Friday, March 8, 2013

FotoFriday: Wet your Tummy

Today's FotoFriday Feature is a collection of pictures of some homecooking taken over the past two years. I am particularly hungry now after preparing this post.  Chez Blodge use to be a regular column feature of Bloggin Blodgett and after sifting through a pile of food pictures I have concluded that it must be resurrected.  For now the following mouth watering images should wet your appetite.  Happy Friday!!!













Thursday, March 7, 2013

New World Official Trailer

Planes Official Trailer

Much Ado About Nothing Trailer

After Earth Official Trailer 2

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 Trailer

Epic International Trailer

(Major Spoilers) Injustice: Up close and personal

Up close and personal is exactly what Injustice is.  The story line has and continues to hit a lot of cords with fans and the characters a like.  I personally love this comic series and would really like to see it continue past the release of the upcoming game, which is slated for April 16th in North America.  For those unfamiliar, Injustice: GODS AMONG US is a upcoming game from NetherRealm (the creators of Mortal Kombat). The comic is set up as a prequel to explain how the DC characters Villains, Superhero's, and Human's are able to fight one another.  The storyline trailer can be viewed below:


(Plot-line Spoilers from here on in)









What we have seen so far:

The first part of this will be detailed as it is key to developing the premise of the plot line.

The story begins with Superman and Lois Lane. They are both resting in bed when Lois receives an anonymous call tipping her that there a payoff talking place at the docks. Superman also senses that there is something bad going on in Metropolis. After a discussion about safety they part ways. Enter Batman who is on his way to Starlabs after something sensitive was taken. After Batman takes down a few thugs he and Superman hangout. During this time Joker arrives at the docks where Jimmy and Lois are hiding waiting to capture the payoff on camera. Joker draped in a hat and trench coat kills Jimmy and then reveals himself to Lois before kidnapping her.

 The following morning Superman discovers Jimmy's body along with the Joker's calling card. Meanwhile Batman is now at Starlabs investigating a break-in where some equipment and Kryptonite has been stolen. Superman suddenly appears declaring he can't "see Lois". Batman calls in the Justice League to find her.
Wonderwoman arrives first at the docks and catches a worker who reveals the Joker and Harley Quinn are in a submarine. Superman brings the submarine onto land and discovers Harley and Joker operating on Lois. Enter Doomsday (a villain who kills Superman in a previous comic line)who Superman drags off in order to protect Lois. Unknowingly Superman has now inhaled Joker's new toxin.

At this point Joker and Harley try to make a get away but are stopped by Green Lantern. Joker begins to taunt Batman with his usual rhetoric. The Joker then reveals that he has implanted a trigger to a bomb beside Lois' heart. When her heart stops it will trigger a nuclear blast in Metropolis. We also learn at this point that Scarecrow has created a fear toxin that releases Kryptonite directly into Superman's lung bloodstream through his lungs. Its at this point Batman remotely contacts Superman who is dragging Doomsday into space. Batman informs him that he has ingested the fear toxin and may be subject to seeing things that aren't there. It is at this point that Superman realizes he is hearing two heart beats and what he thought was Doomsday is really Lois who is pregnant with his child. Lois' heart stops. The comic cuts over to a close up of Joker who mocks the situation stating "Boom" We see Metropolis from a distance now incinerated by the bomb.   The Joker has finally done it.  Metropolis is no more! 



The story continues with Batman interrogating Joker on why he has turned his attention to Superman. His (Joker's) reason being he is tired of losing and has become bored of losing. He wants to do something new and so he has turned to corrupting Superman.  During this time the Justice League is trying to find survivors and round them up. Wonderwoman finds Superman and tries to comfort him. Superman leaves the body of Lois in her care and heads out to find Joker. He encounters Green Lantern while flying who tries to talk to him. Superman isn't in the mood to talk forcing Green Lantern to trap him in a bubble. Trying to reason with him Superman breaks free of Green Lantern and takes his ring. After taking Green Lantern to the ground Superman destroys the ring. Meanwhile Batman is still talking with Joker when Superman flies through the prison brick wall, grabs the Joker and puts his arm through his chest. Batman is horrified!



The story cuts over to Harley who having learnt of the Joker's murder escapes the prison she is in. Enter Green Arrow.. there is a small scuffle and then he leaves with Harley trapped in his net. Harley thinks she is being brought to Superman, who Green Arrow is trying to protect her from as he doesn't believe "in executions" It is here we are starting to see some preludes to the team ups that will be appearing in the game. Following the reports of what has transpired in Metropolis and the Death of the Joker, Superman after hearing a news report of a war overseas declares "No more" and goes to capture the dictator in charge. Wonderwoman appears questioning him and whether he will address the world. Superman then addresses the United Nations stating the Justice League has failed the world. He then reveals his identity as Clark Kent and declares open war on anyone who takes innocent lives calling for an 'immediate world-wide ceasefire'


After this Superman interferes with a US Military attack. The US miltary responds by hiring a special force unit to take Superman's parents as leverage in order to try and control him. His parents are placed in the glass mirrors similar to the ones we saw in the original superman movie series. Superman flies to his parents home which has been set ablaze and he has a conversation with the Sargent in the glass. Superman is instructed to cease his activities or he will never see his parents again. Next we find ourselves at the Justice League tower where Nightwing, Flash, Cyborg, Hawkman, GreenLantern and a few others are present. Wonderwoman addresses the group stating her trust in Superman and that they should stand by him. Batman is neither present nor Green Arrow. At this point a group of the Justice League teleport to Central City to find Mirror Master who is responsible for entrapping Superman's parents in the mirror. After a few altercations they find his parents and meet with Superman. Superman, now in Bolivia, using Mirror Master's belt enters the mirror his parents are trapped in and rescues them. The comic cuts over to the military who are now discussing their failed mission. The president of the US enters his office to find Batman waiting for him. Batman promising he will not reveal that the president was behind the mission cautions that if the Justice League finds out that they will likely take sides with Superman and not humans. 

So far things are getting pretty intense in this DC alternate universe.  I am enjoying the story line all though there are a few questions that come to mind on how certain characters will fit into the game plot.   My thoughts on the series to date to follow in part II later tonight…


Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Today's Photo: Tilapia and Carribean Rice

I realized looking back at my blog posts from the first year of Bloggin Blodgett that I haven't done much cooking over the last year and I think I may have to get back to the kitchen once I finish my renovations and move.  Definitely on the agenda for the summer but for now pictures will have to suffice. 

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Character Wednesday: Injustice to Date



My thoughts on the first 8 Digital Issues of INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US tomorrow night.  There will be spoilers. 

Today's Photo: On Edge


Iron Man 3 Official Trailer

Friday, February 15, 2013

FotoFriday: Snowmageden

Today's FotoFriday feature is Snowmageden (thanks to Lumbric Al for the title).  The pictures were taken while driving around during the 'sinister' blizzard last Friday (Feb 8th 2013) that hit Mississauga. Some of the pictures appear grainy due to the snowfall and night shots taken without a flash or tripod. I'm hoping for one more good snowfall this year to go out and get some more shots.  The rest of the set can be view at FlickR.






Thursday, February 14, 2013

Character Wednesday Delayed to Saturday

I apologize for the delay in posting the Character Wednesday reviews.  The schedule has been a little overwhelming with putting the finishing touches on the home renovations, school assignments and being off sick two days this week.  I haven't forgotten.  Also I have decided that the indepth look at the comics I mentioned previously will require their own seperate treatments to do them justice.  Stay tuned. 

Mental Trailer

The Numbers Station Trailer # 1

Olympus Has Fallen Trailer

Fast & Furious Theatrical Trailer

Wii U: Walking Dead Survival Instinct Trailer

Oblivion Feature Trailer

The Company You Keep Trailer

The Host Trailer (Stephenie Meyer's Fans)

For all you Twilight Fans and lovers of cheesy Romance slash Action slash I'm just kidding here's the new trailer for the Stephenie Meyer based movie : The Host

Today's Photo: Walk

For all the couples out there celebrating.  Happy Valentine's Day from Bloggin B

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Character Wednesday's: Death of the Family


The long awaited conclusion to the Joker's saga of madness has arrived.  Batman #17 Death of the Family: The Punchline is here.  (There are no spoilers in this post) 

If you have been following the story line which intertwines with a number of the other DC New 52 titles (Batgirl, Batman & Robin, Nightwing..)  you maybe in for a surprise.  If you haven't kept up with the latest Batman chronicles then you are missing out on some fun.  The Death of the Family is a really good Joker storyline with a few interesting twists.  The premise of the story is that Joker is arranging a "romantic" dinner for the Batman and extended family, of course with his own sick and demented twist.  Bloggin B will be taking an indepth look at the 'The Punchline' conclusion later tonight.  Get your copy today!!!  Stay tuned to this Bat Channel. 

Today's Photo: Ashes to Dust


Snapped this photo last year outside a Church after their Ash Wednesday Mass.  The ashes are made up of burnt palms from the previous year's Palm Sunday celebration and then placed on the forehead of the recipient.  The ashes are a reminder to Catholics of the fact that one day they will return to the earth and become dust. 

Monday, February 11, 2013

Temperature's Rising

Good morning on what is a rainy monday morning here in Mississauga.  I hope your day is going better than mine.  I'm spiking red on the high end of the thermometer so there will be no postings today.  Have a great day!

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Mud Trailer

A taste of Brazil Bakery



Busy week as the renovations are slowly coming to a close. Really happy about that. I am looking forward to getting back to a regular routine around the living quarters. But the fun is only beginning as anyone who has moved knows that preparing the house for staging is just as tedious as the renovations themselves.   While much of the belongings are making their way into boxes and storage bins (I've been to every storage bin sale you can think of) over the past month, it still seems like there is a lot to do.  But life can't be all work so as usual this past Sunday Bloggin B ventured out to sample some of the wide variety of foods Mississauga has to offer.  Originally I had planned to track down perogis and cabbage rolls but I was passing by Brazil Bakery and said you know what I've never been in here.  So off I went to sample a few of their menu items.

The Apple Strudels (pictured left) are really really good.  Definately would go back to pick up some more of those.  Also the veal sandwich with cheese, mushroom and onion sauce for 4.95 is a reasonably priced sandwich.  The onions were a little chunky in the sauce but a good veal sandwich all around.  I also picked up some fresh coffee which is on the lighter side.  Not a big coffee drinker but I like mine more like an expresso.  Preference is preference.

So if you are in the neighbourhood of Erin Mills drop by and check them out sometime.  They have a nice selection of pasteries.  They have big macaroons also, who doesn't like macaroons?  Friendly and upbeat staff also helps make a little sit in joint all the more enjoyable.







Today's Photo: A Warm Batch

Taken on a cold winter's day at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Ice wine Festival. Warms you up a little on a cold day.



Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Today's Photo: Move Something

Every once in a while you just have to get up and dance. This picture was taken during one of many improve performances at the annual Oakville Midnight Madness street performances. Get your salsa on!



Monday, February 4, 2013

Favorites

So the game is over and done, now all we have to do is talk about the Halftime Show, Beyonce's strip tease entourage, The Illuminati turning off the power, return of Destiny's Child and of course the commercials its all about the commercials. I didn't watch the entire game not going to lie, because first off I'm just not all that into football and second once the Iron Man 3 trailer hit I had no reason to continue watching.  Let's be honest this year its all about Tony Stark.  But I have to admit was actually quite amusing when the power went off and the twitter feeds went hysteric with two rivaling theories on the cause....  Beyonce's electrifying performance ultimately drained all the power and secondly well who else can we blame but the Illuminati.  So there you have it folks entertainment at its finest...



So what we're your favorite commercials for Superbowl 2013?  I have mine listed below (embedded)







 










Saturday, February 2, 2013

On the agenda

I can feel the chill here from my bedroom without looking out the window to know this is an indoor day.  But that's ok I have a full list of projects on the go.  I smell bacon.  I love bacon.  I guess top of the morning to ya is in order.   I rarely sleep in so I'm rather enjoying that I did.  Ok enough gloating time to get up.  

Have my Blueberry Green Tea now so I'm warming the engines for what's going to be a busy weekend.  Plus I have a little sniffle thing going on.  Today's itinerary consists of: painting, photography project, a little school reading, homework, blogging, more renovations and culinary foodies adventures still deciding....  (when will the madness end?) 
I'm also due for a movie and seeing there's bunch of new releases to choose from.  Hansel and Gretel... hmmm meh (we'll save that one for later)... Warm Bodies... I have tea thank you very much.... (I'm lying secretly I'm like yeah zombies!!!)  Stand up Guys  ooooohhhhh now we're talking.  Choices choices.  So while I ponder,  feast your eyes on some photocandy.. Hey everyone who comes to the party gets a loot bag! That's what mom said and I'm with mom. I've decided perogies we're going eastern European this weekend. Cabbage rolls may also be in order.  Any suggesions hit up the open mic below. 
And for your prying eyes this week's Character Wednesday's we take a look into He-man Origin and Masters of the Universe #6,  Superior Spiderman 1 and 2.  As well as an indepth look at Injustice Gods Among Us.  Have a great Saturday everyone!

The Lootbag Vol 1








Friday, February 1, 2013

FotoFriday: Copatville

Today's FotoFriday feature is CopatVille. One of my close family friends has a tradition of building a Christmas Village. Over the years she has collected the different buildings and citizens of "Copatville". This mini city is quite the site to see... Here are a few snapshots from the set which you can view the rest over at FlickR.