Off-day thread: Second-half Edition

the blood of Eric Byrnes was required to seal the deal, but because he’s the FOTF, the Padres threw in Adrian Gonzalez and/or Chris White Young. (Details are still sketchy)

somehow though, I bet Burke sticks around

Before coming here I had just said to my sister that I wish we had gotten Peavy too in the trade. That would be sweet! Peavy isn’t having such a good time tonight vs. the Cardinals as he’s given up 4 solo homers (2 to Glaus, 1 to Ankiel and 1 to Mather) and is in line for a loss.

Now.

www.drhorrible.com

playing the moist guy?

He looks familiar, but I can’t put my finger on it.

waiting for that, and I pretty much assumed you’d be the one to post it.

Yeah, I thought we traded away Valverde just to avoid the motion sickness.

That’s like saying it’s dark outside when it’s not so sunny. He’s either a decent hitter or he isn’t. And he isn’t.

From what I’ve read, Alan Moore’s response gotten to the stage of “Fine, fine, whatever, just don’t talk to me about it or pretend I like it.”

to film, but Watchmen is at it’s best in the comic medium. This film could be enjoyable at most, but like the Wanted movie, only because the concept is good, not because it’s a good adaptation.

The Watchmen is one of my favorite graphic novels of all time, all though personally, I think it’s quite overrated. Getting to the point, the book is not really just a political commentary thinly vieled with costumes and super heroes, but a reference to the comic book industry it self.

I think the hardest part of adapting the comic to film is the handling of Rorschach and Dr. Manhattan, for two completely different reasons. Rorschach is completely unsympathetic to the criminal element, and he’s willing to do just about anything to find the answers and reveal the truth to the world. In the process he’s completely alienated him self from the rest of society. I think accurately translating Rorschach’s moral absolutism and objectivism to film would be difficult, especially in the span of a 2-3 hour movie.

The difficulty in translating Dr. Manhattan to film not only lies in his personality and character, but in his appearance and powers. I mean, he’s essentially an omnipotent deity who’s perception of reality and time make it nigh-impossible for him to identify and empathize with his colleagues and friends, let alone the rest of humanity. Not to mention he’s a blue, bald, and wears nothing but a thong for most of the story.

The story with in a story , Tales of the Black Freighter, which provides a subtle commentary through out the Watchman, seems like another thing that would prove difficult to translate into film. From what I understand, they’re most likely going to leave out of the movie. I have heard that they might make a movie out of it though.

if you want to buy me vodka…keeping in mind the drinking age in the States is 21, and my best friend and I are 18.

Corrupting children, Wimb! What on Earth is wrong with you? :-P

and Vodka tonics, those are my poison of choice on a Friday or Saturday night! What brand is served in Pubs over there?

Vodka…. but I’ll buy it for you if you need it, Emily.

I went to Scottsdale Le Cordon Bleu. I’ve been trying to start up a small catering company for a while, but the “company” consists of me, myself, and I.

I just can’t wait until Rich Harden gets injured again and Beane laughs all the way to the bank.