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From Jim Valentino in reference to our "Bomb Queen" review. Thanks for sending this along, Jim. And thank you, Larry. Nice review. We're always happy when someone actually gets it. jim v. ================================================================== In reference to our Rotting in Dirtville review Hey Larry, I just wanted to say thanks for doing the piece on Rotting In Dirtville. I sent out the link to my list so hopefully it sent some traffic your way. Thanks again, Rick www.giganticgraphicnovels.com ============================= From ShockerFest Hello there Larry, -- Brandon, it was great meeting all of you and it was great watching your film. Here's hoping that someday you will be able to do a $4.000 movie! Larryw ================================================================== Also from Brandon, in reference to the aforementioned film.... Hey Larry,
Well, that's twice I have been told I 'got it'. Do I need to go to the Doctor? Brandon, you guys shot a fun film for very little money. You should be proud. You have a right to be. Larryw ======================================================================= Hi Larry, I’m the publicist for the film “Dead in the Water”, enjoyed reading your review. If you are interested in interviewing the writer and director for more insight of feature story, would be happy to put them on the phone for you. Thanks again for your support. Best, Lauri -- Lauri Blue BLUE ENTERTAINMENT Lauri, the PCU will ALWAYS support low budget film makers who look like they actually CARE about the industry. I and the rest of the crew wish you the best of luck and want to be in your next movie. Larryw ======================================================================== Also about Dead in the Water, from Piotr Uzarowicz Larry -- thank you so very much for the review and lovely words
about our film. I'm forwarding this on to cast and crew right away.
I will let you know how our distribution pans out. Piotr, I liked the movie. It was easy to write about something done well and it was a pleasure as well. Larryw =============================================================================
To Tim: How about a series on Western Movie Heroes? JPaul@..... ****************************** Hey Larry and Ugo and all the others. Man, I can't believe how much yuo have grown. Everytime I come back it seems like you have added content or something. Now that you have comic strips I might have to come over more often. Keep up the good stuff. Arron Jessup@..... ---------------------------------- An Unbiased Comment!! Hi Larry; This is Trace from the Frank Cho message board (yeah I know, I don't post frequently, but I keep up with things). I just have a comment about the western reviews section of the Penguin Comics site. With Tim's love of the old westerns I found it kind of surprising that there is no mention of AC Comics Best of the West title. To my knowledge it is the only western title still in publication and it is full of classic western tales from the 40's and 50's. Another comment is that Tim's bio is very encouraging to me. I also have had that creative desire since I was a child and also ended up in the technical realm as far as jobs go, so there is still hope for me. Thanks Chuck Tracy FanForce http://www.femforce-femfans.com/fanforce1.pdf Because comics were meant to be fun. AC Comics, last of the first independents
Editor: Ok, so he's not totally unbiased. I can't control Tim, our staff is like a force of nature. But, if interest is there, he might be as well. ******************** deniceduff@ Denice Duff (star of TV, Film, Professional Photographer )
Hey Larry, Be HONEST - was I one of the ones who came across as god's gift? Denice Duff
PS Thanks for taking the time to review so in depth this little personal gem of Jason's.
From the Editor:
It was a pleasure. I honestly liked this one, and I usually hate documentaries. This was a treat. Here is a link to Ms. Duff's website. http://www.deniceduff.com/ Let her know you saw her here. ******************** Ben Templesmith Feedback@.... Heya Larry, just wanted to drop you a note and say thanks!- Ben
From the Editor: Thank you Mr. Templesmith. I have to tell you, we are all looking forward to your next work. ******************** Passion Review Dan Markson (DM1965@.....)
Sir: While I appreciated the article and the review of The Passion of Christ on your site, I did have a problem with the comment you made "WITHOUT PROMOTING ANTI SEMITIC ATTITUDES" seeming to make some point that the film was not hateful to Jews. The movie WAS. It depicted Jews as evil and without any love for others. This attitude has been used for generations to suppress, torture and murder Jews. You comment that it does not promote Anti Semitic feelings is insulting. Gibson had the chance to help right a wrong that has gone on for far too long. He could have made the Sanhedrin more sympathetic, more feeling. He did not have to make them so evil. There is no real historical evidence of Jews acting in this manner, not in anything outside the Gospels. Gibson could have helped lessen the animosity that still causes hatred toward the Jews. I have always felt your reviews were excellent. However, after this I might have to start wondering about your own feeling toward Jews. It might be a good idea to look into your own heart and see if you harbor any hatred toward them. Dan Markson.
From the Editor: You know it's funny. I just had this argument the other day. First, it is still my feelings that the film did not promote hatred toward all Jews. Yes, it did portray the Jewish leaders or at least some of them, as power hungry, greedy, frightened individuals who set out to kill a man they were afraid of. And, again I agree with you that the only "Historical Record" is the four Gospels. And that is where Gibson got his main inspiration.
Had Gibson changed the story to show compassion on the hand of the Jewish leaders, it would have been a lie to the original material. Had he allowed Jesus to pull out an Uzi and cut down the Roman cohort, it would also have destroyed the original material. Gibson portrayed the leaders in the manner that was presented in the Four Books called Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. It is in these four books where we find the story of Jesus. It really does not matter if you believe what they say to see this movie and enjoy it. You don't have to know everything about all the people at the Alamo to enjoy the movie when it comes out this summer do you? At the same time, you know the basic story. At least if you took American History. Or ever watched an old western on TV. 180 some men stood off over 2000 soldiers of the Mexican Army. That is what history has told us. Now, if the movie sticks close to the known history then we are aware of what will happen. Please tell me Americans know what happened? However, if the Texian defenders start pulling out .50 Caliber machine guns, mortors, Grenade launchers and a Terminator shows up, then we can pretty much say that this is not a film about the Alamo. Same with The Passion of the Christ. Had Gibson changed the story from what is known, it would have changed the story, and the film would no longer have been about Christ. It would have been called "The Passion of Steve" or something. Hope this helps. Sorry to go on so long, but this is not an answer that can be an easy or simple one. ******************** Isisslice@ Hey Larry Thanks for sending the review, I appreciate it! Best
Debbie
www.DebbieRochon.com From the Editor Ms. Rochon it was a pleasure to see your work. Thanks. ******************** RE: Cisco Kid Review Moonstone Books" <contact_us@.....>
Thanks for the very nicely thought out reviews! You are obviously a man of great intellect and impeccable taste.
Joe
From the Editor: Thanks Joe. It is apparent that you certainly know a lot about me already. Looking forward to the next issue. ********************
Hi Larry, I just read your review of WHIII. Thank you for the kind words for the project.
VTY,Paul Darrigo From the Editor: Thanks Paul. We look forward to more stuff from you and the cast. Thanks to you for letting us review it. ******************** djgoose@.. Anyone who's ever accidentally on purpose overheard some of Jeremy Ritter's conversations at work can tell you the boy ain't quite right. But he seems to be kind of popular anyway. Go figure! LOL
The mystery REC employee
From the Editor:
Oh, man. What scares me, is he's like this around other people as well. ******************** Garland Ellis(GE@...)
To Larry Stanley: I don't know if you remember me, but we met the other day at the Signature in Modesto. You well telling me and my wife about a movie called Butterfly Effect. I just wanted to tell you your comments were on the mark. I wish we had listened to you, and gone to see something else. It is nice to see a reviewer who actually talks about movies and not just the way the film is made.
Thanks Garland
From the Editor: That's ok, Garland. We all make mistakes. Lol I'm just glad you will be checking us out from now on. Thanks for reading. ******************** Grace Akins (hisgrace@....
I wanted to say how much I appreciated the comments you made about the Archie reference in Wizard magazine a few weeks ago. I get so tired of Wizard and how they almost sell out to the 'modern' comic book companies with their blood and gore and "realism". Archie is a good company, that still tries to have some sort of family values. I think they are perfect for younger kids to grow up with, andthey need the support of web-sites and columes like your.
Thanks Grace
From the Editor: Grace, I hear you. I am getting sort of tired of all the 'realism' in todays Comics as well. If I want 'realism' I can turn on my TV. When I want super-heros, I go to Comic Books.
Archie is a great company, and I am proud to be one of their fans. ******************** Tim Thanks for the link and the great review! You definitely understand the attitude that's needed to read and enjoy those comics today. They have a charm that is long gone from comics while still providing plenty of excitement and thrills. I'm glad you liked the book. I'll try to keep finding stuff to write about for the column that's worthy of a sequel! It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. Craig Shutt, Mr Silverage
From the Editor: It always nice when the subjects of a review make comments. I know Tim loved the book, and took a lot of joy in writing the article.
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David Mann (damann@......)
Holy s*&^, I can't believe you are still around. I used to read Larry's stuff years ago whey it was just the Pacific Comics Update. I picked it up in Las Vegas back in 1995 and read you for a couple of years.
I always enjoyed the articles and the honesty that Larry and his friends showed to their readers. The way you reviewed movies was great. Funny, entertaining and usually on the mark.
I think my favorite article you ever wrote was one about child abuse. Your openess and honesty there helped me to come out and say what had happened to me when I was a kid.
Your work has always been good, and I am glad I found out about you.
David
From the Editor: Wow, thanks David. I appreciate you writing and that you found us again. Like a bad penny, I keep showing up and I plan on staying for a long time. -------------------
Anonymous by request....
In Reference to Language Police: Censorship in our Schoolbooks
Larry,
Thank you for perfectly outlining why my wife and I decided to home school our children. The school system is not the same one that I was released from back in 1980. There are too many things that make public school a breeding ground for mediocrity. I remember being cursed with advanced reading capabilities at an early age. Instead of suppressing this my teachers would bring in things for me to read. I burned through so much material in grade school that the teachers were worried I was doing nothing but reading. This wasn't true of course. There were movies, television, comics, even girls eventually. Later I was tested to find that I could naturally speed read. Somewhere in the vicinity of 1000 words a minute with over 90 percent retention. It still bothers my family that I have anywhere from four to six books going at the same time and don't lose my place or confuse the plots. I rarely reread brain candy. More literate works get repeated readings, but not many. I encourage all my children to read and I read to them as well. If you don't have the luxury of home schooling then you MUST read to your children. This is not an option. Make time and read to them what you would have read. Good article Larry.
--------------------- And another letter about that article Karrie Konner (Karriekon@.....)
While I agree with the writer that schools must teach history and classic literature as they were originally intended, I think that books should be more age appropriate. I don't think that Fanny Hill or Lady Chatterley should be read by a Junior High student, or any other type of sexually explicit material. I also don't believe that students should be forced to read anything they do find offensive.
Karrie ---------- Mak Russel (makrussel@.....)
You people have done some great work on the new PCU. The logo's look good. I enjoyed the School of Rock review. Would you like to review a couple of our soon to be released features?
Mak Royal Films Movies from the Horror Vein
From the Editor: Thanks Mak. Having some people who truly know what they are doing is actually pretty dang good. Who knew?
And yes, we would love to see some of your work for our Cult Movies section.
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Roy Bannon (roybannon@.....)
I think it look's fu&x great. The Batman review was ok, but what about some reviews of stuff that is not so vanilla? Do they still make adult comics?
Roy
From the Editor:
Yes Roy. They still make adult comics. We are thinking of putting up an adult section, dealing with more mature books. So if you are over 18 you will be able to get into the area.
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Mary Tower (Silverdollarqueen2002@......)
I like it. Colorful, clean. The old site was fun, but now that you have people who know what to do, it looks so much better. When will the rest of the links and the information about the others be working? And are you going to include articles or reviews of Card Games this time? What about reviews of mainstream books? Will you be looking at sci fi, horror, or 'how to' books? Still, I always enjoyed your writing. I missed you when you left Cultcuts. Your reviews were funny and usually on the spot. Keep up the good work.
Kathy
From the Editor:
Thanks Mary... uhm Kathy... I get confused. Thanks for the good words and yes, we will be covering Card Games this time. At least we will when I get someone who knows about them. As to mainstream books, we will be trying to review both Science Fiction and some Horror books as well as books about various parts of the Comic and Entertainment Industry. I'm glad you like my movie reviews. We will be doing even more, and the Yahoo Archives will have my older ones.
-------------------- Since we are still sort of new, I decided to reprint some of the letters we have gotten over time from our old Print Magazine, the PCU. It was a lot of fun reading these, and remembering. I hope you will give us your comments.
Hey, Larry ...Wishing you unbounded luck, unmitigated success and unlimited prosperity in the years to come. Of course, you'd have had all those things anyway, since you've always been a True Believer who never hesitates to shout out loud and clear when the situation demands it--
"MAKE MINE MARVEL!" So... I leave you with that ever-enchanted word-- Excelsior!
Stan Lee Marvel Films ....
The future looks bright for Larry and the PCU. Keep up the good work. Ted Adams formerly with Dark Horse Comics ------------------- Comics Fandon needs more people like you. Ronnie Noize Formerly with Dark Horse Comics ----------------- Comic People: I enjoyed reading your first issue of Valley Comics Update. I got it at Cop-a-Comic in Merced last night. I really liked how when reading, I felt the writers was being very honest with me. I'm sure he or she has a great personality. I liked how it was put together, and I wish you good success with VCU. Please list me in your Pen Pal listing. Eric Foutz Merced Ca. and later also from Eric Just thought I'd give you an encouraging word. I really enjoy your publication. I got a kick out of Dave Lanphear's (ED. Now with Cross-Gen) drawing of Larry Stanley at the mercy of Lobo {March 1991 issue} ----------- Seth Navest of Modesto wrote a couple of times as well. Hi, I wrote this letter for two reasons. I love your newsletter. It's one of the best things that has come out to give secrets to up-and-coming comics in the great world of comics. Also, the interviews with the guest and all the other stuff is great too. ------------- The VCU is taking a serious editorial approach. I am quite pleased with the open attitude towards independents. Kathe Todd Rip-Off Press Comics ------------- One of the most thorough independent productions out. Has Style! Darick Robertson Wolverine, Transmetropolitan, Fury and much more. --------------- Enjoyable, well written... a good magazine for the fan. Tim Vigil {Faust, Grips) Joe Vigil (Chaingang, Dog)
Well, that is it for this time. We want to hear from all of you when you can. Let us know kudos’ or complaints. We will answer all of them as we can get to. Bear in mind, all letters take the chance of being published on the site, so keep the language clean. I will edit for language. If you have suggestions just email them to us at the various links or send them to me at larrystanley@penguincomics.net If you want to send money just contact http://www.paypal.com/ and send the money to ufb1000@yahoo.com
What? I can't ask for money? Who says?
LArry Stanley, Editor PCU
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