This week I had my first experience with a graphic novel.
One of my roommates has Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen. I was really excited about the movie just because it looks really cool, and now I'm ecstatic! I started in early this week, did a lot of work during the week, and then finished it staying up a bit too late last night.
To be honest, I haven't really read a novel in about a year. I haven't really had any desire to, to be honest. I've read a lot of reference material and nonfiction, and, as a good college student, many (sections of) textbooks. This week I decided, since I had a bit more free time on my hands, to read Watchmen and finish it. I absolutely enjoyed the experience. As a disclaimer, there is a bit of adult content (violence, language), so if you're a young-un, pass until later, please.
By the way, I think it's beyond awesome that Muse's "Take a Bow" is in the previews for Watchmen. It makes me super excited. I guess I'm a bit of a fan boy.
Also, I picked up the new album by Red, Innocence and Instinct, and I'm a bit disappointed. Their first album, while a bit derivative, was absolutely enjoyable, catchy, and rocked like no one's business. However, the new one is a bit of a let down, especially compared to the first. It has some nice moments of rocking, but the lyrics are a bit less mature and forced at times. A bit of a let down.
Sorry for the large transition in topics, but I'm feeling a bit "stream-of-conscious"-y tonight.
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Thanks for the intel on the Red album. I was afraid of that. The first one was amazing.
Interesting...grew up reading graphic novels...like the disclaimer...lol. Watchmen will be fun
I love comic book movies, yet I'm one of the few males who thinks Watchmen doesn't look that good. I never read the graphic novel, but I don't think the movie looks great. I think I will wait and let some people see it before I spend my money.
Actually any song by Muse is awesome! Especially Supermassive Black Hole!
From what you've told me, Watchmen sounds interesting. However, I think I'll let you see the movie first with the boys and then tell me if I should spend the money.
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