So last night I worked on the last few pages of Fae'th in Time. Once complete I shall go back over it again for its second revision and if I am comfortable with it I would be more than happy to send all interested parties a copy. It always bitter sweet when I get to this point of a project like this. I have been writing it over the last few months and as with all my creative works, I have grown attached to it. It went in directions I did not expect , in a good way, and became a lot more integral to the Fae'th world than originally planned, again a good thing. I appreciate my friend Doc letting me use his Doctor and Julie characters and I hope I did not mess with them too much.
Now I am already setting my sites for the next project. Its a story called Sides and the scope of this story could be quite exentsive. I may even try to promote it up some how but not sure on that. Or I may also post my Ring Noir story again. I have more I would like to add to it. Many of you probably haven't read it, it is a Parody of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy set in a Noir style and is still one of my favorite pieces of writing, that not too narcessistic I hope.
Anyway I have to actually do some work at work now. Look for the last pages of Fae'th to most likely be posted tonight.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Repo: A genetic op...AHHH MY EYES AND EARS ARE BLEEDING!!
OK so I may be taking it a little to the extreme but not much. I finished watching Repo: A Genetic Opera and as far as modern musicals go it was pretty much...crap. The story is that there was a sickness that was taking millions of lives but this company GENE Co. came up with a cure for people in the form of transplants. They came up with a drug that would make transplants easy for folks and of course Gene Co provided the replacement organs. Soon people were living longer because they were able to buy new organs and replenish themselves for the most part. As long as they had the money that is. People could by their organs on a payment plan but if they missed a payment well ...enter the Repo man who comes to the people and collects the organs that they got from Gene co but were unable to pay for. Repo man keeps his occupation secret from his daughter who is ill with a blood disease. There is also a love triangle and the head of Gene Co's twisted kids. The son who likes to stab people, the son who keeps getting his face replaced yet still gets the hot women, and then there is the surgery addicted daughter played by that razzie award winning artist, Paris Hilton (warning she also sings.) I think her best bit is where her face falls off.
Now that premise for as weird as it is was not bad for a regular horror sci fi type movie. But then the geniuses shoved their heads in their ass and made it a musical..a bad musical. I am sorry but for a musical to be decent it must have well good music, songs that are catchy like the songs in Mulan Rouge or Chicago, even Sweeny Todd had some catchy tunes. This one had none...which is a feat in itself considering about 80% of the movie is song. Truely no performances really stand out except for the grave robber character who kinda looks like a reject from the Labyrinth Casting call. He had a decent voice and seemed to really get into his roll. The rest of the actors seemed to not really be in it. Even the Repo man was a flat in his performance which is not what you want from a guy who is skilled at removing organs.
There is alots of gore which should satisfy some but the rest of the movie is a mash up of bad musical number and then bad dialog that serves only the purpose to get you to the next bad musical number.
I liked the production design of the sets and the story itself would had been interesting had they not made it a musical. IF this was your normal weird Sci-Fi punk sort of thriller I really think it would have done better, at least made a living as one of those good bad movies. It never really does reach that level and hopefully it fades into movie obscurity. I know I can't have those 97 mins back of my life but I can try. I think I will e-mail Paris tomorrow and ask if she can slide some of that money this way to compensate for the trash that was that movie. Then again no one forced me to watch it except a little guy called Morbid curiosity. If I ever find that guy he is gonna have hell to pay.
SO if you have not guessed it, I did not like the movie in most aspects of it. What little redeeming quality the production design and the grave robber character may have are too over shadowed by the steaming pile of crap that is this movie. I hope those actors fired their agents and I hope Paris Hilton decides to stay in the clubs where she belongs and not trying to act.
Rent this movie when its in the dollar bin or on netflix and ONLY if your own little guy called curiosity decides it would be a good idea.
Now that premise for as weird as it is was not bad for a regular horror sci fi type movie. But then the geniuses shoved their heads in their ass and made it a musical..a bad musical. I am sorry but for a musical to be decent it must have well good music, songs that are catchy like the songs in Mulan Rouge or Chicago, even Sweeny Todd had some catchy tunes. This one had none...which is a feat in itself considering about 80% of the movie is song. Truely no performances really stand out except for the grave robber character who kinda looks like a reject from the Labyrinth Casting call. He had a decent voice and seemed to really get into his roll. The rest of the actors seemed to not really be in it. Even the Repo man was a flat in his performance which is not what you want from a guy who is skilled at removing organs.
There is alots of gore which should satisfy some but the rest of the movie is a mash up of bad musical number and then bad dialog that serves only the purpose to get you to the next bad musical number.
I liked the production design of the sets and the story itself would had been interesting had they not made it a musical. IF this was your normal weird Sci-Fi punk sort of thriller I really think it would have done better, at least made a living as one of those good bad movies. It never really does reach that level and hopefully it fades into movie obscurity. I know I can't have those 97 mins back of my life but I can try. I think I will e-mail Paris tomorrow and ask if she can slide some of that money this way to compensate for the trash that was that movie. Then again no one forced me to watch it except a little guy called Morbid curiosity. If I ever find that guy he is gonna have hell to pay.
SO if you have not guessed it, I did not like the movie in most aspects of it. What little redeeming quality the production design and the grave robber character may have are too over shadowed by the steaming pile of crap that is this movie. I hope those actors fired their agents and I hope Paris Hilton decides to stay in the clubs where she belongs and not trying to act.
Rent this movie when its in the dollar bin or on netflix and ONLY if your own little guy called curiosity decides it would be a good idea.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Fae'th in time...the story is waning
Test test
The TARDIS materialized next to the Pillar that was the Rani's TARDIS. The Doctor flipped a couple switches and then stared at the two entraced characters before him. He wondered how he was going to move them to the door and get them out before seeing the inside of the TARDIS. Then he snapped his fingers at the brilliant idea he had. He first made to move Bernard. He found he was able to turn the troll and ,with a little push, make Bernard move toward the door. Once in front of the door the Doctor did the same with Donna-Lé, only with the elf he gave a quick apology for grabbing the lady by her shoulders and turning her towards the door. Then the Doctor went to the door and slid back a panel. Behind the panel was a small rod held in place by two metal contacts. The Doctor grabbed the rod.
"Sorry girl," the Doctor apologized as he removed the Time Vector Generator.The interior changed from the vast space that was the control room to the normal size of a police boxes interior. The rod the Doctor removed was pointed at both ends which were covered with a small cap. The rod fit into the Doctor's pocket fairly easy, though it did make the jacket quite a bit heavier. He then saw the small half collars Shade had mentioned earlier. The Doctor slid both off at the same time and slid them in his other pocket. Good thing I like jackets with pockets the Doctor thought to himself. As the two came too the Doctor gave a loud clap of the hands.
"Right to catch you up to speed. Shaden has gone after the Rani and we are at the Palace Draconis. We are to storm the Palace, rescue Julie and escape with our lives in tact. Now there are most likely a large number of Noc guards out there so I suggest we all prepare ourselves."
Donna-Lé and Bernard looked a bit confused but decided to go with what the Doctor said and they did thier best to draw their weapons, which was not easy given the cramped quarters.
"Wasn't this room a lot bigger before?" Bernard asked.
"Just a matter of perspective. I am sure alot of rooms look big to you. Let's go...heya!!" The Doctor opened the doors with a mighty yell. Donna- Lé shot out three arrows and Bernard began to strum. They jumped out of the doorway as they did this and felt a bit foolish. To their surprise there was no one around.
"Right well, shall we go pay Draconis a visit." The Doctor stated as he strolled to the two large ornate doors that made up the entrance to the Palace. Bernard and Donna-Lé looked around cautiously as they followed the Doctor. The Doctor went to knock on the doors of the palace and just before his hand connected with the door it turned into a wall.
"That's a bit rude wouldn't you say?" The Doctor stated.
"Looks as if we will need to find another way around. I think I see a door at the base of one of the gaurd towers. We could sneak along the wall to the door. You. Doctor, and I wait on either side of the door and Bernard will start a serenade. Then when the guard comes out of the door you subdue him and I will proceed to dispatch any gaurds behind the first. We then fight our way to one of the main Palace cooridors. Then we ask the Palace to take us to Draconis's Lair, then Bernard and I will distract the guards as you sneak in and rescue your fair maiden."
Donna-Lé took a deep breath after laying out a well thought out plan.
"We could do that." The Doctor replied as he removed the Time Vector Generator from his pocket and removed a cap from one of its pointed end. Then He activated it. A laser came out of the end of it. The laser burned a small hole in the stone wall. The Doctor trailed the laser along the wall in an arch shape and the piece he cut out fell backward into the palace. The Doctor smiled.
"This way is quicker."
The three walked through the opening which started to heal as soon as they were through. The Doctor found they were in the same room with the fountain he had been in earlier. That meant he was right where they needed to be.
"Um Doctor I think I found where all the Guards were hiding." Bernard stated as he grabbed the sleeve of the Doctor's jacket. The Doctor looked at the two large closed doors that led into Draconis's lair and infront of them 40 Noc Guards and two of the Hyden beasts with riders, one on each side of the group of 40.
"That must be some companion you have their Doctor." Donna-Lé stated as she held her three arrows in her drawn bow.
"That she is my dear." The Doctor replied as he readied the Time Vector Generator. The Noc grunted and snorted like bulls in Pamplona just before they are released for the annual Running of the Bulls". That was one hell of a day the Doctor thought as he remembered participating in the event. The Noc Screamed as they charged the group. The Hyden beasts were quicker and flanked the trio on each side. Donna-Lé launched two volley's of three arrows at the beast and managed to take out both its eyes and its rider. Bernard strummed a tune on his instrument furiously as the other Hyden beast approached him. The Beast stopped in its tracks and threw its rider to the ground. It mauled its rider and then Bernard was able to direct it towards the group of charging Noc. The Doctor proceeded to point the TVG at the ceiling and in no time cut a huge circle in the ceiling. The large stone circle immediatle fell on top of the Noc and the fountain just before the hoard was to reach them. Three Noc remained standing. They immediately uttered something and the palace whisked them away.
"They are going for reinforcements. We don't have much time. " Bernard informed as they approached the liar door.
"I won't need much time." The Doctor said calmly as he used the the Time Vector Generator to cut along the side of one lair door and then the other. There was loud cracking noise as the two doors proceeded to fall forward. They landed with a loud crash and kicked up a huge cloud of dust.
"DRACONIS I NEED TO HAVE A WORD WITH YOU!!" The Doctor yelled as he stepped into the lair. Bernard and Donna-Lé took a spot on either side of the doorway and looked out into the room they just came from. Looking for signs of more guards.
"There's no need to yell Doctor. I'm right here." Draconis stated. He was sitting on a large golden throne perched on top of a large mound of gold and jewels. Next to him in a cage was Julie who appeared to be a bit dazed. Her right arm was bleeding from a cut on her shoulder. The Doctor pointed the TVG at Draconis and fired it.
The TARDIS materialized next to the Pillar that was the Rani's TARDIS. The Doctor flipped a couple switches and then stared at the two entraced characters before him. He wondered how he was going to move them to the door and get them out before seeing the inside of the TARDIS. Then he snapped his fingers at the brilliant idea he had. He first made to move Bernard. He found he was able to turn the troll and ,with a little push, make Bernard move toward the door. Once in front of the door the Doctor did the same with Donna-Lé, only with the elf he gave a quick apology for grabbing the lady by her shoulders and turning her towards the door. Then the Doctor went to the door and slid back a panel. Behind the panel was a small rod held in place by two metal contacts. The Doctor grabbed the rod.
"Sorry girl," the Doctor apologized as he removed the Time Vector Generator.The interior changed from the vast space that was the control room to the normal size of a police boxes interior. The rod the Doctor removed was pointed at both ends which were covered with a small cap. The rod fit into the Doctor's pocket fairly easy, though it did make the jacket quite a bit heavier. He then saw the small half collars Shade had mentioned earlier. The Doctor slid both off at the same time and slid them in his other pocket. Good thing I like jackets with pockets the Doctor thought to himself. As the two came too the Doctor gave a loud clap of the hands.
"Right to catch you up to speed. Shaden has gone after the Rani and we are at the Palace Draconis. We are to storm the Palace, rescue Julie and escape with our lives in tact. Now there are most likely a large number of Noc guards out there so I suggest we all prepare ourselves."
Donna-Lé and Bernard looked a bit confused but decided to go with what the Doctor said and they did thier best to draw their weapons, which was not easy given the cramped quarters.
"Wasn't this room a lot bigger before?" Bernard asked.
"Just a matter of perspective. I am sure alot of rooms look big to you. Let's go...heya!!" The Doctor opened the doors with a mighty yell. Donna- Lé shot out three arrows and Bernard began to strum. They jumped out of the doorway as they did this and felt a bit foolish. To their surprise there was no one around.
"Right well, shall we go pay Draconis a visit." The Doctor stated as he strolled to the two large ornate doors that made up the entrance to the Palace. Bernard and Donna-Lé looked around cautiously as they followed the Doctor. The Doctor went to knock on the doors of the palace and just before his hand connected with the door it turned into a wall.
"That's a bit rude wouldn't you say?" The Doctor stated.
"Looks as if we will need to find another way around. I think I see a door at the base of one of the gaurd towers. We could sneak along the wall to the door. You. Doctor, and I wait on either side of the door and Bernard will start a serenade. Then when the guard comes out of the door you subdue him and I will proceed to dispatch any gaurds behind the first. We then fight our way to one of the main Palace cooridors. Then we ask the Palace to take us to Draconis's Lair, then Bernard and I will distract the guards as you sneak in and rescue your fair maiden."
Donna-Lé took a deep breath after laying out a well thought out plan.
"We could do that." The Doctor replied as he removed the Time Vector Generator from his pocket and removed a cap from one of its pointed end. Then He activated it. A laser came out of the end of it. The laser burned a small hole in the stone wall. The Doctor trailed the laser along the wall in an arch shape and the piece he cut out fell backward into the palace. The Doctor smiled.
"This way is quicker."
The three walked through the opening which started to heal as soon as they were through. The Doctor found they were in the same room with the fountain he had been in earlier. That meant he was right where they needed to be.
"Um Doctor I think I found where all the Guards were hiding." Bernard stated as he grabbed the sleeve of the Doctor's jacket. The Doctor looked at the two large closed doors that led into Draconis's lair and infront of them 40 Noc Guards and two of the Hyden beasts with riders, one on each side of the group of 40.
"That must be some companion you have their Doctor." Donna-Lé stated as she held her three arrows in her drawn bow.
"That she is my dear." The Doctor replied as he readied the Time Vector Generator. The Noc grunted and snorted like bulls in Pamplona just before they are released for the annual Running of the Bulls". That was one hell of a day the Doctor thought as he remembered participating in the event. The Noc Screamed as they charged the group. The Hyden beasts were quicker and flanked the trio on each side. Donna-Lé launched two volley's of three arrows at the beast and managed to take out both its eyes and its rider. Bernard strummed a tune on his instrument furiously as the other Hyden beast approached him. The Beast stopped in its tracks and threw its rider to the ground. It mauled its rider and then Bernard was able to direct it towards the group of charging Noc. The Doctor proceeded to point the TVG at the ceiling and in no time cut a huge circle in the ceiling. The large stone circle immediatle fell on top of the Noc and the fountain just before the hoard was to reach them. Three Noc remained standing. They immediately uttered something and the palace whisked them away.
"They are going for reinforcements. We don't have much time. " Bernard informed as they approached the liar door.
"I won't need much time." The Doctor said calmly as he used the the Time Vector Generator to cut along the side of one lair door and then the other. There was loud cracking noise as the two doors proceeded to fall forward. They landed with a loud crash and kicked up a huge cloud of dust.
"DRACONIS I NEED TO HAVE A WORD WITH YOU!!" The Doctor yelled as he stepped into the lair. Bernard and Donna-Lé took a spot on either side of the doorway and looked out into the room they just came from. Looking for signs of more guards.
"There's no need to yell Doctor. I'm right here." Draconis stated. He was sitting on a large golden throne perched on top of a large mound of gold and jewels. Next to him in a cage was Julie who appeared to be a bit dazed. Her right arm was bleeding from a cut on her shoulder. The Doctor pointed the TVG at Draconis and fired it.
A beam shot out of the end of the of the Time Vector Generator and hit Draconis directly in the chest. The beam knocked Draconis and his throne down the back of the mound of gold. The Doctor quickly bounded up the mound. He used the TVG to cut through two of the bars. Julie was in a dazed state and hardly seemed to notice the Doctor was there.
“Julie, It’s the Doctor.” The Doctor stated as he tapped her on the face in an attempt to get her to snap out of it. The Doctor heard Draconis’ laugh echo through the lair just before he felt the searing pain of electricity travel through his body. The Time Vector Generator flew from his hand before the Doctor fell to the ground. The device rolled down to the bottom of the gold mound. The Doctor watched as Draconis floated in the air near the cage.
“You scientist will never learn that all your knowledge and inventions are no match for the natural power of magic.” The evil wizard stated as he landed gently next to the cage. He clapped his hands and the cage disappeared. He then gave the Doctor another zap of electricity.
“Although I am impressed with your entrance, you do seem to have a talent for the dramatic entrance.”
“ What did you do to her?” The Doctor asked as the pain subsided for the moment and he tried to lift himself up. Draconis kicked him back down and shocked him again.
“Calm yourself Doctor, its just a side affect from the Doppleganger. As long as its alive she will be in this state. Of course you know by now should her double die, well let’s just say you would be traveling alone.”
The Wizard gave a small chuckle. The Doctor wondered where Shaden’s companions were but his question was immediately answered as he heard Donna-Lé yell at someone to let her go. Draconis snapped his fingers and the Doctor found his hands shackled. He managed to maneuver himself to sit up right and face Draconis who was once again sitting in his throne.
“Tell me then Draconis, why would you want my TARDIS if you think science is so horrible.”
“So I can destroy it. You of all people should know you cannot destroy what you do not understand.” Draconis stated as a Goblet of wine appeared in his hand. The Doctor shifted positions to try and move his jacket in a way so he could reach his sonic screwdriver. Draconis continued to talk with out directly looking at the Doctor.
“Now Doctor if you don’t mind, I do need that key of yours. It would appear your device is stronger against magic than I expected.”
“Sorry but I seem to have misplaced it again. Happens more than you think.” The Doctor quipped as his hands found their way to his jacket pocket.
“I grow tired of these games Doctor. If you do not give me the key then I will kill one of your friends here.” Draconis opened his left palm and a fire ball appeared. Julie suddenly dropped to the ground limp. Draconis looked over at the motionless body of Julie. “Oh damn, it looks as though someone beat me to it.”
Sunday, May 17, 2009
And Zombies too
So this weekend was decent. The trip went well, kids had fun playing with their cousins and grandma. The wife got to spend time with her family and I had some great food. I have never been much of a baseball guy but the brewers are doing well so far. Hopefully they haven't peaked too soon.
Ended the weekend by watching a zombie movie. Dead Snow.
A Norwegian Nazi Zombie movie. It was alot better than I though it would be. The movie also pays homage to the zombie movies before it. You have 6 friends that look to spend a holiday at a remote cabin in the mountains. Little did they know that there was a platoon of Zombie Nazi's that haunt the woods and they don't like trespassers.
The Characters are just your standard college kids though they did make them all medical students which is a bit of a twist. Also a twist was that one of them was afraid of blood ironic for both the fact he's a medical student and cause he's in a Zombie movie.
The director does well to make you care about the characters at least enough to where you would not want to see them dead. There are a number make you jump moments. There is plenty of gore. The story of the film is actually well played out and its not long before your realize its not just a gimmick movie. They put some thought behind it. Those who have seen zombie films will catch the honor they pay to movies such as Night of the living dead and yes Evil Dead 2.
Once again it is proven that foreign films are becoming more and more competition for the US cinema for the quality of film produced. Once again we have running zombies but it fits the film and I have grown use to them at this point.
Now with Dead Snow you do have to deal with subtitles but they do not remove you from the experience at all.
I am happily surprised at the movie and definitely recomend it for all zombie and horror movie fans alike.
It is on my to buy list for sure.
Ended the weekend by watching a zombie movie. Dead Snow.
A Norwegian Nazi Zombie movie. It was alot better than I though it would be. The movie also pays homage to the zombie movies before it. You have 6 friends that look to spend a holiday at a remote cabin in the mountains. Little did they know that there was a platoon of Zombie Nazi's that haunt the woods and they don't like trespassers.
The Characters are just your standard college kids though they did make them all medical students which is a bit of a twist. Also a twist was that one of them was afraid of blood ironic for both the fact he's a medical student and cause he's in a Zombie movie.
The director does well to make you care about the characters at least enough to where you would not want to see them dead. There are a number make you jump moments. There is plenty of gore. The story of the film is actually well played out and its not long before your realize its not just a gimmick movie. They put some thought behind it. Those who have seen zombie films will catch the honor they pay to movies such as Night of the living dead and yes Evil Dead 2.
Once again it is proven that foreign films are becoming more and more competition for the US cinema for the quality of film produced. Once again we have running zombies but it fits the film and I have grown use to them at this point.
Now with Dead Snow you do have to deal with subtitles but they do not remove you from the experience at all.
I am happily surprised at the movie and definitely recomend it for all zombie and horror movie fans alike.
It is on my to buy list for sure.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
A quick thought or three
Ah so I am on the road here so this is going to be short.
Went with the family to a state park today, one of the ones with all kinds of rock formations and such to climb and such. I remember when I was younger my friend and I would spend hours climbing and exploring. I gave the boys a chance to experience the same opportunity and they did not disappoint. They explored and climbed and of course at several points went off the beaten path which I was happy to join them. We took a long trail up a huge hill that had an overlook at the very top. It was a very cool view. It was one of those epic views where you could see for 15 miles in every direction that was not blocked by the tall trees. Its funny how some so simple could be so relaxing. This is gonna sound cheesy but to see the vast landscape and all the little details, a barn here, a large cranberry field there, water towers peppered about.
I just found it fantastic and serene.
I am in the city alot because of work and have not had alot of opportunities in the past few years to enjoy nature like that. It was easy when I was kid because my grandparents had a cottage in delafield at a time when it was still considered out in the country. I have to definitely get out to nature parks more. Just the few hours in the woods and I feel like I have been recharged a bit, Not completely but definitely helped. Yes must get to nature parks more. Anyone care to join me.
Well now off to a wedding for an inlaw, at least there will be food.:)
Went with the family to a state park today, one of the ones with all kinds of rock formations and such to climb and such. I remember when I was younger my friend and I would spend hours climbing and exploring. I gave the boys a chance to experience the same opportunity and they did not disappoint. They explored and climbed and of course at several points went off the beaten path which I was happy to join them. We took a long trail up a huge hill that had an overlook at the very top. It was a very cool view. It was one of those epic views where you could see for 15 miles in every direction that was not blocked by the tall trees. Its funny how some so simple could be so relaxing. This is gonna sound cheesy but to see the vast landscape and all the little details, a barn here, a large cranberry field there, water towers peppered about.
I just found it fantastic and serene.
I am in the city alot because of work and have not had alot of opportunities in the past few years to enjoy nature like that. It was easy when I was kid because my grandparents had a cottage in delafield at a time when it was still considered out in the country. I have to definitely get out to nature parks more. Just the few hours in the woods and I feel like I have been recharged a bit, Not completely but definitely helped. Yes must get to nature parks more. Anyone care to join me.
Well now off to a wedding for an inlaw, at least there will be food.:)
Friday, May 15, 2009
Doh again I miss with the posting
Yeah so it happened again. Funny enough is that the days I miss posting are the days that just sucked ass at work for me go figure.
I didn't end up watching Dead Snow the other night, after posting I found some other things that actually needed to get done and went to bed. Such is life. I hope to watch it in the next few days and make it my first Movie review of the return of the final cut. I also was so mentally drained I was unable to complete a Lonely tooper this week or for that matter any video projects. That's the problem with having a job where you have to use your brain. It gets tired and wants to do nothing but play Plants vs ZOmbies or just stare at the nothing.
"They look like big...strong...hands..." Sorry flashback in the form of a movie quote there. I have been able to do some more planning in my head but not spit it out in any legible form. Some would argue that my blog is in an eligible form but ....where was I ah yes.
The Movie Donkey Punch was very interesting. Not just because there is nudity in it. The movie was better than most trapped on a boat movies I have seen. I think one of the reasons it did not make it here was one all the actors are australian, or british, or to more plainly...people with thick accents.
Those movies aren't the best just because you have to concentrate to listen to the dialog and we all know the average movie audience today really doesn't like to concentrate or think about whats going on.
Anyway, yes it is about a trio of girls on Holiday, as it is called over the pond, and they meet up with four gentlemen who are crew on a massive yatch. Well the men use their large yatch to impress the girls and they go for a ride. There's alcohol, drugs and eventually a rather steamy sex scene. This is where the movie turns as during the scene someone decideds to try a donkey punch and it ends very badly and the girl involved ends up dead.
The rest of the movie is along the lines of Dead Calm as some of the group start to go crazy and the longer they delay just heading into land and facing the consequences, they stay out at sea. THis allows things to break down. You can see where the movie is going.
I will say that there were a few moments of "wow they actually did that" and there was a fair amount of suspense.
The actors are great at selling the crazy and the directing is such to where you actually care for nearly all the characters. It is a decent suspensful thriller. Worth a watch
I didn't end up watching Dead Snow the other night, after posting I found some other things that actually needed to get done and went to bed. Such is life. I hope to watch it in the next few days and make it my first Movie review of the return of the final cut. I also was so mentally drained I was unable to complete a Lonely tooper this week or for that matter any video projects. That's the problem with having a job where you have to use your brain. It gets tired and wants to do nothing but play Plants vs ZOmbies or just stare at the nothing.
"They look like big...strong...hands..." Sorry flashback in the form of a movie quote there. I have been able to do some more planning in my head but not spit it out in any legible form. Some would argue that my blog is in an eligible form but ....where was I ah yes.
The Movie Donkey Punch was very interesting. Not just because there is nudity in it. The movie was better than most trapped on a boat movies I have seen. I think one of the reasons it did not make it here was one all the actors are australian, or british, or to more plainly...people with thick accents.
Those movies aren't the best just because you have to concentrate to listen to the dialog and we all know the average movie audience today really doesn't like to concentrate or think about whats going on.
Anyway, yes it is about a trio of girls on Holiday, as it is called over the pond, and they meet up with four gentlemen who are crew on a massive yatch. Well the men use their large yatch to impress the girls and they go for a ride. There's alcohol, drugs and eventually a rather steamy sex scene. This is where the movie turns as during the scene someone decideds to try a donkey punch and it ends very badly and the girl involved ends up dead.
The rest of the movie is along the lines of Dead Calm as some of the group start to go crazy and the longer they delay just heading into land and facing the consequences, they stay out at sea. THis allows things to break down. You can see where the movie is going.
I will say that there were a few moments of "wow they actually did that" and there was a fair amount of suspense.
The actors are great at selling the crazy and the directing is such to where you actually care for nearly all the characters. It is a decent suspensful thriller. Worth a watch
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Long day short entry
ITs been a helluva a day from work. I am going to spare the rant or the venting though because well I am just too tired to do so.
I would rather be making movies. and I guess in a small way lonely trooper is a series of very short movie shorts.
Someone sent me a message on you tube stating they would like to see more of the final cut movie reviews I did a year or two ago. I had actually started thinking about doing them again and with at least one person out there actually asking for more, I have the motivation to move on it. SO next week hopefully I will have one in the can to share with you all.
I think I am gonna go watch Zombie Nazi's in that sure to be classic film Dead Snow which recently came out.
I would rather be making movies. and I guess in a small way lonely trooper is a series of very short movie shorts.
Someone sent me a message on you tube stating they would like to see more of the final cut movie reviews I did a year or two ago. I had actually started thinking about doing them again and with at least one person out there actually asking for more, I have the motivation to move on it. SO next week hopefully I will have one in the can to share with you all.
I think I am gonna go watch Zombie Nazi's in that sure to be classic film Dead Snow which recently came out.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Fae'th in Time....the story continues.
Here is some more of the story for your enjoyment.
The Doctor walked over to the small group that was now in his TARDIS. Donna-Lé and Bernard seemed to be in a trance while Shaden’s head looked around the rather large interior of the Doctor’s craft.
“I must say Doc, be it magic or science, this is very impressive.”
“Thank you. Now if you don’t mind time is of the essence and I need to know where the Rani’s taking the fake Julie.” The Doctor said. He snapped his fingers in front of Shaden’s two dazed companions, “Um what’s wrong with them?”
“Oh trance collar. I slid it on them the min we entered the craft. They aren’t quite ready for the whole space craft, bigger on the inside than outside sort of thing you know chief. Oh and its not the Rani we should be going after , well at least not all of us.”
While Shaden was talking the Doctor was busy at the controls of the TARDIS setting it to go after the Rani when he stopped as if an idea came up and hit him on the back of the head.
“Of Course, Why would the Rani actually capture a fake Julie unless she believed it was the real Julie.”
“Now your cook’n with gas Doc. There are only two people who would have had the means to create that Dolpeganger so quickly and to do the switcheroo of the Julies, the Rani with her science and Draconis with his magic.” Shaden stated though he knew the Doctor had already come to the same conclusion.
“Right but if the Rani hurts the Julie’s double then the real one will be hurt. So we should still go after the fake Julie first.” The Doctor stated.
“Or we could go for both.” Shaden commented, “You go find Julie at Draconis’s hole and I will go after the Rani and reveal the doppelganger. Once revealed, the doppelganger’s connection to Julie will be broke and no longer a threat.”
Shaden made to leave but a shout from the Doctor made him stop.
“What about your friends?”
“Partners Doc, thieves never have friends. Friends are an occupational hazard but go ahead and take them with Doc. There is a small collar on their neck just remove it and they will be ready to go. I’ll move quicker by myself, besides you will need someone to help distract the guards at the palace. Catch you on the flip side.” Shaden answered as he exited the TARDIS, not giving the Doctor a chance to protest. The Doctor just sighed and then set about the controls. He knew he would be able to locate the energy signature from the Rani’s TARDIS and use it to materialize near the Castle. I’m coming for you Julie, just hang in there, the Doctor thought to himself as he engaged the TARDIS.
Shaden watched the TARDIS dematerialize and a moment later he was staring at a rather large and brightly colored tapestry. A smile came across Shades face. I don’t think Cavenaugh will mind me borrowing her magic carpet. He went to the hanging carpet and gave it a yank. The carpet ripped at the corners where the hooks that were holding it up had been. The carpet immediately repaired it self and floated to the floor. It hovered a foot off the ground as it stretched itself flat.
“DON”T YOU THINK ABOUT IT SHADE!!!” Cavenaugh yelled from the middle of the room. She was having trouble wading through the treasure about her.
“No worries Dollface. Its in good hands.” Shaden replied as he hopped on to the carpet. He stood like surfer as the carpet began to move. Shaden leaned to one side and the whole carpet moved with him. He pulled out his bag and slid it along the top of the sea of treasure. His bag filled with coins and jewels as it moved along. Just before he exited the room Shaden righted himself and the Carpet and gave wave to Cavenaugh.
“SO LONG AND THANKS FOR ALL THE FISH!!” he yelled.
“SHADE YOU BASTARD!!!!!!” Cavenaugh yelled as she lobed a large black pearl in his direction. Before the pearl hit the ground Shaden’s hand appeared out of the doorway and caught it, then disappeared.
Shaden zoomed down the hallways of the Guild. This time he was laid flat on his chest, allowing the carpet the ability to move faster than if he stood. He flew down the last corridor and threw his boomerang at the torch switch which opened up the end of the hall. Shade and the carpet flew into the Dirty Hog and then crashed through its main window. The cool night air felt refreshing on his face. Shaden reached into his bag and removed a long slender sapphire. The jewel had a string wrapped around it and the string was attached to a small sliver rod.
“Let’s hope the locator jewel I slipped into Brown eyes pocket works” Shade said to the carpet and the held the jewel in front of his mouth.
"Awake" he whispered.
The jewel swung slowly back and forth at first but then began to pick up speed and glow. In the next moment the jewel pointed straight out in front of them. Shaden smiled and commanded the carpet.
“Follow the jewel.”
The carpet picked up more speed as it followed the jewel’s pointed direction. The carpet changed direction as the jewel did, while Shaden did his best to hold on to the carpet with one hand and jewel in the other. After 5 mins the the jewel pointed straight down and the carpet started to descend. The change in direction happened so fast, Shaden did not have time to jump when the carpet ran straight into the ground. Shaden rolled across the ground and stopped with a thud against a large tree stump.
"A little advanced warning next time huh." Shaden said to the carpet which had straighten itself out and once again hovered. The jewel's point was stuck in the ground and the jewel twitched as it tried to dig further into the dirt. Shaden looked around and saw they were in the middle of a vast open field. He could barely make out the fence line or the lights on the farm house at the north end of the field. He then realized he had the pleasure of slamming into the only tree stump in the entire field. He dropped to the ground and sighed as he stared at the jewel.
"Don't tell me she is buried already. Looks like Shaden is a day late and dollar short again."
"Are you comfortable my dear," a female voice asked. The voice sounded mystical and distant.
"Actually, I am thanks for asking, hey..." Shaden stood up quickly and spun around but all he saw was the stump. Just as he was about to check his sanity, the voice came from it again.
"You know for someone who is about to under go an extreme mental and physical altering procedure your rather calm. Oh did I mention the extreme pain as well. hahahahaha"
Shaden knew that voice as the Rani's. The stump was very large and appeared to be hollow in the middle. Shaden peaked down into it and saw a very long tunnel with a light at the end of it with shadows moving across every so often. Shaden wasted no time. He picked up the jewel and commanded it to sleep, then he pulled a very long rope from his bag. He tied one end of the rope around the middle of the carpet and the other around his waist. The tube walls were made out of segmented bricks and stones, this allowed Shaden to use them as foot holds as he descended down the tube. It took a couple minutes to traverse the tube before Shaden found himself above the lighted opening. His eyes had adjusted to view the room below.
To the north, there appeared to be an entrance into the room with two Mutant Noc stood guard with their backs to the room. The walls to the east and south were lined with tables that were covered in various items, glass tubes and jars filled with multi colored liquids and steam. Shaden figured were the Rani's science equipment. The west end had a small table that contain a wide assortment of bladed objects and probing tools. They were all covered in black blood. Next to this was a larger table which had a barely clothed faux Julie strapped to it.The Rani hovered over "Julie" with a knife. Shaden then had an idea. He maneuvered himself to free a hand. He reached into his bag and pull out a pink crystal. He tapped it against a rock until it glowed and then slid it in a small pocket in his leather armor. He slowly lowered himself through the opening while the Rani continued to talk.
"Its a pity the Doctor isn't here to see my science at work. This world will be mine for the taking and your going to help be part of it...well part of you anyway. See I will use your DNA along with a few other bits and pieces I have been collecting to create a creature that will be able to defeat that bloody reptile Draconis and I can take this world as my own. A whole new world filled with subjects for my experiments." The Rani trailed the knife along the body of "Julie" who finally began to show some emotion to her predicament. She squirmed at the feeling of the metal against her skin, the Rani smiled wickedly.
"Well it appears you are alive. Good that will make this all the more fun."
Shaden landed on the ground with out a sound. He removed Smite from his wrist band and took aim at the guards. Shade through the boomerang at one of the guards. It cleaved the one guard's head in two, then Shaden immediately directed Smite to the other guard. The Mutant Noc turned in time to see the boomerang cut it's head off. The sound of the bodies as they hit the floor made the Rani turn to see what the commotion was about. She immediately threw the knife she had when she saw Shaden. He dove to the ground but not before the knife put a large slice in his left arm. The cut didn't phase him and he did a sommersault towards the Rani.
The Rani managed to reach another knife and spun around to stab the fake Julie. Shaden managed to reach the Rani just before the blade pierced the fake Julie's chest. To Shaden's surprise, the Rani was quite strong and it took both hands to hold the Rani's one hand back. With her free hand, the Rani managed to grab Shaden by the throat and choked him.
"I'm going to kill you and Julie and then throw your dead carcasses at the foot of the mighty Doctor. Let's see how all mighty he will feel then hahaha."
"You know... you talk...tooo much" Shaden retorted between gasps of air. He then summoned up enough strength and kneed the Rani in the side. Her grip on his neck loosened slightly and he kneed her again, this time the Rani's grip on Shaden's throat broke as the tip of the blade made a small cut in fake Julie's chest. Shaden then head butted the Rani hard in the nose. The Rani stumbled back from the table. she held the knife in one hand and her bleeding nose. Shaden removed smite and held the flat side in front of the fake Julie's face so it could see its reflection.
"See your true form. Dopleganger."
The Rani looked at her hand that was now covered in blood and was filled with rage. She was so focused on the blood and pain in her nose, she failed to notice Shaden's actions.
"NOOOOOOOOO!" The Rani screamed as she charged the table. She brought the knife down hard but the blade instead just passed through a blue mist instead of flesh and clanged against the metal table surface.
Shaden headed back under the hole as the Rani stared at the empty table where the fake Julie's body once was. A dozen noc guards had reached the entrance as Shaden gave a tug on the rope.
"Well its been a slice but I gotta thing." The thief stated as he looked at his wrist as if he wore a watch. The Rani dove at Shaden as the rope went taunt and pulled the thief into the tunnel. The Rani, who had manged to grab a hold of Shaden's legs, was pulled with Shaden.
"Your not going anywhere you little worm."
"Worm? Knowledge of the universe at your finger tips and the best you can come up with is worm." Shaden said as he tried to shake the Rani off his legs. She continued to claw at Shaden, as she tired to crawl up him. The carpet ascended into the night sky and soon Shaden realized they were high above the ground, really high. So did the Rani who was now clung to Shaden's legs for dear life.
"Umm you can stop now" Shaden commanded to the rug. The rug continued its ascent.
"It doesn't appear to be listening. Do something you wretch." The Rani yelled as she adjusted her grip on Shaden's legs.
"I am open to suggestions. Anyth ahhhh" Shaden lost his grip and the two fell through the air. The Rani reached for a pendant around her neck and squeezed it. The two were engulfed in a blue light before they disappeared, a second before they were to hit the ground.
The Doctor walked over to the small group that was now in his TARDIS. Donna-Lé and Bernard seemed to be in a trance while Shaden’s head looked around the rather large interior of the Doctor’s craft.
“I must say Doc, be it magic or science, this is very impressive.”
“Thank you. Now if you don’t mind time is of the essence and I need to know where the Rani’s taking the fake Julie.” The Doctor said. He snapped his fingers in front of Shaden’s two dazed companions, “Um what’s wrong with them?”
“Oh trance collar. I slid it on them the min we entered the craft. They aren’t quite ready for the whole space craft, bigger on the inside than outside sort of thing you know chief. Oh and its not the Rani we should be going after , well at least not all of us.”
While Shaden was talking the Doctor was busy at the controls of the TARDIS setting it to go after the Rani when he stopped as if an idea came up and hit him on the back of the head.
“Of Course, Why would the Rani actually capture a fake Julie unless she believed it was the real Julie.”
“Now your cook’n with gas Doc. There are only two people who would have had the means to create that Dolpeganger so quickly and to do the switcheroo of the Julies, the Rani with her science and Draconis with his magic.” Shaden stated though he knew the Doctor had already come to the same conclusion.
“Right but if the Rani hurts the Julie’s double then the real one will be hurt. So we should still go after the fake Julie first.” The Doctor stated.
“Or we could go for both.” Shaden commented, “You go find Julie at Draconis’s hole and I will go after the Rani and reveal the doppelganger. Once revealed, the doppelganger’s connection to Julie will be broke and no longer a threat.”
Shaden made to leave but a shout from the Doctor made him stop.
“What about your friends?”
“Partners Doc, thieves never have friends. Friends are an occupational hazard but go ahead and take them with Doc. There is a small collar on their neck just remove it and they will be ready to go. I’ll move quicker by myself, besides you will need someone to help distract the guards at the palace. Catch you on the flip side.” Shaden answered as he exited the TARDIS, not giving the Doctor a chance to protest. The Doctor just sighed and then set about the controls. He knew he would be able to locate the energy signature from the Rani’s TARDIS and use it to materialize near the Castle. I’m coming for you Julie, just hang in there, the Doctor thought to himself as he engaged the TARDIS.
Shaden watched the TARDIS dematerialize and a moment later he was staring at a rather large and brightly colored tapestry. A smile came across Shades face. I don’t think Cavenaugh will mind me borrowing her magic carpet. He went to the hanging carpet and gave it a yank. The carpet ripped at the corners where the hooks that were holding it up had been. The carpet immediately repaired it self and floated to the floor. It hovered a foot off the ground as it stretched itself flat.
“DON”T YOU THINK ABOUT IT SHADE!!!” Cavenaugh yelled from the middle of the room. She was having trouble wading through the treasure about her.
“No worries Dollface. Its in good hands.” Shaden replied as he hopped on to the carpet. He stood like surfer as the carpet began to move. Shaden leaned to one side and the whole carpet moved with him. He pulled out his bag and slid it along the top of the sea of treasure. His bag filled with coins and jewels as it moved along. Just before he exited the room Shaden righted himself and the Carpet and gave wave to Cavenaugh.
“SO LONG AND THANKS FOR ALL THE FISH!!” he yelled.
“SHADE YOU BASTARD!!!!!!” Cavenaugh yelled as she lobed a large black pearl in his direction. Before the pearl hit the ground Shaden’s hand appeared out of the doorway and caught it, then disappeared.
Shaden zoomed down the hallways of the Guild. This time he was laid flat on his chest, allowing the carpet the ability to move faster than if he stood. He flew down the last corridor and threw his boomerang at the torch switch which opened up the end of the hall. Shade and the carpet flew into the Dirty Hog and then crashed through its main window. The cool night air felt refreshing on his face. Shaden reached into his bag and removed a long slender sapphire. The jewel had a string wrapped around it and the string was attached to a small sliver rod.
“Let’s hope the locator jewel I slipped into Brown eyes pocket works” Shade said to the carpet and the held the jewel in front of his mouth.
"Awake" he whispered.
The jewel swung slowly back and forth at first but then began to pick up speed and glow. In the next moment the jewel pointed straight out in front of them. Shaden smiled and commanded the carpet.
“Follow the jewel.”
The carpet picked up more speed as it followed the jewel’s pointed direction. The carpet changed direction as the jewel did, while Shaden did his best to hold on to the carpet with one hand and jewel in the other. After 5 mins the the jewel pointed straight down and the carpet started to descend. The change in direction happened so fast, Shaden did not have time to jump when the carpet ran straight into the ground. Shaden rolled across the ground and stopped with a thud against a large tree stump.
"A little advanced warning next time huh." Shaden said to the carpet which had straighten itself out and once again hovered. The jewel's point was stuck in the ground and the jewel twitched as it tried to dig further into the dirt. Shaden looked around and saw they were in the middle of a vast open field. He could barely make out the fence line or the lights on the farm house at the north end of the field. He then realized he had the pleasure of slamming into the only tree stump in the entire field. He dropped to the ground and sighed as he stared at the jewel.
"Don't tell me she is buried already. Looks like Shaden is a day late and dollar short again."
"Are you comfortable my dear," a female voice asked. The voice sounded mystical and distant.
"Actually, I am thanks for asking, hey..." Shaden stood up quickly and spun around but all he saw was the stump. Just as he was about to check his sanity, the voice came from it again.
"You know for someone who is about to under go an extreme mental and physical altering procedure your rather calm. Oh did I mention the extreme pain as well. hahahahaha"
Shaden knew that voice as the Rani's. The stump was very large and appeared to be hollow in the middle. Shaden peaked down into it and saw a very long tunnel with a light at the end of it with shadows moving across every so often. Shaden wasted no time. He picked up the jewel and commanded it to sleep, then he pulled a very long rope from his bag. He tied one end of the rope around the middle of the carpet and the other around his waist. The tube walls were made out of segmented bricks and stones, this allowed Shaden to use them as foot holds as he descended down the tube. It took a couple minutes to traverse the tube before Shaden found himself above the lighted opening. His eyes had adjusted to view the room below.
To the north, there appeared to be an entrance into the room with two Mutant Noc stood guard with their backs to the room. The walls to the east and south were lined with tables that were covered in various items, glass tubes and jars filled with multi colored liquids and steam. Shaden figured were the Rani's science equipment. The west end had a small table that contain a wide assortment of bladed objects and probing tools. They were all covered in black blood. Next to this was a larger table which had a barely clothed faux Julie strapped to it.The Rani hovered over "Julie" with a knife. Shaden then had an idea. He maneuvered himself to free a hand. He reached into his bag and pull out a pink crystal. He tapped it against a rock until it glowed and then slid it in a small pocket in his leather armor. He slowly lowered himself through the opening while the Rani continued to talk.
"Its a pity the Doctor isn't here to see my science at work. This world will be mine for the taking and your going to help be part of it...well part of you anyway. See I will use your DNA along with a few other bits and pieces I have been collecting to create a creature that will be able to defeat that bloody reptile Draconis and I can take this world as my own. A whole new world filled with subjects for my experiments." The Rani trailed the knife along the body of "Julie" who finally began to show some emotion to her predicament. She squirmed at the feeling of the metal against her skin, the Rani smiled wickedly.
"Well it appears you are alive. Good that will make this all the more fun."
Shaden landed on the ground with out a sound. He removed Smite from his wrist band and took aim at the guards. Shade through the boomerang at one of the guards. It cleaved the one guard's head in two, then Shaden immediately directed Smite to the other guard. The Mutant Noc turned in time to see the boomerang cut it's head off. The sound of the bodies as they hit the floor made the Rani turn to see what the commotion was about. She immediately threw the knife she had when she saw Shaden. He dove to the ground but not before the knife put a large slice in his left arm. The cut didn't phase him and he did a sommersault towards the Rani.
The Rani managed to reach another knife and spun around to stab the fake Julie. Shaden managed to reach the Rani just before the blade pierced the fake Julie's chest. To Shaden's surprise, the Rani was quite strong and it took both hands to hold the Rani's one hand back. With her free hand, the Rani managed to grab Shaden by the throat and choked him.
"I'm going to kill you and Julie and then throw your dead carcasses at the foot of the mighty Doctor. Let's see how all mighty he will feel then hahaha."
"You know...
"See your true form. Dopleganger."
The Rani looked at her hand that was now covered in blood and was filled with rage. She was so focused on the blood and pain in her nose, she failed to notice Shaden's actions.
"NOOOOOOOOO!" The Rani screamed as she charged the table. She brought the knife down hard but the blade instead just passed through a blue mist instead of flesh and clanged against the metal table surface.
Shaden headed back under the hole as the Rani stared at the empty table where the fake Julie's body once was. A dozen noc guards had reached the entrance as Shaden gave a tug on the rope.
"Well its been a slice but I gotta thing." The thief stated as he looked at his wrist as if he wore a watch. The Rani dove at Shaden as the rope went taunt and pulled the thief into the tunnel. The Rani, who had manged to grab a hold of Shaden's legs, was pulled with Shaden.
"Your not going anywhere you little worm."
"Worm? Knowledge of the universe at your finger tips and the best you can come up with is worm." Shaden said as he tried to shake the Rani off his legs. She continued to claw at Shaden, as she tired to crawl up him. The carpet ascended into the night sky and soon Shaden realized they were high above the ground, really high. So did the Rani who was now clung to Shaden's legs for dear life.
"Umm you can stop now" Shaden commanded to the rug. The rug continued its ascent.
"It doesn't appear to be listening. Do something you wretch." The Rani yelled as she adjusted her grip on Shaden's legs.
"I am open to suggestions. Anyth ahhhh" Shaden lost his grip and the two fell through the air. The Rani reached for a pendant around her neck and squeezed it. The two were engulfed in a blue light before they disappeared, a second before they were to hit the ground.
Day Late and Dollar short
DOH and so I ended up not posting every day this month. It was a good run but I broke the streak., I was so tired and such yesterday from work...came home vegged on Plants Vs Zombies game and went to bed after watching the X Files movie.
Some thoughts on that movie. I think had it come out soon after the first movie it would have done a lot better. I was a decent movie by itself. The problem I think that people had with it was 1. No aliens...never mind the ship has sailed on the story line for that..people like Mulder and Scully chasing little green guys 2. there was conflict between our two heroes and the movie was rather dramatic. I enjoyed the film but I think it just took too long to get it released. Amanda Peet held up well next the two stars but the director didn't seem to quite figure out how to play her character. She did not get naked in this so you will have to go back to your copy of The whole 9 Yards to see that. The music for the X-files movie was good. I always like Mark Snow's music though and hope he does more.
Anyway sorry I broke the streak but I was doing better than I thought I would. Now excuse me I have to go find my copy of the whole 9 yards.
Some thoughts on that movie. I think had it come out soon after the first movie it would have done a lot better. I was a decent movie by itself. The problem I think that people had with it was 1. No aliens...never mind the ship has sailed on the story line for that..people like Mulder and Scully chasing little green guys 2. there was conflict between our two heroes and the movie was rather dramatic. I enjoyed the film but I think it just took too long to get it released. Amanda Peet held up well next the two stars but the director didn't seem to quite figure out how to play her character. She did not get naked in this so you will have to go back to your copy of The whole 9 Yards to see that. The music for the X-files movie was good. I always like Mark Snow's music though and hope he does more.
Anyway sorry I broke the streak but I was doing better than I thought I would. Now excuse me I have to go find my copy of the whole 9 yards.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Ah Mothers Day
Well another mothers day is here and gone. I think my wife enjoyed the present and cards the kids gave her. I got up early got her flowers and also her favorite doughnuts. Other than that I ended up having most of my time taken up by a game called Plants vs Zombies. Its a somewhat strategy game where you plant...plants that defend your home from hordes of various types of zombies. What can I say I am a sucker for a Zombie game. This one is entertaining and funny but also a challenge. Definitely has replay value and it was fairly cheap. On the whole it was worth the money. Oh the graphics are done cartoony so no looking for high detail realistic uber graphics. Thats fine by me because the game play is fun.
I will always take game play over graphics for any game. Thats why many of the classic games are hella enjoyable. One of my top favs was ultima underworld. It has decent graphics but more than that it had a deep story and it was fun to play. The game engine was user friendly. I still play the game.
I think there is this weird need for game programmers to always go for the fantastic graphics in a game but then forget to make it fun to play. Maybe I am just old and this is a get off my lawn moment. Don't get me wrong I love fantastic graphics in a game, but if the game play sucks I am not gonna want to play it no matter how cool it looks. Some of the games have controls so complicated you have to have a key attached to your controller so you know what your doin. OR sometimes the controls make no sense and make you bend your fingers in unatural ways.
I also picked up Freedom Force vs the 3rd Reich. So far it is a great little comic book hero game with 3D graphics from 2003. Unfortunately the game keeps just shutting down on me. The parts I played were fun...mostly point and click interface and it has a build your own hero feature which I have avoided only to prevent me spending a good chunk of time on it.
So it was a plesent day...which is what I needed because going to work is going to be hell this week...again. I should have gotten out a long time ago from there. Ah well hindsight and all that. Look for more Fae'th this week and another video project...probably another lonely trooper. GOtta strike while the creative iron is hot/
I will always take game play over graphics for any game. Thats why many of the classic games are hella enjoyable. One of my top favs was ultima underworld. It has decent graphics but more than that it had a deep story and it was fun to play. The game engine was user friendly. I still play the game.
I think there is this weird need for game programmers to always go for the fantastic graphics in a game but then forget to make it fun to play. Maybe I am just old and this is a get off my lawn moment. Don't get me wrong I love fantastic graphics in a game, but if the game play sucks I am not gonna want to play it no matter how cool it looks. Some of the games have controls so complicated you have to have a key attached to your controller so you know what your doin. OR sometimes the controls make no sense and make you bend your fingers in unatural ways.
I also picked up Freedom Force vs the 3rd Reich. So far it is a great little comic book hero game with 3D graphics from 2003. Unfortunately the game keeps just shutting down on me. The parts I played were fun...mostly point and click interface and it has a build your own hero feature which I have avoided only to prevent me spending a good chunk of time on it.
So it was a plesent day...which is what I needed because going to work is going to be hell this week...again. I should have gotten out a long time ago from there. Ah well hindsight and all that. Look for more Fae'th this week and another video project...probably another lonely trooper. GOtta strike while the creative iron is hot/
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