August (2012) Reads You

It is August 2012 so... Welcome to I Reads You!  This is my blog about the things I read: mostly comic books, comics, and related books. Sometimes, I’ll write about or link to other topics: typically books, politics, and entertainment.

I’m Leroy Douresseaux, and I have another blog: www.negromancer.com. I also write for the Comic Book Bin (which also has smart phones apps and comics).

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Saw "The Dark Knight Rises;" Found it Bloated and Self-Important

I forgot to post this link: http://www.negromancer.com/2012/07/the-dark-knight-rises.html from my movie review blog, Negromancer.  I rushed to the local theatre for the earliest show of The Dark Knight Rises, and I knew I was not going to like the movie from the opening air plane hijack set piece.  I don't know if Nolan was desperate to start the film off with a bang or if he just doesn't have an overkill filter.  And Hans Zimmer needs a muzzle.

Negromancer Reviews "The Amazing Spider-Man"

I forgot to mention this in a post last week:  I reviewed the new Spider-Man reboot, The Amazing Spider-Man at my blog, Negromancer.

Keeping with this theme of forgetfulness, I neglected to mention James Horner's lush and rich score for the film.  At times, the music is playful, reminding me of Danny Elfman (who scored Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films), and other times it is poignant and moving for the intimate character scenes.  Horner's music pounds, sweeps, and soars for the superhero action scenes.  Horner establishes the mood and atmosphere and accentuates the action without taking over the movie.  Good stuff from a great film composer.

I'm Going to Read July 2012

Welcome to July 2012.  Welcome to I Reads You, my blog about the things I read: mostly comic books, comics, and related books. Sometimes, I’ll write about or link to other topics: typically books, politics, and entertainment.  This month I hope to finally finish reading Love and Rockets: New Stories #4.

I’m Leroy Douresseaux, and I have another blog: http://www.negromancer.com/. I also write for the Comic Book Bin (which also has smart phones apps and comics).

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I Reads June 2012

Welcome to June 2012, and welcome to I Reads You, my blog about the things I read: mostly comic books, comics, and related books. Sometimes, I’ll write about or link to other topics: typically books, politics, and entertainment.

I’m Leroy Douresseaux, and I have another blog: http://www.negromancer.com/. I also write for the Comic Book Bin (which also has smart phones apps and comics).

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Negromancer Reviews "Men in Black 3"

I saw Men in Black 3 yesterday.  It was pleasant and inoffensive, but not the "best Men in Black" as some critics have apparently said (at least, I don't think so).  Read the review here.  I loved the villain, Boris the Animal, and Josh Brolin certainly brings a touch of poignance to the story, which it needs.

Seeing the movie reminds me that I've never read the original comic book, The Men in Black.  I need to.

Negromancer at the Movies with "Dark Shadows"

On Friday, I saw the Tim Burton/Johnny Depp Dark Shadows.  I reviewed it at my movie blog, Negromancer, which you can read here.

The gist of it is that I really like Depp as Barnabas Collins, but otherwise, the movie is something of a clunker.

Negromancer Reviews "The Avengers"

Over at my movie review blog, Negromancer, I reviewed the record-setting The Avengers.

Here's the link: http://www.negromancer.com/2012/05/avengers-movie-review.html

Even April Fools Reads You

It's April 2012! Welcome to I Reads You, my blog about the things I read: mostly comic books, comics, and related books. Sometimes, I’ll write about or link to other topics: typically books, politics, and entertainment.

I’m Leroy Douresseaux, and I have another blog: http://www.negromancer.com/. I also write for the Comic Book Bin (which also has smart phones apps and comics).

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I Ides of March You

Welcome to I Reads You, my blog about the things I read: mostly comic books, comics, and related books. Sometimes, I’ll write about or link to other topics: typically books, politics, and entertainment.

I’m Leroy Douresseaux, and I have another blog: http://www.negromancer.com/. I also write for the Comic Book Bin (which also has smart phones apps and comics).

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I Reads a New Year

Welcome to I Reads You.  We just finished the second full calendar year of the blog, and I'm ready for a third fullyear.  In this blog, I write about the things I read (mostly comic books, comics, and related books) and about the things I come across worth reading (mostly about comic books, politics, and entertainment). Sometimes I’ll comment on “real” books and the mass media.

I’m Leroy Douresseaux, and I have another blog: http://www.negromancer.com/. I also write for the Comic Book Bin (which has smart phones apps and comics).

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I Reads December

Welcome to I Reads You, my blog about the things I read (mostly comic books, comics, and related books) and about the things I come across worth reading (mostly about comic books, politics, and entertainment). Sometimes I’ll comment on “real” books and the mass media.

I’m Leroy Douresseaux, and I have another blog: http://www.negromancer.com/. I also write for the Comic Book Bin (which has smart phones apps and comics).

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I Reads You Thankful for November 2011

Welcome to I Reads You, my blog about the things I read (mostly comic books, comics, and related books) and about the things I come across worth reading (mostly about comic books, politics, and entertainment). Sometimes I’ll comment on “real” books and the mass media.

I’m Leroy Douresseaux, and I have another blog: http://www.negromancer.com/. I also write for the Comic Book Bin (which has smart phones apps).

And read a new horror graphic novel in progress here.

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Readstober

Welcome to I Reads You, my blog about the things I read (mostly comic books, comics, and related books) and about the things I come across worth reading (mostly about comic books, politics, and entertainment). Sometimes I’ll comment on “real” books and the mass media.

I’m Leroy Douresseaux, and I have another blog: http://www.negromancer.com/. I also write for the Comic Book Bin (which has smart phones apps).

Internet issues have largely kept this blog silent since Wednesday.  Thanks for your patience.

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Will You Remember the I Reads You of September

Welcome to I Reads You, my blog about the things I read (mostly comic books, comics, and related books) and about the things I come across worth reading (mostly about comic books, politics, and entertainment). Sometimes I’ll comment on “real” books and the mass media.

Don't forget to visit http://www.negromancer.com/. I also write for the Comic Book Bin (which has smart phones apps).

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It's an August Occasion at I Reads You, Too

Welcome to I Reads You, my blog about the things I read (mostly comic books, comics, and related books) and about the things I come across worth reading (mostly about comic books, politics, and entertainment). Sometimes I’ll comment on “real” books and the mass media.

I’m Leroy Douresseaux, and I have another blog: http://www.negromancer.com/. I also write for the Comic Book Bin (http://www.comicbookbin.com/).

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Let's celebrate reading with

Captain America: The First Avenger Reviewed

I saw Captain America: The First Avenger yesterday.  It wasn't a dud like I worried.  It was actually fun.  I posted a review at Negromancer.

Deathly Hallows - Part 2 Reviewed

I reviewed Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 over at Negromancer.  Go. Read. Enjoy.

July Reads You

We've made it!  It's July 2011!

Welcome to I Reads You, my blog about the things I read (mostly comic books, comics, and related books) and about the things I come across worth reading (mostly about comic books, politics, and entertainment). Sometimes I’ll comment on “real” books and the mass media.

I’m Leroy Douresseaux, and I have another blog: http://www.negromancer.com/. I also write for the Comic Book Bin (which has smart phones apps).

All images and text appearing on this blog are copyright © and/or trademark their respective owners.

Summer kids' comic book of the month:

Green Lantern Film Reviewed

I saw Green Lantern and posted a review at Negromancer.  The movie has its moments, and it is visually striking, but way too noisy.  The visual effects are mostly good, but some of them are surprisingly bad for a big budget flick from a major studio.

The script is bad, although, by the end, Green Lantern becomes the hero he is supposed to be in a rousing finale.  Mark Strong is utterly wasted as Sinestro.  Most of the characters are extraneous, and once again, the very talented Angela Bassett is way under-utilized.

So far, the box office looks good, perhaps coming in at $55 to $60 million for the weekend.  This may be enough to get the studio to greenlight a sequel - hopefully with at least new writers.