Previews and Reviews that are Z's Views
Are you diggin’ the “Watchmen” poster as much as I am? It’s the first poster in a looong time that I really like. What say you?
As many ZONErs are aware, I’m a high school assistant principal. Years ago, I decided that I would simplify my life by wearing dark pants, a white dress shirt and a tie [usually colorful] to work daily. By doing that I didn’t have to worry about matching colors. or when I wore that shirt last, etc. Dark pants, a white dress shirt and a tie became my uniform of sorts.
Today when I went to work I discovered that MANY of our teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, office specialists and students were dressed like me. In honor of my 50th birthday, it was “Dress as Mr. Zablo Day.” At lunch many of those, but unfortunately not all, who participated got together for a picture. It was a fun day — how could it not be when you get birthday cards, gifts, baked goods and people dressing up like you? — and a birthday I’ll never forget.
After yesterday’s Cat Quiz, I decided to see what kind of dog I’m most like. It turns out to be a Bullmastiff. That’s the kind of dog that Rocky had. Of course that made me smile. Then I read the personality traits and pretty much had to agree.
Today’s my birthday. It’s a milestone. My 50th. The Big Five-Oh.
Normally, I would write something like I don’t feel fifty years old [I don’t], or that you’re only as old as you feel [a cliche that I believe] or that age is just a number [another cliche], but I don’t think I’ll resort to that today.
Instead I think I’ll just show some maturity and say, “Hey!! Where are my presents???”
As the final season of The Shield heads to a conclusion, I find my self wondering how it will all end. Whatever happens, the main characters aren’t walking away happy. Two of the characters in the photo above, from the first episode of season one, are already dead. Mackey’s family is falling apart, his job and pension hang by a thread and his best friend has become his worst enemy.
Another Strike Force Team member could die in tonight’s episode which Capone over at Ain’t It Cool News calls
the best and most gripping installment yet. And that’s saying a lot. Maybe too much in fact. And for once I refused to read Capone’s invisatext spoiler warning on how the episode ends.
Although I’m much more of a “dog lover” this quiz says I have the personality of a cat. Funny thing is, they may be right.
Think you have quick reflexes? You can test them out here. You can see my score above. They say it’s pretty good… so my reflexes must still be fast… that or my RoadRunner has a great connection today.
An article on CNN.com [that is no longer available] brought back a flood of great memories. When I was a kid, mom [and sometimes dad] used to load my brother and sisters up in the car and off to the drive-in we’d go.When I was old enough to drive, drive-ins were still popular. I loved the fact that you could always count on at least a double feature and sometimes you’d get real lucky and there’d be a marathon of sorts. Usually it was monster movies [who doesn’t like those?] or comedies, or even a mismash of genres. I hit the drive-ins [we had two in our town] almost weekly and since we lived in Florida at this point, we could go year round.
It’s said that video killed the radio star. I don’t know about that, but I do know that video killed the drive-in theater. According to some reports, drive-ins have been making a comeback the last few years. I hope that’s true because, man, I miss those days.
Stacia from She Blogged by Night asked her readers to name their Top Three Favorite Movies. It’s interesting to see the wide variety of film favorites that her readership has. I like that there is such a diverse crowd dropping by her blog. Maybe you will too.
On Wednesday, SlashFilm.com reported that Warner Bros had acquired the rights to a French 3 issue graphic novel series called “Headshot.” It’s about a hitman and cop who, when their partners are killed, form an uneasy alliance to get revenge on the powers that set them up. You just know this story sounds like something I’d dig. And I the art, by Alexis Nolent, looks to sweeten the deal. I’d love to see an English edition… and plan to keep an eye out on the movie’s progress.
I’ll bet it’s not to hard to guess what will be the cover story of next week’s issue of Entertainment Weekly. That’s right, ZONErs, the new “Star Trek” movie will get the EW main feature treatment. The issue hits newsstands this Friday and will contain exclusive set visit photos. 
I’m not expecting a classic, but “Punisher: War Zone” continues to look better and better. There’s a new clip at the official web site.
My admiration for Kyle Baker’s talents are well known. He recently posted 
Tonight, my son, Chris and I are heading over to Orlando to watch the Magic play a pre-season game against CSKA Moscow. Chris is a huge sports fan and the Magic are his favorite B-Ball team, so when I was able to score free tickets, it was a given that we’d go. It’s always a blast to see a game live… even if it is pre-season.
I know a lot of ZONErs like horror. I also know that many ZONErs enjoy westerns. When the genres are combined and the end result is a good as The Wicked West Volume 1 or The Wicked West Volume 2, everybody wins. Dead Irons may take us all back to victory lane!
