With all the stuff that's been going on lately, it's no surprise that many people have been trying to prioritize their spending. Going on budgets, saving money, cancelling subscriptions to things they really don't need...and so on.
I have also been trying my best to cut down spending. I'm not going all out and saving every penny, though. But I have been trying to cut back on a few things. Specifically...my love for collecting DVDs. hehe Though, truth be told, there haven't been any big releases in the past few weeks that I want really bad. So that's helped me be strong and not buy them. lol And I have tons of DVDs already to keep me entertained. The past couple weeks I've been watching the "24" DVDs (season 5). I'm almost done with it and then I'll move on to the sixth season, which fortunately I already own. :)
This coming Tuesday though...DC Animation's latest DVD comes out! As much as I love Marvel, DC's animated DVDs have, in my opinion, surpassed Marvel's animated DVDs by quite a lot! So when the "Wonder Woman" animated DVD movie comes out next Tuesday, March 3, I don't think I can resist! Hell, after the bad news we got at work this week, I deserve a little treat! ;)
OK, as usual, SPOILERS SPOILERS AND SPOILERS AHEAD for those of you that aren't caught up to the newest episode. You have been warned. :)
I'm on lunch break right now and it's almost over, so I don't have much time. I'll make it quick and simple, just touch on a few things I wanted to talk about.
Noah Bennet - I am so glad that he's still working for the good guys! His actions and methods are always so complicated and it's often hard to tell exactly where he stands. Good or evil? But I love that we finally saw that his involvement with the hunter guy and Nathan is all part of his & Angela Petrelli's team up to try and bring this whole "catch & cage 'em" thing to an end. I know they (Noah & Angela) still believe that some of these people do need to be contained, but not all of them. So I'm just glad he's still a good guy! Now if only little Claire Bear would try and keep out of his way so she doesn't screw the plan up. lol
Daphne - I knew it! I knew our little Blondie Nemesis Speedster couldn't be dead! On shows like these, I always figure that if they don't show us proof beyond doubt that someone is dead, then there's always the chance they never died to begin with. Sure, she got shot a few times. But even us regular non-superpowered people have survived gunshots before. Still, there is one thing I didn't like. Her name in the credits! That kind of ruins the surprise for anyone that really thought she was dead...to see her name pop up in the opening credits. Yes, I know...it's part of some contractual obligations or whatnot...but still. Can't we make exceptions when it's a surprise character making a return or something to that effect. I really think that it kind of kills the excitement a bit when you are already expecting to see the person pop up. But oh well...I don't run the industry. But someday!
Parkman - Wow, "kill" his girl and you bring out the bad ass in him! He's always been more of a softer guy, didn't want to hurt people and eventually didn't even want to use his powers, even though he knew it could help him achieve some life goals. But it was kinda refreshing to see him a bit more tougher on these people that have been making his life a living hell. Those last few paintings he did at the end though, I'll have to look them up or study them closer 'cause I wasn't too sure what they were.
Overall, another episode I enjoyed. Can't wait for more!
I loved watching the X-Men animated series on FOX during the 90's, always looked forward to the new episodes on Saturday mornings. Recently I found out they had alternate opening theme songs and sequences for the Japanese translations of the show. Via wikipedia:
The opening intro was replaced with a new, Japanese-animated segment of the characters as well as a new Japanese theme with vocals called “Rising,” by the Japanese band Ambience. Starting with episode 46 an alternate anime intro was used, featuring the new theme “Dakishimetai Dare Yori Mo.”
Another Monday, another new Heroes came and went. So of course that means another entry of my random comments, thoughts and ramblings on the episode. So, as always, STOP READING NOW if you haven't seen the episode, since there'll be SPOILERS from here on.
Ok, first off just gotta say I was once again pleased with this episode. Sometimes I feel like my opinions on each episode may not even matter, since I always like them. Can I ever even dislike or, God forbid, hate an episode!?
Anyone else feel just a bit cheated though that we didn't get to see some big plane crash landing sequence? When the episode starts, that's already taken place and the prisoners have all been scattered and running away. But then again, this is still a TV show and I know they have to try to cut costs whenever they can, so it's understandable. I actually liked how they used Nathan's conversation on the phone about the incidents to tell the episode's story. I also liked how his scenes were in black & white and then eventually turn into color once we're all caught up to the present and it's revealed who he was talking to all this time. I actually thought he'd be talking to the president, for some reason...maybe explaining to him why everything went wrong.
So Noah. Is he only involved in all this to protect his daughter? To keep her out of this and safe from capture? I kept getting that vibe through all this episode, as if he's got his own agenda within this mission, just like he's always had in the past. Noah can really be a bad ass (in a good way) when he wants to be, so hopefully he's still on the good side.
And Daphne (aka speedster, aka nemesis)...oh, poor "not faster than a speeding bullet" Daphne. :( I actually liked her character. And I loved her for Parkman. So it was sad that she got shot. Notice I didn't say "killed"...because on this show you just never know for sure. Hell, I still think Elle and Isaac have a good chance of coming back! lol Or...maybe not so much. There's always time travel cameos, though. :) But yeah, I never take a character's death scene as 100% certain until I get some solid proof. You know...such as the whole Sylar burning Elle's body. We saw Daphne get shot, fall and then left for dead. But I hope she somehow survives. I don't know...maybe her internal body parts have acceleration properties as well and can speed up her healing in some way. Just a thought. I'd just love to see her back and have her and Parkman have a happy ending with cute little mind reading speedy babies! Is that too much to ask for?
Oh and why didn't Parkman, as soon as he saw Daphne right at the scene where she gets shot in his painting, do something to warn her instantly, have her speed away and hide or at the very least...duck! Do all that hugging and whatnot later, give your girl a little heads up first! I'm just sayin'. Who knows though, maybe this all served a purpose. Maybe Parkman is meant to play a big role in taking down these people. This could be the match that ignites the fire within him. He's wanted nothing more than to just lead a normal life and try to forget about this whole world of powers. But now, more than ever, he may have to embrace them. Already we saw him do it, when he mind-controlled the agents and had them shoot each other.
And can't forget about Sylar. Crazy-as-hell yet oh-so-damn-cool Sylar! Off to find his daddy dearest. But best of all, he's got a little Sylar Jr along for the ride now. lol It's like Batman & Robin...if they had gone evil, that is. Can't wait to see what those two get into.
By the way, who do you think Claire's mystery texting friend is? The only two people I could think of were her mother and her friend from school, I think his name was Wes (that kid who could fly). I really doubt it's Wes, though. Her mother...hmmm...could be. Yes, she supposedly died in that fire. But she's the firestarter after all! Fire comes out of her, you'd think she could survive the fire, no? We'll see. I'm not placing any bets though because I am 99.9% of the time I am wrong on my guesses and theories. Although, I did pick up on the fact that Peter can only keep one power at a time now in my last Heroes blog, which he himself confirmed in this episode. Way to go for that .1% of the time that I'm right! :)
I'm still waiting on the episode where we find out what Mr. Muggles powers are and where he's been lately. You just know that little guy is hiding something!
As usual, if you haven't watched the latest episode of Heroes, stop reading know...blah blah blah...SPOILERS AHEAD...blah blah blah.
Ugggh. I'm feeling a bit tired tonight. I was gonna head to bed earlier but being my stubborn self, here I am still awake. It's only just past 11:30, so it's not too late. But I feel like I'm starting to come down with a cold. I'll take some medicine and hopefully it's nothing.
Anyway...on to tonight's episode, the first of the new "Fugitives" volume, and the first since the hiatus began last December. Felt so good to come home on a boring yet busy Monday at work and look forward to a new Heroes once again! :)
It's no surprise that I liked the episode. Hell, I've liked every single episode! lol But so far, I do like where this season...or "volume" rather...is going. It used to be more heroes vs villains, powers vs powers...now looks like there'll be a lot more heroes joining heroes (and maybe even a few reluctant villains) to defend themselves against these new military-esque "specials" hunters. What's up with Noah by the way? I wonder if he really is on Nathan's side, or if it's yet another one of his double agent moves and he's actually pretending. Hard to tell with that guy!
Apparently, over the past few months between the two volumes, people have tried to get back to as normal a life as possible. But where would the fun be in that, for us as an audience, right? Sure enough, they're thrust back into their hectic power-heavy lives. I'd forgotten though, what with this hiatus and my bad memory, that Hiro still didn't have his power back. I'm sure he'll get it back at some point...he's got to, no? But it was funny watching him try to start his own version of a crimefighting duo, complete with secret lair, cool motorcycle, hi-tech gear and of course a spandex costume! Having just finished watching the Batman Beyond series, in which an old Bruce Wayne mentors a new, younger Batman in the future...this episode reminded me of that show. Wayne, now pretty much powerless, would sit in his bat cave, communicating to the new Batman and watching his every move on his computers. But anyhow...I'm shifting topics.
There was a scene, that if I'm not mistaken, was a throwback to the very first season...possibly the first episode? When Peter is in the taxi and Mohinder is driving, he asks him something like "Do you ever feel like you were meant to do some extraordinary?" And while saying so, he kinda has a smile on his face. This was something he said on the very first episode...I'm pretty sure. Just too lazy to check on it right now. hehe Just thought it was a nice little touch.
At first I thought Mohinder had lost all his powers, I keep forgetting what happened since last time. lol But I guess he ended up still keeping his original superstrength power, which I thought was cool. Definitely came in handy for Peter, when he used it to break out of his straps & locks. What is it with Peter always being tied up to one thing or another!? lol Also, when he touches Tracy, he obviously gets her icy powers...but then he also seems to suddenly lose his strength? I wonder if it was temporary since he was adjusting to the new power and trying to control it, or does he now only have the ability to get one power at a time?
As I was telling a friend through text message conversations...the only thing that sucks more than the wait between commercials, is the wait between episodes! This one ended on a cool cliffhanger and looks like things are going to get even better!
Oh and can't forget about the villain we all love to hate...or is it hate to love...or love to love....or hate to hate? Take your pick. Either way, Sylar's still up and ticking just like one of those watches. I'm guessing we'll find out in a later flashback episode how he got from that moment when he was caught in the fiery explosion to where he was now.
Overall, a cool new episode to start the next volume. Can't wait for more!
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P.S. I didn't watch the Super Bowl yesterday and only caught a few commercials. I didn't see the Heroes one though until today! :) Check it out below if you haven't seen it yet:
So this past Monday night was the last new Heroes for the current volume. The next volume, "Fugitives", will start back up in early 2009. Rather than go into a full on review, I thought I'd do a little episode inspired question instead. 'Cause, I mean, really, you already know I would have just raved about how much I loved the episode and big bad Sylar rocks, anyway! But hey do feel free to leave any comments on the episode if you'd like, or hit me up and we can discuss one-on-one. :) And if you aren't caught up on episodes, you may want to stop reading, I may inadvertently drop some SPOILERS below.
Anyhow, while responding to my friend Franky's comments on the episode, I was talking about the injections that people were giving themselves to obtain the super-human powers. Daphne, on the show, was saying that there may be a connection between people's personalities/needs/hopes and the powers that they end up receiving. Daphne, a paraplegic, wanted to be able to run so she ends up with super speed. Matt, always worried about what people thought about him, ends up being able to read minds. And my little analysis was that Ando, once he injected himself, ended up having the power to boost other people's abilities because he's always been there helping out others, giving them that support they need when things didn't look so great, especially to Hiro. He was always boosting Hiro's confidence. And if you really think about it, I guess you can figure out connections to other's powers too. Peter always seemed like someone willing to help people out, to understand them, to connect...so he ends up being able to literally connect into people's powers. Hiro, as the series began, was stuck in a boring office job, probably wishing the day could just go by faster, just as I always do. So then he ends up being able to control time and space.
This brings me to the actual question part of all this. IF YOU WERE TO INJECT YOURSELF WITH THE SUPER-FORMULA, WHAT POWER DO YOU THINK YOU'D GET?
As I thought about it, one of my answers was that I think I'd get the power of the sonic yell (being able to use my voice to send out super destructive sound waves). This power has actually already appeared on the show. My reason behind this being that I tend to be a soft spoken person. In most situations, I'll usually only speak out if I really need to say something. Otherwise I tend to stay mostly quiet and listen more than anything. (This all varies though, depending on how well I know the person then I may actually talk more.) But still, I've often wished I could be more like those people that are comfortable talking out loud, on and on, with anyone and everyone, treating even strangers as if they've known them for years. :) Or...now that I really think about it, I think I might also end up with the power of multiplicity. Being able to multiply, make copies of myself. So that one copy of myself can be out working all day, while the other me, the "original" me, can just be out having fun or stay home all day. This, of course, would stem from the fact that I'm just lazy and wish I didn't have to work but could still have fun. lol
So again I ask you, IF YOU WERE TO INJECT YOURSELF WITH THE SUPER-FORMULA, WHAT POWER DO YOU THINK YOU'D GET?
Just another guy living in a big city with some free time on his hands. Putting out some of my thoughts for the world...or that one lost visitor...to read. Throwing in some random things that catch my attention.
