I have been trying to update ye old Blog for a while, but whenever I get on here to write something I draw a blank (much like my homework). It looks like I will have to wait for inspiration to smack me upside the head before I will produce a real post.
On a totally unrelated note after watching several videos online (and an episode of that new Kratt
brothers show) I have officially decided to get a kinkajou. Let's just
hope it can get along with my cats! I'm thinking of naming her Mango.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Future of Batman
So now that Christopher Nolan's days as the man behind the bat are done what will come next in terms of Batman? Here are some of my thoughts and ideas.
1) I don't think Batman should be rebooted immediately. The filmmakers need to give viewers time to get the Christopher Nolan movies out of their heads so that whatever follows won't be directly compared to Nolan's work.
2) Robin. It's time that the Boy Wonder got the [proper] big-screen treatment. One of the great things about batman is his relationship with Robin and that has yet to transition well into a movie. Even if the writers/directors/producers don't want to do Robin they could always go for Nightwing.
3) In my opinion I think a new Batman series should feel a little bit more comic booky. Maybe close to the Marvel Cinematic Universe kind of look and feel to it.
4) Batman Beyond. I was never really a fan of the series, but it would still be an interesting path to take for the Batman film franchise. Oh and Adam West MUST play old Bruce Wayne...
5) Harley Quinn. How is it exactly that she hasn't appeared in a live-action movie yet? That chick is seriously one of the best Batman villains. Once again proves the sheer awesomeness of the Animated Series.
6) Don't do an origin story. Seriously everyone and their cat knows the origins of Batman. It would be a waste of time.
7) If we're gonna do Robin why not Batgirl? She's been just as poorly represented in movies as Robin.
8) The one aspect of Batman that is never really emphasized in any of the movies is the fact that Batman is actually a detective. A more dectivey version of Batman would definetly be interesting.
9) Mr. Polka Dot. C'mon you know you love him!
1) I don't think Batman should be rebooted immediately. The filmmakers need to give viewers time to get the Christopher Nolan movies out of their heads so that whatever follows won't be directly compared to Nolan's work.
2) Robin. It's time that the Boy Wonder got the [proper] big-screen treatment. One of the great things about batman is his relationship with Robin and that has yet to transition well into a movie. Even if the writers/directors/producers don't want to do Robin they could always go for Nightwing.
3) In my opinion I think a new Batman series should feel a little bit more comic booky. Maybe close to the Marvel Cinematic Universe kind of look and feel to it.
4) Batman Beyond. I was never really a fan of the series, but it would still be an interesting path to take for the Batman film franchise. Oh and Adam West MUST play old Bruce Wayne...
5) Harley Quinn. How is it exactly that she hasn't appeared in a live-action movie yet? That chick is seriously one of the best Batman villains. Once again proves the sheer awesomeness of the Animated Series.
6) Don't do an origin story. Seriously everyone and their cat knows the origins of Batman. It would be a waste of time.
7) If we're gonna do Robin why not Batgirl? She's been just as poorly represented in movies as Robin.
8) The one aspect of Batman that is never really emphasized in any of the movies is the fact that Batman is actually a detective. A more dectivey version of Batman would definetly be interesting.
9) Mr. Polka Dot. C'mon you know you love him!
Monday, January 14, 2013
Battle Plan
Carrie Underwood is coming to Yakima next month. Considering the fact that I am broke buying tickets are out of the question I am needing alternate methods to see the show. So here's the plan. Me and Jelly are going to pretend to be Carrie Underwood's backup dancers and sneak into her show. It may sound a little absurd, but trust me it will work. The only problem I could see would be what happens when we actually have to dance o.O Oh well... Hey busting some bad movies on stage and possibly getting a restraining order is worth getting to be up on stage with Carrie Underwood right?
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Nananananananana Batman!
The last two nights I have spent my time watching the two Tim Burton Batman films, on VHS I might add. And let me tell you they were bloody good.
The music was fantastic. I never realized that the music from these movies was the same as in the Animated Series. The casting was brilliant (except for black Two-Face), and I think the tone is the perfect balance between the cheesy-as-macaroni 1960's TV show and the dark (maybe overly so?) Christopher Nolan movies.
I'm just gonna come right out and say it Michael Keaton is so much better than Christian Bale. Although I might have had more respect for Bale's version if it weren't for that awful voice. (Only Kevin Conroy can do justice to the Bat-voice). I do prefer these films to the new ones. Batman Begins was a snoozefest. I actually really liked The Dark Knight Rises although Bane's voice was almost as bad as Batman's. But I'm getting ahead of myself.
The biggest shame is that Tim Burton and Michael Keaton left the franchise and the next two Batman movies were some of the worst comic book movies ever. The Bat-nipples in batman & Robin should be proof enough for that! I would have really liked to have seen what would've been brought to the table. I personally think the films would have been spectacular, but there's no real way to know is there...
Saturday, January 12, 2013
LOST: After the Island
Ever wonder what happened to every one's favorite castaways after they left the island? Well look no further. I've got all the answers right here!
Frank lands Ajira flight 316 in Sydney, Australia. The survivors tell the full story to the world and quietly disappear. Here's what happened to the individual characters:
Ben-Hurley's #2 man.
Claire-returns to her homeland of Australia. Undergoes therapy, and is finally reunited with Aaron.
Desmond-leads a calm and happy exhistance with Penny and Charlie in England.
Frank-retires from piloting, this time for good.
Hurley-protector of the island.
Kate-living in Australia helping Claire raise Aaron.
Miles-goes back to privately investing paranormal activity.
Richard-returns to Spain to enjoy his new non-eternal life.
Rose and Bernard-remain on the island to live their years together.
Sawyer-finally gets to meet his daughter, retires from the life of a con-man.
Vincent-remains in the care of Rose and Bernard. Lives a miraculously full life, but eventually passes away at 23.
Walt-returns to the island, the only place he has ever belonged.
Frank lands Ajira flight 316 in Sydney, Australia. The survivors tell the full story to the world and quietly disappear. Here's what happened to the individual characters:
Ben-Hurley's #2 man.
Claire-returns to her homeland of Australia. Undergoes therapy, and is finally reunited with Aaron.
Desmond-leads a calm and happy exhistance with Penny and Charlie in England.
Frank-retires from piloting, this time for good.
Hurley-protector of the island.
Kate-living in Australia helping Claire raise Aaron.
Miles-goes back to privately investing paranormal activity.
Richard-returns to Spain to enjoy his new non-eternal life.
Rose and Bernard-remain on the island to live their years together.
Sawyer-finally gets to meet his daughter, retires from the life of a con-man.
Vincent-remains in the care of Rose and Bernard. Lives a miraculously full life, but eventually passes away at 23.
Walt-returns to the island, the only place he has ever belonged.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Pokemon Facts
I have seen many lists of Pokemon facts while browsing the world wide web and have decided to make my own. I have no idea if these will ever serve useful at any point in your life, but hey there here if you need 'em.
1. Ash Ketchum's first Pokemon was originally going to be Clefairy. However it was changed to Pikachu to appeal to boys along with girls.
2. Venonat was originally intended to evolve into Beautifly, and Metapod was supposed to evolve into Venomoth. You can see in the designs that the Pokemon are similar to their intended pre-forms.
3. In the Red/Blue/Yellow & Fire Red/Leaf Green games your rival has a Raticate when you battle him on the S.S. Anne. When you next see your rival in Lavender Town he no longer has the Raticate in his team. Many people assume that the Raticate died and Gary (or whatever you chose to name your rival) was in Lavender Town to mourn the passing of his beloved Pokemon.
4. In the Red & Blue games there was a truck visible from the dock in Vermillion City. It was a common theory that by moving this truck would lead you to encounter the legendary Pokemon Mew. However this was not true.
5. Baby Kangaskahns are suspected of being either a Cubone without a skull, or a pre-evolved form of Cubone. The same with Marowak rumored to be the pre-evolved form of Kangaskhan. The glitch Pokemon Missingno evolves into a Kangaskhan causing some to believe that Missingno was linked to the Cubone-Marowak-Kangaskhan evolution chain.
6. Hitmonlee was named after legendary martial artist Bruce Lee, and Hitmonchan was named after Jackie Chan (but I'm sure you all figured that out).
7. In early versions of Pokemon Blue & Green there is unused data for a battle with none other than Professor Oak! His team consisted of a Tauros, Exeggutor, Arcanine, Gyrados, and the starter chosen neither by you or your rival. All his Pokemon were at high levels so he was probably intended for use late in the game.
8. Brock was taken out of the Anime series for the Orange Islands series due to his squinty eyes "racially profiling" him (i always thought they were just closed). He was returned later on.
9. Funny thing about racial issues. The Pokemon Jinx was criticized for baring too much of a resemblance to blackface and episodes featuring Jinx were banned in America. Subsequently Jinx's face was changed from black to purple.
10. After the episode "Electric Soldier Porygon" aired in Japan thousands of Japanese children were sent to the hospital from seizures caused by rapid color changing light flashes. The episode has never aired again, even though it had been dubbed in English. Subsequently Porygon and it's evolutions have appeared only briefly in the Anime, despite the fact that Pikachu was the one that caused the flashes. (I prefer Porygon).
11. Aside from "Electric Soldier Porygon" there have been several other banned episodes of the Pokemon series. Here they are along with the reason they have become banned
13. There was originally supposed to be a female playable character in Red/Blue/Green, but was scrapped. The first female playable character didn't appear until Pokemon Crystal. The original design was later used in Fire Red/Leaf green.
14. Arcanine was originally supposed to be a legendary Pokemon, specifically as part of the Zapdos, Moltres, Atricuno trio either as a leader of the three birds, or in place of Moltres. An Arcanine was seen in a panel in the first Pokemon episode along with the three birds. Arcanine's original intention as a legendary Pokemon would also explain its above-average stats in the games.
14. Ditto is actually a failed clone of Mew. The evidence?
15. Although he was only mentioned a couple times early on in the series Ash does in fact have a dad. He has only been seen once in a flashback scene in the episode "Strategy Begins at Home!". Before this episode aired many fans speculated that Ash's dad was either Giovanni-the leader of Team Rocket or Silver who appeared in the Pokemon Chronicles. His only known Pokemon is a Rapidash.
1. Ash Ketchum's first Pokemon was originally going to be Clefairy. However it was changed to Pikachu to appeal to boys along with girls.
2. Venonat was originally intended to evolve into Beautifly, and Metapod was supposed to evolve into Venomoth. You can see in the designs that the Pokemon are similar to their intended pre-forms.
3. In the Red/Blue/Yellow & Fire Red/Leaf Green games your rival has a Raticate when you battle him on the S.S. Anne. When you next see your rival in Lavender Town he no longer has the Raticate in his team. Many people assume that the Raticate died and Gary (or whatever you chose to name your rival) was in Lavender Town to mourn the passing of his beloved Pokemon.
4. In the Red & Blue games there was a truck visible from the dock in Vermillion City. It was a common theory that by moving this truck would lead you to encounter the legendary Pokemon Mew. However this was not true.
5. Baby Kangaskahns are suspected of being either a Cubone without a skull, or a pre-evolved form of Cubone. The same with Marowak rumored to be the pre-evolved form of Kangaskhan. The glitch Pokemon Missingno evolves into a Kangaskhan causing some to believe that Missingno was linked to the Cubone-Marowak-Kangaskhan evolution chain.
6. Hitmonlee was named after legendary martial artist Bruce Lee, and Hitmonchan was named after Jackie Chan (but I'm sure you all figured that out).
7. In early versions of Pokemon Blue & Green there is unused data for a battle with none other than Professor Oak! His team consisted of a Tauros, Exeggutor, Arcanine, Gyrados, and the starter chosen neither by you or your rival. All his Pokemon were at high levels so he was probably intended for use late in the game.
8. Brock was taken out of the Anime series for the Orange Islands series due to his squinty eyes "racially profiling" him (i always thought they were just closed). He was returned later on.
9. Funny thing about racial issues. The Pokemon Jinx was criticized for baring too much of a resemblance to blackface and episodes featuring Jinx were banned in America. Subsequently Jinx's face was changed from black to purple.
10. After the episode "Electric Soldier Porygon" aired in Japan thousands of Japanese children were sent to the hospital from seizures caused by rapid color changing light flashes. The episode has never aired again, even though it had been dubbed in English. Subsequently Porygon and it's evolutions have appeared only briefly in the Anime, despite the fact that Pikachu was the one that caused the flashes. (I prefer Porygon).
11. Aside from "Electric Soldier Porygon" there have been several other banned episodes of the Pokemon series. Here they are along with the reason they have become banned
- "Beauty and the Beach"-James wears inflatable breasts in attempt to win a swimsuit contest. This episode was actually dubbed in English and aired in the U.S. (without the James scenes), but is still a rather disturbing episode.
- "The Legend of Dratini"-Heavy use of gun threats.
- "The Ice Cave"-Jinx
- "Shaking Island Battle! Barboach vs. Wiscash!!"-Never aired anywhere in the world due to use of earthquakes (Japan had recently had an earthquake).
- There are also several clip show episodes that were never aired in the U.S., but are not "banned".
13. There was originally supposed to be a female playable character in Red/Blue/Green, but was scrapped. The first female playable character didn't appear until Pokemon Crystal. The original design was later used in Fire Red/Leaf green.
14. Arcanine was originally supposed to be a legendary Pokemon, specifically as part of the Zapdos, Moltres, Atricuno trio either as a leader of the three birds, or in place of Moltres. An Arcanine was seen in a panel in the first Pokemon episode along with the three birds. Arcanine's original intention as a legendary Pokemon would also explain its above-average stats in the games.
14. Ditto is actually a failed clone of Mew. The evidence?
- Both weigh 8.8 pounds
- Both are pink in their normal form and blue in their shiny form
- Mewtwo is described as "the first successful clone of Mew" which could means are unsuccessful attempts.
- Both are the only Pokemon that can learn Transform
- In Pokemon Yellow the only two places you can find Ditto is at the Cerulean Cave (where Mewtwo can be found) and the Pokemon Mansion where Mew is said to have been cloned.
15. Although he was only mentioned a couple times early on in the series Ash does in fact have a dad. He has only been seen once in a flashback scene in the episode "Strategy Begins at Home!". Before this episode aired many fans speculated that Ash's dad was either Giovanni-the leader of Team Rocket or Silver who appeared in the Pokemon Chronicles. His only known Pokemon is a Rapidash.
Intro
I decided to create a blog. Don't know how much I'll use it or what not. But I know it's here if I need it eh!
"May the odds be ever in your favor"
-Matthew
"May the odds be ever in your favor"
-Matthew
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