Monthly Archives: July 2006

The Mantled Howler

Posted on July 21,2006 by Toren

The Mantled Howler sounds like a good character for WWFJ. And there are indeed howler monkeys. But the crazy thing is I didn’t even put any thought into that. There really is such a thing as a mantled howler. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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Toothpaste Illuminati

Posted on July 21,2006 by Toren

I bought a 4-pack of Colgate (my favourite white man’s brand) “LUMINOUS Enamel Strengthening” toothpaste and the packaging and gimmickry has just gotten out of control. Apart from the regular flashy graphics on the box, it also has a kind … Continue reading →

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New Slackademics Blog

Posted on July 20,2006 by Toren

http://slackademics.blogspot.com/ For Vancouverites only, please.

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Who’s Scruffy-Looking?

Posted on July 19,2006 by Toren

As promised, here are some samples of Sam Dulmage’s fine photography of me. These are for my headshots. I will be using more than one (one tough guy me, one businessy me, and one regular me). If you want to … Continue reading →

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Superchthonic

Posted on July 19,2006 by Toren

Okay, who thinks that “Superchthonic” should be the name of the next Thickets album? Because I do. It works on so many levels. Supersonic. Sonic=sound. Chthonic = the underworld. ps it’s pronounced ‘SOO pur THAW nik’

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Spider-Muse

Posted on July 19,2006 by Toren

The 1967 Spider-Man cartoon, despite it’s flaws in writing and animation, had fantastic music. Much (if not all) of this, I’ve come to learn, was composed by a jazz musician by the name of Ray Ellis. While trying to track … Continue reading →

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Force Feeding

Posted on July 18,2006 by Toren

Yoda: Yes, a Jedi’s strength flows from the Force. But beware of the dark side. Anger, fear, aggression; the dark side of the Force are they. Easily they flow, quick to join you in a fight. If once you start … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Screw-On Head

Posted on July 16,2006 by Toren

In a world of unbearable tripe comes a shining ray of hope – watch the full trailer for Mike Mignola’s animated The Amazing Screw-On Head starring Paul Giamatti, David Hyde-Pierce and Patton Oswalt. You will not be disappointed, and that’s … Continue reading →

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Hooped

Posted on July 15,2006 by Toren

For those not yet in the know, my friend Mike Jackson, gamer, artist, director, and all around swell fella, has one of his films “Hooped” up on youtube. It’s got very offensive language in it so it’s sure to please. … Continue reading →

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Her Name Is Rio

Posted on July 15,2006 by Toren

Well I’m pleased as punch that the owner of the Rio, my new fave theater, would post a comment on my blog. I went to see Superman again last Wednesday with Stewie and I realized I forgot to mention one … Continue reading →

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