Music Minute #9

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Ladies and gentlemen, it is time for another Music Minute. Here, for your auditory stimulation, are some of my favorite songs of the moment. Give them a listen and let me know what you think.

- Hot Chip - "One Life Stand"
- New Boyz feat. Ray J - "Tie Me Down"
- Oh Snap!! - "Lap Top"
- RevoLucian - "Bale Out"
- Taio Cruz feat. Ludacris - "Break Your Heart (Remix)"

Smallville: Absolute Justice, Post-Show Analysis

Epic.

That's the only way I can describe tonight's episode of Smallville. I was so worried that I would be let down, but I was not; not in any way. It was amazing.

The first reassurance I had that this would be a great episode was the fact that it was written by Geoff Johns, possibly my favorite comic book writer. Johns has the amazing ability to tie in completely different storylines and strands of continuity, and make it appear like it's all been made to come together; like that's been the plan for decades. He understands comic book legacies and uses them to create new stories and new characters that instantly draw you in.

The same applies to tonight's episode. Smallville has always been very clear in that it takes place in a universe separate from the mainstream DC Universe, but tonight's episode was different. I really did feel I was watching a story straight out of DC Comics. The names, the costumes, the character dynamics; I was literally watching a comic book unfold before my very eyes; and it was good. Sure, some of the costumes were a little cheesy, as was some of the acting, but it was a good cheesiness. You can't have a story about superheroes and not be just a bit cheesy.

So many new characters, storylines, plot points, etc. were introduced, and every single one of them was not only straight out of the comic books, but each fit in perfectly within Smallville's continuity. This episode blew the doors of the Smallville universe wide open, and I for one can't wait to see what walks through in the future.

Smallville: Absolute Justice, Pre-Show Warm Up

In less than three hours, the most awesomest TV event in the history of awesome will take place; the two-hour movie event, Smallville: Absolute Justice!


OK, that's more than a bit of an overstatement, but it is still going to be awesome! We don't need to get into how big a fan of Smallville I am, and I won't write about why I'm so excited about tonight, because, frankly, I already have! So, instead, let me just repost that for any of you that didn't read it the first time:



"This is huge. Debuting in 1940, the Justice Society of America, or JSA, was the first team of superheroes in comic book history, and indeed the first time readers realized all their favorite superheroes existed in the same universe. They were the all-star team of DC Comics, if you will. No longer did readers have to buy separate comic book titles to catch the adventures of their favorite superheroes; they were now all together in one comic.

But enough of the history lesson. Although Smallville has introduced many guest characters from the pages of DC Comics before, this is the first time an entire team will be introduced, as well as the first hint at a larger superhero world outside of Smallville. Every prior introduction has been within the mythology of the show, but the introduction of the JSA is going to blow the doors wide open. We will know that there is an entire world of heroes, and that this is no longer a show set within Smallville or Metropolis, but indeed the entire DC Universe. I can't wait!"

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I can't wait, indeed! I'll check back in again after the show and write about what I thought. I really hope this episode matches my level of excitement.

Lost Thoughts

What happens to all the lost thoughts we have, but can't later remember? Do they go to some cosmic lost and found, hoping someone will come by to reclaim them? Or do they simply cease to exist?

Right before I fell asleep last night, I had a great thought. At the time, I was way too sleepy to actually get up and make a note of it somewhere, but I knew I wanted to remember it later and in semi-conscience state told myself not to forget it. Sure enough, when I woke up, I couldn't remember what the thought was. I remember having a thought, I remember that the thought was important, and I remember to what the thought pertained, but I don't remember the thought itself. It actually makes me a little sad.

I miss you, thought. Please come back to me.

If I Had a Time Machine...

...there would be exactly four things I would use it to do.

#1: Go back to June of 1938, and buy two copies of Action Comics #1. One to read, one to collect.

#2: Go back to May of 1939, and buy two copies of Detective Comics #1. One to read, one to collect.

#3: Go back and live in the 1950s for a few months, because I want to experience living in a time when people actually cared how they dressed; when wearing suits and ties was not only the norm, it was expected.

#4: Go back to the 1980s every few weekends or so and party it up at the clubs. This goes back to the fact that I love 80s music.

And that's it; those are the things I would do if I had a time machine. At least for now. I wouldn't use it to become rich. I wouldn't go back and change some regret I have. Simply put, I wouldn't use it to change the course my life took into what I wish it was. That would be cheating.

What would you do if you had a time machine?

Making Something Good Out of Something Bad

Celebrities throw tantrums. That's no surprise. So, when Christian Bale threw his a while back while on the set of Terminator Salvation, I wasn't too surprised. Especially since I'm a fan of his and know he can be very intense. Very intense. This is the guy that almost starved himself preparing for his role in The Machinist. I was not at all shocked to hear that his intensity got the better of him. Still, we all blow up at some point; it happens.

That's not to say that his blow up wasn't bad. Let's be honest; he was a dick of epic proportions. On the one hand, it was slightly entertaining listening to him go crazy, but on the other, it was kind of uncomfortable listening to this trainwreck of an actor digging into some poor crew member. If only there was a way to enjoy listening to it without experiencing any of the awkwardness.

Well, now there is! Introducing "Bale Out" by RevoLucian!



This may very well be my new favorite song. And the best part is that Bale himself approves! Who says something good can't come out of something bad?

Let's Make a Music Video!

There comes a point in a man's life when he has to make a decision. Will he continue on the path his life is on now, or will he explore the road less-traveled and make a music video?

Well, I looked deep into my soul and decided to make a music video. Why would I choose such a difficult path, you might ask? Simple: it would be awesome. I'm not talking about making some high budget video worthy of being shown on MTV 7, or whatever the hell version of MTV they actually show music videos on these days. No, I just want to make something fun and maybe catchy. Something like..... this:



Yeah, now that's what I'm talking about! Doesn't that look like fun? Keep an eye out, because I'm about to blow up on YouTube.