Strangers in Paradise: High School!

May 20, 2006

“What most people don’t know about love, sex, and relations with other human beings would fill a book. Strangers in Paradise is that book.”
–Neil Gaiman

She keeps a moet de something
in a pretty cabinet…
–Francine sings along to Queen.¹

Though I was certainly aware of Moore’s Strangers in Paradise, it was not until I bought the High School! back issues for a friend that I finally read and got hooked. The sixth trade paperback tells the story behind the series’ opening pages and the origin of Francine and Katchoo’s friendship.

It also features a stand-alone Xena parody, “Princess Warrior.”

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Weekly DVD Picks – May 23, 2006

May 20, 2006

The sheer volume of releases is starting to increase,
though the quality hasn’t particularly improved.
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Saturday Movie Review – “Primer”

May 20, 2006

Here’s a little gem that deserves far more attention
than it’s received.
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Doctor Who: Rise of the Cybermen

May 19, 2006

Part one of a two-parter. After an accident, the Doctor and his companions find themselves on a parallel Earth where zeppelins fly over London, Rose’s father is still alive and an old enemy is being created under new circumstances.
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Discovery Being Rolled to Launch Pad

May 19, 2006

Targeting a July 1 launch date, NASA is slowly rolling out the space shuttle Discovery.

You all remember the Space Shuttle, right?

CW Drowns Aquaman

May 19, 2006

Amidst the consolidation of UPN and WB, Aquaman has been cut from the fall lineup.

Frankie Thomas, “Space Cadet,” dead at 85

May 18, 2006

Frankie Thomas, who became famous in the 1950s for his starring role in the TV children’s show “Tom Corbett, Space Cadet,” has died. He was 85.

At his request, Thomas was buried Tuesday in his “Tom Corbett, Space Cadet” costume. You have to appreciate some people’s sense of humor.

The Da Vinci Code opens to lukewarm response

May 18, 2006

The adaptation of Dan Brown’s overhyped Da Vinci Code opened yesterday to mostly poor-to-middling reviews. The Bureau’s take is forthcoming.

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Invasion Discussion: “The Last Wave Goodbye” (Series Finale)

May 17, 2006

In the middle of the hurricane chaos, Underlay and Russell mount a rescue of the humans who are being round up by the hybrids. Meanwhile, two humans who suspect that Underlay is the cause of the chaos take Larkin, Dave, Jesse and Rose as hostages.

By all reports, this episode marks the end of the series.

Lost Discussion: “Three Minutes”

May 17, 2006

A determined Michael convinces Jack and several castaways to help him rescue Walt from “The Others.” With Jack away, Locke is left in charge of the hatch and must decide if he should believe Henry and not push the button, risking everyone’s safety. Meanwhile, the events that happened to Michael after he left are finally revealed. Meanwhile, Charlie struggles with Eko’s decision to discontinue building the church.

The second season finale airs next Wednesday.