Damn it...

I hate it when this happens. I had something deep and profound to write when I sat down, and the moment I began typing it slipped away so fast I can't even make out the shape of the hole in my thoughts that the idea once filled. So you are going to get random crap instead.

Grumpy because the first MirrorMask showing in Oregon isn't until the 14th of October. Check the theater listings here to see where the first showing is by wherever you are. MirrorMask was written by Neil Gaiman ( of Sandman fame ) whose blog can be found here.

Unrelated movie sidenote, of all of the comic properties I could have imagined them turning into a movie, Ghost Rider would not have made my list. I don't know why I couldn't picture it. It has everything needed for an action movie: dangerous rebel main character ( stunt motorcyclist Johnny Blaze ), some cool props ( his head turns into a flaming skull and he has a cool motorcycle ), a touch of supernatural evil ( main character makes a deal with the devil ), and lots of senseless violence ( he deals out vigilante justice ). Which basically means lots of motorcycle stunts, flame and explosions, as well as people being beaten by chains. Apparently it will be starring Nicholas Cage and set to come out July 2006.