tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post3198879984426699599..comments2024-03-18T16:12:32.926-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: War for the Planet of the Apes and The Void Movie Reviews, #IWSGPit and IWSG Anthology, Monday’s Music, New Releases, and Ninja NewsAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-74997468940660733542017-09-09T14:55:02.739-04:002017-09-09T14:55:02.739-04:00Saw a preview of It. It doesn't suck but I was...<b>Saw a preview</b> of <i>It</i>. It doesn't suck but I wasn't impressed. No real terror whatsoever. It's too dependent on sound effects that get boring after a while. But... the ending is much better than the stupid spider-thing in the old version. The clown looks good. (Not in a sexy way....) Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-16233376284138376822017-08-05T15:15:05.780-04:002017-08-05T15:15:05.780-04:00Love Lee's new cover. And offering the book f...Love Lee's new cover. And offering the book for free. Wow.<br /><br />Hope you're having a great weekend, Alex.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-74692214375860675372017-08-02T19:30:17.217-04:002017-08-02T19:30:17.217-04:00Heard good things about Planet of the Apes. I'...Heard good things about Planet of the Apes. I'll have to see it.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-72855553834755130812017-08-02T11:17:54.089-04:002017-08-02T11:17:54.089-04:00Hi,
I am looking forward to watching the Apes movi...Hi,<br />I am looking forward to watching the Apes movie whenever it gets here. <br />Just so proud of this group and of course of the twitter pitch. I didn't participate because my book is not yet finished but I will when it is finished. <br /><br />As for volunteers to co-host, I'm free in October and would like to be considered. <br /><br />Shalom aleichem,<br />Patricia Patricia at <a href="https://www.patgarciaandeverythingmustchange.com/html/" rel="nofollow">Everything Must Change</a>Pat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-84578391867595966222017-08-01T16:00:58.574-04:002017-08-01T16:00:58.574-04:00The Guide to Writing for Profit should be a great ...The Guide to Writing for Profit should be a great asset to the toolbox.<br /><br />Have a good one, Alex.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-31531076484248684922017-08-01T12:44:09.229-04:002017-08-01T12:44:09.229-04:00Just had to drop by and say congrats on the #IWSGP...Just had to drop by and say congrats on the #IWSGPitch day - it was fabulous!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-11723398924952561362017-07-31T19:44:26.101-04:002017-07-31T19:44:26.101-04:00How did twitter pitch go?How did twitter pitch go?Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-74957710950721458572017-07-30T23:50:51.591-04:002017-07-30T23:50:51.591-04:00I considered writing something for the IWSG Guide ...I considered writing something for the IWSG Guide to Writing for Profit. But my whole tip was to never turn down an author interview, and to seek them out on any blog that might reach your audience. You never know who will read them, and it's a great way to both grow your brand and connect with people. <br />I tried to think of a way to make that 500 words, but it was so much "fluff" that my inner editor threatened to stab me with a million red pens. (Ha ha.)<br />I had hoped to go see War for Planet of the Apes, but I ended up at funerals this month instead, so blargh, guess I'll see it someday! J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-3734322614205612017-07-29T20:44:14.162-04:002017-07-29T20:44:14.162-04:00When I was really little, I was allowed to watch P...When I was really little, I was allowed to watch Planet of the Apes, the Charlton Heston version. There was a TV show based on the movie. I remember being so scared that I hid behind the couch when my parents watched it. Apes freak me out. :) Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-5450110408750451372017-07-29T18:36:12.733-04:002017-07-29T18:36:12.733-04:00Wait... the special effects in Apes are the best y...<b>Wait... the special effects in Apes</b> are the best you've ever seen, bar none? The only reasons I haven't seen it yet is that the sun is shining and this movie's a bit depressing -- great but depressing, being a war movie minus vibrant colors -- so I'm saving this one for um... fall. That's right. Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-90228650567534558432017-07-28T21:34:50.993-04:002017-07-28T21:34:50.993-04:00Hi Alex,
Well, here I am, 12 days after you poste...Hi Alex,<br /><br />Well, here I am, 12 days after you posted this. Thanks for the movie reviews. Speaking of apes, my nickname used to be Cornelius. <br /><br />Interesting music choices. Of course, Katatonia, not to be confused with that other group named, Catatonia. <br /><br />Enjoy your offline time, Alex.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-55203431204620939172017-07-28T09:20:42.696-04:002017-07-28T09:20:42.696-04:00Sherry, you would, but you are not last!
Rachna, ...Sherry, you would, but you are not last!<br /><br />Rachna, fortunately it wasn't too much to do.<br /><br />Lynda, you will be stunned by Serkis' performance in the movie. And the Twitter pitch party was amazing!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-80050044492156608162017-07-27T15:45:19.940-04:002017-07-27T15:45:19.940-04:00Hmm . . . I tried to comment and it disappeared. T...Hmm . . . I tried to comment and it disappeared. There's a first for you.<br /><br />Anyway, aside from bragging about being last after Sherry, lol, I said your review convinced me that seeing Planet of the Apes is a must, rather than a maybe. I love Andy Serkis's acting and the PoA movies (and old TV series) have always been great.Lynda Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442214431341019380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-60951325597652848912017-07-27T15:10:50.454-04:002017-07-27T15:10:50.454-04:00Ha! I'm later than Sherry this time. Not sure ...Ha! I'm later than Sherry this time. Not sure where my brain was last week when this posted, I guess.<br /><br />I hadn't thought one way or another about Planet of the Apes, and now I NEED to see it, based on your review. Andy Serkis is one of my favorite actors. And The Void sounds pretty cool, too. I haven't seen a decent horror film in a while.<br /><br />Looks like the Twitter Pitch Party is going well! I hope for good things for everyone who participates. You guys have put in a lot of hard work!Lynda Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442214431341019380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-33067598791530926802017-07-27T09:45:27.582-04:002017-07-27T09:45:27.582-04:00Visited Sandra's blog. I had no idea Alex that...Visited Sandra's blog. I had no idea Alex that there was so much work involved from an author's part for the audio books, I always thought that it was the publisher's headache.<br /><br />Congrats for the IWSGPit.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-20996835271269303912017-07-26T22:24:18.487-04:002017-07-26T22:24:18.487-04:00I've heard a lot of good reviews about Planet ...I've heard a lot of good reviews about Planet of the Apes. Perhaps I'll see it soon.<br /><br />I am pitching for #IWSGPit tomorrow. I've also shared it several places to encourage other writers to join in. I hope there's a tremendous amount of participation. Thanks for setting this up. :)kimlajevardi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560936098715470719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-84726171921554056942017-07-25T20:50:19.677-04:002017-07-25T20:50:19.677-04:00Glad to hear Planet of the Apes was good! Pat Hat ...Glad to hear Planet of the Apes was good! Pat Hat sure has been busy!<br /><br />(Do I get a prize for being last?) Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-72036923320318644422017-07-24T18:55:11.552-04:002017-07-24T18:55:11.552-04:00Elizabeth, you can't be old - I'm older th...Elizabeth, you can't be old - I'm older than you are!<br /><br />Sandra, glad you liked it!<br /><br />Tamara, glad you are participating.<br /><br />Elsie - awesome!!!!!<br /><br />Sandra, Valerian - I don't recommend it.<br /><br />Barbara, it's a great film.<br /><br />Mason, they did exactly that with the series. And don't forget the Twitter pitch!<br /><br />Ellie, it was A+ on every level.<br /><br />Brandon and Bryan - nothing like Transformers! And not cheesy. Incredibly deep and good. Watch all three.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-1793487160970631112017-07-24T13:28:32.980-04:002017-07-24T13:28:32.980-04:00Man, I keep hearing about these Planet of the Apes...Man, I keep hearing about these Planet of the Apes movies. I don't know how I missed them, but I never knew they were any good. Guess I have to start from the beginning. I just thought they were cheesy remakes that they kept pumping out, like Transformers.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-39372058778995398342017-07-24T11:26:34.725-04:002017-07-24T11:26:34.725-04:00I agree with everything you said about War for the...I agree with everything you said about War for the Planet of the Apes. It was stunning at every level and Oscar worthy. I'd also add that Michael Giacchino's score should be nominated. He really made an effort to tie into Jerry Goldsmith's score for Planet of the Apes, by using strange and unusual sounds intermixed into the music, and it paid off.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-60555815245137242182017-07-23T20:42:09.923-04:002017-07-23T20:42:09.923-04:00I like that "Planet of the Apes" was tak...I like that "Planet of the Apes" was taken from a hokey old movie series and turned into something serious and thought-provoking. Kind of goes with the idea that there's no such thing as a bad story idea, only bad execution of said idea. And "The Void" sounds like something I'd enjoy, though I'm usually not hugely into horror.<br /><br />Must get my pitches ready for the IWSG pitch thing... I keep forgetting. >_<Mason T. Matchakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382636658554302699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-5277688800890174852017-07-23T18:25:12.876-04:002017-07-23T18:25:12.876-04:00While hubby & I watched all the older Planet m...While hubby & I watched all the older Planet movies and a series that used to come on, I have no plans to watch this new one. But I did finally see the Avengers with daughter when she brought it home the other day. I really enjoyed it much more than I would have thought I would.<br />Visit me @ <a href="https://lifefaithincaneyhead.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life & Faith in Caneyhead</a>. 😉<br />Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-60325436968281550432017-07-23T11:17:01.021-04:002017-07-23T11:17:01.021-04:00Still need to see all the Apes movies. But, with t...Still need to see all the Apes movies. But, with that said, I haven't heard of the Void at all before this. I'm going to have to look into it. It sounds like my type of tale.H.R. Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01462784064936801201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-19890135918477205802017-07-22T20:57:54.225-04:002017-07-22T20:57:54.225-04:00No plans for my summer, just hoping for life to be...No plans for my summer, just hoping for life to be calm and uneventful, especially after the stress hubby's job put us through last week. x_xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-13079128230734140292017-07-22T20:06:40.862-04:002017-07-22T20:06:40.862-04:00Thanks for the reviews Alex! Enjoyed the music! Co...Thanks for the reviews Alex! Enjoyed the music! Congrats to Pat and Sandra for their new releases! Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.com