I'm officially all creamy over Constantine.
I went and bought 17 issues of Hellblazer (current one back to #170) today and will be spending a good part of the weekend reading. I also bought #1, because it was there and how could I not?
Also, focusing on Hellblazer keeps me distracted from the fact that some people already have their Reloaded DVDs and I have to wait until Tuesday.
*cough*
There's a nice little "welcome Keanu fans" thread over at the hellforums, and I'm sure if you have any questions, they can answer them.
constantine | from inside the mind of krix at October 11, 2003 03:20 PM .I really only meant to get a few of the most current issues, but the guy was so nice....
Posted by: krix on October 11, 2003 03:43 PMThanks for the link Krix.
Those guys are pretty brutal.
Posted by: tyler on October 11, 2003 06:19 PMThey have a "welcome Keanu fans thread"? Those Hellblazer fans are such sweethearts. I am SO going to check it out. :)
*to self* Do not let them find out you have no idea what a thread is.
Posted by: Zen on October 11, 2003 07:19 PMI thought about pre-ordering my copy of the Reloaded DVD, but the last time I did something like that it came in the mail a day or two AFTER it hit the stores. I'm not waiting for the mail on this one.
I need to get myself educated on all this Hellblazer stuff... thanks for the link. Hopefully by next year I'll have read something more about it so I'll have a clue.
Posted by: mel on October 11, 2003 08:35 PMWhat is Hellblazer about...i'm sorry i'm very stupid...but it looks like there is a tarot card on the cover of one of those comics...is it a supernatural story?
Posted by: Keanu_Soul on October 11, 2003 11:25 PMRe:them being brutal-
Yeah, some of them are never going to accept Keanu in the role and some even hate the fact that the movie is being made.
I think it's best to just ignore them, because you're never going to change their minds.
I'm certainly not trying to bridge the gap to turn them all into Keanu fans. I'll let him and the work speak for itself next year.
But as far as learning about the character and the comic, as well as being in the loop for updates on the movie, the site is great.
Oh also i wanted to know how many comics are in the series...i'm too afraid to join that board and ask...lol!
Posted by: Keanu_Soul on October 11, 2003 11:51 PM#188 is the most recent.
It's been around a while.
Oh, and as to what it's about...I can't give a simple answer, but yes, it's very supernatural.
John Constantine is an occultist, a magician (not the rabbit from a hat kind), a mage.
The comic is very much for mature readers.
Oh cool, i'm into that sort of thing...would 17 be mature enough for these comics? That's how old i am... I downloaded most of them off Kazaa and if i really enjoy them i'll go out and buy them...
Posted by: Keanu_Soul on October 12, 2003 01:13 AM*cough* *cough*
Posted by: Jen on October 12, 2003 02:57 AMthanx, krix! for all the Constantine links -- including the "tough room" hellforums.
Between now and movie release, I'll spend some time there boning up on my Constantine.
:)
Don't be upset with the geeks. There's no point in arguing Keanu's finer points - they don't want to hear it. Like Krix said, just let the movie speak for itself. Those "over there" whom have already decided to boycott the film, hey, it will be your loss, honeys. There will be plenty of us Constantine newbies to fill your seats. I think Star Wars Episode III will be out in 2005 and they can come out of the basement long enough to check that out. One of them can have my seat for that one.
See, tolerance - it's a virture, I'm told ;)
Posted by: Chianti on October 12, 2003 10:43 AMDon't be upset with the geeks. There's no point in arguing Keanu's finer points - they don't want to hear it. Like Krix said, just let the movie speak for itself. Those "over there" whom have already decided to boycott the film, hey, it will be your loss, honeys. There will be plenty of us Constantine newbies to fill your seats. I think Star Wars Episode III will be out in 2005 and they can come out of the basement long enough to check that out. One of them can have my seat for that one.
See, tolerance - it's a virtue, I'm told ;)
Posted by: Chianti on October 12, 2003 10:43 AMYikes, sorry about that.
Posted by: Chianti on October 12, 2003 10:44 AMOkay, kind of OT (but Marix Reloaded DVD) *is* mentioned in this blog segment. Today I was reading the Sunday advertisements and it seems Best Buy is the place to um, *buy* the Matrix Revolutions DVD. In San Diego anyways. They're having a MIDNIGHT OPENING (this is what it says. Kind of long, sorry Krix, there *will* be a point/question I want to ask at the end, I swear!) Be one of the first to own the Matrix Reloaded on DVD at our midnight opening. The movie will be sold from 12:01 am- 1:00 am on Tuesday 10.14 Come early for a chance to win cool prizes including movie standees, official Blinde sunglasses worn by Neo in the film and tickets to a screening of The Matrix Revolutions. Enter to win in our parking lot from 10:30p.m.-11:40 p.m. on Monday, October 13th. The first 100 people receive a Matrix t-shirt. 5151 Mission Center, San Diego, Ca. (only)
Okay, my questions are 1, is anyone else's Best Buy (in their area) doing this and 2, it says that ONLY AT BEST BUY BONUS DVD included on pack, containing over 30 minutes of content. So, by that statement Best Buy is including an extra extra DVD, right? I didn't notice in the ads any other place (that was selling the MR DVD) mentioning an extra 30 minute DVD. So, I guess my point is you may want to look for that (if it's good content?? WHo knows what's on it??) I'm also seeing the listed price from $14.99-$19.99 (sorry for the length of post, but I'm stoked to be getting the Matrix Reloaded this week! Whee!)
Posted by: Natasha on October 12, 2003 11:01 AMOk, i notice that i've made an idiot out of myself....i won't bother you guys anymore
Posted by: Keanu_Soul on October 12, 2003 11:28 AMHey!
You get sunglasses - no fair...LOL
Go, it'll be fun, I promise...
Posted by: Jen on October 12, 2003 01:00 PMWell, it says for a *chance* to win Blinde Neo-like sunglasses. Which I assume is a drawing? But the free Matrix t-shirt is grabbing my interest. I just may be Matrix-geeky enough to go down there! LOL :O)
So, no one knows what the extra 30 minute Best Buy MR DVD is huh? Hmmmm...Dang! I'll have to check this out myself, firsthand. :O)
Posted by: Natasha on October 12, 2003 05:28 PMKeanu_Soul, you're not bothering anyone. Was there a question that wasn't answered?
Thanks for the info on Best Buy, Natasha.
I'm going to have to call and see if they are doing something like that here. They proably aren't because my local one sucks.
Hey hey hey, as the unofficial Hellblazer liason, I have to say that we over at the Straight to Hell boards aren't geeks! We're just enthusiastic. About comic books. And the internet.
Um.
Okay, you got me. But we're not all opposed to the movie. Those recent photos have put the film in a positive light for some of us, and I have to say that Keanu does look cool in the suit (even if he's a bit "Mr. Anderson-ish"). That he's smoking fags and drinking booze in the second picture makes him look even better in the role.
Who knows? Maybe I'll be a convert. :D
Posted by: Funk on October 13, 2003 03:16 PMYou're welcome Krix! :O) I hope you find a Best Buy in your area doing something similar.I think I just may be going! The free t-shirt is calling me (fingers crossed)! I don't normally do things like this, but it sounds kind of fun! In a Matrix-geeky way.
And can you believe I actually liked Matrix Reloaded better than the first one!!! :OP But that's probably because I saw Matrix Reloaded on IMAX. And well, everything is just so AWESOME IMAX-size. So, stay tuned. Hopefully, I'll score some cool stuff. Or be shown on the local news with a big caption: MIDNIGHT MATRIX MANIA HITS DOWNTOWN (don't these people have lives?) LOL :O)
Posted by: Natasha on October 13, 2003 03:23 PMKeanusoul, being a verified 'idiot' myself, I have some authority on these issues, and therefore I can honestly say that you are not bothering anyone at all! You're cute! :-)
OK, in telegram-style because I spend my workday on non-work related things, so I must catch up with that soon before I get struck by lightening for slouching or something ;-)
Krix, it sucks that you don't have the dvd yet! -stop- Ohmygoodness on the cosmothing! - stop- love the wall!!! -stop- I've done my first photopaint-image today!! - stop- This took me 2 hours but damn, I'm so proud of it! - stop - I realized this weekend that my dvd player has a freeze-frame button! -stop- this has nothing to do with photopaint image ;-) - stop- still haven't gone to Funk's site! - stop-
*realizes Funk can read this*
Eee! PUT that chainsaw down!!! *hides behind Krix*
Posted by: Julie on October 13, 2003 03:43 PMHey Funk,
Thanks for being the Unofficial Hellblazer Liason! It *is* appreciated! :O) I know Krix has learned lots (become a fan of the comic). And I've checked out some of the links.
Ooooh, the convert talk is high praise indeed. I really hope the movie lives up to everyone's expectations! Thanks again!
Posted by: Natasha on October 13, 2003 03:48 PMHa! Ha! Ha! @ Julie! Thanks for the laugh! (especially the freeze frame part! Good lord, how many people are going to be freeze-framing a certain "love scene" this week?? If God and the angels are watching, they must get a chuckle out of humans) LOL
Posted by: Natasha on October 13, 2003 03:53 PMHey Julie,
If you play the DVD on your computer, you can not only freeze-frame, but take pictures of the frames as well! And save them! And use them as Wallpaper! :D
GAWD! I need a new computer.
Posted by: krix on October 13, 2003 05:35 PMZen, you NEVER should have reminded me of that, LOL!
*there goes my bright and promising carreer* :-)
The photopaint image is a 'secret suprise' *sssttt* for K.. eh... *innocent whistle* Ehm, someone that I really need to thank for something today. But, damn, my mailprogram is not working very well. I might have to try again tommorrow :-(
Hahaha @ Natasha, too!!! So THAT was the thundering roar from the sky that I heard last weekend :-D
Posted by: Julie on October 13, 2003 05:38 PMHey, Zen...could you walk us through the freeze-frame wallpaper thing? Or is it too complicated? If so, I totally understand.
Oh, how I want to be a computer geek when I grow up! OK...actually, I AM grown and I AM a geek, just not totally computer-savvy. But, I'm workin' on it! ;)
Posted by: r.j.girl on October 13, 2003 07:56 PMOkay, since I have some free time tonight (I'm not going to Best Buy tonight and enter their cool Matrix drawing and stuff. Sniff. Sniff. The person I was going to go with begged off and I don't want to go by meself.) :O( But that gave me plenty of time to peruse the links Funk nicely gave us. :O)
I have to admit, I had only briefly gone to the message board that Funk had nicely gave Krix the link to. I have now read the 3 comics that Funk scanned. Thank you kindly, they were very interesting! I liked #60 the best. I liked the dialogue. Not so much the gore, but that's just me. ;O)
Actually, I can see Keanu as Constantine. His mother is English and he has a dry/wry sense of humor. Should be interesting!
Posted by: Natasha on October 13, 2003 10:09 PMSorry guys i was just having a really shitty day...just ignore my last comment...lol... Thanks krix and julie...you guys rock :)
Posted by: Keanu_Soul on October 14, 2003 02:03 AMr.j.girl,
It's not too complicated, because I figured it out. I can explain how I did it on my computer, but I don't know if it will work the same way for everyone.
With my DVD player program, I just click pause, then forward or reverse the frame to get the picture I want (you can forward one frame at a time until you get just the right one). There is a button on my DVD player program tool bar that has a little picture of a camera on it. I just click that and it saves the frame in my picture file. Then I just go to the file and place the pic as wallpaper just like I would any other picture.
If you have any problems, let me know. I don't have the program in front of me since I'm at work now and I'm writing this from memory. I could very well be forgetting something crucial. I do remember it being very easy though.
Posted by: Zen on October 14, 2003 04:28 AMZen...
Thanks for your help...you're a sweetie! I tried it and it will freeze the frame, but I can't find any way to "snapshot" it on MY computer. I'm still trying, though. What DVD player program are you using? I've tried RealPlayer and InterActual Player, with no luck.
r.j.girl,
I'm at work again, so I'm not sure what player program it is. Hmmmm... Have you tried right-clicking and saving? Please feel free to say *D'uh!*. I'll check at home tonight to see if I can give you extra info.
:)
Posted by: Zen on October 15, 2003 05:05 AMr.j. girl,
My program is a Cyberlink Power DVD. When I popped in my Reloaded DVD, however, it automatically prompted me to download InterActual. I tried getting a grab with that crap... um, I mean program, but to no avail. There might be a way, but I didn't figure it out. The Cyberlink program is much cooler, with way more features.
Hope you have more luck! :)
Posted by: Zen on October 15, 2003 06:44 PMHey, Zen...
Bless your heart for trying to help me with this! I'm in the process of downloading the trial version of CyberLink to see if it will work, but with this stupid dial-up connection it could take hours. That program sounds MUCH cooler. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one that couldn't get InterActual to respond. Oh...and BTW, I would *never* say Duh! I take no offense at "Mickey Mouse" computer directions. Cross your fingers for me...and thanks again for your help. :)
r.j.girl,
You're welcome sweetie. I'm no computer geek myself. Case in point, I downloaded a little Simkeanu from the internet months ago and have no idea how to stuff him into my Simgame. So when I'm able to explain a computer anything to anyone, I am very glad to do so. Makes me feel smart. *giggles*
Zen's the best! Zen's the best! You ROCK, girl. Finally got my PowerDVD working and captured my favorite fight freeze-frame (try saying that 3 times) which is now gracing my desktop. Thanks oodles for your kindness! :)
And...I apologize to krix for jamming up her Constantine entry with my remedial computer questions. Sorry, krix! :(
Posted by: r.j.girl on October 16, 2003 07:55 PMWTF DAWGS, I'm the owner of hellforums.com >__
Posted by: AlekseyH366 on November 23, 2003 09:43 AMSHIT www.hellforums.com O_O!
Posted by: AlekseyH366 on November 23, 2003 09:44 AMsorry about that, dude. I was just using it as shorthand for the forums at the straight-to-hell HellBlazer fan forums. I'll type it out in the future.
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