by John | Oct 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Young man and woman heading towards a big house.
MAN: My parents are gone! So now’s our chance…
WOMAN: At last! We can watch R-rated movies!
Penciller unknown. Inked by Dick Giordano
12.3.4.2
by John | Mar 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
Grr. I still haven’t seen the movie yet. I’ve been short on time and dealing with a neck/back problem that’s going to make sitting in a theater for a three-hour movie a test of endurance. So what’s the verdict, folks? Is the movie a masterpiece worth seeing? Or a pain in the neck?
↓ TranscriptCAPTION #1: Who watches the Watchmen? People like you!
PANEL 1
CAPTION #2: People who know how to prioritize!
MAN SEATED IN MOVIE THEATER: oh no! My doctor just texted me! my lab results show I…
WOMAN SEATED BESIDE HIM WATCHING MOVIE: Shh! I can’t hear...the explosions and screams for mercy!
PANEL 2
CAPTION 3: People who know enough…is never enough!
MAN: We’ve watched it 12 times! Can we go home now...and pretend our marriage still has a chance?
WOMAN: Thirteen’s my lucky number!
by John | Mar 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
This is the first of two comics about going to see THE WATCHMEN. I have to admit that I haven’t actually seen the movie myself. But I almost feel like I have. Everybody seems to be talking about it. Reviews are mixed–from disappointing to outstanding. Oddly enough, the biggest complaint about it seems to be that it sticks “too closely” to the graphic novel and doesn’t bring anything new (besides sound, action and special effects) to the story. We’ll see…
↓ TranscriptCAPTION #1: Who watches the Watchmen? People like you!
PANEL 1
CAPTION #2: Smart people!
MAN BUYING MOVIE TICKET AT BOOTH: Sure, sweetie! I qualify for a student discount! I’m getting a B.A. in B.S. at Befuddled U!
PANEL 2
CAPTION #3: People who plan ahead for a long, long movie!
WOMAN TO DATE: I’m getting in line for the Ladies Room now! By the time I get in…I may actually need to go!
