http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:R-mor&section=today deviantART RSS for by:R-mor en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:50:52 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://R-mor.deviantart.com/journal/27162111/ http://R-mor.deviantart.com/journal/27162111/ Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:49:48 PDT

First of all I finally saw GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Not nearly as horrible as i'd been expecting. Even the goofy "accelerator suits" and Marlon Wayans couldn't ruin it for me. The one thing that WAS just as horrible as I'd been led to believe was Cobra Commander. Great origin and an interesting new take on the character but whoever designed his costumes, particularly the mask he wears when he finally refers to himself as "Commander" needs to be drug out in the street and shot. What was wrong with the blue hood or mirrored glass faceplate? Yes they're goofy but we're used to them. This just looked awful.

Still a good movie though definitely a must see for fans of action movies.

However tonight I saw (and was severely disappointed by) Whiteout. Maybe it's just me but the trailer seemed to imply that whatever they were dealing with was something more than simple human evil. The way it was edited made it seem to me that they had actually found SOMETHING under the ice and it was killing them. Maybe it's just 'cause I haven't seen a good monster movie since Cloverfield. Instead it's all been slashers and High concept junk like Knowing.

I went expecting Predator. I got an episode of CSI: Antarctica.

Turns out the movie is based on a graphic npvel I've never heard of. Had I known this fact I could've saved my money. It's still an ok movie just not what I wanted to see.

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The voice work was solid and you could tell the actors respected the franchise. David Hayter was stellar as Duke and Vilgax (from Ben 10, I don't know his real name. lol) managed to turn Cobra Commander into an incredibly frightening character, rather than the screeching mostly ineffectual comedy villain of the original show. I missed Chris Latta but they made the right decision.

In all if you somehow missed it last night you owe it to yourself to find it online. I believe adultswim.com will have it posted on Monday so watch it there if you have to.

Forget that live action debacle that's coming out. THIS is the true GI JOE, and it it glorious.

Also just as a hopeful note, I've heard rumors that this may actually be a movie length pilot for a new show. I certainly hope so.

Edit: OK since i wrote this I have since realized that duke was NOT David Hayter but was in fact Steven Blum, best known as Spike Speigel from Cowboy Bebop. They DO sound kinda similar though. Besides Iwas being Deafened by AWESOME. lol

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David Arneson, co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons has died at the age of 61.

I can't find any information on what killed him but I choose to believe he had a heart attack while slaying a Green Dragon, already weakened by the beast's poison he just couldn't hold out any longer.

In all seriousness though he was a visionary and the world is a little less colorful without him.

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(possible spoilers below)

I have to say that when the movie was first announced I was not quite sure what the big deal was. I hadn't read the Graphic Novel. After finding a copy of it at Hastings and reading it I realized that this was possibly the best thing I'd read in quite some time.

Was the movie any good? That depends on several factors. Those who have read the book will come away either condemning it for not being PERFECT and including everything, or praising it for being as faithful as it was. If you've never read the book though it MIGHT be a tad confusing if you don't pay attention.

Honestly though the things that were taken out (Tales of the Black Freighter, the death of Hollis Mason, most of the stuff at the newsstand,) didn't feel right for the movie (excepting Hollis) and will probably be put into the director's cut in some way or another.

The biggest change comes at the end. No the giant alien squid doesn't make an appearance and frankly I'm glad. It always seemed just a little bit too far out there compared to the rest of the story.

The new ending (which i won't spoil here) works much better for me, and for the movie in general.

Also a lot of people are complaining that Silk Spectre (both of them) weren't very good actresses but I had no problem with them. I thought they did fine. They could have been better but they weren't AWFUL like so many seem to think.

In fact the only part of the movie I didn't enjoy was the guys sitting next to me in the theater. They OBVIOUSLY hadn't read the book, were total jocks who came expecting Batman type heroics, and WOULD NOT STOP complaining about Dr. Manhattan's nudity. All they had to say about the movie afterward was "That was one weird movie".

You have to give Zach Snyder (Director) and David Hayter (Screenwriter) credit where credit is due. They filmed the unfilmable movie and did it in a way that makes me want to see EVERY movie they ever make in the future.

So what did you think of the movie? Let me know!

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For those who don't know Micheal Crichton is the man behind Jurassic Park, Sphere, Timeline, Andromeda Strain, and ER, as well as many other novels combining current events with speculative Sci-fi. He was always able to make even the most preposterous ideas make sense and almost workable. If you've never read any of his books I strongly suggest you do. You'll enjoy it. (ok maybe not Prey his latest)

Micheal Crichton- 10/23/42 - 11/4/08

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He's still not as big a disappointment as Yu Yevon in
Final Fantasy X, but he's the closest it's ever come.

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No offense, but... People are getting too fake on me. They only want posts, comments, or to see how many friends they can get. So let's see who will actually repost this. This is a test to see who's paying attention. This is a test to see how many people in my friends list actually pay attention to me. Copy and repost in your own bulletin. Lets see who the true friends are and I think I know who you are... Repost this if you are a friend. Don't reply... just copy and paste this in a new journal as "Fake Friends'.

True friends will read and post this in their journals. Fake friends will just ignore it.

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He's still not as big a disappointment as Yu Yevon in
Final Fantasy X, but he's the closest it's ever come.

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I'll leave this up for maybe a week to see if anyone responds.

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Now the real reason for this journal. Hancock. It's been a while since i've seen a movie people were this divided on. Frankly I liked it. Will it win awards? Doubtful. But they weren't really going for that I don't think. It's much more grounded in reality than most superhero movies. It was a little short and it DID take a bit of a left turn halfway through, but i felt it all meshed really well. I can't stress enough that it isn't really a family movie. It really toes the line between PG-13 and R. While I doubt there will be a sequel(There are unanswered questions but I think there's not much room for the characters to grow.) Any superhero or Will Smith fan should definitely give it a watch.

(And yes i know that I'm a little late on the ball. I've been busy.) I'm looking forward to Hellboy II this weekend and Batman next week.

]]> ~R-mor http://R-mor.deviantart.com/journal/16635765/ http://R-mor.deviantart.com/journal/16635765/ Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:55:26 PST And I watch Scifi channel original movies! Please, for the love of all that is holy, DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The funniest part of the entire experience was when my roommate through up outside. He's been sick but feels better now. Whoever thought this movie was a good idea can and die.



And I want my $4.50 back.

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This things been floating around for a while and I thought I'd finally do it.
Remember it's my universe so please don't spam me if I break some marvel or DC rule.

Original Character meme
1. Choose a few of your own characters.
2. Make them answer the following questions.
3. Then tag three people:
4. Feel free to go ahead and add some questions yourself!!

Characters

First we have the Protectorate
Red Shadow: Hello. I am the Red Shadow, mystical ninja warrior of prophecy.
Voltage: (looks at shadow) Well you don't have to get a swelled head about it. (turns to camera) I'm the jokester of the team.
R-mor: I am the commander of the team and Red Shadow's older brother.
Shifter: I'm the team superbrain.
Mason Lighthawk: Monster hunter and shaman.
Paula Moran: Former officer with the LAPD.
Flatline: I'm the teams newest member and backup strategist.

And now (in a separate room) the villains (please note some of these guys are already dead in the story though maybe not permanently)
Burnout: Kingpin of the Dallas underworld. Anyone who doesn't like it is welcome to try and get rid of me. (eyes flash yellow)
Fang: You sure I should be in here? ok I'm that freak's former enforcer.
Midnight: Calm down pet. (fang snarls I'M NOT YOUR PET!) I'm the prerequisite walking wet dream.
Shalarak: Foolish humans. I and my army of demons will annihilate you all.
Argus: King of the lost continent of Lemuria.
Nathan Markett: eco-terrorist
Screeching Hawk: I am the Wendigo. He who would wipe mankind from existence.
Thrice: Mysterious strong man.
Mainline: (these fools don't know that I've been manipulating them all the whole time)

Boy or girl?
Red shadow: guy of course
Voltage: so was I last time I checked. (looks down pants) Yep, still there.
R-mor: male
Shifter: mentally male. Physically I don't think I really have a gender anymore.
Mason: 100% grade a man.
Paula: Guess I'm the only girl here.
Flatline: (flexes) male

Burnout: All male baby. (grins)
Fang: Me too but I'm not sure it works with normal women anymore.
Midnight: Ever seen a man with a bod like this? (poses seductively) guess I'm a girl then.
Shalarak: Demons like myself have transcended gender.
Argus: male
Nathan: I'm all man.
Screeching Hawk: I was once a man. But, being no longer human, it doesn't really matter.
Thrice:You didn't hear before?
Mainline: male as well.

How old are you?
Red Shadow: 23
Voltage: 34
R-mor: 26
Shifter: 30
Mason: 29
Paula: Umm... 25
Flatline: 2500 give or take a decade. I tell people I'm 35 though.

Burnout: 42
Fang: 28
Midnight: Now now you now not to ask a lady her age.
Shalarak: How long has it been since the dawn of time?
Argus: about 2200 but I was in suspended animation for most of that. so maybe 60ish.
Nathan: 36
Screeching Hawk: 433
Thrice: 29
Mainline: 2465

what's your height?
Red Shadow: 5'6"
Voltage: 5'8"
R-mor: 6'
Shifter: It varies
Mason: 5'10"
Paula: (feels puny) 5'3"
Flatline:5'6"

Burnout: 6'1"
Fang: 8'
Midnight: 5'11" in heels.
Shalarak: 12' though it can vary.
Argus: 5'3"
Nathan: 6'3"
Screeching Hawk: 7'
Thrice: 6'7"
Mainline:5'6"

Are you a virgin?
Red Shadow: no
Voltage: Lost it in the 5th grade (shifty eyes)
R-mor: no
Shifter: In which body type?
Mason: No, not for a long time now.
Paula: (looks embarrassed) I was drunk on prom night.
Flatline: I lost count about a millennium ago.

Burnout: They always scream about it burning. I have no idea why.
Fang: No but who would have me now?
Midnight: Technically yes. But that's the only thing I haven't done.
Shalarak: Remember Genghis Khan? He made his father quite proud.
Argus: No. Being king has all kinds of benefits.
Nathan: no
Screeching Hawk: Did that little jagoff Mason not mention I'm his great-great-great grandfather?
Thrice: I've had sex in all fifty states at the same time!
Mainline:I have felt the pleasures of the flesh.

Do you have any kids?
Red Shadow: I hate kids.
Voltage:maybe (shrug)
R-mor: no perhaps someday.
Shifter: I suppose I could build some.
Mason: My line ends with me.
Paula: (glances at Mason) no I guess not.
Flatline: Probably

Burnout: Crime boss with kids? There's a smart move.
Fang: one but we don't speak.
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I entered a couple of my characters, Mainline and Midnight, in AndrewDickman's first annual villain awards. The results are supposed to be released today but it sounds like he's having trouble with flash so it might be a few days.

check his page for info [link]

Wish me luck!

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I found my ring in the laundry. The one place I didn't look.

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Thx in advance.

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1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4.
"On a planet with gravity 1000 times that of earth, would it be"
(It's The Science of Superheroes.)

2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can.
I can almost reach my backpack in the other chair.

3. What is the last thing you watched on TV?
Dharma and Greg.

4. Without looking, guess what time it is:
10:30

5. Now look at the clock. What is the actual time?
10:50 (Wow. closer than I expected.)

6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
People walking around. The History Channel.

7. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?
This morning. I had to walk to class.

8. Before you started this survey, what did you look at?
My devwatch page.

9. What are you wearing?
Black Harley Davidson T-shirt, Black Jeans, Sneakers, black leather jacket

10. Did you dream last night?
Nope

11. When did you last laugh?
Last night while reading The Darwin Awards vol. 4

12. What is on the walls of the room you are in?
Some wierd posters I assume were made by students at this college. A big flat panel TV.

13. Seen anything weird lately?
My brother

14. What do you think of this quiz?
It's alright.

15. What is the last film you saw?
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. I can't wait for the next one.

16. If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy?
Big house, A Dodge Viper, and video games.

17. Tell me something about you that I don't know.
I hate Leonardo DiCaprio with a passion and for no real reason.

18. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?
Boy bands get the death penalty. I'm sorry I just hate them so much. I won't watch anything if I know that any former or current member is gonna be in it. Black Snake Moan looked good too. Thanks a lot Justin Timberlake.

19. Do you like to dance?
no

20. George Bush
We elected a muppet. And not even a smart muppet. Instead of The Count, we got Fozzie Bear.

21. Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her?
Tara Michelle

22. Imagine your first child is a boy, what do you call him?
Rafe

23. Would you ever consider living abroad?
I lived in Germany when I was little. But it wasn't really my decision. Maybe.

24. What do you want God to say to you when you reach the pearly gates?
I thought St. Peter was in charge of the gates. Maybe "Welcome"? (Not something I usually think about.)

I would like to apologize to my friend Scrago. I wasn't able to figure out how to put a link to any of her work in my journal. If anyone reads this please visit her gallery. She's a talented photographer and poet.

]]> ~R-mor http://R-mor.deviantart.com/journal/11907387/ http://R-mor.deviantart.com/journal/11907387/ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:36:48 PST The initial transformation is particularly cool. Got the game too. It's not as good as the movie but it wasn't a complete waste of time. I'm working on part two of my crossover.

The first 10 people to comment on this journal will get my three favorites linked. (I'll try anyway, never done that before.) I'll leave this journal up for a couple weeks.

]]> ~R-mor http://R-mor.deviantart.com/journal/11390290/ http://R-mor.deviantart.com/journal/11390290/ Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:21:33 PST or a massive piece of garbage that will probably be posted anyway. In that case however I'll quickly retcon it into oblivion. :ninjafight:

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