Recomended Reading: Max Hamm: Fairy Tale Detective

Recomended Viewing: Comic Book: the Movie


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AX 2008 is this weekend at the LA Convention Center and the devART people have very kindly given me time at their table in Artist Alley on Friday, so if you're going to be there, please stop by and say hi, always nice to be able to put faces with names It will only be from 2-3, so you'll have to be punctual, but hopefully, I'll get to see at least a few of you. Also, there are going to be a lot of other activities, so it would do you well to find the devART table. I'll also be helping out with at a panel on self-publishing on Thurs. from 3-4, so you could stop by there, too. FOr more, check out the article here: [link]



Also, sorry I didn't post the answers sooner, been pulling a bit of overtime again, but for those who have been waiting patiently:

1)Singin' in the Rain solved by *geoffreydean

2)Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade solved by ~Heterodyning

3)Love Actually solved by ~deaddonjon

4)Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door solved by ~dabean

5)Rat Race solved by ~freaKinfritter

6)Labyrinth solved by *Dragonzair

7)20,000 Leagues Under the Sea solved by ~kitrazzle

8)Rear Window solved by *dhoffrynesque

9)Young Frankenstein solved by ~Backseat-Wisdom

10)Dogma solved by ~goody42

11)Who Framed Roger Rabbit solved by ~M-e-l

12)Arsenic and Old Lace solved by ~Charis

13)LA Story solved by *ukonzukai

14)The Mummy solved by ~kitana69

15)Can't Buy Me Love solved by *wickedhailey

For sale direct:

2007 Calendar - $16
Comic/Sketchbook - $6 (color cover, b&w interior, stapple binding, w/signature and sketch inside)
or
Calendar and Book together - $20
Prints - $8 (8" 1/2 x 11" signed)


The Under Appreciated Deviation of the Moment


Morton Salt by ~whoisrico Most brilliant pairs costume ever! So fun, well executed and don't they just look like they're having the best time? Really worth a look

Not to be Forgotten
(or, 'Why should older works be ignored?'
by ~RedFenyx deviation 1 of 135

For a Laugh
(Cause sometimes in life, it's the only weapon we have)
by ~TruIdiotsPlaysmArt


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Clubs:


Want some help? Want to help others? Here's the place for you

Recomended Reading: Max Hamm: Fairy Tale Detective

Recomended Viewing: Comic Book: the Movie


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Ok, after how fast you all got that last round, I'm really curious to see how you do with these.

Same rules, don't look up and Please only do a max of two to leave some of the fun for others Thanks much in advance.

Round 2
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1)"People"? I ain't "people." I am a - "a shimmering, glowing star in the cinema firmament." *geoffreydean - Singin' in the Rain

2)"Ah, Venice!" ~Heterodyning - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

3)"So if you believe in Father Christmas, children, like your Uncle Billy does, buy my festering turd of a record. And particularly enjoy the incredible crassness of the moment when we try to squeeze an extra syllable into the fourth line." ~deaddonjon - Love Actually

4)"Man can't live on carbohydrates alone, complex or otherwise." ~dabean - Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door

5)"They should have bought a squirrel." ~freaKinfritter - Rat Race

6)"That's not it! Where did she get that rubbish? It doesn't even start with "I wish!" *Dragonzair - Labyrinth

7)"What you fail to understand is the power of hate. It can fill the heart as surely as love can."

8)"What people ought to do is get outside their own house and look in for a change. Yes sir. How's that for a bit of homespun philosophy?"

9)"Put...the candle...back!" ~Backseat-Wisdom - Young Frankenstein

10)"Tell a person that you're the Metatron and they stare at you blankly. Mention something out of a Charlton Heston movie and suddenly everybody is a theology scholar." ~goody42 - Dogma

11)"But the liquor store guy...he knew." ~M-e-l - Who Framed Roger Rabbit

12)"You cannot count him. You got twelve, they got twelve. The old ladies is just as good as you are!" ~Charis - Arsenic and Old Lace

13)"Sitting there at that moment I thought of something else Shakespeare said. He said, "Hey... life is pretty stupid; with lots of hubbub to keep you busy, but really not amounting to much." Of course I'm paraphrasing: "Life is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."

14)"Glenlivet. Twelve years old! Well, he may have been a stinky fellow, but he had good taste." ~kitana69 - The Mummy

15)"Nerds, jocks. My side, your side. It's all bull****. Its hard enough just trying to be yourself." *wickedhailey - Can't Buy Me Love

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And just in case you missed the answers from the first round, here they are:

1)Kiss Kiss Bang Bang solved by *AmericanNinjaX

2)Road to Morocco solved by ~dhoffrynesque

3)Tron solved by *stalk

4)Moulin Rouge solved by *TheDramaticMonarch

5)Noises Off solved by ~Piratxchic

6)Kiki's Delivery Service solved by ~PandaTheNinja

7)Atlantis: the Lost Empire solved by ~kittypree and ~Silentdreamkeeper

8)Clue solved by ~Tewateroniakwa

9)Sleepy Hollow solved by ~Silentdreamkeeper

10)The Quiet Man solved by ~depleti

11)Spaceballs solved by ~DarkAdolescent

12)Mystery Men solved by ~Alura6702

13)Deep Rising solved by *stalk

14)Hot Fuzz solved by ~Roruna

15)Ocean's Eleven solved by ~Anglaise

For sale direct:

2007 Calendar - $16
Comic/Sketchbook - $6 (color cover, b&w interior, stapple binding, w/signature and sketch inside)
or
Calendar and Book together - $20
Prints - $8 (8" 1/2 x 11" signed)


The Under Appreciated Deviation of the Moment


Morton Salt by ~whoisrico Most brilliant pairs costume ever! So fun, well executed and don't they just look like they're having the best time? Really worth a look

Not to be Forgotten
(or, 'Why should older works be ignored?'
by ~RedFenyx deviation 1 of 135

For a Laugh
(Cause sometimes in life, it's the only weapon we have)
by ~TruIdiotsPlaysmArt


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Clubs:


Want some help? Want to help others? Here's the place for you

Recomended Reading: Max Hamm: Fairy Tale Detective

Recomended Viewing: Comic Book: the Movie


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*Edit of Edit: And there goes the last one

*EDIT: Holy wow, you guys are good, all but one guessed, even the older movies. Feel free to check your answers and if no one gets that last one (and there is an almost kindof trick to it) it'll show up again with an extra quote to help.



Saw this game in 's journal. I used to play a variation on it in a couple forums I used to go to and it's been a tough and busy week, so I thought it would make a fun diversion

Here's the basic Rules:

1. Pick 15 of your favorite movies.
2. Go to IMDb and find a quote from each movie.
3. Post them here for everyone to guess.
4. Strike it out when someone guesses correctly, and put who guessed it and the movie.
5. NO GOOGLING/using IMDb search/other search functions/looking at my Myspace or whatever to see what my favorite movies are.
(I mean come on, this is just for fun, let's keep it that way, shall we?"

Now, my own addition to those rules, a few of the quotes are not listed on IMDB, but they're my favorite quotes, so what the hey.

Second, there's at least one I have jotted down so far that is one of the most horrible films I've ever seen, but really great for that one quote

When I started pulling stuff, I was reminded again how much I love movies, so I've alredy got too many to put into one, so there will probably be a few of these, in no particular order (actually, in the particular order of I intentionally mixed it up and not all my favorite movies are in this first one for the benefit of those that know me too well .

If no one guesses one the first go around, it will show up the next time with an additional quote. So see? Cheating would just make it harder on yourself

And lastly, as you already know, I'm woefully behind and really busy at the moment, so if it takes me a bit to say yay or nay, sorry in advance, but I will get to you.

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Please only do a couple to give everyone a chance!

*Hint: There's a mix of modern and classic Hollywood in here



#1 "Eight? Who taught you math!" *AmericanNinjaX - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang


#2 "I know all that."
"Yeah, but the people who came in the middle of the picture don't."
"You mean they missed my song?" ~dhoffrynesque - Road to Morocco

#3 "End of line." *stalk - Tron

#4 "Where the rich and powerful came to play with the young and beautiful creatures of the underworld." ~TheDramaticMonarch - Moulin Rouge

#5 "And God said HOLD IT! And they held it. And God saw that it was TERRIBLE!" ~Piratxchic - Noises Off

#6 "Act stuffed!" ~PandaTheNinja - Kiki's Delivery Service

#7 "I know, why don't you translate and I'll wave the gun around!" ~kittypree and ~Silentdreamkeeper (don't know who was first ) - Atlantis: the Lost Empire

#8 "Well, it's a matter of life after death. Now that he's dead, I have a life." ~Tewateroniakwa - Clue

#9 "I should like to say that I make no assumptions about your occupation nor your ways, Witch... which... which... which are nothing to me, whatever you are." ~Silentdreamkeeper - Sleepy Hollow

#10 "It's just a good stretch of the legs." ~depleti - The Quiet Man

#11 "Six? What happened to seven?" ~DarkAdolescent - Spaceballs

#12 "But I didn't. I only knew that you'd know that I knew. Did you know THAT?" ~Alura6702 - Mystery Men

#13 "What the **** is that?"
"The Girl From lpanema." *stalk - Deep Rising

#14 "By the power of Greyskull!" ~Roruna - (little tricky this one) Hot Fuzz

#15 "Been practicing this speech, haven't you?"
"Little bit. Did I rush it? Felt I rushed it." ~Anglaise - Ocean's Eleven



Ok, that's it for the first fifteen, have fun

For sale direct:

2007 Calendar - $16
Comic/Sketchbook - $6 (color cover, b&w interior, stapple binding, w/signature and sketch inside)
or
Calendar and Book together - $20
Prints - $8 (8" 1/2 x 11" signed)


The Under Appreciated Deviation of the Moment


Morton Salt by ~whoisrico Most brilliant pairs costume ever! So fun, well executed and don't they just look like they're having the best time? Really worth a look

Not to be Forgotten
(or, 'Why should older works be ignored?'
by ~RedFenyx deviation 1 of 135

For a Laugh
(Cause sometimes in life, it's the only weapon we have)
by ~TruIdiotsPlaysmArt


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Clubs:


Want some help? Want to help others? Here's the place for you

Recomended Reading: Max Hamm: Fairy Tale Detective

Recomended Viewing: Comic Book: the Movie


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Please Remember Spoiler Warnings If Replying For The Courtesy Of Others. Thanks!


Ugh. I know, I know, I've ranted on it before but seriously? It's that hard to sit through a 2 hour movie without talking, texting, turning off your blinking Bluetooth (that was a new one for me), kicking seats, and/or otherwise being a general nuisance to the other people around you? Really? 2 hours? Sigh, kindof a sad commentary on modern society, but there it is...

That aside, I have now seen Iron Man, Indy, and Speed Racer. All three worth the trip to the theater, but I think Speed Racer had to be my favorite. Really stylish, took a definite point of view artistically, exposition and action really well balanced, and delivered on exactly what it promised: a live action anime. Iron Man was great, too. I like a lot of the approach they took and well, Robert Downey Jr. is fabulous in pretty much everything.

Indy, I know a lot of people are whining and moaning about it (at least my friends are) but again, what was everyone expecting? Personally, I wasn't expecting another Last Crusade and it wasn't as bad as Temple for me, so I'm content, not wowed, but content.

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For the naysayers, yes, Harrison's acting did not seem so much up to par, but I can write that off to the fact he is playing a character that is a lot older. The whole thing with the fridge...eh, that starts to fall into the relm of yeah....I don't think so for a couple reasons. Then there come the aliens into it....I get it, I know the reasoning, the whys and the wherefores...but still, there was something out of place about it and just didn't feel...Indy. Like I said, I get it, I just would have preferred something else. But comeon, that motorcycle chase through the school was pretty cool, right? Right?
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All that said, Shia was awesome, so worth seeing for him alone if nothing else. Seriously, ~Jasmeralda called that one years ago. She caught him on that Disney Channel show he was on, Even Stevens and told me I needed to see this kid because he was going to be big if he ever got into film. Point her cause she was so right.

Other than that, finally got to read Who Censored Roger Rabbit after years of wanting to. I had read the sequel, Who Plugged Roger Rabbit back in high school and really enjoyed the writing style, but I had forgotten how much. Now I'm going to have to find what I did with that book to read it again. At the recommendation of a couple people around here, I picked up Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaimen and after only about 40 pages, already really enjoying it.

Oh, and in other good news (I hope) One of my fav mangas, Petshop of Horrors has started up again with a new series, Tokyo Petshop of Horrors. So far, not quite as clever as the original, but I'm willing to give it time to find its groove again

In any case, I think that's it for now. Still going to life drawing when I have time and taking a digital painting class after work to learn some different techniques, so I may get around to posting some of that eventually.

Might have some news about Anime Expo, stay tuned for that, and for those in the states, have a nice holiday tomorrow

For sale direct:

2007 Calendar - $16
Comic/Sketchbook - $6 (color cover, b&w interior, stapple binding, w/signature and sketch inside)
or
Calendar and Book together - $20
Prints - $8 (8" 1/2 x 11" signed)


The Under Appreciated Deviation of the Moment


Morton Salt by ~whoisrico Most brilliant pairs costume ever! So fun, well executed and don't they just look like they're having the best time? Really worth a look

Not to be Forgotten
(or, 'Why should older works be ignored?'
by ~RedFenyx deviation 1 of 135

For a Laugh
(Cause sometimes in life, it's the only weapon we have)
by ~TruIdiotsPlaysmArt


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Clubs:


Want some help? Want to help others? Here's the place for you

Recomended Reading: Max Hamm: Fairy Tale Detective

Recomended Viewing: Comic Book: the Movie


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Tagged by:

Well, it's been a few months since I was tagged with one of these, so I guess it's time enough passed to do one again

Eight Random Facts:

1) It's been a good 5 months at least since I've put on a good, basic pair of socks (how's that for random ).

2) I once made cookies with Corn Flakes instead of chocolate chips (they were pretty darned good).

3) I have kissed a dolphin (literally, not figuratively).

4) I have at least set foot in 4 countries other than the one I was born in.

5) I have yet to watch a full episode of American Idol (nor do I plan to, sorry).

6) I listen to Adam Corolla every morning on the radio.

7) I have seen at least 2 movies in a theater (not necessarily the same theater) in the same day 7 times (3 movies once).

8) I did once drink Diet Crystal Pepsi (how's that for dating myself?)

And now, the fine print. Same deal as always, I won't tag anyone who doesn't want to be tagged, but if you think this sounds like something you'd like to do, I'll be happy to take volunteers

Volunteers:
none

For sale direct:

2007 Calendar - $16
Comic/Sketchbook - $6 (color cover, b&w interior, stapple binding, w/signature and sketch inside)
or
Calendar and Book together - $20
Prints - $8 (8" 1/2 x 11" signed)


The Under Appreciated Deviation of the Moment


Morton Salt by ~whoisrico Most brilliant pairs costume ever! So fun, well executed and don't they just look like they're having the best time? Really worth a look

Not to be Forgotten
(or, 'Why should older works be ignored?'
by ~RedFenyx deviation 1 of 135

For a Laugh
(Cause sometimes in life, it's the only weapon we have)
by ~TruIdiotsPlaysmArt


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Clubs:


Want some help? Want to help others? Here's the place for you