March 28th, 2005 -- Learn from a pro!
There really is an Israeli noise band called The Vultures, and I have their CD. I picked it up in Jerusalem. Can't give you an accurate review, I'm afraid, because it turns out I don't like noise bands. Even Industrial has a little bit of form to it.
You may recall my fervid anticipation of the film Strings-- you know, Danish, marionettes? Turns out the dialogue was in English (with Sir Derek Jacobi as the villain, no less), making it a much easier viewing. The film was pretty much what I expected-- fascinating design, fantastic puppetry, and a so-so story. What was really impressive was how the film dealt with the practicality of characters who know they're connected to infinite strings (for instance, buildings have no roofs, and a city gate is merely a bar across the top of the opening). Say I, hie you down to your local obscure rental shop and make an evening of it with The Dark Crystal.
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September 28th, 2008
Alas will be back for the month of October. How can I let a Halloween go by without her?
March 4th, 2008
Within 24 hours, Bauhaus releases a new album (inspiring my inner black-hearted Goth), and Gary Gygax passes away (crushing my inner magic-user geek). What up with that, world?
February 19th, 2008
I'm getting better-- the arrival of nearly 40 lbs. of temple oranges bodes for the return of full health. I'm genki enough that I'm trying out some really weird things this week-- expect amateur attempts at illustration stunts instead of plot. The blue pencil really has me trying things out.
