I don't know. Scott is pretty much defined by his references. I mean he could be nerdy about something else. But it would change the series into something entirely different creature.
I don't know. Scott is pretty much defined by his references. I mean he could be nerdy about something else. But it would change the series into something entirely different creature.
Hm. Because while I enjoy a good pop culture reference, things that revolve entirely around pop culture references annoy me. Combine that with me absolutely loathing the art style (which I could potentially get over if the story's awesome enough), and I'm guessing this book isn't for me.
Michael Cera's whole schtick is awkward '70s teen. Even when it's not appropriate, like in Youth in Revolt. I don't think he knows how to play self-possessed characters.
I know we're 9 pages in, but I just want to say this:
I am plain sick and tired of Michael Cera being used in everything these days and playing the same role.
I don't know. Scott is pretty much defined by his references. I mean he could be nerdy about something else. But it would change the series into something entirely different creature.
Hm. Because while I enjoy a good pop culture reference, things that revolve entirely around pop culture references annoy me. Combine that with me absolutely loathing the art style (which I could potentially get over if the story's awesome enough), and I'm guessing this book isn't for me.
The video game references are fairly ancillary. The real draw is the characters.
Michael Cera's whole schtick is awkward '70s teen. Even when it's not appropriate, like in Youth in Revolt. I don't think he knows how to play self-possessed characters.
I know we're 9 pages in, but I just want to say this:
I am plain sick and tired of Michael Cera being used in everything these days and playing the same role.
Have you seen Youth in Revolt?
I don't think you have, or you wouldn't be saying this.
I don't know. Scott is pretty much defined by his references. I mean he could be nerdy about something else. But it would change the series into something entirely different creature.
Hm. Because while I enjoy a good pop culture reference, things that revolve entirely around pop culture references annoy me. Combine that with me absolutely loathing the art style (which I could potentially get over if the story's awesome enough), and I'm guessing this book isn't for me.
Actually I found it really funny outside of the pop culture references. The random jumpcuts, the ironic "titlecard" esque announcements, the description of Scott and Wallace's room, pure hilarity. Also Scott is hilariously clueless "I got a mail! "
Michael Cera's whole schtick is awkward '70s teen. Even when it's not appropriate, like in Youth in Revolt. I don't think he knows how to play self-possessed characters.
I know we're 9 pages in, but I just want to say this:
I am plain sick and tired of Michael Cera being used in everything these days and playing the same role.
Have you seen Youth in Revolt?
I don't think you have, or you wouldn't be saying this.
No but I've seen him in everything else and he really fucking pissed me off in Nick and Norah's Infinite Fucking Borelist
I don't know. Scott is pretty much defined by his references. I mean he could be nerdy about something else. But it would change the series into something entirely different creature.
Hm. Because while I enjoy a good pop culture reference, things that revolve entirely around pop culture references annoy me. Combine that with me absolutely loathing the art style (which I could potentially get over if the story's awesome enough), and I'm guessing this book isn't for me.
Actually I found it really funny outside of the pop culture references. The random jumpcuts, the ironic "titlecard" esque announcements, the description of Scott and Wallace's room, pure hilarity. Also Scott is hilariously clueless "I got a mail! "
It doesn't revolve around pop-culture.
I don't get why people are so cagey about reading a pretty well-liked book that costs like $5 now. Just read it. Hell, read it for free in a store the next time you're in one.
The debut of the trailer just made me want to re-read/finish the available books. I'm about to finish re-reading Vol. 3, then I will seek out 4 and 5 so I can finally be caught up. But yeah, great series, most definitely better than I ever expected. I am optimistic that based on what we've seen of the trailer so far, Wright totally understands how to make this work on film. And the things we haven't seen yet (i.e. the descriptive panels of settings or characters) will hopefully make it into the film intact. I imagine shots similar to the "Ikea" sequence from Fight Club for those situations.
As for Cera, my exposure to him has been somewhat limited, since I'm very picky about comedies. So thankfully, I'm not quite as burned out on him as others appear to be. Whether or not he was the best choice for the role remains to be seen, though.
Also, Rent, If i make a Kim Pine Av, can we get drunk and make out?
[tiny]Or just make out?[/tiny]
Sounds good
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maximum, that looks like a frat-boy Scott Pilgrim but not quite on the mark.
So last night the power went out and has been out 'til this afternoon. I spent some of the time reading through SP again. A theory came to mind at the end of book 5.
Kim Pine is probably out tracking down Ramona, and if not that runs into her and convinces her to come back or do something else important. I don't think their getting buddy-buddy in book 5 was without meaning. 'Course it could just be build up to them running away together as lesbians.
maximum, that looks like a frat-boy Scott Pilgrim but not quite on the mark.
So last night the power went out and has been out 'til this afternoon. I spent some of the time reading through SP again. A theory came to mind at the end of book 5.
Kim Pine is probably out tracking down Ramona, and if not that runs into her and convinces her to come back or do something else important. I don't think their getting buddy-buddy in book 5 was without meaning. 'Course it could just be build up to them running away together as lesbians.
Surprise ending for Book 6.
Kim Pine defeats the now-Evil Scott Pilgrim in order to knock boots with Ramona.
maximum, that looks like a frat-boy Scott Pilgrim but not quite on the mark.
So last night the power went out and has been out 'til this afternoon. I spent some of the time reading through SP again. A theory came to mind at the end of book 5.
Kim Pine is probably out tracking down Ramona, and if not that runs into her and convinces her to come back or do something else important. I don't think their getting buddy-buddy in book 5 was without meaning. 'Course it could just be build up to them running away together as lesbians.
Surprise ending for Book 6.
Kim Pine defeats the now-Evil Scott Pilgrim in order to knock boots with Ramona.
I would be okay with this.
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edited May 2010
...You're not kidding. Okay, let me break it down for you.
We have a mutual friend, see, and she- Ahh, screw it...
This is Gideon. When would it be convenient for you to die?
So eerie Scott Pilgrim story time! Last week was walking around Pike's Place market, Seattle for those of you from other climes. While dodging the tourists and Children's International promoters I ran into a girl. A rather familiar girl... She had hair thingies and a vaguely Japanese cut. So then it was double take time. Army surplus chic check, blue hair check, roller-blades check, package in hand double check. All weird but her bag her bag will haunt me to my end, it was round and had a red star on it.
So I did the only rational thing to do and said "Are you ok Ramona?" The annoyed look on her face turned to confused. "Yeah I'm ok. Do I know you?" She was tuning full on weird face now. As in who is this creep weird face. But I really had to know, "So sorry about that, but you are Ramona right?" "Yeah I am..." she replied. I was experiencing full on goose bumps at this point, but figured I would play along. "So were is Scott?" I shot back playfully. "Who's Scott she replied?" I was dumbfounded, "You know Scott Pilgrim?" She looked at me as if I had the crazies again. "Ok, glad your alright let us never speak of this again," I concluded. It seemed the only appropriate way to end this bizarre meeting. She nodded at me and rolled off down first street. So yeah coincidence is a goose, also I really hope I don't run into her at a Capital Hill house party, because I can only take so much Media to life bleed.
Guess I forgot to post this but I just realized the other day the whole premise is a reinforcement of that old "guy pursues girl, has to go do this this and this to impress her or else she'll reject him" schtick which I had kinda hoped we were over as a society. Not just because I'm a guy and I'm cheap but because I think a healthy relationship is more about equal give and take and not weird power games. Still, it looks like a load of fun and a half and I love Shaun of the Dead and Hotfuzz so I'm definitely going to go see it and laugh my ass off. Still, it irks me to see the kinda of shenanigans like She's Out of My League going on in Hollywood.
Guess I forgot to post this but I just realized the other day the whole premise is a reinforcement of that old "guy pursues girl, has to go do this this and this to impress her or else she'll reject him" schtick which I had kinda hoped we were over as a society. Not just because I'm a guy and I'm cheap but because I think a healthy relationship is more about equal give and take and not weird power games. Still, it looks like a load of fun and a half and I love Shaun of the Dead and Hotfuzz so I'm definitely going to go see it and laugh my ass off. Still, it irks me to see the kinda of shenanigans like She's Out of My League going on in Hollywood.
I took that as more of a mario reference than what you're saying. Or maybe a blend of the two.
Guess I forgot to post this but I just realized the other day the whole premise is a reinforcement of that old "guy pursues girl, has to go do this this and this to impress her or else she'll reject him" schtick which I had kinda hoped we were over as a society. Not just because I'm a guy and I'm cheap but because I think a healthy relationship is more about equal give and take and not weird power games. Still, it looks like a load of fun and a half and I love Shaun of the Dead and Hotfuzz so I'm definitely going to go see it and laugh my ass off. Still, it irks me to see the kinda of shenanigans like She's Out of My League going on in Hollywood.
Maybe I just wasn't trying to look at it on a symbolic level like you seem to have, but I figured it was more like
"Yeah, I have seven evil ex-boyfriends and as long as we're together they're going to want to kill you. So, to be together, you have to defeat them."
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Most likely bacon.
Yeah that was one of the funniest and greatest things I'd ever read
Now you've got four more books full of awesome to go. You lucky bastard.
Absolutely.
Hm. Because while I enjoy a good pop culture reference, things that revolve entirely around pop culture references annoy me. Combine that with me absolutely loathing the art style (which I could potentially get over if the story's awesome enough), and I'm guessing this book isn't for me.
I know we're 9 pages in, but I just want to say this:
I am plain sick and tired of Michael Cera being used in everything these days and playing the same role.
The video game references are fairly ancillary. The real draw is the characters.
It would be a qualitatively different thing.
Have you seen Youth in Revolt?
I don't think you have, or you wouldn't be saying this.
That's like asking if Airplane would be any good if you cut out all the disaster movie references.
Actually I found it really funny outside of the pop culture references. The random jumpcuts, the ironic "titlecard" esque announcements, the description of Scott and Wallace's room, pure hilarity. Also Scott is hilariously clueless "I got a mail!
No but I've seen him in everything else and he really fucking pissed me off in Nick and Norah's Infinite Fucking Borelist
It doesn't revolve around pop-culture.
I don't get why people are so cagey about reading a pretty well-liked book that costs like $5 now. Just read it. Hell, read it for free in a store the next time you're in one.
What is also super awesome is that Anamanaguichi is doing the music for the game, which makes it a guaranteed buy in my book.
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As for Cera, my exposure to him has been somewhat limited, since I'm very picky about comedies. So thankfully, I'm not quite as burned out on him as others appear to be. Whether or not he was the best choice for the role remains to be seen, though.
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You don't have any friends who like to rollerblade, do you?
Hmm.
*taps chin*
Not that I know of.
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Also, Rent, If i make a Kim Pine Av, can we get drunk and make out?
[tiny]Or just make out?[/tiny]
Sounds good
So last night the power went out and has been out 'til this afternoon. I spent some of the time reading through SP again. A theory came to mind at the end of book 5.
Surprise ending for Book 6.
Rock Band DLC | GW:OttW - arrcd | WLD - Thortar
I would be okay with this.
We have a mutual friend, see, and she-
Ahh, screw it...
So I did the only rational thing to do and said "Are you ok Ramona?" The annoyed look on her face turned to confused. "Yeah I'm ok. Do I know you?" She was tuning full on weird face now. As in who is this creep weird face. But I really had to know, "So sorry about that, but you are Ramona right?" "Yeah I am..." she replied. I was experiencing full on goose bumps at this point, but figured I would play along. "So were is Scott?" I shot back playfully. "Who's Scott she replied?" I was dumbfounded, "You know Scott Pilgrim?" She looked at me as if I had the crazies again. "Ok, glad your alright let us never speak of this again," I concluded. It seemed the only appropriate way to end this bizarre meeting. She nodded at me and rolled off down first street. So yeah coincidence is a goose, also I really hope I don't run into her at a Capital Hill house party, because I can only take so much Media to life bleed.
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If they bring up this issue in the books but not in the movie then I shouldn't have to do some supplementary reading to not be annoyed about it.
I took that as more of a mario reference than what you're saying. Or maybe a blend of the two.
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rofl awesome
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Maybe I just wasn't trying to look at it on a symbolic level like you seem to have, but I figured it was more like
Also, you know, giant video game meta-reference.
the movie is supplementary viewing.