Does it make you cry..

I want this.
And this.
I'm just saying.

BBTS also has this Mike Wieringo designed Thing figure on clearance for less that $4.

It's fine, dude..

Robert Kirkman loved Speed Racer too!

My favorite part of his review : "If I had to pick a flaw in it, it would be that Christina Ricci didn’t come out of the screen and have sex with me. That’s the only flaw I can think of."

We talk and talk and talk about it..

Bryan Lee O'Malley liked Speed Racer too!
I didn't need anyone to validate my opinion, but that makes me feel good.
Generally if both I and one of my close associates agree that something is good, I know we are correct. Someone you respect thinking the same way is then not unlike some kind of delicious opinion icing on which one is able to turn one's tongue blue.

I'm still not crazy about Michael Cera as Scott Pilgrim (though I've thoroughly enjoyed him in other things), but Mal has confirmed that he will be SP to the wonderful Mary Elizabeth Winstead's Ramona Flowers. I guess if he's good enough for Mr. O'Malley, he should be good enough for me. Speaking of the Ramona announcement, courtesy of Mal's LJ I found this article on FirstShowing that shares my joy over Ms. Winstead's casting.
To me, this casting is as perfect as Christian Bale as Batman, Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, or Keanu Reeves as a guy who can really convincingly say "Whoa" in that movie where he says "Whoa".
That article also lead me to this post that helps make me feel like Michael Cera might not be so bad after all.

I'm leavin'..

No matter what any couldn't be bothered to pay attention to the movie-critics tell you, Speed Racer was absolutely incredible.

Not only was every frame of this movie visually arresting, but the story and cast made it so much more emotionally resonant and engaging than that other big movie dreamed of being.

I know the box office tally won't reflect this, but I just think this was a better movie.

I cared about the characters, the races were exhilirating, the fights were both animated and incredible, and there were multiple times I felt tears welling up in my eyes.

Don't get me wrong, I still think Iron Man was great, but I don't mind telling you I'd much rather see Speed Racer again.

And again.

I walk along darkened corridors...

According to YANP : As the story goes, Warner approaced DND about covering the song for possible use in the movie. They had two days to record the track and it made it all the way to the Wachowski brothers before being turned down. Now they’re releasing it exclusively on iTunes today.

He's a demon on wheels..

UPDATE : Please let me know if this video is or is not working for you.

Your loss to sustain..

You can head over to USA Today's first look article, but this was all I had to see to have me fully on the Speed Racer Party Planning Committee. Or the SRPPC.
I mean, he looks exactly like Speed Racer!
How much longer until this comes out?

UPDATE : Oh, also..

THAT MONKEY IS READING A COMIC BOOK!
WHILE WEARING A CUTE LITTLE JUMPSUIT!
IN THE TRUNK OF THE MOST BADASS RACECAR EVER!

the hardcore, the gentle..

You're damn right I met Power Girl.


I also saw the new Mach 5!
I could've jumped in it!
I could've then followed that up with a severe beating from the Con staff.

How do you grow up normal?

Here's some quick assorted awesomeness.


The Mach 5 from The Wachowskis upcoming live-action Speed Racer flick.


The USPS' upcoming Star Wars stamps.


Here's an Adam Hughes, art nouveau, Star Wars Celebration IV exclusive, Princess Leia print.
These are already going for over $100 on the ebay.


Zombie Daredevil and Giant-Man Minimates.
SDCC exclusives. I'll be there to get mine.