Sunday, February 28, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
NEW PIN UP ART
I am currently working on a sub section to Chriscrazyhouse just for my pinup art. I'll keep you posted on when it gets done. Until then enjoy these works of art.
Fun With Daphne and Velma by ~chriscrazyhouse on deviantART
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
American Movie
Ah, independent filmmaking. There are few people out there with the passion and fortitude it takes to make a short film, let alone a full feature, and see the project through to completion. The process is not for the faint of heart, and struggling with a shoe-string budget, the impulses of actors, and plain old bad luck takes a level of obsession that few possess. And while the final results may not always be worth watching, the journey itself can make for compelling drama.
Which brings us to the documentary called American Movie.
The film follows Wisconsin native Mark Borchardt’s movie-making attempts over the course of three years. At first, Mark tries to get things going on a full length screenplay entitled Northwestern. But after realizing that he doesn’t have the resources to pull it off, Mark decides to shoot a short film of his called Coven. And during the long and frustrating production, Mark faces challenges both in his filmmaking and personal life that would make most folks quit altogether.
During Mark’s journey we’re introduced to some of the characters in his life, including his Uncle Bill, a cranky, retired man who Mark convinces to invest in his movie. Then there’s Mark’s good friend Mike Schank, an ex-alcoholic-turned-gambling-addict who manages to keep an aura of child-like innocence about him, no matter what else is happening. With their help, Mark manages to finish his film, and finally see it screened in front of an audience.
Of course, one could make the point that maybe someone in his early thirties, living at home, eye-ball deep in debt and with three kids might have more important things to worry about than a movie. But it’s those very same reasons that make Mark’s story so compelling. And you have to give the man credit; he worked hard and finished something that most people only ever talk about doing. In his own way, Mark does become an American success story.
- Nate
Episode 44
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Much thanks the Marc the maestro of many an episode.
Thanks Steve...or should I say SNAXX..
It's a heat seeking missile.
At one point this exact spot held a link to some Hypnotiq paraphanalia. Unfortuantely my conscience got the better of me and I revised this. So to that I say,DAMN YOU EMPATHY! DAMN YOU TO HELL!
Ain't got no panties on.
The sequel to Blackest Night.
And now the show:
We have fun this week despite a late upload. The roll call consists of Chris, Nick, Keith and that guy with the accent, and we buss it wide open.
Stutter Island (ain’t got noo panties on)
Wow that Shutter island bit went over even better than expected, Funny enough that worked out based on serendipity more so than hardcore planning.
Episode 44 part 1.
It's a Unicorn eat Lion World
Is it a Lion eat Unicorn World or the other way around? Well either way, Mr. King of the Jungle, meet the most awesome tattoo inspiration on the planet. Oh there’s other cool stuff going on as well.
Episode 44 part 2.
The Hypno Bus
We reminisce about the days of art school and its powerful bond with the porn industry. Oh and watch out for the heat seeking missiles.
Episode 44 part 3.
Adamantium Grills/Hypnotized
You may wonder what an Adamantium Grill is. Well its something that is so raw that only the blackest of the black can rock such a powerful accessory.
Episode 44 part 4.
Also, search itunes for IsThisThingOn by Hyakkimaru and please subscribe and review us.
Much thanks the Marc the maestro of many an episode.
Thanks Steve...or should I say SNAXX..
It's a heat seeking missile.
At one point this exact spot held a link to some Hypnotiq paraphanalia. Unfortuantely my conscience got the better of me and I revised this. So to that I say,DAMN YOU EMPATHY! DAMN YOU TO HELL!
Ain't got no panties on.
The sequel to Blackest Night.
And now the show:
We have fun this week despite a late upload. The roll call consists of Chris, Nick, Keith and that guy with the accent, and we buss it wide open.
Stutter Island (ain’t got noo panties on)
Wow that Shutter island bit went over even better than expected, Funny enough that worked out based on serendipity more so than hardcore planning.
Episode 44 part 1.
It's a Unicorn eat Lion World
Is it a Lion eat Unicorn World or the other way around? Well either way, Mr. King of the Jungle, meet the most awesome tattoo inspiration on the planet. Oh there’s other cool stuff going on as well.
Episode 44 part 2.
The Hypno Bus
We reminisce about the days of art school and its powerful bond with the porn industry. Oh and watch out for the heat seeking missiles.
Episode 44 part 3.
Adamantium Grills/Hypnotized
You may wonder what an Adamantium Grill is. Well its something that is so raw that only the blackest of the black can rock such a powerful accessory.
Episode 44 part 4.
THE ULTIMATE COMIC BOOK EVENT
Hey DC and Marvel fans, this one's for you, obscure micro references and all. The uninitiated may be taken aback, but never fear, Wikipedia and Google are just a click away. This may very well be what the Mayans predicted would end the world in 2012.
Let me also add for those out there that want to go there, the black in the title has nothing to do with his race or ethnicity. If you want it to mean that, well have fun with that, but you'll likely miss the point....
...On second thought, the Black Hulk is wearing a do rag and an Adamantium Grill, do I smell stereotype.
Hmmmm not really because I sure don't wear either.
Eat up
THE ULTIMATE COMIC BOOK EVENT by =paperlab on deviantART
Let me also add for those out there that want to go there, the black in the title has nothing to do with his race or ethnicity. If you want it to mean that, well have fun with that, but you'll likely miss the point....
...On second thought, the Black Hulk is wearing a do rag and an Adamantium Grill, do I smell stereotype.
Hmmmm not really because I sure don't wear either.
Eat up
THE ULTIMATE COMIC BOOK EVENT by =paperlab on deviantART
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Finish Him
Recently on the Paperlab Facebook groups page, Chris Miller posted a wonderful video. It featured action, adventure, romance, and even a little comedy. This is a redone version with what I would call suitable tweaks to the atmosphere and imagery.
When they say that Comedy is just tragedy that's not happening to you, this video proves it whole hog.
Eat up...
When they say that Comedy is just tragedy that's not happening to you, this video proves it whole hog.
Eat up...
Monday, February 22, 2010
Bad news, for episode 44 and onward
Okay, for all two of you that listen to the awful, awful travesty that is IsThisThingOn, we're having a few hiccups. It seems that the server was hacked, and therefore 'jacking' any chance of uploading the already recorded and edited Episode 44 saga.
What I'm asking, is for you to bear with us a bit because I think the next problem we'll be tackling is the bandwidth. Namely, whether old episodes should be taken off the server to leave space for newer ones. Or possibly just using a separate hosting from the paperlab website. The elimination of the oldies would mean no downloading of them on itunes, or even access through the rss, at least until a few back end issues are resolved.
So in the meantime, here's a picture of amazing Cleavage to keep your mind off the withdrawal you're likely facing.
Come on over by =paperlab on deviantART
What I'm asking, is for you to bear with us a bit because I think the next problem we'll be tackling is the bandwidth. Namely, whether old episodes should be taken off the server to leave space for newer ones. Or possibly just using a separate hosting from the paperlab website. The elimination of the oldies would mean no downloading of them on itunes, or even access through the rss, at least until a few back end issues are resolved.
So in the meantime, here's a picture of amazing Cleavage to keep your mind off the withdrawal you're likely facing.
Come on over by =paperlab on deviantART
Friday, February 19, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
3 Tekken Trailers
It looks like there's a Tekken movie coming at some point in 2010. For your consideration, here's the trailer for the live-action film, as well as a fan-made trailer, and the trailer for the 1997 Tekken anime.
Enjoy.
Tekken movie trailer
Tekken Live Action Fan Trailer
Tekken: The Motion Picture (1997)
Enjoy.
Tekken movie trailer
Tekken Live Action Fan Trailer
Tekken: The Motion Picture (1997)
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Pon Di Floor...with Dead People
Dance of the Dead
Even for those of us who are die-hard zombie fans, it’s obvious that well-made zombie movies are few and far between. So when one comes along that is as entertaining as Dance of the Dead, it must be celebrated and embraced. This movie is a shining example of what you can still do with the sub-genre, and why people still love zombie movies so much. It’s always good to see that there’s still hope for the undead.
The story picks up on the eve of a high school prom. While the teenagers are getting ready for the big night, something is stirring in the local graveyard. As it turns out, toxic waste from the nearby power plant has been seeping into the ground, infecting the dead bodies and bringing them back as cannibalistic corpses (Yes, it is a bit of a coincidence that the dead chose prom-night of all nights to rise up all at once. But you’ll have so much fun watching it take place, you won’t even care). And once the undead get up and get to the flesh-eating, the only ones around who can stop the zombie hordes are the outcasts who couldn’t find dates to the prom. Most of whom are members of the high school sci fi club, with a few others they pick up along the way.
It’s a situation straight out of the Hollywood-land of high school, so well established by John Hughes in the 80’s. Here you have the jocks, the pretty cheerleaders, the stoners, the overbearing football coach, that one guy who should’ve graduated years ago, and of course, the geeks. God bless the geeks. Never underestimate their ability to do massive amounts of damage to the walking dead.
And as for the question of running vs. walking zombies . . . how about zombies that explode out of their graves like a shotgun blast of dirt and flesh-eating corpse? Huh? That do anything for you?
So if you’re feeling starved for a zombie movie that doesn’t suck, has plenty of gore, and even, heaven-forbid, an honest to god storyline, then go ahead and take a look at Dance of the Dead.
-Nate-
Even for those of us who are die-hard zombie fans, it’s obvious that well-made zombie movies are few and far between. So when one comes along that is as entertaining as Dance of the Dead, it must be celebrated and embraced. This movie is a shining example of what you can still do with the sub-genre, and why people still love zombie movies so much. It’s always good to see that there’s still hope for the undead.
The story picks up on the eve of a high school prom. While the teenagers are getting ready for the big night, something is stirring in the local graveyard. As it turns out, toxic waste from the nearby power plant has been seeping into the ground, infecting the dead bodies and bringing them back as cannibalistic corpses (Yes, it is a bit of a coincidence that the dead chose prom-night of all nights to rise up all at once. But you’ll have so much fun watching it take place, you won’t even care). And once the undead get up and get to the flesh-eating, the only ones around who can stop the zombie hordes are the outcasts who couldn’t find dates to the prom. Most of whom are members of the high school sci fi club, with a few others they pick up along the way.
It’s a situation straight out of the Hollywood-land of high school, so well established by John Hughes in the 80’s. Here you have the jocks, the pretty cheerleaders, the stoners, the overbearing football coach, that one guy who should’ve graduated years ago, and of course, the geeks. God bless the geeks. Never underestimate their ability to do massive amounts of damage to the walking dead.
And as for the question of running vs. walking zombies . . . how about zombies that explode out of their graves like a shotgun blast of dirt and flesh-eating corpse? Huh? That do anything for you?
So if you’re feeling starved for a zombie movie that doesn’t suck, has plenty of gore, and even, heaven-forbid, an honest to god storyline, then go ahead and take a look at Dance of the Dead.
-Nate-
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
We are Legion
So I took the plunge and went to see Legion.
An out-of-the-way diner becomes the unlikely battleground for the survival of the human race. When God loses faith in humankind, he sends his legion of angels to bring on the Apocalypse. Humanity's only hope lies in a group of strangers trapped in a desert diner with the Archangel Michael
8 Things I learned from seeing Legion
1. Even though empowered by the will and armed with the might of God, angels are powerless against a good choke hold (aka the dope fiend). The dope fiend is such a powerful technique how can the heavens allow man to yield such a weapon? Let alone the Ultimate Warrior?
2. When fighting a general in God’s angel army, hitting them in the head with an old TV set won’t help you win the fight but will buy you enough time to run away and hide
3. An Angel’s wings are bulletproof…but angels themselves are apparently not
4. Angels in God’s army get their weapons training on the planet Thanagar
5. Tyrese didn't bring the rain
6. In angel boot camp all recruits are taught to spin in a 360 with their wings out to great a divine blender of death that takes down any foe be it human, fellow angel or Dennis Quaid
7. If you are pregnant with the second coming of Jesus its okay to smoke cigarette...Surgeon general ain't got shit on your healthcare provider’s skills
8. Angels have kick ass tattoos…….but when they die they give their tattoos to mildly retarded people. And despite of the tattoos being written in an angelic script they instruct you to find prophets that can read the tattoos….Jay and Silent Bob anyone
Ultimately the baby is born...Micheal becomes an angel again (after getting killed by Gabriel) because he "gave God what God needed not what he wanted" (which is what Gabriel was try to do by killing the child). The baby, her mom and Dennis Quaids mildly retarded son drive off into the Sunset and you ask yourself what if Jesus was raised by Sling Blade...cuz that is where it seems a sequel would be going
-Snaxx-
An out-of-the-way diner becomes the unlikely battleground for the survival of the human race. When God loses faith in humankind, he sends his legion of angels to bring on the Apocalypse. Humanity's only hope lies in a group of strangers trapped in a desert diner with the Archangel Michael
8 Things I learned from seeing Legion
1. Even though empowered by the will and armed with the might of God, angels are powerless against a good choke hold (aka the dope fiend). The dope fiend is such a powerful technique how can the heavens allow man to yield such a weapon? Let alone the Ultimate Warrior?
2. When fighting a general in God’s angel army, hitting them in the head with an old TV set won’t help you win the fight but will buy you enough time to run away and hide
3. An Angel’s wings are bulletproof…but angels themselves are apparently not
4. Angels in God’s army get their weapons training on the planet Thanagar
5. Tyrese didn't bring the rain
6. In angel boot camp all recruits are taught to spin in a 360 with their wings out to great a divine blender of death that takes down any foe be it human, fellow angel or Dennis Quaid
7. If you are pregnant with the second coming of Jesus its okay to smoke cigarette...Surgeon general ain't got shit on your healthcare provider’s skills
8. Angels have kick ass tattoos…….but when they die they give their tattoos to mildly retarded people. And despite of the tattoos being written in an angelic script they instruct you to find prophets that can read the tattoos….Jay and Silent Bob anyone
Ultimately the baby is born...Micheal becomes an angel again (after getting killed by Gabriel) because he "gave God what God needed not what he wanted" (which is what Gabriel was try to do by killing the child). The baby, her mom and Dennis Quaids mildly retarded son drive off into the Sunset and you ask yourself what if Jesus was raised by Sling Blade...cuz that is where it seems a sequel would be going
-Snaxx-
Monday, February 15, 2010
Episode 43
Check out the Podcast and drop us a line at Itson@paperlabstudios.com
Also, search itunes for IsThisThingOn by Hyakkimaru and please subscribe and review us.
Much thanks the Marc the maestro of many an episode.
Thanks Steve...or should I say SNAXX..
Artex Fail
Last Airbender
Miracle Man.
And now the show:
We interrupt your regularly scheduled IsThisThingOn, FOR A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE OF Mike and me. Well maybe we could go by the other name, Valentines day assassinated the recordings Schedule.
Artax Fails
Episode 43 part 1.
Planet of Miracles
Episode 43 part 2.
Jesus Flies
Episode 43 part 3.
Also, search itunes for IsThisThingOn by Hyakkimaru and please subscribe and review us.
Much thanks the Marc the maestro of many an episode.
Thanks Steve...or should I say SNAXX..
Artex Fail
Last Airbender
Miracle Man.
And now the show:
We interrupt your regularly scheduled IsThisThingOn, FOR A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE OF Mike and me. Well maybe we could go by the other name, Valentines day assassinated the recordings Schedule.
Artax Fails
Episode 43 part 1.
Planet of Miracles
Episode 43 part 2.
Jesus Flies
Episode 43 part 3.
Eating toenails reminds me of Wes Anderson
That weird nerdy kid who had karate lessons and ate his toe nails between katas. A Wes Anderson film is synonymous with that vibe in my book. I make reference to this stuff because back in the day, I had a good friend who used to do exactly this at Karate lessons.
My friend was a pretty cool kid, and about the only kid outside my ‘regular’ group of friends that I could seriously talk to about comics and other ‘strange’ things. I assume it’s that comfort with the strange that I absorb from Wes Anderson’s work. Plus that has to be the reason why my eyes light up when I catch a whiff of that toenail scent his new movies emit (or maybe that’s just me).
The Fantastic Mr. Fox, is based on a kids book, it’s weird, it looks weird, the characters are weird, and I loved every toenail biting second of it. The movie is not for everyone, but it’s worth at least fighting past the stop motion style, to get to know the characters. I mention fighting past the stop motion because while I adore it, I can understand how off putting it can be.
George Clooney, Eric Anderson and Jason Schwartzman are main characters, and did a great job grounding the absurdity. The relationship between these three foxes has pretty humorous repercussions, and featured some nice character ticks. I could keep going and actually do some real writing, but alas I am not a writer. Plus I would only venture into Spoiler land, without doing Anderson’s work much justice.
So maybe you’ll start watching Anderson’s work after this, and you never know maybe you’ll be eating your toenails in no time. I guess then we’ll be eligible to become friends and talk about comics and such. So thanks go out to Mr. Anderson, even though my toe chomping buddy and I lost touch over the years, he still lives on.
Hyakkimaru
My friend was a pretty cool kid, and about the only kid outside my ‘regular’ group of friends that I could seriously talk to about comics and other ‘strange’ things. I assume it’s that comfort with the strange that I absorb from Wes Anderson’s work. Plus that has to be the reason why my eyes light up when I catch a whiff of that toenail scent his new movies emit (or maybe that’s just me).
The Fantastic Mr. Fox, is based on a kids book, it’s weird, it looks weird, the characters are weird, and I loved every toenail biting second of it. The movie is not for everyone, but it’s worth at least fighting past the stop motion style, to get to know the characters. I mention fighting past the stop motion because while I adore it, I can understand how off putting it can be.
George Clooney, Eric Anderson and Jason Schwartzman are main characters, and did a great job grounding the absurdity. The relationship between these three foxes has pretty humorous repercussions, and featured some nice character ticks. I could keep going and actually do some real writing, but alas I am not a writer. Plus I would only venture into Spoiler land, without doing Anderson’s work much justice.
So maybe you’ll start watching Anderson’s work after this, and you never know maybe you’ll be eating your toenails in no time. I guess then we’ll be eligible to become friends and talk about comics and such. So thanks go out to Mr. Anderson, even though my toe chomping buddy and I lost touch over the years, he still lives on.
Hyakkimaru
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Snaxx is in
He wasn't on the podcast this week, but he's here in spirit. Mrs. Stephen even makes a guest appearance.
Between you and me though, he sure can talk, and you're about to hear it for yourself.
Essentially that's a good thing though, it means content...we hope.
Snaxx 01.
Between you and me though, he sure can talk, and you're about to hear it for yourself.
Essentially that's a good thing though, it means content...we hope.
Snaxx 01.
Online Novels
Not long ago I started looking for online novels to read, and I was surprised by the quality I managed to find. Of course there’s a lot of crap out there as well, but here’s a couple that are worth your time.
Caught Stealing, by Charlie Huston
I first discovered this book in paperback a couple years ago, and got pretty into it. Since then I’ve followed Huston’s other books, including The Shotgun Rule and Already Dead, both which are entertaining reads.
As for Caught Stealing, it’s the story of Hank Thompson, a young, regular guy from California who works as a bartender in New York City. But the simple act of babysitting a pet cat plunges Hank into 3 days of sheer hell. He’s tortured and then hunted through New York by professional bank robbers, the Russian Mafia, and crooked cops, and has to watch his friends get killed one by one. Until finally, Hank learns how to start fighting back. It’s a cool, violent little story, and pretty damn addictive.
http://www.pulpnoir.com/
Dingo, by Michael Alan Nelson
This one is posted up on blogspot by writer Michael Alan Nelson, and it’s been adapted into a well-reviewed comic series by Boom Studios. But one thing I found surprising about this novel is that it hasn’t been picked up by a major book publisher. And believe me, I’ve read much worse things in paperback.
“Dingo” is the nickname of Daniel Asher, who’s on a cross-country quest to recover a box that contains a family heirloom. What exactly the heirloom might be is one of the mysteries of this story, but it’s valuable enough to attract the attention of several dangerous, supernatural creatures. And it all ties back to one dark secret; why exactly Daniel Asher is called Dingo.
http://dingonovel.blogspot.com/
John Dies At The End, by David Wong
All right, this story’s not online anymore. But it did start life as an online novel, and it grew so popular that a publisher pretty much had to pick it up. Since then “John Dies” has been optioned for film, though it’s hard to imagine any Hollywood studio producing something this off-beat, weird, and downright funny.
John Dies At The End follows two guys named John and David who work at a series of crappy, dead-end jobs and don’t seem to be going anywhere in life. But after coming in contact with a drug called Soy Sauce, they suddenly find their senses opened up to otherworldly events that most people simply blot out from their minds. This experience only makes their lives more difficult, yet they’re soon dealing with threats that threaten all of humanity. Can John and David rise up and deal with the situation?
Of course not. But it’s entertaining to watch them try.
http://www.johndiesattheend.com/
Makers, by Corey Doctorow
This one’s a sci fi novel, set in a future that’s quickly becoming the present. The story kicks off when a journalist named Suzanne Church starts following two garage-inventors named Perry Gibbons and Lester Banks. They attract a large investment firm, and soon get involved with cheap 3D printing, building up communities from scratch, wild cures for obesity, and theme park rides with a near-religious following. But with success also comes unwanted attention, and soon the ire of the Disney corporation is turned upon them.
Now the great thing about Makers is how much passion Doctorow brings to the act of creating something cool from spare parts and imagination. This is the type of novel that will get folks off their butts and working on that project they’ve had in mind for years. Quite frankly, I wish more people would read it.
One other interesting thing I’d mention about Corey Doctorow; whenever one of his books gets published, he also releases it online for free. That might sound nuts, but according to him, it does more to drive up his books sales than anything else he’s done. Apparently when someone starts reading his work in a pdf, they become much more likely to pick up one of his printed novels. And hell, for a sci fi writer, his books are doing well.
http://craphound.com/
Of course, these are just a few of the free books you can find online. Folks, they’re easy to download, they won’t take up much space on your PDA, and you can pass them on to your friends. And hell, they’ve gotta be more fulfilling than running the Tickle Me app on your iPhone.
- Nate
Caught Stealing, by Charlie Huston
I first discovered this book in paperback a couple years ago, and got pretty into it. Since then I’ve followed Huston’s other books, including The Shotgun Rule and Already Dead, both which are entertaining reads.
As for Caught Stealing, it’s the story of Hank Thompson, a young, regular guy from California who works as a bartender in New York City. But the simple act of babysitting a pet cat plunges Hank into 3 days of sheer hell. He’s tortured and then hunted through New York by professional bank robbers, the Russian Mafia, and crooked cops, and has to watch his friends get killed one by one. Until finally, Hank learns how to start fighting back. It’s a cool, violent little story, and pretty damn addictive.
http://www.pulpnoir.com/
Dingo, by Michael Alan Nelson
This one is posted up on blogspot by writer Michael Alan Nelson, and it’s been adapted into a well-reviewed comic series by Boom Studios. But one thing I found surprising about this novel is that it hasn’t been picked up by a major book publisher. And believe me, I’ve read much worse things in paperback.
“Dingo” is the nickname of Daniel Asher, who’s on a cross-country quest to recover a box that contains a family heirloom. What exactly the heirloom might be is one of the mysteries of this story, but it’s valuable enough to attract the attention of several dangerous, supernatural creatures. And it all ties back to one dark secret; why exactly Daniel Asher is called Dingo.
http://dingonovel.blogspot.com/
John Dies At The End, by David Wong
All right, this story’s not online anymore. But it did start life as an online novel, and it grew so popular that a publisher pretty much had to pick it up. Since then “John Dies” has been optioned for film, though it’s hard to imagine any Hollywood studio producing something this off-beat, weird, and downright funny.
John Dies At The End follows two guys named John and David who work at a series of crappy, dead-end jobs and don’t seem to be going anywhere in life. But after coming in contact with a drug called Soy Sauce, they suddenly find their senses opened up to otherworldly events that most people simply blot out from their minds. This experience only makes their lives more difficult, yet they’re soon dealing with threats that threaten all of humanity. Can John and David rise up and deal with the situation?
Of course not. But it’s entertaining to watch them try.
http://www.johndiesattheend.com/
Makers, by Corey Doctorow
This one’s a sci fi novel, set in a future that’s quickly becoming the present. The story kicks off when a journalist named Suzanne Church starts following two garage-inventors named Perry Gibbons and Lester Banks. They attract a large investment firm, and soon get involved with cheap 3D printing, building up communities from scratch, wild cures for obesity, and theme park rides with a near-religious following. But with success also comes unwanted attention, and soon the ire of the Disney corporation is turned upon them.
Now the great thing about Makers is how much passion Doctorow brings to the act of creating something cool from spare parts and imagination. This is the type of novel that will get folks off their butts and working on that project they’ve had in mind for years. Quite frankly, I wish more people would read it.
One other interesting thing I’d mention about Corey Doctorow; whenever one of his books gets published, he also releases it online for free. That might sound nuts, but according to him, it does more to drive up his books sales than anything else he’s done. Apparently when someone starts reading his work in a pdf, they become much more likely to pick up one of his printed novels. And hell, for a sci fi writer, his books are doing well.
http://craphound.com/
Of course, these are just a few of the free books you can find online. Folks, they’re easy to download, they won’t take up much space on your PDA, and you can pass them on to your friends. And hell, they’ve gotta be more fulfilling than running the Tickle Me app on your iPhone.
- Nate
Saturday, February 13, 2010
The Other Side
There are many, many low-budget, low-brow, straight-to-DVD horror movies out there. Enough that sometimes a horror fan has to question whether he should be a horror fan at all. But then a movie like The Other Side comes along, and suddenly, faith in the independent film scene is restored.
The Other Side starts with new college-graduate Sam North (Nathan Mobley) heading home to meet his long-time girlfriend Hannah (Jaime Alexander) at their favorite spot. But Hannah never shows, and Sam winds up getting run down by a van, dies, and goes straight to hell.
Luckily for Sam, on the way to hell he’s discovered by several damned souls who are escaping the fiery pits, and Sam winds up back in his old body. Unsure of what exactly happened, Sam’s first impulse is to find out what happened to Hannah. But before he can start investigating, hell sends three Reapers (demon bounty hunters) after Sam and the other escaped souls. It’s an ambitious plot for such a low-budget movie, but writer-director Gregory Bishop pulls it off with an intelligent script and solid direction. And while there’s little blood for the gore-hounds to enjoy, Bishop makes up for it with well-crafted gunplay and action sequences.
If there’s any criticism to be leveled against The Other Side, it could be that Bishop is a little too inspired by the Terminator and The Matrix movies. But whatever. The black-clad, gun-toting Reapers work well here, and I was glad to see them.
So if you’re in the mood for a horror/action film with a low-budget but high-ambitions, take a look at The Other Side. Chances are, it’s going to be better than the latest teen-slasher Hollywood remake.
- Nate
Getting the knowledge dropped
I actually learned something courtesy of Nate today. Its a strange sensation, makes me kinda tingly. Is that my brain growing or something.
Im' Doing my part
In my effort to support good videogames I am going to attempt to recommend a few good games every now and then. Today I say go out and buy Tatsuno vs. Capcom and No More Heroes 2 for the Wii. The both release Jan. 26th and are great titles. TvC is that classic Street Fighter Vs series hotness you love and MNH 2 is just plain awesome-sause. Here are trailers for both and possibly a video highlighting the first No Mores Heroes for the unaware...possibly.
yeah its G4
yeah its G4
Friday, February 12, 2010
Even superheroes sometimes need a drink.
No Heroics
In the British-made sitcom No Heroics, superheroes are common-place. It’s not unusual here to see someone in a full spandex costume out mowing the lawn, taking a smoke break, or just riding the bus. And in this world they do what most of us like to do in our off-hours; hang out at the local bar and complain about our lives. But when British superheroes do it, it makes for a funny, absurd, and clever little show. Not to mention one that’s more entertaining than the average American TV show.
The main characters of No Heroics include Timebomb, the Hotness, Electroclash, and She-Force, all of whom are damaged goods in their own ways. Electroclash can control machines with her voice and has spent most of her life getting back at her superhero parents. Timebomb is a gay, retired superhero with a sordid history of drug abuse, sex with random strangers, and torturing of super-villains. She-Force is the third strongest woman on the planet, but her own neediness prevents her from having a serious relationship. The Hotness is the loveable-loser type with heat powers who just can’t seem to make it big in the superhero community. He’s also the most two-dimensional character of the bunch, but that’s really a minor complaint.
The four of them meet at a bar called The Fortress that’s full of comicbook in-jokes, including a beer selection with names like Green Lamp Ale, Grey Widow Vodka, Gamma-Meister, and Logan’s Rum. The bar is run by a guy named Norse Dave, and the three fundamental rules of the place are “No Masks, No Powers, No Heroics.”
And then there’s the doorman of The Fortress, a character named Thunder Monkey. He has the power to summon up a swarm of monkeys at any given moment. Problem is, they can take up to 45 minutes to 2 hours to actually show up at the bar.
No Heroics has gained a loyal following and a British comedy award. The networks on this side of the pond took notice, and a pilot was made for an American version. But thus far, it hasn’t been picked up for series. Still, the original 6 episodes can be found on DVD and online, if you look hard enough.
- Nate
In the British-made sitcom No Heroics, superheroes are common-place. It’s not unusual here to see someone in a full spandex costume out mowing the lawn, taking a smoke break, or just riding the bus. And in this world they do what most of us like to do in our off-hours; hang out at the local bar and complain about our lives. But when British superheroes do it, it makes for a funny, absurd, and clever little show. Not to mention one that’s more entertaining than the average American TV show.
The main characters of No Heroics include Timebomb, the Hotness, Electroclash, and She-Force, all of whom are damaged goods in their own ways. Electroclash can control machines with her voice and has spent most of her life getting back at her superhero parents. Timebomb is a gay, retired superhero with a sordid history of drug abuse, sex with random strangers, and torturing of super-villains. She-Force is the third strongest woman on the planet, but her own neediness prevents her from having a serious relationship. The Hotness is the loveable-loser type with heat powers who just can’t seem to make it big in the superhero community. He’s also the most two-dimensional character of the bunch, but that’s really a minor complaint.
The four of them meet at a bar called The Fortress that’s full of comicbook in-jokes, including a beer selection with names like Green Lamp Ale, Grey Widow Vodka, Gamma-Meister, and Logan’s Rum. The bar is run by a guy named Norse Dave, and the three fundamental rules of the place are “No Masks, No Powers, No Heroics.”
And then there’s the doorman of The Fortress, a character named Thunder Monkey. He has the power to summon up a swarm of monkeys at any given moment. Problem is, they can take up to 45 minutes to 2 hours to actually show up at the bar.
No Heroics has gained a loyal following and a British comedy award. The networks on this side of the pond took notice, and a pilot was made for an American version. But thus far, it hasn’t been picked up for series. Still, the original 6 episodes can be found on DVD and online, if you look hard enough.
- Nate
Thursday, February 11, 2010
No They Din't
Keep in mind that before you can even look at this excerpt I have to clarify a few things. Daxamites are an alien race in the DC comics universe, and are very similar to Kryptonians, but with a weakness to lead instead of Kryptonite. This guy is a Daxamite, and this girl is a human, or earthling or whatever you call Earth people. This is basically a post coital (after boning) moment where the Alien dude has just had his virtue taken by the young lass next to him.
“Bad Joke”… that my dear writer person is going in a big bag called understatement of the century.
Hyakkimaru
“Bad Joke”… that my dear writer person is going in a big bag called understatement of the century.
Hyakkimaru
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Gentlemen of the ...
Ok, I’m not a writer, but I felt quite compelled to share something with all three Paperlab Blog readers. Speaking of which, many thanks go out to Chris, Nate and I for reading this fine digital travesty.
Anyways, let’s get down to business.
Recently I saw a Bum Chilling outside a Library (which is quite fine). After all, I feel everyone is entitled to want an education, or at least to be close to one. The kicker really came from what the Bum in question was doing, and what he was doing it with. Fortunately this does not involve any bodily fluids or women/men running away screaming and bleeding. What I witnessed, was at its core a bit more diabolical that any of that.
THE BUM WAS ON HIS LAPTOP surfing the internet, I presume with the library Wi Fi. Of course, like any normal person the first thing I wondered was if he had Windows 7 running on his machine. Either way he was pretty relaxed lounging on the concrete floor in the 50 degree weather doing God knows what. That does raise a question though… what the hell could a Bum be doing on a computer, checking his stock trades maybe?
By the way is ok to call them Bums now, or is that not the PC thing to do, maybe Shelterly Challenged or Hobo would be more sensitive on my part. Actually I always felt that ‘Hobo’ had a nice ring to it, and is my first choice of nomenclature (second is ‘Gentleman of the Rails’).
Anyways, to you Mr. Hobo, I’m know you’re reading this (on your laptop), and I thank you for inspiring me to actually contribute something to this damn blog and increasing our readership to 4.
Hyakkimaru
Anyways, let’s get down to business.
Recently I saw a Bum Chilling outside a Library (which is quite fine). After all, I feel everyone is entitled to want an education, or at least to be close to one. The kicker really came from what the Bum in question was doing, and what he was doing it with. Fortunately this does not involve any bodily fluids or women/men running away screaming and bleeding. What I witnessed, was at its core a bit more diabolical that any of that.
THE BUM WAS ON HIS LAPTOP surfing the internet, I presume with the library Wi Fi. Of course, like any normal person the first thing I wondered was if he had Windows 7 running on his machine. Either way he was pretty relaxed lounging on the concrete floor in the 50 degree weather doing God knows what. That does raise a question though… what the hell could a Bum be doing on a computer, checking his stock trades maybe?
By the way is ok to call them Bums now, or is that not the PC thing to do, maybe Shelterly Challenged or Hobo would be more sensitive on my part. Actually I always felt that ‘Hobo’ had a nice ring to it, and is my first choice of nomenclature (second is ‘Gentleman of the Rails’).
Anyways, to you Mr. Hobo, I’m know you’re reading this (on your laptop), and I thank you for inspiring me to actually contribute something to this damn blog and increasing our readership to 4.
Hyakkimaru
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
For Those Who Are Sick of Vampires That Sparkle
Thirst
Director Park Chan-Wook is the man behind such highly regarded Korean films as Old Boy, J.S.A., and Madame Vengeance. And his recent film Thirst possesses many of the same qualities that made his prior movies great, including well-developed characters, storyline with actual depth, and expertly composed scenes of sex and violence.
In the case of Thirst though, you have a movie that tries to be many things, but somehow seems less than the sum total of its parts. Still, it’s worth taking a look at, even if it doesn’t quite come together well.
Thirst picks up with a Catholic priest named Sang hyun (played by prolific Korean actor Song Kang-ho) who volunteers to take part in a dangerous medical experiment. The details of the experiment are glossed over, but it boils down to Sang hyun being infected with a disfiguring tropical disease. And out of 500 infected patients, Sang hyun is the sole survivor. Which does raise some questions about the ethics of the doctors involved. But regardless, the experiment leaves Sang-hyun with a new status as a faith healer, plus a rapidly developing Vampire nature.
And while Sang-hyun can manage his new bloodlust by feeding on coma patients, it’s his sexual longings that prove harder to control. Soon, Sang-hyun is having an affair with a woman named Tae-ju, the wife of Sang-hyun’s childhood friend. Tae-ju lives a depressing, Cinderella-like existence with her husband and mother-in-law, and at first appears to be a victim of her circumstances. But more and more, Tae-ju shows a darker, twisted side. After Tae-ju convinces Sang-hyun to murder her husband and later becomes a vampire herself, Tae-ju reveals herself as a straight-up sociopathic monster.
It’s safe to say that Tae-ju is an intriguing character, and that her portrayal by actress Kim Ok-vin is one of the better draws of the movie. The talent and range she brings to her part is stunning, and she deserves to have a long and prestigious career after Thirst.
But while Thirst brings a lot to the table, including horror, comedy, romance, and dark drama, many of the transitions between these stages just don’t flow well. Particularly when Song-hyun and Tae-ju are wracked with guilt, and start seeing the phantom of Tae-ju’s murdered husband.
Another problem is that Thirst feels more than a little long. A good editor could probably take out at least 15 minutes and leave us with a much stronger movie.
Still, I’d say that Thirst is worth taking a look at. Fans of Park Chan-wook’s previous films will appreciate what it is. And fans of vampire movies will find more to think about than the usual genre fare.
- Nate
Director Park Chan-Wook is the man behind such highly regarded Korean films as Old Boy, J.S.A., and Madame Vengeance. And his recent film Thirst possesses many of the same qualities that made his prior movies great, including well-developed characters, storyline with actual depth, and expertly composed scenes of sex and violence.
In the case of Thirst though, you have a movie that tries to be many things, but somehow seems less than the sum total of its parts. Still, it’s worth taking a look at, even if it doesn’t quite come together well.
Thirst picks up with a Catholic priest named Sang hyun (played by prolific Korean actor Song Kang-ho) who volunteers to take part in a dangerous medical experiment. The details of the experiment are glossed over, but it boils down to Sang hyun being infected with a disfiguring tropical disease. And out of 500 infected patients, Sang hyun is the sole survivor. Which does raise some questions about the ethics of the doctors involved. But regardless, the experiment leaves Sang-hyun with a new status as a faith healer, plus a rapidly developing Vampire nature.
And while Sang-hyun can manage his new bloodlust by feeding on coma patients, it’s his sexual longings that prove harder to control. Soon, Sang-hyun is having an affair with a woman named Tae-ju, the wife of Sang-hyun’s childhood friend. Tae-ju lives a depressing, Cinderella-like existence with her husband and mother-in-law, and at first appears to be a victim of her circumstances. But more and more, Tae-ju shows a darker, twisted side. After Tae-ju convinces Sang-hyun to murder her husband and later becomes a vampire herself, Tae-ju reveals herself as a straight-up sociopathic monster.
It’s safe to say that Tae-ju is an intriguing character, and that her portrayal by actress Kim Ok-vin is one of the better draws of the movie. The talent and range she brings to her part is stunning, and she deserves to have a long and prestigious career after Thirst.
But while Thirst brings a lot to the table, including horror, comedy, romance, and dark drama, many of the transitions between these stages just don’t flow well. Particularly when Song-hyun and Tae-ju are wracked with guilt, and start seeing the phantom of Tae-ju’s murdered husband.
Another problem is that Thirst feels more than a little long. A good editor could probably take out at least 15 minutes and leave us with a much stronger movie.
Still, I’d say that Thirst is worth taking a look at. Fans of Park Chan-wook’s previous films will appreciate what it is. And fans of vampire movies will find more to think about than the usual genre fare.
- Nate
Monday, February 8, 2010
Episode 42
Check out the Podcast and drop us a line at Itson@paperlabstudios.com
Also, search itunes for IsThisThingOn by Hyakkimaru and please subscribe and review us.
Much thanks the Marc the maestro of many an episode.
Thanks Steve...or should I say SNAXX..
Blue jean bandit.
Spaaaaace Miiiiice.
Bobsled no more.
Monopo wha?.
3D porn.
Interested in damning your soul...click here.
And now the show:
These little descriptors rarely explain what you are going get, so let us just work with the episode title. Whatever you see as the title, WELL that is what we talk about. On second thought, there are tangents galore as per usual.
Crazy womenses
Episode 42 part 1.
Whats going on in the world
Episode 42 part 2.
Legion Media
Episode 42 part 3.
Terminally Nick
Episode 42 part 4.
Lost fiancée only 18
Episode 42 part 5.
Super skeet legends
Episode 42 part 6.
Also, search itunes for IsThisThingOn by Hyakkimaru and please subscribe and review us.
Much thanks the Marc the maestro of many an episode.
Thanks Steve...or should I say SNAXX..
Blue jean bandit.
Spaaaaace Miiiiice.
Bobsled no more.
Monopo wha?.
3D porn.
Interested in damning your soul...click here.
And now the show:
These little descriptors rarely explain what you are going get, so let us just work with the episode title. Whatever you see as the title, WELL that is what we talk about. On second thought, there are tangents galore as per usual.
Crazy womenses
Episode 42 part 1.
Whats going on in the world
Episode 42 part 2.
Legion Media
Episode 42 part 3.
Terminally Nick
Episode 42 part 4.
Lost fiancée only 18
Episode 42 part 5.
Super skeet legends
Episode 42 part 6.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Blood and Snow
Cold Prey
Every now and then it’s good to watch a straight-up, gore-filled, old-fashioned slasher flick. And when the mood strikes, you’d be well off by checking out the Norwegian film Cold Prey. While it doesn’t do anything new for the serial killer genre, the plot is structured well, the acting is solid, production values are good, and there’s a high level of suspense throughout. Too many other horror movies can’t bring half as much to the table.
The story kicks off with five twenty-somethings heading off to the snow-covered Norwegian Alps for a weekend of snow-boarding. But it’s not long before a member of their group breaks a leg, and they have to take shelter in a seemingly abandoned mountain lodge. Soon, the five friends are doing what anyone would do in similar circumstances; developing relationships, consuming well-aged alcohol, and having sex. Or attempting to have it, at any rate.
But as it should be in every movie like this, a parka-clad serial killer soon begins taking them out with a pick-axe. It’s enough to make you wonder why young people ever leave the safety of the city.
As it stands, you could use Cold Prey as the basic blue-print for any serial killer movie and stand a reasonable chance of coming up with something watch-able. Which in turn is the main criticism that could be leveled at Cold Prey; aside from being set in a gorgeous mountain terrain, it doesn’t deliver anything you haven’t seen before. Still, it was successful enough in its native country to spawn a sequel, and it did well internationally. So if you ever feel like watching a throw-back to the grand old days of the slasher-genre, go ahead and give Cold Prey a shot.
- Nate
Every now and then it’s good to watch a straight-up, gore-filled, old-fashioned slasher flick. And when the mood strikes, you’d be well off by checking out the Norwegian film Cold Prey. While it doesn’t do anything new for the serial killer genre, the plot is structured well, the acting is solid, production values are good, and there’s a high level of suspense throughout. Too many other horror movies can’t bring half as much to the table.
The story kicks off with five twenty-somethings heading off to the snow-covered Norwegian Alps for a weekend of snow-boarding. But it’s not long before a member of their group breaks a leg, and they have to take shelter in a seemingly abandoned mountain lodge. Soon, the five friends are doing what anyone would do in similar circumstances; developing relationships, consuming well-aged alcohol, and having sex. Or attempting to have it, at any rate.
But as it should be in every movie like this, a parka-clad serial killer soon begins taking them out with a pick-axe. It’s enough to make you wonder why young people ever leave the safety of the city.
As it stands, you could use Cold Prey as the basic blue-print for any serial killer movie and stand a reasonable chance of coming up with something watch-able. Which in turn is the main criticism that could be leveled at Cold Prey; aside from being set in a gorgeous mountain terrain, it doesn’t deliver anything you haven’t seen before. Still, it was successful enough in its native country to spawn a sequel, and it did well internationally. So if you ever feel like watching a throw-back to the grand old days of the slasher-genre, go ahead and give Cold Prey a shot.
- Nate
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Books are more than doorstops?
Sandman Slim.
I’ll tell you upfront that the novel Sandman Slim doesn’t bring much that’s really new to the table. In fact, if you’re familiar with the characters of John Constantine, Cal McDonald, and Hellboy, or if you’ve read the Nightside novels by Simon Green or The Dresden Files by John Butcher, then you’ve seen this kind of thing before. Basically, it’s a tale of the typical hard-boiled, sarcastic, magic-user who has to deal with supernatural forces. It’s been done many times in the past, and it’ll be done many times in the future.
HOWEVER . . . in the case of Sandman Slim it’s done well, and it’s done with style. Not to mention some great dialogue.
James Stark, the main character of Sandman Slim, was originally part of a Los Angeles-based group of magicians. But then his friends betrayed James for demonic power, killed James’s girlfriend and sent him to hell while he was still alive. James spent the next 11 years surviving as first a gladiator and then a hitman in hell, before finally making his way back to Earth. As you might imagine, James came back pissed, and he soon goes after the former-friends who sold him out.
James’s weapons in his quest are assorted magic spells, fire-arms, and a hell-forged weapon called a na’at. It’s a spear-like thing that extends into different sizes and shapes, and man, I want one for Christmas.
Anyway, while James is killing his way through L.A., he uncovers a larger conspiracy that involves angels, demons, and other unearthly creatures. There’s also the problem that his final target is allied with uber-powerful “anti-angels” called Kissi. Which might seem like an odd name for things that get off on human suffering, but so it goes.
So yes, this might be the kind of plot you’d expect in a role-playing game or a sci-fi channel movie, but it works here. And writer Richard Kadrey packs Sandman Slim with enough wit and dark-humor to satisfy even the most discerning genre fans.
All in all, it’s a fast-paced, satisfying, B-movie of a novel. Take a look if you’re in the mood for humor, violence, and dark urban-fantasy.
- Nate
I’ll tell you upfront that the novel Sandman Slim doesn’t bring much that’s really new to the table. In fact, if you’re familiar with the characters of John Constantine, Cal McDonald, and Hellboy, or if you’ve read the Nightside novels by Simon Green or The Dresden Files by John Butcher, then you’ve seen this kind of thing before. Basically, it’s a tale of the typical hard-boiled, sarcastic, magic-user who has to deal with supernatural forces. It’s been done many times in the past, and it’ll be done many times in the future.
HOWEVER . . . in the case of Sandman Slim it’s done well, and it’s done with style. Not to mention some great dialogue.
James Stark, the main character of Sandman Slim, was originally part of a Los Angeles-based group of magicians. But then his friends betrayed James for demonic power, killed James’s girlfriend and sent him to hell while he was still alive. James spent the next 11 years surviving as first a gladiator and then a hitman in hell, before finally making his way back to Earth. As you might imagine, James came back pissed, and he soon goes after the former-friends who sold him out.
James’s weapons in his quest are assorted magic spells, fire-arms, and a hell-forged weapon called a na’at. It’s a spear-like thing that extends into different sizes and shapes, and man, I want one for Christmas.
Anyway, while James is killing his way through L.A., he uncovers a larger conspiracy that involves angels, demons, and other unearthly creatures. There’s also the problem that his final target is allied with uber-powerful “anti-angels” called Kissi. Which might seem like an odd name for things that get off on human suffering, but so it goes.
So yes, this might be the kind of plot you’d expect in a role-playing game or a sci-fi channel movie, but it works here. And writer Richard Kadrey packs Sandman Slim with enough wit and dark-humor to satisfy even the most discerning genre fans.
All in all, it’s a fast-paced, satisfying, B-movie of a novel. Take a look if you’re in the mood for humor, violence, and dark urban-fantasy.
- Nate
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Good Vibes
The comic I worked on got a good review from this here website...I'm so proud.
The review is waiting for a clickin'.
Hyakkimaru
The review is waiting for a clickin'.
Hyakkimaru
The Random Panel Project Month 1
This is a series of strips I hope to release weekly. The premise is that I will start off the first panel, and each of the friends I podcast with weekly will each give me a follow up panel to draw. Panels can contain anything, but must at least relate to the prior one in some way (hopefully with no input from anyone else). Of course, when the time comes we’ll rotate around and I’ll do another panel and on it goes, till we die, or at least till someone flakes. I will be drawing, but my good friend Chris will be drawing his own panels as well.
Let's see where this goes...
The Random Panel Project 1 by =paperlab on deviantART
Let's see where this goes...
The Random Panel Project 1 by =paperlab on deviantART
Why I Love The Inhumanoids
The 1980s were an interesting time for kids animation. All kinds of weird ideas made it onto the air, many of which were a lot stranger than the typical G.I. Joe and Transformers episodes. There was Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors, Sectaurs, Ulysses 31, Robotix, Thundarr the Barbarian . . . I could go on, but for my money, the darkest, most-insane, straight-up violent kids show of that era was the Inhumanoids. This was a cartoon that was named after the bad guys rather than the heroes, and involved giant zombies, monsters eating other monsters, demonic imagery, and characters being thrown into pools of toxic waste. And while it did get cheesey at times, there were moments where my early-elementary-school self wondered if I should really watch animation THAT disturbing.
Fortunately, my parents were never around while it was on. So everything turned out all right.
The protagonists of the Inhumanoids show was a team of explorers/scientists called Earth Core. They were one-dimensional characters who wore suits of armor, yelled at each other, and regularly journeyed down into the earth. But I could never keep their names straight anyway, so enough about them.
It was the Inhumanoids themselves who were the main draw of the cartoon. Each one was a huge, towering beast, roughly the size of the Statue of Liberty. Yet somehow, they all managed to find tunnels and caverns that were tall enough to stand up straight.
And the first one introduced on the show was Tendril. He was a green, slimy, tentacled creature that was clearly inspired by Cthulhu. The guy was never all that bright, but he was good at wrecking things and absorbing punishment. And every time you cut off a piece of him, that piece would grow into yet another Tendril.
Then there was Metlar, the leader of the Inhumanoids and the most powerful. Metlar lived in the volcanic regions beneath the earth, and was loosely designed after the classic devil/demon archetype. His usual attack would be to hack up a molten ball of lava and throw it at his opponent. Looking back at him now, it’s safe to say that he was the most death-metal influenced of the group.
But my personal favorite was a lumbering nightmare called D’Compose. This monster was basically undead, had a dinosaur skull for a head, and could swing open his ribcage to trap victims inside. And whenever D’Compose scratched a human with his claws, that human would quickly mutate into a giant zombie, the same size as D’Compose himself.
Let me just state once more that this was taking place on a Saturday morning cartoon show.
Alas, I don’t think we’re ever likely to see an American animated series like the Inhumanoids ever again. The day-time censors are stricter now, broadcasting companies don’t want to take as many chances, and mind-altering drugs are a bit harder to come by.
But the first series of the Inhumanoids are, for the moment, on you-tube clips, and the complete DVD set can be located online . . . if you look hard enough. So go on, get yourself a copy, and show it to your kids. It might also require some cash for a child psychologist, but what the heck. It’s all in the name of entertainment.
- Nate
Dropping Knowledge
Chris put me on this. Dude is dropping some heavy stuff.
"We Must Shut R.Kelly DOWN!!!"
"We Must Shut R.Kelly DOWN!!!"
The Expendables
Bad puns, crappy jokes, cheesy lines, over the top action, silly costumes, high body count and
a cast of old-school action stars.
I think I just grew hair on my chest.
a cast of old-school action stars.
I think I just grew hair on my chest.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Episode 41
Check out the Podcast and drop us a line at Itson@paperlabstudios.com
Also, search itunes for IsThisThingOn by Hyakkimaru and please subscribe and review us.
We have Chris, Nate and Nick on, and it gets crazy as we learn about many things. The problem is I rarely listen to what anyone says so I couldn't even begin to tell you what was said.
Much thanks the Marc the maestro of many an episode.
Thanks Steve...or should I say SNAXX..
Red Reapin'.
Morrisonisms.
Unicorns...we love you.
Boston and Water
What happens to water, when you travel to Boston and it gets so hot that hits it hits boiling point. Well I do not know either, but according to what Nate told me, it is not very pretty.
Episode 41 part 1.
Red Raven
We sure talk a lot about comics here, but it is inevitable when dealing with us guys, so sorry Steve.
Episode 41 part 2.
Manticores need to eat too
Tattoos, wow tattoos.
Episode 41 part 3.
We download Planet Perez
Slaughter by the thousands, green blood and guts everywhere, and at the top of a pile of dead bodies is the Perez reigning as artist supreme.
Episode 41 part 4.
Weaponized milk
Milk is one of the most underrated weapons on the planet and you too can learn how to use Lact- Fu. Don’t be tardy to this party people.
Episode 41 part 5.
Also, search itunes for IsThisThingOn by Hyakkimaru and please subscribe and review us.
We have Chris, Nate and Nick on, and it gets crazy as we learn about many things. The problem is I rarely listen to what anyone says so I couldn't even begin to tell you what was said.
Much thanks the Marc the maestro of many an episode.
Thanks Steve...or should I say SNAXX..
Red Reapin'.
Morrisonisms.
Unicorns...we love you.
Boston and Water
What happens to water, when you travel to Boston and it gets so hot that hits it hits boiling point. Well I do not know either, but according to what Nate told me, it is not very pretty.
Episode 41 part 1.
Red Raven
We sure talk a lot about comics here, but it is inevitable when dealing with us guys, so sorry Steve.
Episode 41 part 2.
Manticores need to eat too
Tattoos, wow tattoos.
Episode 41 part 3.
We download Planet Perez
Slaughter by the thousands, green blood and guts everywhere, and at the top of a pile of dead bodies is the Perez reigning as artist supreme.
Episode 41 part 4.
Weaponized milk
Milk is one of the most underrated weapons on the planet and you too can learn how to use Lact- Fu. Don’t be tardy to this party people.
Episode 41 part 5.