A. Heathen

Nope.

 

Sorry boys.

No need for crushes since you kissed me at the Constanteen show.

You know Bruce's name is being seriously linked with the Irish job in journalistic circles over here man ?

 

We're lucky to have Moyes at Goodison.

Superb timeliness. Bruce for the boys in Green and we'll have Strachan and Pendrey when O'Neill comes back from wifesitting.

Pistols at dawn ?

Bruce & Moyes that is.

I'd be interested to see that New York Dolls doc - does it mention that Kane died shortly after the reunion? Sad, but at least he got to go out on a high note, rather than as the wasted figure he'd been for far too long before that last tour.

That's covered in the "avoid finding out more" bit in the penultimate sentence.

But yes, it covers that very well.

It's the London films festival, so I am filming it up bigstyle this week.

So far I have seen the Gang Politics of "Election" (imagine if all the talky bits of a Tarantino film were written by John Le Carre) which was a very nice break from the usual asian movie martial arts things. A boss ("the chairman") is retiring and their are two candidates to replace him. Big D is a flashy power hungry boss. He's bribed many of the "uncles" who will vote, but Teng thinks he is a liability and that Lok is a better option. Big D takes action when he loses but the baton that conveys power has been hidden from him. Nicely structured around Triad rules, this is a thoughtful film but not without action. Once the leadership battle is settled the awkward relationship between Lok and Big D is superbly played right to the end.

Last night I saw "New York Doll" the tale of Arthur Kane and the New York Dolls reunion at Morrissey's Meltdown Festival. The intro is the history of the band and their impact on music. Then in a where are they now? section, we find Kane working at his local Mormon temple having found religion after a severe alcohol problem (and three of his band having died). He hears about the reunion gig and is amazed that Johansen will take part, but he does and the third part is the rehearsals and then the gig. During the film several folks talk about the band and their influence. Arthur Kane comes over as a true gentle man who has burned himself (out) with alcohol and gradually comes back out of his shell as the gig nears. If you don't know the music I would almost suggest that you avoid finding out more and allow yourself to follow the story - there's even a nice graphical timeline! Brilliant history of a terrific band.

They're very good boys, our boys.

 

But never say you don't fancy Johnny Depp or they'll all start shouting at you. 

I fancy Johnny Depp.

Anyone who says they don't is g.a.y. in da closet.

I probably need to see some pictures of Pookah like all the other "very good boys".

I have NO IDEA what you are referring to.

Christian is neither creepy or pathetic. He's just trying to make more girlie friends. 

 

Misogynistic my ass! :wink:

Yes ladies, be nice or Christian will get misogynistic on your ass.

That's already been done with Josh Wright though.

After a fashion.

Now I ask you, what the fuck has the world come to when John Constantine reminds you of Sponge Bob?

It doesn't. It reminds YOU of Sponge Bob.

But I don't know what the world is coming to.

The recent story is located in a horror fantasy genre, which is not to everyone's tastes, but the latest issue bucks that trend completely.

As Constantine says, "I never mentioned magic".

Adrian, I woulnt have the audacity to ask for that filthy SW#20 over the counter at the exchange.

Garden gnome Corben and another simulacrum story hey?

You could always put it inside a 1987 copy of Playboy to save embarrassment (or you could read it in the shop). It's just very disappointing.

And having read the Saga Digest and Wein & Wrightson's tale in the Simpsons Treehouse of Horror, that's all the Swamp Thing anyone needs, thanks for nothing Vertigo!

Kinki, it's a UK - European package we're plotting here, so they can all be sent to one address and then out from here. But if you're in the US, there's probably room for manoeuvre. Let us know where you are (country/town should do!) and keep an eye on this thread.

And welcome.

When you're older.

I really have no idea why anyone would criticise Angie's characterisation ever

 

Because there hasn't been enough of it. Her role in this issue was excellently-played, and if she'd been written this well throughout Mike's run I don't think anyone could reasonably complain about it. But she hasn't been, to my mind, and that's one of my biggest complaints ...

I find Angie completely believable.

She even speaks in the voice of an ex girlfriend of mine.

That was ace.

I really have no idea why anyone would criticise Angie's characterisation ever, but particularly on the basis of this. Once again it's realism versus Girl You Want.

Top draw, Mike.

And I like Frazer's take very much - sits nicely alongside the Azzarello "first smoke" story don't you think.

Today is a birthday

They’re smoking cigars

He’s got a chain of flowers

And sows a bird in her knickers

And it's time to remind everyone.

Can you sticky this please John as there's less than two weeks for your orders.

Tim, I've emailed you, and my choices for public consumption are 213, 214 and 202. I'd love a copy of the cover for 250, when you get back to it ;-)

Okay everyone, price will be sorted by Halloween and there will be a deadline by which you will need to pay me.

Don't miss out.

Is this too low cut to go out in?

In this weather, you catch your death of cold !

If someone were, say, to be standing up near you sat at a table in a pub you might catch their eye wandering. Or at least I think that's what happens.

Later that same evening:

What with Rogan going missing and Ronnie Barker departing this mortal coil, who are we going to get to gratuitously put foreplay into our posts?

I am here today to launch an appeal on behalf of the Society for Undermining Computerised Conversation by Arbitrary Substitution (SUCCAS). Why every day someone uses a word that sounds a bit like "fuck" and no-one is here to leap for the quote button to make a rubbery pun or a flay on worms. Without such fun in our lives, everyone is getting titter and blistered. We need Rogan in order to buttplug a hole in our lives. Bring back the Ab-Serb !

Spank you.

http://hellblazer.blogspot.com/

Would any of our regulars like to own up to owning this blog?

Any idea who does ?

As it's unused, I'd be interested in taking it over.

(In english of course)

Let's send 'em this.

One brick at a time.

Here's a good place http://www.midtowncomics.com/

They don't have some of the older ones, but if you ask them they might be able to get hold.

How can someone as safe as you support Birmingham, Ade?

Shurrup Caerdiff.

Whereabouts do you live, Abe?

UK or US ?