It's the end of the month? Are you serious?

[wednes]

Can I just say, the Burger King prank of the week's are not funny. They are ghastly.

IMDB brings us happy news this week. Johnny Depp is attached not only to Dark Shadows, (and yes, he's playing Barnabas) but also Incredible Mr. Limpet. The Limpet remake has been discussed for years and years now, but it is now said to be in pre-production. We can only hope that this too will be a Tim Burton joint.

Since I have a bit of extra time now that the manuscript is done, I'm watching Hung on HBO. I'm caught up now and wish each ep was an hour long. It's pretty good, funny with interesting characters. The Michigan references are somewhat relentless. Not sure what's up with that. We get it, it's in Detroit. Rich women in Detroit are horny and want to pay Thomas Jane to get with them. Can't really blame them, can you? For the sake of clarity I'll remind you that I reside in Ann Arbor.
Tru Blood is also pretty good this season. I can understand why people think Vampires are sexy. In the 80's, the sexiest Vampires to date were Chris Sarandon and Frank Langella. C'mon, nobody wants their grandfather to be biting necks and seducing virgins. Ew.

I'm carpet shampooing this week that my carpet may not smell like a PetCo on a grooming Saturday.

I got the coolest present every from the Comic Con from uterdic and smarbaby. If I had a scanner, I'd scan and post it, but I don't so I'll just tell you. It's a black-and-white still from the Twilight Zone Ep It's a Good Life signed by Bill Mumy. I'll refrain from detailing Mumy's many contributions to the world of nerdery. Suffice to say that I am delighted to have it, as it is proof that Bill Mumy knows he has a fan named "Wednesday" somewhere in the world.
Speaking of episodes of things, my all-time favorite Tales from the Darkside episode is being made into a feature film. The Box is based on Button, Button, by terrifying sci-fi/horror guy Richard Matheson. Damn, that guy is awesome. You may not realize it, but some of the most terrifying, iconic, and memorable TV eps and movies you've ever seen come from stories by Richard Matheson.

Hanging out with my bro on Sunday. Odd how I'm still so nervous to be around my own brother.
I need to relax.

And finally, I've given up on The Philanthropist. It just isn't very good.
I still dig you, James Purefoy.

Comments

[jeffpalmatier.livejournal.com]

I googled the Burger King-thingy, but wasn't able to really find out anything. What is this?

I was astonished to learn exactly how much of the stuff I had seen and enjoyed on TV was based on Matheson's work. Have you ever read Hell House? I love that novel.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

There's one that's this but ends with that creepy Burger King:



The other one is the classic shaving cream prank with the added "fun" of the Burger King being in a woman's bedroom while she's sleeping. Cue abject terror. It's pretty disturbing.

You know, I have not read Hell House. I should track down a copy.

[sudrin.livejournal.com]

I'm a few weeks behind on Hung, but I will say its because of that show that I went to the DREADFUL (And I mean DREADFUL) Motor City Casino. Casinos in Detroit are nothing like Vegas. I mean there is a certain feeling, even in Vegas, of desperation.. But in Detroit... I could just FEEL that all these people were just there trying to win the next months rent or electric bill. Very sad.

Well, I guess i'll have to bring you something nice from Dragon*con now if people are bringing you gifts from Comic con!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

I have to say, R and K bring us back something cool pretty much every time they go somewhere cool.

If you see Voltaire at DragonCon, be sure to give him my regards.

[sudrin.livejournal.com]

Also, Somewhere it Time is based on a Richard Matheson story.. Love that movie!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

That movie has one of the most rabid fan followings I've ever seen. Those people give Trekkies a run for their money.