They are playing 8 of the stories from this book every Wednesday from July 12th thru August 2nd on TNT.

I hope they are as good as Desparation was!

http://www.stephenking.com/nmd/

[SIZE="3"]This film is a tad too cute, a tad too clever, a tad too arch, a tad too self conscious for its own good, but it's a LOT of fun. Post-modern seems to be a passe term these days, but this would certainly fit the bill with its self referential storyline and constant breaking of the 4th wall. Robert Downey Jr, who I like a lot as an actor, is perfect for the lead.

But if you ain't into the tropes of Hollywood noir, you'll probably find it boring and confusing. Even then, you might find yourself scratching your head. Don't fret, just sit back and enjoy the ride. It's violent but it has its share of humor too. The Russian roulette scene made me laugh out loud (which feels really weird when you're sitting alone in the dark).

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Neil the Anarchist would be interesting to have for a neighbor, I’d like hear more from and Milk Dud.

While waiting for the Adversary Cycle to arrive, I was flipping through my 1984 paperback published by Berkley of the Tomb and came across Jack describing Neil, had to laugh.

Am I the only person that can't stop watching this?

If you haven't seen The Dog Whisperer series on the National Geographic Channel, here is my attempt to explain it.

Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer, says he rehabilitates dogs and trains humans. He teaches how to be calm and in control without punishment. He rarely speaks to the dogs he's working with, mostly he stands there and his "energy" calms the animals and they calm down and behave. It is absolutely fascinating. Unlike anything I've ever seen.

And he's a small Mexican guy, so it has nothing to do with how big he is. He deals with all sorts of problems and issues and specializes in the really tough cases.

Dogs are pack animals and to have a harmonious dog/human relationship, the human needs to be the "alpha" or leader of the pack. If you've ever seen footage of wild wolves or dogs, you'll see that this is absolutely right.

We've done some of the energy work on my dog this week because he is terrified of fireworks. But last night, we both worked on calming him with energy only and he went to sleep! That has never happened before.

Now I just need a Cat Whisperer show! LOL

Susan

Though I normally detest remakes, I am all in favor of seeing a classic movie remade with a new twist. I have no expectations of this film if it ever sees the light of day (It is in its third postponement) but I will see it just because I love the 3-D medium. Zombies comin at'cha!

http://nightofthelivingdead3d.com/html/index.html

http://www.transformersmovie.com/

While the rest of the state of Arkansas was attending church I was attending an early morning matinee of Superman Returns.

I had been anticipating the return of the man of steel for years now while it lingered in development hell upon being wrestled from the destructive hands of the Salkinds.

With Bryan Singer stepping away from his lucrative X-MEN franchise to helm the new man of steel picture I had the highest of hopes that I was in for a visual treat topped by an incredible story of Superman's return after a long absence.

What did I get? A close call that somehow felt flat, a little one-dimensional. The openening was goosebump inducing and was a throwback to the openings of Superman I and II. Picture the blue lettering flying off the screen accompanied by the John williams theme. I felt like a kid again.

From the depths of space we find ourselves transported to the Smallville, Kansas kent farm and from there we move on to Metropolis which mirrors the sequential progression in the first film, one of many nods to the original.

The appearance of Superman in the film is a memorable one that again gives a gentle nod toward the original movie while Brandon Routh eeriely channels the spirit of Christoper Reeve.

Routh is competent as Superman adding little to the already established character while the supporting cast continues their characters as we last remembered them. Lois and Jimmy and Perry White are all well written and delivered in the same manner as their earlier counterparts which felt surreal. Akin to coming home after a long trip and remembering the sights and sounds of your family but they somehow look different than you remember.

The script was well written with some minor flaws. An early and unneeded flashback shows a young Clark running and leaping through his family's cornfield. As if we the audience isn't smart enough to know this is a young Clark Kent the film has the would be Superman wearing glasses. WHAT? He didn't wear glasses until he became Superman and donned the Clark Kent disguise. That would be like Jesus wearing glasses in the upcoming Nativity Story. Superman doesn't have poor vision.

My major gripe is a revelation of proposterous proportion that, if handled poorly, will cripple this new franchise. I will not divulge just what this surprise twist is, but suffice to say, it pissed this viewer off.

The film lacks in the action department as well. This may seem a brazen statement sice a major portion of the film is flying and other super powers but the overall menace in the film brought on by Kevin Spacey's diabolical Lex Luthor is just boring, much like the nuclear missle crisis in the first film. It was weak and not a major threat to the Man of Steel. Bring on the Super Villians and put Lex back in the shadows pulling the strings. He is a smart villian with an untapped monetary advantage but overall he is no real match for Superman and this is where the film was not fun.

Great care was taken in the making of this movie, Bryan Singer worked directoral wonders and made a very entertaining film.

The theater in which I saw the film presented it in Texas Instrument's Digital Light Processing (DLP) and it was not film at all but a crisp, bright and vivid picture that seemed to engulf the audience, and this was not the IMAX version.

Overall, the movie hit the mark to earn the title "summer blockbuster" and leaves me anticipating just how Singer will move the story forward over the next couple of films. I just hope he doesn't bail by the third to direct some other new adventure like Captain Marvel or Wonder Woman.

Superman is the first movie in a long time that leaves me nodding with approval, even if it is long winded at 2 hours and 34 minutes.

I was watching Spiderman for probably the third time when I noticed something that made me LOL! In the scene where Peter Parker is trying to learn how to use his web, I missed a major joke. He keeps shooting it at a crane until he finally catches it. He jumps up onto the ledge of the building he's standing on and swings into a bill board. Did any one catch what was on the billboard?


Ken

Damn double post!

Hi All,

My first attempt at talking on the forum: Went to the ThrillerFest convention and awards banquet this weekend in Phoenix (6/29/06-7/2/06) AND IT WAS GREAT! Mr. Wilson was gracious and displayed a superb affinity for percussion instruments. I wanted to ask him so many questions but found myself tongue-tied………

The International Thriller Writers (ITW) is a great group of people, this was the first year awards were given under the ITW stamp, and it was exciting. I plan on getting involved with the ITW because it was fun and I want to see F. Paul Wilson win the life-time achievement award. Anyway this is the first time I posted because I find it hard to follow the threaded conversation. One last note Harbingers was great, dark and a bit hard on Jack, (Paul) don’t keep us waiting too long for some pay back!

JO