Festive Friday #3

Gah! Zooey, y u so cute??

Unfortunately, the video for the song I chose for today won't let me embed it on the blog, so please follow THIS LINK to see the live video.

Otherwise, here is the track from their album, A Very She & Him Christmas:

Last Week in Comics: November 9 - December 7

Once again I'm playing catch up! That's what 5 rehearsal nights a week will do to you!

Marvel
Journey Into Mystery #630
Buying next issue? I did! Can I just say that I LOVED this issue! Volstagg <3

Journey Into Mystery #631
Buying next issue? Yes! I was worried that with 2 issues a month I'd get burned out on it but Journey has definitely become one of my favourite series.

Wolverine and X-Men #1
Buying next issue? Sure. I wasn't blown away but I'll give it a chance to find it's feet at least.

Shame Itself #1
Buying next issue? I thought this was hilarious. If they make more, I'll definitely pick it up.

Uncanny X-Men #1
Buying next issue? See answer for Wolverine.

Avenging Spider-Man #1
Buying next issue? I will indeed.

Legion of Monsters #2
Buying next issue? I'm quite enjoying this miniseries and I'm really bummed there's only 2 more issues.

Alpha Flight #6
Buying next issue? Yep. Again, can I say how sad I am that this was changed from an ongoing series back to a mini. Two issues left. *single tear into my poutine*


DC
Action Comics #3
Buying next issue? Weaker than the previous 2 issues for me, but still good. I can see it setting up some interesting things for the next few issues.

Wonder Woman #3
Buying next issue? Yes. I am enjoying the different take on the origin story of Wonder Woman.


Dark Horse
Abe Sapien: Devil Does Not Jest #2
Buying next issue? OH YES! Love the art. Love the story. Love Abe. LOVE.



COMIC OF THE WEEK(s): Abe Sapien: Devil Does Not Jest without a doubt!
BOTTOM OF THE PACK: least favourite was probably Uncanny X-Men, but it wasn't terrible!

Festive Friday #2

It's FESTIVE FRIDAY once again.
Obviously I have to slip some Brett Domino in.
And this is my favourite Christmas song.. so it works out.

Festive Friday #1

Today I bring you my first of 5 FESTIVE FRIDAYs.

It's just does not feel like the Christmas season for me if I don't watch *Love, Actually*. If you haven't seen it, you really should. It's wonderful. It's hilarious. It warms my icy heart. It makes a single tear come from my eye.

As proof its fantasticness please enjoy Bill Nighy (♥) as Billy Mack singing (and thrusting) his festive tune at you.

World AIDS Day 2011

Today is World AIDS Day.

It's been 30 years since the first cases of AIDS were reported but unfortunately the disease is still a reality today. There are currently 34 million people living with HIV and every 16 seconds, someone around the world dies from AIDS.

And it's not just an issue in other countries. From 2005 to 2008 the number of CANADIANS living with HIV/AIDS INCREASED 14%.

There is no cure... yet.

So get tested, wrap it up, be smart, be safe and help fight for an AIDS free generation by 2015.

Last Week in Comics: November 2

I've been sick for a couple of weeks so I got quite behind in picking up my pulls from the shop/reading. I'm still behind but lucky for me, rehearsals and backstage are great places to catch up.

Marvel
Journey into Mystery #629
Buying next issue? Yes, I'm really getting into this book.


DC
Animal Man #3 (purchased digitally from DC iPhone app)
Buying next issue? Yes definitely.

Swamp Thing #3 (purchased digitally from DC iPhone app)
Buying next issue? To be honest, my love for this series is wearing off a little. However, I can't drop it because I have a feeling there is a crossover with Animal Man brewing.

Justice League #2
Buying next issue? Oh sure. Still not LOVING it but liking it enough to keep going.

Wonder Woman #2
Buying next issue? YES. Even if I wasn't digging the story (which I am) I would keep this series just because of the amazing art alone.

Batwoman #2 (purchased digitally from DC iPhone app)
Buying next issue? Probably.

Justice League Dark #2 (purchased digitally from DC iPhone app)
Buying next issue? Still haven't made up my mind on this one but I think I am entertained enough to continue.




COMIC OF THE WEEK(s): Animal Man
BOTTOM OF THE PACK: I didn't dislike anything enough to call it out as "worst" this time.

Friday Foto Roundup - October 21

Last Friday's epic comic haul.


This is me about to start hour 1 of my 24 hour video game marathon for Children's Miracle Network last Saturday.
You can't see it but I am sitting in a TaunTaun sleeping bag.


CUTE OVERLOAD

Last Week in Comics: October 12

Marvel
Alpha Flight #5
Buying next month? Definitely.

Legion of Monsters #1
Buying next month? Very similar to Frankenstein as it's a team of monsters fighting monsters. I definitely liked it though. Not sure how long I will keep both titles on my list.

John Carter: A Princess of Mars #1
Buying next month? No.


DC
Frankenstein: Agent of SHADE #2
Buying next month? Yes, though as I said about Legion of Monsters, we'll see if I end up keeping both titles around. Which monster team will prevail??

Action Comics #2
Buying next month? YES YES YES. I am so into this series already!

Batwoman #1
Buying next month? Yes!


Dark Horse
Abe Sapien: Devil Does Not Jest #1
Buying next month? HELL YES. I am so excited about this title. Hellboy has long been my favourite superhero comic/movie series and Abe is my favourite character. This was an awesome first issue and I cannot wait for next month.




COMIC OF THE WEEK(s): Abe Sapien: Devil Does Not Jest
BOTTOM OF THE PACK: John Carter: A Princess of Mars

Putting the video in video games.

This past Saturday I took part once again in EXTRA LIFE.
Never heard of Extra Life before? Here's a handy video!



When playing video games for 24 hours straight, watching instead of skipping the opening cut scenes when I changed games gave my wrists and fingers a welcome mini break. It also gave my eyeballs something awesome to look at.

These are my top 3 favourite cut scenes I watched this weekend.

3. Left 4 Dead (xbox 360) - I remember the first time I started up this game back in 2008, seeing this video and thinking "HOLY CRAP what have I gotten myself into?!". I've never looked back since.


2. Marvel vs Capcom 3 (ps3) - I picked this game up on major sale when my Blockbuster was closing up. I had planned on waiting for Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 but I just couldn't pass up the $35 previously viewed price plus 25% off on top. I unwrapped it on Saturday for the marathon and my friends and I loved the opening. I sort of wish the whole game was this animation style.


1. DC Universe Online (ps3) - HOLY SMOKES. This game took 4-5 hours to install and I know why. The opening cinematic BLEW MY MIND. The animation was absolutely incredible (don't even think about viewing the video below unless it's full screen and HD) and really set the tone. THIS is how DC should be making their movies!!!

Friday Foto Roundup - October 14

I noticed my niece crawling strangely and when I picked her up I saw she got her FOOT stuck out the middle of her sleeper. TOO FUNNY


This pumpkin pie was MASSIVE. Compare it to the DINNER PLATES beside it.


Relaxing Thanksgiving breakfast view.


Gorgeous colours on the drive back home.


After a weekend of turkey and the rest, actual Thanksgiving day dinner was a sushi feast!


Pumpkin scones are SO GOOD.


Got my script for the Christmas show where I'll be playing a Lady in Waiting for the Evil Queen. Excited to get started!