The Monthly Reckoning – September 2012

Michael Harris — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:00:32 +0000

the
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Adjective:

Used to refer to a person, place, or thing that is unique.

month·ly
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Once a month; every month; from month to month.

reck·on·ing
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A person’s view, opinion, or judgment.

We here at DOOM Towers love to hear from our visitors. Partially because we have low self esteem and need to be told we’re pretty, and partially because you obviously have good taste so we can trust your opinion.

As a result, I have been tasked with testing the cultural waters, delving into the myriad popular opinions, having a look-see at the things you like to see, and textually probing your prefrontal cortex for your preferences on various matters both culturally imperative and wantonly irrelevant…In other words asking a question that only you can answer. Some may call it a poll but I call it THE MONTHLY RECKONING (a.k.a. NOT-Poole’s Polls)

Or something like that.

This month, we ponder the end of days, since it is so very fast approaching. The apocalypse will probably not occur on December 21st, but its good to know where your priorities lie in desperate times. How would you like to spend your last hours being entertained? With only the first part of Tolkein’s There and Back Again? With secret agent-y explosions and spy-punching? With a kung-fu epic by GZA the genius? With a gripping musical about the French starring Wolverine and Catwoman? With the epic conclusion to a terrible…terrible movie series? With the comedy/caper/ensemble movie with a heck of a cast? Make your reckoning.

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Tease Me Baby! – Skyfall

Sharp-O — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:10:32 +0000

Greetings, Agent. As a duly designated representative of D.O.O.M, it is my duty to inform you of your latest special assignment, Operation: “Tease Me, Baby.” When you’re quite done giggling. This latest operation will be to examine the contents of a video media file simply titled ‘Skyfall’.

Skyfall is a big deal for the James Bond franchise, few movie characters get 23 movies under their belt and this year also marks the 50th Anniversary of Ian Fleming’s creation. The third movie to star Daniel Craig, the latest outing for Bond revolves around MI6 being attacked, Bond’s loyalty to M being challenged over secrets from her past and Bond experiencing combination of lassitude, boredom, depression and difficulty with what he’s chosen to do for a living. Check out the trailer below:

Behind Blue Eyes

Bond seems to be suffering from PTSD and settles it by going jogging! Maybe. I dunno, the trailer reveals little. The mention of “Skyfall” does elicit a response from a shell-shocked Bond but we shall have to wait to see what that really entails. Maybe he fell in love again, who knows.

For Queen and Country

The attack on MI6 really does take its toll and whatever caused it is tied to M (Dame Judi Dench’s 7th consecutive role in the franchise) and the mysterious Skyfall. I think.

Worst. Tunnel of Love. Ever.

So some part of the film takes place in China! Exotic!

Generic Villain Shot #402: Burning Orphanage

It could be an orphanage and it could be the villain, it’s not like the trailer is giving anything away!

And that’s Skyfall! To be honest, I wouldn’t have guessed at what the plot is by the trailer had I not looked it up. It’s a tough trailer to do this article for but it looks like Bond, smells like Bond and tastes like a martini, shaken not stirred.

Skyfall is set to be released in the UK on 26 October 2012. This article will self-destruct in 5 seconds.

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The Monthly Reckoning – September 2012

Tease Me Baby! – Skyfall