The Doctor Who 2008 Christmas Special

Posted by The Dome | Closed | December 31st, 2008 | Posted in BBC, Daily Rants, TV


You know, Kids, It’s that time of year when we get presents we really don’t want, pretend to be happy around people we don’t really like, eating far too much food that’s not good for us and drinking things better left in their pretty little bottles. The good folks at the BBC have sent us something special, something wonderful, and in a year when there will be no actual series, so to speak, The Doctor Who Christmas Special was a delight for the purist and the casual watcher.
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Another day, another rant

Posted by Illustrator X | Closed | December 16th, 2008 | Posted in Comics, Daily Rants


I was going to write this post about the disappointing ending of Bendis’ five year plan, aka the “Secret Invasion”, but what’s the point?  You’ve all read it by now and bitched about it in comic stores and blogs, to friends and family, and it still comes down to the fact that we got shafted.  Again.  Just when the nightmares of “One More Day” had stopped…  ah, well.  Fool me once, shame on you; fool me every week for the last thirty years of my life, and it’s business as usual.  Go look up “addictive personality”, then figure out how many times you feel you’ve gotten your money’s worth out of all the series that you’re reading, then make some decisions.  There are other ways to spend three bucks… Read More »

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Merry Happy, You’ve Been Cancelled

Posted by The Dome | Closed | December 8th, 2008 | Posted in Daily Rants, TV


It’s the most wonderful l time of the year, and networks are killing off shows left and right in what is called the “Get Thee To Unemployment” time of the year.  Let’s take a quick look at what the networks think are expendable for this season. Read More »

What Television Network Rhymes with ROCKS and Sucks?

Posted by The Dome | Closed | November 17th, 2008 | Posted in Daily Rants, TV


Yes Fellows and Girls, The wonderful brain trust at FOX has once again done everything it can possibly do to screw up DOLLHOUSE, and once again Joss Whedon is the lucky recipient of the stupidity. Must we revisit the stupidity that Fox perpetrated on the public with Firefly; insisting that the episodes be shown out of sequence, canceling the series with 5 shows left in the can, repeated interference from “executives” wanting to insert creative control, the lack of a consistent timeslot and about as much support as a rubber crutch. Read More »

It’s all about NEMI

Posted by Illustrator X | Closed | November 9th, 2008 | Posted in Comics, Daily Rants


Another Halloween has come and gone, as Charlie Brown once said.  Ah, but despite the dearth of horror in comics these days (The Walking Dead being a much-welcomed exception), there was a book that came out last month that my wife refused — refused! to let me near until she had savored every last panel.  “Back off!  Back, back to your side of the bed, you twisted, greedy-fingered fiend!” Traci shrieked, desperately clutching the book to her bosom and baring her fangs in a vampire threat.  “You’ll get this when I’m done reading it, and not a second before!”  I responded with a round from my father’s crossbow, designed to shoot through schools; all 170 lbs. pounds of action released in a hail of bolts rivaling Henry V’s devastating attack at Agincourt.  Traci nimbly sidestepped the barrage, and we faced each other, hissing and snarling like rabid hyenas, each searching for that one opening that would provide victory for one and one alone…

Oh, the comic in question?  NEMI book 2, by Lisa Myhre; published by Titan Books and featuring a foreword by Tori Amos. Read More »

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The Other Side of Hell-from Not A Fan of Horror Movies

Posted by The Dome | Closed | October 10th, 2008 | Posted in Movies


Last Sunday, I was asked, by a friend, to host the world premiere of his horror movie, The Other Side of Hell. I had a slew of fears walking into this:
1.    Horror is just not my thing
2.    The film was viral, made completely in New Hampshire
3.    Most, if not all, of the actors were not professionals, in fact many of them were along for the ride.
4.    The World Premiere was being held in the Wilton Town Hall Theatre, a rustic venue (but, as I was to later feel completely appropriate).
5.    Both K and Illustrator X had previous commitments, so I was on my own.
6.    Last, but not least, Jim (producer, director, editor) was/is a friend of mine. Read More »

SATURDAY MORNING TV SUCKS

Posted by The Dome | Closed | September 20th, 2008 | Posted in Daily Rants, TV


Yes, I’m old. Lets get that out of the way. Here’s the deal This morning I woke up, made my coffee and sat my ass in front of the old TV (actually an very nice new Flat Panel) and proceeded to get completely aggravated.

What the hell happened to Saturday Morning TV? I know kids have more choices and are busy with computers or parents have them up and running to football/baseball/soccer/instrument/personal worth training classes, so not a free moment is left to actually live anymore, BUT FOR GODS SAKE…Where is Buggs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, The Pink Panther, any of them? Where is any superhero? Who made the decision that lame sickeningly cuddly commercial based 30 minute advertisements and/or paid segment for a book/instructional video/appliance you don’t and will NEVER need would become all that’s left of this once sacred time spent between a child and their father, giggling over the anvil hitting the coyote for the hundredth time or a known or unknown superhero doing something incredibly cool.

This morning, it was so dearth of anything palatable, I actually went food shopping ( that should say volumes right there).  I call upon all parents with a fond recollection of Duck Dodgers in the Twenty Fourth and an Half Century, every father who spent a half-awake morning with their child watching Super-Friends, or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, or god forbid The Three Stooges. I say to you who miss lounging on a weekend morning and letting the world slowly settle in around you as you enjoy what I HAVE ALWAYS CONSIDERED quality time with my kids, letting them eat their breakfast as I nurse my coffee    GIVE US SOMETHING WORTH A SHIT TO WATCH.

Dome sez: Acme makes the best everything!

Sorry, I’ve been sleeping. Anything happen while I was gone?

Posted by The Dome | Closed | September 15th, 2008 | Posted in BBC, Comics, Daily Rants, Movies, TV


The SFSN Staff is hosting a series of Horror Film debuts in the New Hampshire area. Dome loves them viral films (and evidently refering to himself in the third person). First off is a double feature : Freaky Farley & The Other Side Of Hell. This is going to be one “HELL” of a night, more info coming soon. 

Fringe debut: OK, let me say this, I gave it 2 shots and…………..I wish JJ had done an Alias reunion

Rumor Mill: David Tennant is being enticed into a Season 5/ DOCTOR WHO THEATRICAL MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Some days, life doesn’t get any better. Hint to Davie. Don’t be a schmuck. DO IT!

Wonder Woman: The Amazon Who Would Not Die, has been shelved once again (If memory serves me, this makes #6) as Joss Weadon officially tosses it. Anyone with any new idea please call.

Robin’s dirty mouth got DC Comix into trouble. In speaking with my insiders, it was never supposed to be printed (and in these unpleasant times) for good reason. Anyone willing to part with a copy, let Us know.

Finally, Sarah Conner rebooted and I gotta tell ya, I had fun. It continues to be smart, sexy and fun. I for one would love to see a full season this year, just for the hell of it.

Happy Monday Domites!

Remember… back issues?

Posted by Illustrator X | Closed | August 17th, 2008 | Posted in Comics, Daily Rants


This week, I’d like everybody reading this to go to your nearest comic store that actually sells silver and bronze-age back issues.  I’m not asking you to break the bank on this, just find an old back issue that looks fun; something you’ve always wanted to try out.  Maybe a tattered copy of Superman Family; maybe one of Marvel’s Godzilla books.  It doesn’t have to be mint; hell, it doesn’t have to be “good” (and oh, the comments I’m sure that straight line caused).  Just treat yourself to an unknown gem that’s slipped between the cracks, and see what comes of it.  Don’t spend more than five dollars. 

So many people these days are buying their back issues via trade paperbacks.  Now, I have nothing against trades; they’ve allowed me to buy complete runs of series that I’d otherwise never be able to afford.  But lots of you are waiting for the trade when you’re denying yourself the collector’s joy of hunting down that last rare issue of Whatever Man #247, valuable or not.  And collecting starts by actually building a collection.  So go out there and find yourself a forgotten four-color treasure.

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Ain’t watching Watchmen!

Posted by Illustrator X | Closed | August 10th, 2008 | Posted in Comics, Daily Rants, Movies


Seems as though the Watchmen movie is on every fanboy’s mind.  Everyone keeps talking about the movie trailer; how this is going to be the greatest comic-book movie of all time.  Hey, did you ever notice how “of all time” means “until the DVD sales dry up”?  Really.  I’ve heard “of all time” applied to movies like Tim Burton’s not-holding-up-well-at-all Batman, and even the appalling Superman 3.  But anyways, everyone’s talking about how great the Watchmen trailer looks and how this will be the book brought to life; lo, there will be much rejoicing in the theatres, women shalt bear their breasts while the angels sing Hallelujiah, etc. 

Ain’t gonna happen. Read More »

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