The Monster Hunter in Modern Popular culture

[cornerofmadness]

that's the title of a book by one of my coworkers, Heather Duda (part of her dissertation, I'm SO jealous of the media type majors their stuff is so fun). Lots of Buffy references. I think a lot of you might like it. She gave a lecture on it at the library today. Naturally first we went out, Dakota's has half price appetizers and 1.50$ margaritas at happy hour. I'm now full of fried spicy pickles, margaritas and prime rib.

The talk was very interesting and very well attended. And naturally it helps to have an audience versed in the topic matter (one Twilight person DID get offended by the librarian but honestly who cares, no matter how many times she's read the series, Stephen King is right, it's dreck).

The only draw back to any of you going to Amazon and getting the book is this slim volume doesn't have a slim price tag. It's 35$. Keeping my eye on the used versions (and will probably read hte library's copy)

Speaking of the library, I picked up The Watchmen and am rereading. It's been ages, like since it came out in the 80's I'm not sure i liked it back then...then again I'm sure I've blogged this recently...

ah well it's still happy hour here..

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[spiderling.livejournal.com]

Another reason to love Stephen King! Twilight is dreck :) hee hee! That makes me happy.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

he was a tad nicer (and he loves Rowling) but that's what it came down to.

talk about causing a massive stink

[enemytosleep]

Sounds like a fun lecture.

Didn't read The Watchmen, but the upcoming movie did prompt me to do some Googling on it. I'm interested to hear people's takes on the movie/series as they see them.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

it really was fun.

It's been nearly 25 years for me so it's like reading it for the first time

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

My ex-roommate and I had similar tastes in comics and he always raved at The Watchmen. I read it a couple of years ago (surprised to find it in the kids' graphic section of the library, since I knew it was adult fare) and read it.

...Sadly, I was bored.

I'll probably see the movie when the hoopla dies (or the library gets it) but I'm looking forward to having the spare change to see Coraline more.

[enemytosleep]

Thanks. From what I've read, I don't think I would enjoy the series all that much, though like you I'd watch the movie (probably rent it once it's out type thing).

I have heard that Coraline is awesome, and do want to see that when I get the time.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

honestly i'm pretty sure i didn't likei t either...so far that feeling is b eing borne out

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

I have a tendency to prefer my action movies over my action comics (not to say I don't love my comic books/manga, mind you - and we won't go into my feelings on the FMA anime (old) vs. the manga, because it's COM's LJ). So I'll prolly see the Watchman movie some time.

Coraline, though; I may have to go see that tomorrow.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

Coraline never even came here

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

That's very, very sad.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

yes it is

and so far I remember why I didn't remember the watchmen....blech

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes. I know that feeling. *grins*

[enemytosleep]

*adds to notes about Watchmen* ^_^

[sillymagpie.livejournal.com]

I'd like to read it, but I can't afford it. Library it is.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

yep i know what you mean.

btw It's been a hellish week so i havent' had time to comment much b ut i loved your posts today