Unfortunately, due to being rather busy with uni, I have had little time for blogging, or finishing off that story. I am looking to have it done two weeks from now.
In the meantime, look up Italian Spiderman on Youtube. You'll get a laugh. I did.
*Two men making fun of a woman in a corridor, she turns around, angry and shocked*
*Italian Spiderman appears and punches them, saying "Respect da woman!"
She responds "Thank you Spiderman!"
*Spiderman punches woman "Shudda your mouth, pussycat, and pour me a macchiato, pronto!"
Have a good one folks. Blake.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Generic crapping on...
Well, this is post 98, so yay for actually sticking with this blog (to a degree: I've been lax of late). The 100th post, if all goes according to plan, will actually be a fairly large snippet of the Little Red Riding Hood adaptation that I have yet to finish typing.
Owing to the fact that The Witching Hour did not really eventuate in the manner I would have liked, ie, a twelve chapter novel, I am going to go back once more to the very idea I had at the beginning of twelve short-ish stories, with various links throughout, coming together to form a singular book. This will range in tales from ancient history, through to present day - I have a nice idea for a story set in Rome, and the private detective one will make an appearance as a modern day tale. In between are stories set in Faerie, stories set on the ferry across the Styx, and stories about Victorian London. It's all rather dark, and gruesome/grotesque, but I hope it will come together nicely.
Overall, I think the original format better suits what I wanted to do recently, but didn't work properly. At least, I hope it does.
See you soon! Blake.
Owing to the fact that The Witching Hour did not really eventuate in the manner I would have liked, ie, a twelve chapter novel, I am going to go back once more to the very idea I had at the beginning of twelve short-ish stories, with various links throughout, coming together to form a singular book. This will range in tales from ancient history, through to present day - I have a nice idea for a story set in Rome, and the private detective one will make an appearance as a modern day tale. In between are stories set in Faerie, stories set on the ferry across the Styx, and stories about Victorian London. It's all rather dark, and gruesome/grotesque, but I hope it will come together nicely.
Overall, I think the original format better suits what I wanted to do recently, but didn't work properly. At least, I hope it does.
See you soon! Blake.
Monday, August 18, 2008
No wonder people think they're crazy
I am not a massively religious person, despite growing up in church, and believing in God, I find a lot of the churchy stuff to be rather false and hollow. I suppose I would identify myself as a more spiritual person than a religious person.
Now for the rant. People, especially Christians, often sook and whinge about people calling them stupid, or crazy, or that people do not listen to their message.
I just now read an article about a prayer group in Washington that is claiming responsibility for lower petrol prices. Who the hell is going to listen to a thing they have to say? I identify as Christian, and yet I find what they say to be nonsense. Basic economic functions should not be claimed as an act of God, in my opinion. Seriously, these people are their own worst enemy.
Now for the rant. People, especially Christians, often sook and whinge about people calling them stupid, or crazy, or that people do not listen to their message.
I just now read an article about a prayer group in Washington that is claiming responsibility for lower petrol prices. Who the hell is going to listen to a thing they have to say? I identify as Christian, and yet I find what they say to be nonsense. Basic economic functions should not be claimed as an act of God, in my opinion. Seriously, these people are their own worst enemy.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Back, After a Busy Week
Well, it's been ages since I have blogged anything, owing mainly to the fact that I have been busy, and, when I haven't been busy, lethargic. Oh well.
I have, however, been writing at a good pace - Tuesday night I sat down and hand wrote (yes - remember that, with pen and paper?) a short story based loosely on the characters and events of Little Red Riding Hood, along with a few other characters, and fairy tales and mythology mixed in.
It was great fun, and I would say that it wrote itself (in that I didn't have to think about it or puzzle it out: it came of its own accord) except for the fac that my hand was incredibly sore after writing about 15 A4 pages. This might not seem like a lot, but it's the equivalent of about 4000-5000 words for me, and it's been a long time since I hand wrote that much. I am in the process of typing it out, now, but I am glad that it is finished. It's given impetus to actually complete other things, which is nice.
This arvo I had an idea for a kinda satirical Private Eye story: you know, the hard-bitten devil-may-care sorta guy. Well, I have a notion for a bummed out PI who buys a second-hand fridge, which contains more than he bargained for. The trail leads him back through a string of grisly murders, culminating in a Lovecraftian ending. Ah, sweet smell of ideas.
Have a great weekend folks.
I have, however, been writing at a good pace - Tuesday night I sat down and hand wrote (yes - remember that, with pen and paper?) a short story based loosely on the characters and events of Little Red Riding Hood, along with a few other characters, and fairy tales and mythology mixed in.
It was great fun, and I would say that it wrote itself (in that I didn't have to think about it or puzzle it out: it came of its own accord) except for the fac that my hand was incredibly sore after writing about 15 A4 pages. This might not seem like a lot, but it's the equivalent of about 4000-5000 words for me, and it's been a long time since I hand wrote that much. I am in the process of typing it out, now, but I am glad that it is finished. It's given impetus to actually complete other things, which is nice.
This arvo I had an idea for a kinda satirical Private Eye story: you know, the hard-bitten devil-may-care sorta guy. Well, I have a notion for a bummed out PI who buys a second-hand fridge, which contains more than he bargained for. The trail leads him back through a string of grisly murders, culminating in a Lovecraftian ending. Ah, sweet smell of ideas.
Have a great weekend folks.
Friday, August 1, 2008
A Couple of Days of Fun
Well, the last couple of days have been pretty good. I visited my Nan yesterday, and spent the arvo hanging out with my awesome friend Liz. Today I was at uni, but was engaged in rather marvellous intellectual discussion about various literature. I am currently on a Rainer Maria Rilka bender, his poetry is beautiful, ethereal, and incredibly deep.
Now I have to do some work. Have a nice weekend. Blake.
Now I have to do some work. Have a nice weekend. Blake.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
On for a rant
I am sick of people being stupid over The Dark Knight. It is an excellent film, I personally loved it. Heath Ledger's performance was amazing, and more or less flawless.
What I don't get are all these idiots saying that there should never (ever ever) be another Joker. Jack Nicholson from the 1989 Batman has evidently come out and said as much. Allow me to use an example. Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa: should we never paint another portrait of a woman? The idea is ludicrous and goes against the very nature of film as an artistic expression.
While I exert that anyone wanting to play the Joker would have to be very cautious, and bring something different to the role, I do not believe that the character has been spoken for once-and-for-all. That notion is frankly daft.
Ah, hype. It's great to watch everyone in such a flap. I saw some moron saying on a message board somewhere that he had "stayed to the end, and there was no RIP Heath message!!!" What a douche. Of course there was. It went something to the effect of "This film is dedicated to the memory of Heath Ledger". Grow some genitals, dude, and actually investigate things properly before running off with half-cocked rubbish. God knows the internet has enough of that already.
Have a good one folks. Blake.
What I don't get are all these idiots saying that there should never (ever ever) be another Joker. Jack Nicholson from the 1989 Batman has evidently come out and said as much. Allow me to use an example. Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa: should we never paint another portrait of a woman? The idea is ludicrous and goes against the very nature of film as an artistic expression.
While I exert that anyone wanting to play the Joker would have to be very cautious, and bring something different to the role, I do not believe that the character has been spoken for once-and-for-all. That notion is frankly daft.
Ah, hype. It's great to watch everyone in such a flap. I saw some moron saying on a message board somewhere that he had "stayed to the end, and there was no RIP Heath message!!!" What a douche. Of course there was. It went something to the effect of "This film is dedicated to the memory of Heath Ledger". Grow some genitals, dude, and actually investigate things properly before running off with half-cocked rubbish. God knows the internet has enough of that already.
Have a good one folks. Blake.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Scares all round
I had a bit of a fright last night when this darling piece of 3 week old machinery decided not to turn on. Brown trousers time for sure. As it turns out, it's all good, and this sort of thing happens occasionally with my motherboard. My mate Lee, who is a god with all things of a computorial variety affirmed his brilliance by fixing it in about half a second, along with the assurance "Yeah, mine does this. Take the battery out, boot it from the A/C power, and then chuck the battery back in. Champion effort.
So now I am back to my old way, wasting time on the internet with aplomb, and avoiding the looming deadlines for uni assignments. Aah, tradition. It's a wonderful thing.
Question: I have been chatting with a friend recently on Facebook, and we were wondering if fish speak English, like the do in The Little Mermaid. I would be saddened to learn that Disney has been lying to me... I mean, hell, if fish don't speak English, then maybe Peter Pan isn't real! Where does it end?!?!
So now I am back to my old way, wasting time on the internet with aplomb, and avoiding the looming deadlines for uni assignments. Aah, tradition. It's a wonderful thing.
Question: I have been chatting with a friend recently on Facebook, and we were wondering if fish speak English, like the do in The Little Mermaid. I would be saddened to learn that Disney has been lying to me... I mean, hell, if fish don't speak English, then maybe Peter Pan isn't real! Where does it end?!?!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Some random stuff
Well, I am now (almost) back into the swing of uni stuff, I have sorted out my timetable and so on. Now all I need is to do the mandatory organisation of assessments so I know when I need to stress, and then I am all set.
I am working on an essay at the moment due next Friday on Star Wars: A New Hope. I'm discussing Lucas' potrayal of gender stereotypes. "Oh, how fun!" I hear you say. It's not really all it's cracked up to be.
Also I am rather busy now. Working 3 days, Uni-ing 3, with one off to do (probably nothing, really) uni work on. Gack.
Watched a strange film last night called Sleuth with Michael Caine and Jude Law in it. They are the only 2 actors, and it was rather odd. Apparently it was a remake of an old film circa 1975 (I can't be arsed looking it up), and having not seen the original, I can say I was pretty impressed. I like both actors, and their brilliant psych chemistry was great. Worth a look. 3.5/5
I am working on an essay at the moment due next Friday on Star Wars: A New Hope. I'm discussing Lucas' potrayal of gender stereotypes. "Oh, how fun!" I hear you say. It's not really all it's cracked up to be.
Also I am rather busy now. Working 3 days, Uni-ing 3, with one off to do (probably nothing, really) uni work on. Gack.
Watched a strange film last night called Sleuth with Michael Caine and Jude Law in it. They are the only 2 actors, and it was rather odd. Apparently it was a remake of an old film circa 1975 (I can't be arsed looking it up), and having not seen the original, I can say I was pretty impressed. I like both actors, and their brilliant psych chemistry was great. Worth a look. 3.5/5
 | blakejolly Blah. Despite lots of sleep, I am tired. Bought a million $ worth of textbooks. Thanks for making me pov uni. Thanks a lot.bj. |   |
| | blakejolly Back at uni. Timetable mashup, and I now have to cope with changes in routine... buggeration. bj. | |
| | blakejolly I am going to begin writing again. I usually write best while using it as a diversion from uni work. Uni's good for something. bj. | |
| | blakejolly Big day at work. Uni back this week. Thank goodness. I get melancholy when my mind is not academically occupied. | |
| | blakejolly Just finished watching the last episode of Dr. Horrible. Was sad... Saw Dark Knight again, and want to see the Gotham Knight anime thing.bj. |
Saturday, July 19, 2008
JOSS WHEDON ALERT - DR.HORRIBLE
Joss Whedon has put up a mini-event on a blog. Its a musical affair with Nathan Fillion and others in an insane and hilarious piece. Its only available until midnight Sunday 20th July.
Check it out now.
Check it out now.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Tu-whit, tu-whoo!
If you are wondering about the title, look it up, I'm not giving these away. I'll give you a hint that it's a poem... But here is some twitter, to round off the week's posts:
| | blakejolly Oh. I am also reading Twilight, which is every bit as trashy as I had been warned, but strangely compelling. The author needs a root. bj. |   |
| | blakejolly Just saw the Watchmen trailer. Rather impressed with the time-shift look on Dr. Manhattan/Jon. Have a good weekend. | |
| | blakejolly My ankles are inexplicably cold... They always seem to be the coldest part of me. I need ankle warmers - not socks, warmers. for ankles...bj | |
| | blakejolly Oh, saw Dark Knight - was awesome. Well done all. Thorough recommendation from someone who is a pretty mean critic. bj. | |
| | blakejolly Gack. I never thought I would say this, but I want uni back. I am bored, and my mind is melting out my ears. Mostly out of the left one...bj | |
| | blakejolly Had to unexpectedly work today, and here's the kicker, I have to go back in half an hour to close up. I love my life. | |
| | blakejolly Proud Capatalist Pig. | |
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