Pop Culture Roundup Oct. 9, 2006
"Inland Empire," David Lynch's first film in five years has a three-hour running time.
"Empire" begins with two interwoven stories of an actress, played by Laura Dern, who is making an onscreen comeback in a Southern melodrama she's filming called "High in Blue Tomorrows." But the film soon branches off to follow a third abused and abusive character also played by Dern.
"I figure I have at least three roles, maybe a few more," she laughed in an interview.
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The Tower Records chain is no more.
The disappearance of Tower's familiar red-and-yellow logo will leave a gaping hole in the landscape of American music retailing. Los Angeles-based Virgin Megastores, which operates 20 Virgin Megastores, now will become the most prominent deep-catalog retailer.
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Hey everybody! Let's do "The Lurch"!
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Underground Toys is distributing Doctor Who toys to U.S. retailers such as Borders and Spencer Gifts.
Two assortments of five-inch action figures (with a total of 12 figures between the two assortments), plus some 12-inch figures, key-chains, the Sonic Screwdriver, and a Radio-Controlled Dalek, should all be available in the U.S. by December.
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"Empire" begins with two interwoven stories of an actress, played by Laura Dern, who is making an onscreen comeback in a Southern melodrama she's filming called "High in Blue Tomorrows." But the film soon branches off to follow a third abused and abusive character also played by Dern.
"I figure I have at least three roles, maybe a few more," she laughed in an interview.
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The Tower Records chain is no more.
The disappearance of Tower's familiar red-and-yellow logo will leave a gaping hole in the landscape of American music retailing. Los Angeles-based Virgin Megastores, which operates 20 Virgin Megastores, now will become the most prominent deep-catalog retailer.
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Hey everybody! Let's do "The Lurch"!
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Underground Toys is distributing Doctor Who toys to U.S. retailers such as Borders and Spencer Gifts.
Two assortments of five-inch action figures (with a total of 12 figures between the two assortments), plus some 12-inch figures, key-chains, the Sonic Screwdriver, and a Radio-Controlled Dalek, should all be available in the U.S. by December.
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Upcoming stuff from TwoMorrows Publishing
MODERN MASTERS VOLUME TEN: KEVIN MAGUIRE
by George Khoury and Eric Nolen-Weathington
In 1987, a year after Watchmen and Dark Knight Returns turned comics
grim and gritty, artist Kevin Maguire proved that comics could still be
fun, with the release of the “all-new” Justice League. His style was
the
perfect match for the humorous dialogue and character-driven stories,
and the unlikely series quickly developed a large following. But the
glue that held the series together was Maguire’s ability to convey
emotion on the page. He has an uncanny knack for capturing just the
right facial expression and body language in his figures. The Justice
League, Captain America, the X-Men, the Defenders... they are all
actors
on Maguire’s stage, and he directs them with the ability of a true
Modern Master. This new volume in the Modern Masters series, by George
Khoury and Eric Nolen-Weathington, features a career-spanning Kevin
Maguire interview and tons of artwork, including a large gallery
section
featuring many rare and unpublished sketches and finished pieces. This
128-page volume presents the ultimate look at the work of a true Modern
Master: Kevin Maguire!
The 128 page (plus cover), squarebound , 8 1/2" x 11" trade paperback
with a full color cover and black-and-white interiors retails for
$14.95
in the U.S. and ships 13 December 2006.
ALTER EGO 63
Alter Ego 63 remembers comics legend ALEX TOTH in a special tribute
issue, feauturing: A full-color cover by TOTH of the Justice Society of
America! Never-before-seen TOTH interview by MICHAEL VANCE, where we
learn Alex’s views on violence in the media—and everyplace else! Tons
of
ALEX TOTH art—both published and unpublished—including sketches he sent
to friends! See samples of the work of artists TOTH liked: CANIFF,
SICKLES, CHRISTMAN, HASEN, COLE, KELLY, BECK, ROBINSON, OKSNER, MAYER,
FLESSEL, FOSTER, ROBBINS, CRANE, TUSKA, MESKIN, & others! Plus:
Christmas card art by MOLDOFF, MAROTO, and others! FCA (Fawcett
Collectors of America) with MARC SWAYZE & a tribute to TOTH—MICHAEL T.
GILBERT and Mr. Monster’s Comic Crypt—& MORE! Edited by ROY THOMAS.
The 100 page (plus cover), saddle-stitched 8 1/2" x 11" magazine with a
full color cover and black-and-white interiors retails for $6.95 in the
U.S. and ships 6 December 2006.
NCIS Naval Criminal Investigative Service DVDs
NCIS Naval Criminal Investigative Service on DVD:
Complete First SeasonComplete Second Season
Complete Third Season
Complete Fourth Season
See a Complete List of TV Shows on DVD
Complete First SeasonComplete Second Season
Complete Third Season
Complete Fourth Season
See a Complete List of TV Shows on DVD
Alfred Hitchcock Presents DVDs
Alfred Hitchcock Presents on DVD:
Season One
Season Two
Season Three
See a Complete List of TV Shows on DVD
Season One
Season Two
Season Three
See a Complete List of TV Shows on DVD
Electric Company DVDs
Electric Company on DVD:
Best of Electric Company Vol. 1
Best of Electric Company Vol. 2
See a Complete List of TV Shows on DVD
Best of Electric Company Vol. 1
Best of Electric Company Vol. 2
See a Complete List of TV Shows on DVD
Little House on the Prairie DVDs
Little House on the Prairie on DVD:
The Pilot
Complete Season 1
Complete Season 2
Complete Season 3
Complete Season 4
Complete Season 5
Complete Season 6
Complete Season 7
Complete Season 8
Complete Season 9
Little House on the Prairie - Special Edition Movie Boxed Set (Look Back to Yesterday / Bless All the Dear Children / The Last Farewell)
See a Complete List of TV Shows on DVD
The Pilot
Complete Season 1
Complete Season 2
Complete Season 3
Complete Season 4
Complete Season 5
Complete Season 6
Complete Season 7
Complete Season 8
Complete Season 9
Little House on the Prairie - Special Edition Movie Boxed Set (Look Back to Yesterday / Bless All the Dear Children / The Last Farewell)
See a Complete List of TV Shows on DVD
Ghost Whisperer DVDs
Ghost Whisperer on DVD:
Complete First Season
Complete Second Season
See a Complete List of TV Shows on DVD
Complete First Season
Complete Second Season
See a Complete List of TV Shows on DVD
Lost Clues: "A Tale of Two Cities" Ep. 1, Season 3
Synopsis:
The opening scene takes place in what looks to be a typical suburban neighborhood. A book group is meeting. There's a loud noise in the sky and rumbling. Rushing out of doors the book group members see Oceanic Flight 815 crashing.
Turns out this "neighborhood" is the Others' island settlement. And this scene is a flashback.
We jump to the present and catch up with Jack, Sawyer and Kate, who are being held separately by the Others.
Observations/questions/speculation:
* "Henry Gale," who the Others call "Ben" is quite obviously the leader of the group. He orders Ethan and Goodman to rush to the separate crash sites and pretend they're surviving passengers of the plane.
* Ben tells Ethan and Goodman he wants "lists" of the passengers. Such lists are mentioned in season 2 and apparently detail "good" passengers for the Others to abduct. But what makes a passenger good? And what is the Others' definition of the word?
* The Others' reaction indicates they didn't expect a plane to crash at that moment and weren't responsible for the crash. However, Henry's quick reaction and specific orders to Ethan and Goodman indicate the Others have dealt with previous crashes or had a plan in place in the event a crash occurred.
* It appears Jack, Sawyer and Kate are being tested. Or being broken down. Is this all a prelude to brainwashing by the Others?
* Why is Juliet sad at the beginning of the show? Are she and Ben an item? Or were they?
* Juliet tells Jack the Dharma Initiative is in the past. What matters is now.
* How/where did Juliet get the court and other documents detailing Jack's past?
* Who is the man Sarah left Jack for? Why is she so reluctant to reveal his identity? Is he somehow associated with the Dharma Initiative and/or the Others?
* What's up with Jack hearing his dad's voice on the loudspeaker in the area he's being kept captive? Hallucination? Brainwashing technique?
Additional notes:
* Featured music: "Downtown" by Petula Clark (interestingly, Julia takes the CD out of a Talking Heads "Speaking in Tongues" CD case). "Moonlight Serenade" by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, playing in the background sits despondently in his care during a flashback scene. The tune is also on the air when Sayid and Hurley fix the radio in season 2's "The Long Con."
* The book group was reading Stephen King's "Carrie." One of the member's criticized Juliet for this choice of book, saying Ben wouldn't approve of it. Later, when Ben sees Juliet holding a copy of the novel, he says "So I guess I'm out of the book club." In season 2, given a book while held captive in the Hatch Ben/Henry says, sarcastically, "What no Stephen King?"
* The Other "Mr. Friendly" indicates that bears (polar bears) were kept in the cage Sawyer now resides in.
* Numbers shown on Jack's pager during a flashback scene: 7:15:23.
The opening scene takes place in what looks to be a typical suburban neighborhood. A book group is meeting. There's a loud noise in the sky and rumbling. Rushing out of doors the book group members see Oceanic Flight 815 crashing.
Turns out this "neighborhood" is the Others' island settlement. And this scene is a flashback.
We jump to the present and catch up with Jack, Sawyer and Kate, who are being held separately by the Others.
Observations/questions/speculation:
* "Henry Gale," who the Others call "Ben" is quite obviously the leader of the group. He orders Ethan and Goodman to rush to the separate crash sites and pretend they're surviving passengers of the plane.
* Ben tells Ethan and Goodman he wants "lists" of the passengers. Such lists are mentioned in season 2 and apparently detail "good" passengers for the Others to abduct. But what makes a passenger good? And what is the Others' definition of the word?
* The Others' reaction indicates they didn't expect a plane to crash at that moment and weren't responsible for the crash. However, Henry's quick reaction and specific orders to Ethan and Goodman indicate the Others have dealt with previous crashes or had a plan in place in the event a crash occurred.
* It appears Jack, Sawyer and Kate are being tested. Or being broken down. Is this all a prelude to brainwashing by the Others?
* Why is Juliet sad at the beginning of the show? Are she and Ben an item? Or were they?
* Juliet tells Jack the Dharma Initiative is in the past. What matters is now.
* How/where did Juliet get the court and other documents detailing Jack's past?
* Who is the man Sarah left Jack for? Why is she so reluctant to reveal his identity? Is he somehow associated with the Dharma Initiative and/or the Others?
* What's up with Jack hearing his dad's voice on the loudspeaker in the area he's being kept captive? Hallucination? Brainwashing technique?
Additional notes:
* Featured music: "Downtown" by Petula Clark (interestingly, Julia takes the CD out of a Talking Heads "Speaking in Tongues" CD case). "Moonlight Serenade" by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, playing in the background sits despondently in his care during a flashback scene. The tune is also on the air when Sayid and Hurley fix the radio in season 2's "The Long Con."
* The book group was reading Stephen King's "Carrie." One of the member's criticized Juliet for this choice of book, saying Ben wouldn't approve of it. Later, when Ben sees Juliet holding a copy of the novel, he says "So I guess I'm out of the book club." In season 2, given a book while held captive in the Hatch Ben/Henry says, sarcastically, "What no Stephen King?"
* The Other "Mr. Friendly" indicates that bears (polar bears) were kept in the cage Sawyer now resides in.
* Numbers shown on Jack's pager during a flashback scene: 7:15:23.
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