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Buzzscope Reviews: 6/8/05

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 13, 2005
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Skyscrapers of the Midwest #2A cynical, emotionally resonant tour de force of poetic impressionism whose overall effect is simultaneously heart-wrenching and thought-provoking.Adventures of EBONYC #1Danny Kimanyen's earnest, hip-hop-influenced spin on the kid superhero genre is chock full of potential...Gotham Central #32Rucka borrows from the classic horror story twist ending where karma comes around to settle its tab. As fill-in issues go, it's a solid effort that new and regular readers alike can enjoy, particularly notable for being a done-in-one story.The Batman Handbook: The Ultimate Training ManualThe perfect accessory for anyone who's ever dreamed of the vigilante lifestyle and answered the…

Comment: Synergy, A Summer Blockbuster Staple

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 12, 2005
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With less than a week to go, the full court press is on to promote Batman Begins. I stated in a previous post that my Dad asked me when it comes out. The marketing gurus of DC's prized possession must be grinning ear-to-ear when they can get a 52-year old who was never into comics asking that question.2-3 weeks ago the country had only been treated to a handful of trailers promoting the release of the film, but now they're bringing out the big guns.Synergy is the name of the game, and all companies willing to pay, can play. Verizon…

Review: Batman Begins

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 10, 2005
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Just came out of an advance screening of Batman Begins and was fully intending to review it here but my mind is still reeling.HOLY MUTHAFUCKING SHIT!!!!You'll have to wait til next week for more than that because I don't want to spoil a single thing. And there's plenty to spoil.Woah.Tip your hat to David Goyer, Christopher Nolan and the entire perfectly-cast group of actors. Even Katie Holmes!

Softball; Batman Begins; Vacation

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 9, 2005
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My second game with the company softball team is tonight @ 6pm, back at the Coleman Oval Playground on Market & Monroe Streets, in the shadow of the Manhattan Bridge. I missed our only practice and last weekend's double-header so I have no idea if I'll be returning to shortstop or what. Prefer the infield to the outfield, but unless we've vastly improved I'd likely see the same amount of action either way. Need to buy a pair of sweats, though, as my only pair fall down when I run!Salomé has guaranteed another year of marriage, winning us a couple…

Buzzscope Reviews: 6/2/05

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 6, 2005
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Bet you can't guess which one was my favorite review?Son of Vulcan #1 (of 6)There's something of a pleasing throwback quality to Son of Vulcan, a worthy substitute for any pull list still tolerating the likes of Robin or Nightwing.Ororo: Before the Storm #1 (of 4)Solid work all around and should appeal to the avid X-fans as well as anyone looking for a strong female lead character or a respite from the House of M hoopla.Atomika #3Atomika is less "sequential art" than it is simply art, with a story attached. It's also a unique, intriguing and compelling concept that serves…

Comment: 9 Days and Counting!

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 6, 2005
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Batman Begins opens June 15th, and the reviews are starting to come in. This weekend at Wizard World Philly's DC panel, lucky attendees were selected for an advance screening. Regular folks like you and me will have to wait a little longer to see DC's crown jewel in all its celluloid glory. I'm eager to see BB; hell, everyone I know is eager. Even my Dad, who's 52 years old and rips me for reading comics, asked me when it's opening!I'm sure rambling fanboy reviews will be flooding the net soon enough, but here are two from the pros. Newsweek's…

Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 1, 2005
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by Ellen NotbohmSome days it seems the only predictable thing about it is the unpredictability. The only consistent attribute, the inconsistency. There is little argument on any level but that autism is baffling, even to those who spend their lives around it.The child who lives with autism may look "normal," but his or her behavior can be perplexing and downright difficult. Today, the citadel of autism, once thought an "incurable" disorder, is cracking around the foundation. Every day, individuals with autism show us they can overcome, compensate for, and otherwise manage many of the condition's most challenging aspects. Equipping those…