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I read a lot of books and comics, and watch a lot of movies and TV shows. Some are awesome, some are terrible. Most of the ones in between won’t get mentioned.

Free Movie or TV Show Idea

Please, by all means, someone make this. I would love to see it. If all else fails maybe I’ll write it myself.

Have a portal/dimensional door to another world … aliens or alternate history evil guys pour through. Half an hour into the movie, or end of the second episode of the TV Show the heroes close the portal. Probably at great cost, maybe some sacrifice themselves or get trapped on the other side to close it. The rest of the movie/show is devoted to dealing with all of “threat” that got through before the portal closed. There could be all sorts of complications, from non-combatants who came through to bad guys that go native or join up with criminal elements.

This could make for some really interesting drama…all of the interlopers don’t actually have to be evil, but all of them are stranded here. Some want to go home, but many came here to escape terrible situations “at home”.  Maybe they’ll want to naturalize, or maybe they’ll want to set up a regime here. Maybe some of them will join forces with local police forces to help hunt down criminal elements.

Are you ready for Frog Fractions?

Probably not. I hesitate to explain what frog fractions is, for fear that I’ll give it away, but suffice to say you should GO PLAY NOW! If you play for less than 10 minutes you’re doing it wrong. Go back try again. At least get to Bug Mars before you give up.

So I’ve been mostly just grabbing random pictures from my folder of random pictures… but I could try and do themes by day or some such… You know Funny Friday, Surreal Sunday… This picture would probably be a good candidate for the latter. But of course, I’d also need names and themes for the other five days of the week. Suggestions?

Good books and good comics

So just because a book is in the Juvenile section, doesn’t mean it’s only for children. I just finished A Boy and a Bear in a Boat and it was quite excellent. It’s billed as a children’s book, and the text certainly isn’t difficult. I think adults might find it equally edifying however. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again, this is Waiting for Godot for kids.

I also started and finished Saga, a graphic novel by Brian Vaughan. Or at least, volume one. So good. Believable characters, even if their appearances are outlandish their motivations seem realistic. Can’t wait to read the rest of the series.

Aardman Delivers yet again….

Just finished watching Pirates: Band of Misfits… I’ll admit I do have a soft spot in my heart for Claymation, but Aardman’s particular brand of humour is also pretty tops in my book. Possibly my favorite gag is the “Surprisingly Curvaceous Pirate” who never actually got outed. I also really enjoyed the red dots on the maps. And the disintegrating disguises. I could go on, but it’s hard to say much more w/out spoilers, and they really are worth not being spoiled.

Yes, it’s a kids movie. Go watch it anyways… it’s only an hour and  a half, and it’s funny and excellent.

Just Finished season 2 of Downton Abbey

And in particular, the Xmas episode. I’ve really enjoyed the show, especially seeing what life was like a hundred years ago… though I do have some concerns about historical accuracy… mostly brought on by watching (again) the Xmas episode… see when they were putting lights on the tree it REALLY REALLY looked like they were those standard green wire LED lights … The bulbs where just to small for me to really believe it…

And I just popped in The Extremely Best Marigold Hotel and in the first few minutes there are already 3 actors from Downton Abbey… How interesting.

Here’s your random picture for the day: