tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470510671824637475.post1025847918807021527..comments2024-03-10T23:51:37.936+00:00Comments on The Glass Walking-Stick: Reading Update: Something Wicked This Way ComesSimon B http://www.blogger.com/profile/07719757386457800087noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470510671824637475.post-2660305047038100322010-11-14T20:29:38.203+00:002010-11-14T20:29:38.203+00:00He certainly does! It was interesting for me to re...He certainly does! It was interesting for me to re-read Something Wicked... because at my age I can more readily relate to Will's father than I could have the first time around. ( Old git! )<br /><br />Have you read Fahrenheit 451? That's another Bradbury classic I'll have to re-read.Simon B https://www.blogger.com/profile/07719757386457800087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470510671824637475.post-58854793733944690602010-11-14T11:23:29.168+00:002010-11-14T11:23:29.168+00:00I really like Something wicked..
The Illustrated M...I really like Something wicked..<br />The Illustrated Man is a afavourite character of mine (and one that's been used quite a lot in old Green Lantern comics).<br />Bradbury has a wonderful way with words.Sarangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03545162612237984546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470510671824637475.post-73396321626472067662010-11-14T10:49:59.795+00:002010-11-14T10:49:59.795+00:00But, Joe - he speaks so highly of you :-)But, Joe - he speaks so highly of you :-)Simon B https://www.blogger.com/profile/07719757386457800087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470510671824637475.post-74005710688928872012010-11-14T08:00:35.909+00:002010-11-14T08:00:35.909+00:00movie was pants, if I recall rightly, but I liked ...movie was pants, if I recall rightly, but I liked the book, and, to be honest, I'm not the world's greatest Bradbury fan.joe ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11654300765962440903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470510671824637475.post-47900176281862434412010-11-14T00:34:42.255+00:002010-11-14T00:34:42.255+00:00Thanks, Matthew! I've never seen that version ...Thanks, Matthew! I've never seen that version of the story either, but there are trailers and a couple of scenes available on YouTube - it looks pretty dark for a Disney film!Simon B https://www.blogger.com/profile/07719757386457800087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470510671824637475.post-78374282784008118952010-11-13T05:05:32.022+00:002010-11-13T05:05:32.022+00:00Hey Simon nice review. I recall there was a lightl...Hey Simon nice review. I recall there was a lightly regarded movie based on this in the '80s but I never saw it. Have a good weekend!Capes on Filmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139468019205559912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470510671824637475.post-62988343521972118492010-11-12T19:03:32.796+00:002010-11-12T19:03:32.796+00:00Yeah, it's a shame it's so creased though....Yeah, it's a shame it's so creased though...<br />:-(Simon B https://www.blogger.com/profile/07719757386457800087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470510671824637475.post-17869430496241580372010-11-12T13:34:01.508+00:002010-11-12T13:34:01.508+00:00that surely looks like a wicked book cover!that surely looks like a wicked book cover!DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470510671824637475.post-43924240505536320682010-11-07T23:42:20.198+00:002010-11-07T23:42:20.198+00:00It's a harsh world when beauty and servers can...It's a harsh world when beauty and servers can't co-exist :-(Simon B https://www.blogger.com/profile/07719757386457800087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470510671824637475.post-78299061717584004022010-11-05T10:34:41.022+00:002010-11-05T10:34:41.022+00:00I recall reading it as a kid but can't remembe...I recall reading it as a kid but can't remember a word of it. I do however remember every word of "Chicken Licken". I like to think this shows the sort of intellect I possess.<br /><br />Sadly, the SFX forum seems to have disappeared. I fear the beauty of your review may have overtaxed its servers to the point of destruction.Steve Does Comicshttp://stevedoescomics.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470510671824637475.post-74583109150252413212010-11-04T07:43:40.463+00:002010-11-04T07:43:40.463+00:00Thanks, Mr. L! I've never read The October Cou...Thanks, Mr. L! I've never read The October Country - I'll have to put that right!Simon B https://www.blogger.com/profile/07719757386457800087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470510671824637475.post-27530894793191285512010-11-03T15:22:34.370+00:002010-11-03T15:22:34.370+00:00I don't know. I like it. It certainly paints...I don't know. I like it. It certainly paints a verbal picture. As for Bradbury, I perfer the October Country for halloween shivers.<br /><br />Lazarus Lupin<br />art and review<br />http://strangespanner.blogspot.com/Lazarus Lupinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498179029332944165noreply@blogger.com