Stuff That Kicks
From what I understand, the internet is a place where people bitch about stuff and download porn. I wouldn't know, seeing as how I don't spend much time on this thing, despite having a website and two blogs. (Again, seriously, why do I need two blogs? Narcissism, pure and simple) So, just cause I feel like being the anti-internet, here's me not bitching about stuff and not giving away porn.
Clerks 2- So, I went into Clerks 2 with virtually no expectations. After all, Kevin Smith's last film, Jersey Girl, was kinda crummy, the previews for C2 didn't look all that great, and most of the people who have yammered about the film have said it was "okay". Imagine my surprise when the movie not only didn't suck, but was freaking Hi-larious! Clerks 2 has officially usurped "Art School Confidential" for the coveted Funniest Film I've Seen All Year Award. Is the film as good as the original Clerks? Well... not really. Clerks 2 has got a few painful flaws, namely the overarching story is pretty cookiecutter (the events that occur over the course of the movie are in no way cookiecutter, but the core is. Did that make any sense?), and there's a few awkward spots that drag. Still, that stuff is infinitely forgivable in the wake of so much comedic brilliance. Hell, even the stuff that's kinda sappy worked, in my opinion. Great film. Three thumbs up.
The Sloth- (Trade Paperback, Vertigo/DC)- Gilbert Hernandez's latest work is a stand alone graphic novel. It's about a small town, lemon orchards, urban legends, comas, and how a differing perspective can change everything. Like pretty much everything Gilbert does, it's unexpected, and the minimalist art is beautiful. Highly recommended.
Eternals #2- The Gods in Human Form riff continues. Ikari gets killed alot, Mark Curry starts to see the truth, and Sersi throws a party that nobody is soon to forget. Solid, but I'm still waiting for this one to kick into overdrive. Hopefully next issue.
Astro City Special- The Samaritan has dinner with his arch nemisis, with the story being told from the perspective of the "bad guy". Anytime Astro City comes out it is a must buy. Why? Because it's just so damn well written, that's why. Wanna see if I'm full of crap? Buy a copy.
Clerks 2- So, I went into Clerks 2 with virtually no expectations. After all, Kevin Smith's last film, Jersey Girl, was kinda crummy, the previews for C2 didn't look all that great, and most of the people who have yammered about the film have said it was "okay". Imagine my surprise when the movie not only didn't suck, but was freaking Hi-larious! Clerks 2 has officially usurped "Art School Confidential" for the coveted Funniest Film I've Seen All Year Award. Is the film as good as the original Clerks? Well... not really. Clerks 2 has got a few painful flaws, namely the overarching story is pretty cookiecutter (the events that occur over the course of the movie are in no way cookiecutter, but the core is. Did that make any sense?), and there's a few awkward spots that drag. Still, that stuff is infinitely forgivable in the wake of so much comedic brilliance. Hell, even the stuff that's kinda sappy worked, in my opinion. Great film. Three thumbs up.
The Sloth- (Trade Paperback, Vertigo/DC)- Gilbert Hernandez's latest work is a stand alone graphic novel. It's about a small town, lemon orchards, urban legends, comas, and how a differing perspective can change everything. Like pretty much everything Gilbert does, it's unexpected, and the minimalist art is beautiful. Highly recommended.
Eternals #2- The Gods in Human Form riff continues. Ikari gets killed alot, Mark Curry starts to see the truth, and Sersi throws a party that nobody is soon to forget. Solid, but I'm still waiting for this one to kick into overdrive. Hopefully next issue.
Astro City Special- The Samaritan has dinner with his arch nemisis, with the story being told from the perspective of the "bad guy". Anytime Astro City comes out it is a must buy. Why? Because it's just so damn well written, that's why. Wanna see if I'm full of crap? Buy a copy.
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