Friday 5 #2

A little late this week, what with the end of school and a few other obligations. But enough about that, let's get down to business:


1. Saw X-Men: The Last Stand yesterday. I'll be posting a more in-depth consideration tomorrow or Monday, but for the most part I liked it. I thought it built really well, thematically, on the first 2 films and had plenty of cool stuff for us nerds. I'd love to see a 4th movie, because there was much that was underdeveloped, and that warrants further examination. By the way, the kid who played Angel, is he a Wilson? Because, facially, he REALLY looks like Owen Wilson.

2. Another great issue of 52 this week, as it finally feels like the story's picking up steam. I had a bit of an epiphany about 52 the other night, and if I've already mentioned this here, I beg your forebearance. Once I started looking at it as a loooooong-form novel, and started thinking of each month as a chapter instead of each week, I started enjoying it more.

3. I'm totally digging the new Doctor Who series over on Sci-Fi. I have only a passing (and I mean PASSING) familiarity with the original series. I vaguely recall the local PBS running some of the Tom Baker episodes when I was a kid, but not much beyond that. My pop wached it a few times, but I didn't. I kind of wish I had, in retrospect. Anyone know what's available on DVD or video from previoius incarnations of the series?

4. You know what show really got me into science-fiction? The Tomorrow People. This was another BBC show that ran on Nickelodeon waaaaaaay back in the day after the a.m. kid's programming ended (Pinwheel, anyone? Anyone?), and was my first exposure to telepathy, telekinesis, and teleportation (or "jaunting", as they referred to it). I know it's out on DVD, but I'm afraid it won't hold up and don't want to be on the hook for the whole series if it just stinks the place up.

5. From CBR's coverage of the DCU panel at WW Philly: "James Robinson has been discussing a "Starman" project as well, but again, the project is in its initial stages and may not materialize." Hello, God? Yeah, it's Dave. I know I haven't been around much, and I'm not going to waste both of our time with excuses, so I'll cut to the chase. If you could see your way clear to making sure this happens, I'd really appreciate it. And next time you need a favor? You just let me know. Peace."