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The Lumberjack October 2001., p. 10

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The Lumberjack Entertainment Page 10 JHONEN VASQUEZ, CONTINUES SAGA WITH SQUEE CHRIS OPOSNOW Art Editor Thonen Vasquez has been publishing funny books long before he sold out to the man. Long before Jhonen . Vasquez was making any money working on his Nickelodeon cartoon "Invader Zim," he was making comic books. Attention soon came after his first comic, "Johnny the Homicidal Maniac," was pul:>lished for Slave Labor neighbor, a bug-eyed boy Graphics. But his humor who is neglected by his started to immerge toward the end of · that series and starting with his second comic series, "Squee". "Squee" wa~mlttiaTitly funny and yet an innocent comic. It was a spin off of "Johnny the Homicidal Maniac". Squee was Johnny's parents, constantly having aliens trying to abduct him, and mms who just want himto mmie ifmtn like a 2Iliir. 1fe aintd series "Invader Zim" is not a far cry from "Squee". People who love Thonen Vasquez cartoon will love his comic. The animation and the drawing style are the same. The subject mater and humor are practically the same . If you enjoy "Invader Zim" you should give "Squee" a chance. . Pink· Floyd Shines On With Book ERICBENAC Features And Co Entertainment Editor "And the sun 1s eclipsed by the moon." Which band ended their best selling album with this line? If you guessed Pink Floyd, goodjob!PinkFloydisone of the most popular bands of · all time. They have released twelve albums, with several on the list of all time best sellers. Their commercial breakthrough, "The Dark Libra Sept 23 to Oct 2.3 his month you' U realize that imp Bizkit and Eminem aren't relevant to you right now. ou' 11 get a Captain Beefheart CD instead. Or maybe even King Crimson. Your dad will give you a high five and tell you have brilliant musical tastes. Scorpio Oct 24 to Nov 21. This month will be filled with much turmoil and grief like a natural disaster. Like a hurri- cane, perhaps? You will meet e challenges and overcome em, in a way saying "here I " and then the hurricane will ock you. It will rock you like a hurricane. Side Of The Moon" was on the Billboard list for almost twenty years. With their spacey sound, arty sound effects, and angry . lyrics, the band has truly touched a nerve, decades after they began. Yet throughout their career, the band kept their personal · lives a secret, which adds to their mystique. Which makes the book, A Saucerful of Secrets, by author Nicholas Schaffner, such a Capricorn Dec. 22 to Jan. 19 Remember that special person? You know whom I'm talking about. That person you met, on the beach and they came over to your house. You spent the summer together, and you had a good time. You asked them to call back, and yet they never did. Is this the month they'll call back? No I'm sorry it's not. They already found someone as special as you. Aquarius Jan 20. to Feb 18 Stay in bed this month. Trust me on this one. You'd be better off in bed, than out in the wide scary world that is just ready to hurt you. Trust me. compelling read. He delves deep into the personal problems . and the inner turmoil that existed within the band. Through interviews, you learn fascinating things about each band member that you may not have known otherwise. Did any of you Pink Floyd fans know that Dave Gilmour was in a band before Pink Floyd? Or that Roger Waters was an architecture student? These facts are revealed, along with many more. The book is written chronologically, starting with their earliest years playing the underground clubs in London, and ending with the release of their album, A Momentary Lapse in Reasoning. It is divided into several sections. The three main sections are about each one of the leaders the band had during their career, starting with Syd Barret, going to Roger Waters, and ending with Dave Gilmour taking control of the band. The-book was released in 92, so it doesn't' cover their oroseopes ERIC BENAC AND CHRIS OPOSNOW Features Editor Co-Entertainment Editor; Art Editor Pisces Feb. 19. To March 20. Due to recent financial circumstances you will be forced to move out of your apartment and back with mommy and daddy. They will not appreciate it, because they do not love you. But on the upside in things, you will do better than you thought you would have on your biology exam. · Cancer June 22 To July 22 Today is your lucky day! Your stars are in the correct position- ing for love. That person you've been longing for will finally come to their senses and realize what a beautiful person you really are! Good job! Gemini May 21 To June 21 You will get your ass kicked at air hockey in the lounge sometime this month. It's best to avoid it, as you will be defeated. Not even defeated. Totally and utterly humiliated beyond all comprehension. You are such a pathetic loser, that you will cry like a baby. Don't feel bad though. Taurus April 20 To May 20 You are the man! You will do everything you want to, and will succeed at everything conceivable! Even things you didn't think you were good at! It is a good month to be a Taurus. Next month, won't be so hot, but this month, whoa, lookout! Vrrgo Aug 23 to Sept 22 It's about time you quit smoking. It's not good for your health. If you don't quit right away, don't worry it's not that big of a deal. Just try to do it as soon as you can. It really is in your best interest. It's . wearing you down. Everybody can tell. Even your mom! So quit stealing them from her. Sagittarius Nov 22 to Dec 21 This month you'll meet some- body special. They' 11 be tall, dark and handsome . .But if you are a guy, it's different. They'll be short, stocky, and blonde. last album, Division Bell. It is dated, but it is one of the best Pink Floyd books on the market. The only problem is the sometimes over academic language. It is confusing to read sometimes, and made it a chore during some points. And there were several points I wish they had talked more· in depth on. But, I would recommend this book to all Pink Floyd fans, from the hardcore to the casual. Aries March 21 To April 19 Your Pisces roommate will los all his money, and have to move in with his mom and da You will not care, as he is a pothead, and you hate him. Yi will cheer and throw a party celebrating his departure. Yo will call him up, and brag "he I'm not living with my momm and daddy loser! Take that!" and then throw the receiver down on the ground and stom on it. You are definitely a jerk this month. Leo July 23 To Aug 22 Many problems will come yo way this month. Unfortunatel you're a coward, so you won' be able to face down any of them. Look for a girl in red shoes to help you find your courage.

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