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Comment on Odd and creepy stuff that is not book-related by Ren

Ren — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:31:05 +0000

Thank you for sharing We are Water, it may not have been the bands intent, but I find it a strangely lovely song.

For one that always disturbs me but I can’t quite identify why: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSXSHOZgPMM It really is a peaceful song, but I can’t shake the idea I’m listening to music being played by ghosts.

And this might be an odd post for it, but I’ve been reading this blog for awhile and always find it fascinating. You have a wonderful way with words, and A++ taste in literature. I’ll try to comment more in the future, your discussions always leave me with ideas to work over.

Comment on Migraines and other excuses by Anton

Anton — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:43:38 +0000

I am excited about this Warhol Factory bio… I have such the thing for Andy Warhol and that whole incredibly crazy little empire he built.

Comment on Odd and creepy stuff that is not book-related by ted

ted — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:56:18 +0000

“”the music that terrifies you or the music that fills you with nauseated dread.”"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kffacxfA7G4

Comment on Odd and creepy stuff that is not book-related by Snowflake

Snowflake — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:39:40 +0000

When I’m writing, I can’t listen to anything with lyrics in English, so I have a lot of anime soundtracks. Ghost in the Shell is a favourite, and for bonus a lot of the songs are kinda creepy. I’m also fond of Rammstein, because why not?

Comment on The Cryptoterrestrials by Mac Tonnies by Putting the fun back in Forteana « Bizarro Central

Putting the fun back in Forteana « Bizarro Central — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:48:45 +0000

[...] Mac Tonnies’ book, The Cryptoterrestrials. Though I discussed this book in depth, I knew nothing about Tonnies before reading this book and was appalled to learn he had died [...]

Comment on The Cryptoterrestrials by Mac Tonnies by Vince

Vince — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:49:45 +0000

PS. I mean “a really interesting…”

Sorry.

Comment on The Cryptoterrestrials by Mac Tonnies by Vince

Vince — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:44:21 +0000

That was an really interesting review. I think the idea that ETs have intervened in human affairs is interesting mostly as a spur to consider what we mean when we speak about human affairs in the first place. That’s why Kubric’s 2001 is so beautiful. It does become a squandered opportunity when the whole thing gets mired in bad science and psuedo-anthropology.

I like the idea of the Cryptoterrestrials, and also the view that a lot of the common features of UFO sightings could be orchestrated to make them implausible. There’s something satisfyingly perverse about that. Thanks for bringing Mac Tonnies to my attention.

Comment on 2011′s almost over, here’s the ubiquitous end-of-year list by vweather

vweather — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:51:55 +0000

I somehow lucked out and found a copy of Joe Lansdale’s first collection, By Bizarre Hands, for two bucks at a used book store, and I’ve been loving the hell out of that. Joe’s a favorite of mine, and this is probably second only to High Cotton or The Best of Joe R. Lansdale as his top collection. If you haven’t read any of his work, I’d really recommend it. His short stories are the best place to start. The closest comparisons are Robert Bloch and Bradbury, but Joe’s definitely all his own
Though the stories here aren’t weird enough to veer into the proto-bizarro of his later work, most are plenty offbeat, just in a horror way rather than a full on weird way. The best of these is “Tight Little Stitches in a Dead Man’s Back,” which almost seems like a horror yarn from the new wave of s.f. in the sixties, with the same sense of adventurousness and political commentary.
The oddballs are inter-cut with some straight stories that chill more than anything supernatural can. I’m hesitant to call “Night They Missed the Horror Show” extreme horror, but it’s not too far off. Definitely the best story here, and the most horrifying thing I’ve ever read. Highly recommended; I’ll warn you, it has a deceased critter, but in a way that’s absolutely worth enduring, since it’s essential to the message rather than just shocking and gimmicky.
Other than the cover to cover amazing of Joe’s book, my favorite find of the year is Krazy Kat. It’s an absolutely joyful, beautiful, whimsical comic strip from the 1920′s though 1940′s. Apparently most people hated it, but it was William Randolph Hearst’s favorite strip so he kept it running until the creator died. Every strip is delightful, and about Ignatz Mouse attempting to wallop Krazy Kat with a brick. Every. Single. One. But it’s somehow exciting, fresh, and inventive each time. It’s the only comic strip I would describe as a kind of poetry.
Oh, and Jung’s writings have had a big effect. I don’t buy everything, but most is fascinating. It’s like the best self help book ever.

P.S. Sorry I’ve only ever commented during bizarro week. I really love your reviews, and you’ve turned me on to a lot of great stuff.

Comment on 2083 by Anders Behring Breivik, Fjordman: Part Two by anitadalton

anitadalton — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:51:39 +0000

Okay, this has nothing to do with the post.

But it is utterly fucked and the voice in that video makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Also, the phrase “punk ass” was used. So I’m gonna let it stand.

Thanks for sharing.

Comment on 2083 by Anders Behring Breivik, Fjordman: Part Two by O. R.

O. R. — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:04:47 +0000

once upon a time >

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rihMXwLhg9o

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