random quotes ... to amuse, inspire, enrage:
  Organized religions in general, in my opinion, are dying forms. They were all very important when we didn't know why the sun moved, why weather changed, why hurricanes occurred, or volcanoes happened. Modern religion is the end trail of modern mythology. But there are people who interpret the Bible literally. Literally! I choose not to believe that's the way. And that's what makes America cool, you know?

tagged: religion, explanations of science
  —Bruce Willis

yippee yippee

Friday, April 29th, 2005 12:58 pm

the trailer for “Serenity” is here.

some day i’d love to write an article about the derivative nature of the whedon canon — derivative, i say again, is good, essential, and ubiquitous. whedon & crew’s derivations are a fine, fine example of building-upon, tweaking, mixing, improving, mashing, and processing mythology, pop culture, science fiction, and many other sources thru a personal visionary sausage grinder. a process involved in all creation, but so rarely done well, and even more rarely done with graceful consciousness of the derivative nature of the work; deft handling, respect, and respectful criticism of the raw materials …

[this post was inspired by photomatt on serenity and on da vinci crock]


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2 Responses to “yippee yippee”

  1. Michael Alan Dorman Says:

    The Beck of tv?
    Actually, I just say that his comic-book work is also exceptional for all of the same reasons you note here.

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