reviews of both the main and micro series of the FIM IDW comic. Stay tuned.
Far be it for me to question Hasbro, but taking their biggest franchise not GI Joe or Transformers and doing this to its first theatrical outing? Unforgivable.
Yes, Equestria Girls is at least original, and the Entertainment Weekly trailer hyped a decidedly Star Trek IV feel with Twilight struggling to understand the human world, let alone being human, in her quest to recover the big crown core element of the elements of harmony... only this is not what Bronies wanted out of a first Friendship is Magic movie. A Brony's idea of a FIM movie would probably not be original, but it would be all pony, what the first FIM movie should have been. This Equestria Girls idea would have been a great mini series in the vein of Clue, with contests and multimedia events tied about it promoting its possibilities as a full series, but ultimately it should have been its own release and not a FIM movie, let alone the first FIM movie.
So odds are severely poor that Equestria Girls is playing in a theater within 100 miles of you, but if your still playing the Gameloft game, review coming soon on Raise This Village blog, then your interested in the new update... whenever that finally comes out. It should be out now, in fact, but I am still waiting for the update... go figure.
Past the movie itself I would have embraced a Equestria Girls IDW comic adapt, only no such thing was made. Missed opportunity.
As soon as that update comes out I will be back, as well as for reviews of both the main and micro series of the FIM IDW comic. Stay tuned.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Check out some of my other blogs
Comics, games and tokusatsu/super sentai. Check out the blogs covering them on the link list to the right. Adding more links shortly so stay tuned.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Summer 2013 Day 18 : Next Issue Submissions
After last issue I have been working on my next submissions. My first thought was to grind an article on Matt Smith leaving Doctor Who, which might fit the light content but I don't really have much to say at this time. Another thought was on what was going on so far concerning Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary. A third idea? Equestria Girls.. I have to pick one and submit it.
Reviewwise I am even less certain. I got stuff to review... but I turned in stuff months ago and none of it was used. Eh... I don't know but I am going to write 2 reviews to submit all the same, just in case.
So a commentary and two reviews, more details coming as I write it up, stay tuned.
Reviewwise I am even less certain. I got stuff to review... but I turned in stuff months ago and none of it was used. Eh... I don't know but I am going to write 2 reviews to submit all the same, just in case.
So a commentary and two reviews, more details coming as I write it up, stay tuned.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Summer 2013 Day 17 : The Waiting Game... sigh.
Yup. Days have passed and I am still waiting on the laptop. What a revolting development, especially since tomorrow is rare useless Hawaiian holiday King Kamehameha day (insert Goku from Dragon ball Z performing Kamehameha here). If there was ever a good reason why Hele On deserves no more money, let alone doubling prices to ride the bus, it's this.
If at least Hele On was improving the bus schedule, adding more bus arrivals a day or Sunday/Holiday bus shuttle schedules (shuttles don't run on Sunday and holidays) then I can justify a decent 50% rate hike... but double the rates for the same so-so service? Come on, be serious.
So won't be checking up on the laptop again for a few days... disappointingly... oh well, stay tuned for updates though I am working on the first batch of New 52 reviews, starting off with Action Comics #19 (must buy digital version), Supergirl #19, Superman #18-#19 and Teen Titans #19. Coming soon.
If at least Hele On was improving the bus schedule, adding more bus arrivals a day or Sunday/Holiday bus shuttle schedules (shuttles don't run on Sunday and holidays) then I can justify a decent 50% rate hike... but double the rates for the same so-so service? Come on, be serious.
So won't be checking up on the laptop again for a few days... disappointingly... oh well, stay tuned for updates though I am working on the first batch of New 52 reviews, starting off with Action Comics #19 (must buy digital version), Supergirl #19, Superman #18-#19 and Teen Titans #19. Coming soon.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Summer 2013 Day 16 : Travels with the Hele Hold Up Bus
I think I may know my fate regarding work next school year when I get my June 15th check, finding paying work as a reviewer is slow work, and I am still waiting on the laptop... the last thing I need is for the shuttle rates to go up, but they're going up.
Hele On, the bus company that handles public transportation, announced yesterday that they will be raising bus rates a whopping 100% with the cost jumping from $1 to $2... seriously? They don't do that over at The Bus, public transportation on Oahu, and they run far more buses for longer each and every day and Sundays. But that is what we get with privatized public transportation. Privatization. Sucks for medical, transportation, social services, everything.
And here I thought this month's flank ache would be waiting for the laptop to arrive. Thanks alot Hele On. Thanks. Oh well, like I said on Facebook everyone on the neighbor islands need to get on this and email the heck out of Hele On and your local county council member over this nonsense with Hele On. If they need a bit more maybe it would work if it wasn't a 100% doubling of ticket prices... my hope is that bus passes remain a bargain lessening the impact if higher prices... stay tuned for updates.
Hele On, the bus company that handles public transportation, announced yesterday that they will be raising bus rates a whopping 100% with the cost jumping from $1 to $2... seriously? They don't do that over at The Bus, public transportation on Oahu, and they run far more buses for longer each and every day and Sundays. But that is what we get with privatized public transportation. Privatization. Sucks for medical, transportation, social services, everything.
And here I thought this month's flank ache would be waiting for the laptop to arrive. Thanks alot Hele On. Thanks. Oh well, like I said on Facebook everyone on the neighbor islands need to get on this and email the heck out of Hele On and your local county council member over this nonsense with Hele On. If they need a bit more maybe it would work if it wasn't a 100% doubling of ticket prices... my hope is that bus passes remain a bargain lessening the impact if higher prices... stay tuned for updates.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
RKYV The Podcast?
To be honest it has been an idea I have occasionally kicked about, but ultimately shelved due to the fact it would just be me doing it.
I am pretty sure I may be the only podcaster working with Mr. Pare, and if there are anymore they would be focused on their own work. Not the most constructive environment to doing a podcast based on an internet publication if I am the only one doing the podcast... maybe at a future point I might find a few fellow writers to work with on it but for now... idea considered and once again shelved for now.
Pitching article on new comics coverage to the Editor for his considrration, see if it sticks. Stay tuned
I am pretty sure I may be the only podcaster working with Mr. Pare, and if there are anymore they would be focused on their own work. Not the most constructive environment to doing a podcast based on an internet publication if I am the only one doing the podcast... maybe at a future point I might find a few fellow writers to work with on it but for now... idea considered and once again shelved for now.
Pitching article on new comics coverage to the Editor for his considrration, see if it sticks. Stay tuned
RKYV Issue #55 now available!
Hey good news! RKYV Issue #55 is now out and available, so google it now and check it out. Next update I will remember to write down some sites for you to check out (for tablet owners make sure you got Adobe Reader from your app store to download a d and read New Issues).
That is the good news. Bad news for me I only have my commentary in it... my kinda old dated commentary from months ago... sigh. Well working on a new Stop the Madness right now along with fresh reviews that, hopefully, make the cut this time out... stay tuned.
That is the good news. Bad news for me I only have my commentary in it... my kinda old dated commentary from months ago... sigh. Well working on a new Stop the Madness right now along with fresh reviews that, hopefully, make the cut this time out... stay tuned.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
New Review Update
Still looking for a new home, but while I am looking I have a bit to highlight as sample reviews reviews in my submissions, as well as here in full.
Action Comics (DC Comics)
Part of the f our subscriptions I am reviewing for That New 52 Smell podcast. Wish my subscription started with #19 instead of #20, but I can always get the digital issue for review.
Doctor Who Series III (IDW)
Started as print reviews, I am now grinding through this as digital reviews. Presently up to Issue #6 with three issues to pick up (Issue #9 starting off a four parter with... ugh... the Hypothethical Gentleman from Issue #1-#2).
Doctor Who Prisoners of Time (IDW)
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who, each issue featuring each of the 11 incarnations of the Doctor.
Continuity Paradox
So... if the BBC really went and made John Hurt the true 9th Doctor... what does that mean for September when the 9th Doctor`s number is up? Will it be Christopher E. (I thought remembering Straczynski`s last name was a pain) or will it be John Hurt in his first adventure predating the 50th Anniversary episode in November... I am betting IDW is out of the loop with the BBC so.... C.E.
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic (IDW)
Digitally I have been keeping up with pony. Right now up to Issue #7 and the Fluttershy Micro Series issue. The rest of summer should be excellent with a two issue Big Mac slash background pony story arc in Issue #9-#10, and secondary cast Micro Series starting with The Cutie Mark Crusaders in Issue #7.
Supergirl (DC Comics)
Just started getting the issues, and post H`el on Earth she is being teamed up with... herself, aka Earth-2 Power Girl (who just got a new costume).
Superman (DC Comics)
Nuff said. Happy 75th Superman.
Teen Titans (DC Comics)
So I just started getting my subscription issues... and I am not too excited about it. Check, even Titans fan Linkara has said that this present Titans title is just OK, and really I am just reading it to have a Superboy title in my reviews... oh well.
I do want to add titles... but when will I do that? Good question... stay tuned.
Action Comics (DC Comics)
Part of the f our subscriptions I am reviewing for That New 52 Smell podcast. Wish my subscription started with #19 instead of #20, but I can always get the digital issue for review.
Doctor Who Series III (IDW)
Started as print reviews, I am now grinding through this as digital reviews. Presently up to Issue #6 with three issues to pick up (Issue #9 starting off a four parter with... ugh... the Hypothethical Gentleman from Issue #1-#2).
Doctor Who Prisoners of Time (IDW)
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who, each issue featuring each of the 11 incarnations of the Doctor.
Continuity Paradox
So... if the BBC really went and made John Hurt the true 9th Doctor... what does that mean for September when the 9th Doctor`s number is up? Will it be Christopher E. (I thought remembering Straczynski`s last name was a pain) or will it be John Hurt in his first adventure predating the 50th Anniversary episode in November... I am betting IDW is out of the loop with the BBC so.... C.E.
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic (IDW)
Digitally I have been keeping up with pony. Right now up to Issue #7 and the Fluttershy Micro Series issue. The rest of summer should be excellent with a two issue Big Mac slash background pony story arc in Issue #9-#10, and secondary cast Micro Series starting with The Cutie Mark Crusaders in Issue #7.
Supergirl (DC Comics)
Just started getting the issues, and post H`el on Earth she is being teamed up with... herself, aka Earth-2 Power Girl (who just got a new costume).
Superman (DC Comics)
Nuff said. Happy 75th Superman.
Teen Titans (DC Comics)
So I just started getting my subscription issues... and I am not too excited about it. Check, even Titans fan Linkara has said that this present Titans title is just OK, and really I am just reading it to have a Superboy title in my reviews... oh well.
I do want to add titles... but when will I do that? Good question... stay tuned.
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