I’ve found the reaction to the announcement of Daniel Craig as the next James Bond somewhat astonishing for its negativity. “Worst Bond ever!” “Can EON pick someone worse?” “Surely [Actor X] would have been a better choice!” Anyone who thinks that Craig is a poor choice for Bond, consider this– We could have had AdamContinue reading “More on the New James Bond”
On the New James Bond
Daniel Craig. :bond: Months of speculation as to the future of the James Bond franchise comes to an end with today’s announcement of Layer Cake star Daniel Craig as the newest actor licenced to kill. It’s an interesting choice. Craig has a cold, cruel look about him that would serve him well as Bond. HeContinue reading “On the New James Bond”
On the Doctor's Greatest Foes
There’s a rumor that in the upcoming season of Doctor Who there may be a story pitting the Doctor’s two greatest foes against one another–the Daleks and the Cybermen. Sure, it’s a fanwanky concept. That’s the appeal. So, if I were writing a Dalek vs. Cybermen story, this is what I’d do…. Set it duringContinue reading “On the Doctor's Greatest Foes”
On Political Euphoria
I'm going to take a moment here and talk politics. My blog, my call. 🙂 The last few weeks have been, well, euphoric for me. On one hand, the religious right and social conservatives are having a meltdown over the Harriet Miers nomination to the Supreme Court. On the other hand, Tom DeLay was indictedContinue reading “On Political Euphoria”
On Lord Byron
I’m posting this as a public service announcement for Keith DeCandido–I have a feeling he’d be interested. 😉 On October 22nd BBC America will be debuting Byron, a biopic about, obviously, Lord Byron. From the e-mail I received from BBC America on the program: Illegitimate children, broken hearts, incestuous affairs; all in the name ofContinue reading “On Lord Byron”
On the Hellboy Novel
I’m now about halfway through On Earth as It Is in Hell, Brian Hodge’s new novel based on Mike Mignola’s comic book character Hellboy, the World’s Greatest Paranormal Detective. No giant gorillas with huge freakin’ metal bolts sticking out of their necks. Dagnabbit! Despite that failing, however, it is a mildly diverting read. Seraphim attackContinue reading “On the Hellboy Novel”
On the Death of Smurfs
The UN agency UNICEF has made a public service commerical in which Smurf village is carpet-bombed. See for yourself. From the article: The short film pulls no punches. It opens with the Smurfs dancing, hand-in-hand, around a campfire and singing the Smurf song. Bluebirds flutter past and rabbits gambol around their familiar village of mushroom-Continue reading “On the Death of Smurfs”
On John Lennon's Birthday
John Lennon, former Quarry Man and Beatle, would have been sixty-five years young today. We all shine on, like the moon and the stars and the sun.
On Trying New Things
I’m a stout drinker, and rather than pick up my usual six pack of Guinness bottles I decided to try something different–the Beamish Irish Stout. It’s nice, slightly more bitter than the Guinness Draught, and it carries more of a kick. Also, I disassembled the cans to see what the nitrogen widgets look like. NotContinue reading “On Trying New Things”
On Chaos and Creation in the Backyard
About a month ago Sir Paul McCartney released his latest album, Chaos and Creation in the Backyard. I picked the album up that week, listened to it maybe twice, and then put it away and promptly forgot about it. Tonight, cleaning out the trunk I saw the CD lying there, and I decided to giveContinue reading “On Chaos and Creation in the Backyard”