Monthly Archives: March 2011

Women in Refrigerators – the Bambi Offensive

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

Meeting Gail Simone at Planet Comicon was a bit of a surreal experience for me this past weekend. It was around ten years ago that I found her website Women in Refrigerators and at that time, I remember being upset … Continue reading →

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Jai Nitz: the early years

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

At Planet Comicon this past weekend, Jai Nitz was at his table talking with his comic guy from Lawrence. I walked up and complimented him on his work for Tron: Betrayal (if you love Tron the way I do, this … Continue reading →

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Pretentious Record Store Guy – the comic

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

As Sam and I were patrolling the showroom floor at Planet Comicon, we came across a table in Artist’s Alley for a comic titled, “Pretentious Record Store Guy.” Before even looking into the comic, Sam remarked, “That sounds like a … Continue reading →

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The Planet Comicon 2011 After Action Report

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

Ever since I was in seventh grade, I have been in love with Planet Comicon. I realize that it can’t compare to giant cons in Chicago or San Diego, but I’ve always felt like Planet has had its own charm. … Continue reading →

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Friday, Friday. Gettin’ down on Friday.

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

So, I have comps today and they are kind of important, so here I am phoning in this article about Rebecca Black’s song “Friday.” Here is the video. And now, the remix. The acoustic version. And Bob Dylan covering it.- … Continue reading →

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Closed Mind: A Critique of Allan Bloom

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

Allan Bloom was perhaps the most vehemently anti-pop culture person ever, and this was my critique of his book. The picture of my cat was included because he is so cute! Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy … Continue reading →

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Irredeemable – Proof that Mark Waid is a sick man

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

I picked up Mark Waid’s Irredeemable out of sheer curiosity. Mark Waid has always had a reputation as a staunch defender of the silver age – the champion of “gee-whiz” mentality and square-jawed heroics. This isn’t to say that his … Continue reading →

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Mankind’s Biological Imperative in Science Fiction

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

One of the oldest and most important themes that has characterized science fiction has been the depiction of fear of the Other. Metaphorically, aliens can represent any message the author wants to convey, but with these works, the characterization of … Continue reading →

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National Writing Project

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

Becoming an English teacher was never a difficult decision for me. I’ve always loved literature and I’ve had a notebook in my backpack for writing short stories since I was in eighth grade, so sharing my passion for English has … Continue reading →

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Forgotten TV Gems – Lookwell

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Popgun Chaos

TV Pilots come and go every season without much thought, and are often times completely forgotten, but Lookwell was something special. Created by Conan O’Brien, and Robert Smigel, and starring Adam West, this show would be a surefire hit today, but … Continue reading →

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