Author Archives: Solonor

Wherein your host removes all dobut of his royal geekiness…

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Solonor

In my ongoing Doctor Who-obsessive state, I started wondering where all the Doctor’s companions wound up and if any of them could possibly be around for the current series (a la Sarah Jane). Fortunately, with a little Wikipedia help, I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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My own sobbing had frightened the gulls.

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Solonor

Holy crap! See what lack of caffeine does to you? I nearly forgot one of the squeee-inducing highlights of going to see Dark Knight–the Watchmen trailer! Sadly, it appeared that Whiny the Elder, the Mrs and I were the onlye … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Solonor

Sigh. You know you’ve been cured of your blogging bug when you can’t even muster up the desire to write about your opening night adventure for The Dark Knight. Yes, us old farts actually went to the 12:01AM showing late … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A PhD in Horribleness!

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Solonor

The aforementioned Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog from Joss Whedon has everything I always like to see in a vaguely comic bookish movie musical–songs, nerdly passions, laundry, a freeze ray, singing cowboys, and Neil Patrick Harris. Part 1 came out on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Solonor

Something has gone terribly wrong in Joss Whedon’s head. Huzzah! Teaser from Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog on Vimeo. Continue reading →

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Boo-yah!

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Solonor

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Seriously. Come on. The Devil Rays?

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Solonor

If a few months ago someone had told me that I’d be going over to Tampa this evening to see the Red Sox play and that we’d be looking up at the Devil Rays’ ass in the standings, I would … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Feel the burn!

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Solonor

Good grief! I’ve been on vacation for a total of an hour and 45 minutes, and I’ve already driven home, retrieved the mail, cleaned the yard, mowed the lawn, chlorinated the pool, taken a shower, fiddled around with some songwriting, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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SNL’s First

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Solonor

I have only sporadically watched Saturday Night Live over the past 15 years or so. It’s just not that funny anymore. But I’ll be tuning in this week when SNL re-runs their first episode in tribute to its host: George … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Don’t make me…hungry

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Solonor

Like many comic book fans, I went to see Ang Lee’s Hulk with pretty high anticipation. To put it bluntly, it was pretty damned boring. And even after Iron Man came out earlier this year and seemingly proved that Marvel … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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