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Nonexistence does tend to interfere with the creative process.
It’s odd how easily the characters accept their fiction status.
Over at The Clutter Reports I didn’t have much to report but at least I’m ready to resume doing stuff. Hopefully there won’t be a third sick break because I’d rather not spend the beginning of each month this year with my stomach becoming a balloon and tossing cookies. I’d rather be eating cookies. Can American cheese go bad if it’s still in the refrigerator?
So hopefully I’ll have the Power Rangers: Dino Fury review for the first three episodes. Short version: like it so far but it has some things to work out during the series. Still, nice that they’re trying to build on the lore. Meanwhile, it’s back to BattleTech: I Am Jade Falcon for Chapter By Chapter and hopefully I’ll get to finish the book. There’s still just under a third left to go. As for what else? Given how this year is going I’ll be happy if there IS anything else. Have a good week, folks!
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Let’s see how long I stay active this time.
Originally airing in 1969, it wasn’t until Sci-Fi Channel’s “Animation Station” block that I first learned of Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons, one of the many shows produced by Gerry Anderson under the “Supermarionation” technique. I would occasionally see movie and collected episode movies of Thunderbirds and Stingray so I was already familiar with the marionette and miniatures style of Anderson and his then wife Silvia until their marriage fell to pieces. I liked the idea of a near-indestructible man facing off against aliens who would indirectly attack the Earth through dopplegangers and just plain messing with stuff.
With the exception of the Angels, an all-woman air force, the agents of the global protection group Spectrum are named for various colors. I’m assuming they’re codenames or that’s one doozy of a coincidence. The invulnerable agent is Captain Scarlet, a man who fate has made indestructible. Joined by Captain Blue and led by Captain White, the group battles against the Mysterons, who blame Earth for an attack on their home on Mars. Actually, the only one to blame is the man under their control, Captain Black. Tonight in the first episode you’ll see what led to all of this and how one act of paranoia put the Earth in great danger while also giving it the planet’s best hope to survive.
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Yep, I got sick again. Same thing as in February. I’m going to the gastrologist this week so hopefully we can figure out what happened so we aren’t doing this again in April. I don’t like having gas pressure that bad, or vomiting, or being too tired to do anything. I’m still not back to normal eating (I almost was before I got sick again) and I don’t want to take too many chances until I see the doctor.
So I’m still a bit tired and can’t really focus on writing or reading stuff. That means I’m going to take a few more days off, maybe until Saturday like last time. I’m very annoyed about the whole thing and hope you folks can bear with me until I’m able to give you the best work I can. Have a good week and stay safe.
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“Forever” is how long it haunts your nightmares after seeing it.
Batman Forever: The Official Comic Adaptation
DC Comics (1995)
SCREENWRITERS: Lee Batchler, Janet Scott Batchler, & Akiva Goldsman
ADAPTATION: Dennis O’Neil
PENCILER: Michal Dutkiewicz
INKER: Scott Hanna
COLORIST: Adrienne Roy
COVER ART: John Hanley
LETTERER: Albert DeGuzman
ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Darren Vincenzo
EDITOR: Scott Peterson
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I mentioned in last week’s Clutter Report that I was worried about losing creativity this year. Notice there’s no Jake & Leon this week. The whole month’s been knocking me down, with the gas issue and having trouble sleeping or at least staying awake. While I’ve never been officially diagnosed with Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder I do tend to be in a bit of a down mood around this time of year. Add in so many moderns stories in my favorite genres (sci-fi and superheroes) over the years going for the darker tales and the crap that’s gone on since just after this time last year (including some family stuff I won’t get into here) and it’s no surprise to me that I’ve been watching episodes of Bluey just to find creativity, fun, bright colors, and the sounds of laughter. Hey, I was happy when Bumpy recovered, okay? No I didn’t cry. I’m not that far gone! So yes, I’m a 47 year old man with no kids who has a favorite Bluey episode. Don’t expect an apology.
I’d say there were times I wonder why you all read this but if you’re here this long you already know what to expect out of me, and it’s very strange. You’re doing it to yourselves and I’m glad you care. I’ll try to keep up for you until this all passes, but there’s a reason my nighttime posts have been so late the past few days.
Anyway, this month for Saturday Night Showcase I’m going to back off of the Japanese superheroes for a bit (though they’re the only superheroes allowed to be light and fun…and with Kamen Rider Faiz that’s saying something–I mean last night we were talking about cat people who shove dead bodies into trees with Agito) and do a bit of nostalgia. Official YouTube postings are giving us some of the shows I grew up with, that helped form how I approach my own storytelling, though I have also enjoyed stories that are occasionally dark. (As I was telling someone else just today in the Superman & Lois review comments my favorite movie is The NeverEnding Story and everyone except the Empress dies in Fantasia and have to be wished back–I just don’t praise it because it’s dark but it’s as dark as the story requires for Bastian’s character growth as he gets drawn into the story and learns to dream again despite the world around him slowly losing the ability.) I just need more light in my life to bring me back to life. Fixing my air mattress so I can get off of this thing might help too. Plus a good gas passing.
As for this week, the next chapter(s) of BattleTech: I Am Jade Falcon, I’m finally ready to give my first impressions of Power Rangers Dino Fury, and…other stuff. I’m not sure what’s coming or if it will be on time but I promise the best reviews and commentaries I can make or find. That’s just how we do things around here. If you pushed through my rambling this long have a good week. If you didn’t still have a good week. We could use a few more of those.
