tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761231297093450737.post1922228900586274615..comments2023-04-02T23:48:29.455-07:00Comments on The Weird West Emporium: The Weird West FINALLY Comes Into Its Own!The Infernal Mr Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05652697037583650402noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761231297093450737.post-90531009381445628002009-10-29T16:50:10.281-07:002009-10-29T16:50:10.281-07:00With Jonah Hex, the weirdest thing is that the not...With Jonah Hex, the weirdest thing is that the not-that-weird version is actually closer to his original appearances in <i>Weird Western Tales</i>. I got through that whole "Showcase" TPB brick of Hex, with nary a zombie, voodoo cult or, well, anything actually weird going on. I admit it was a little disappointing!<br /><br />No worries about the Western Victorian whatsit... It is interesting to see how different things pan out in their settings. The Western US version didn't have a lot of the same glosses as the stuff you were thinking of, but nevertheless, it was still full of paislies, brocades, tiled ceilings, ferns and the like. Then up here in Canada, we got a whole genre of Gothic Revivalism - Railway Gothic - out of it. Except there aren't nearly enough Weird Northerns... <br /><br />The Red Garter is a great place... A former brothel and gambling hall, now a cafe and inn. The people who run it are fantastic, the decor is excellent... it's way better than the big, featureless Grand Canyon Railway hotel across the tracks, if you plan on taking the train to the canyon. Plus, a couple doors down from the Red Garter is the guy who does ghost tours of Williams. I imagine you'd be into that ^_^Cory Grosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12141983255020503557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761231297093450737.post-5495265294206091522009-10-29T16:03:05.158-07:002009-10-29T16:03:05.158-07:00Cory - I understand what you mean concerning Kung ...Cory - I understand what you mean concerning Kung Fu, my problem with calling it a Weird Western is that it isn't weird <i>enough</i>....and I hate to put it in those terms because it makes it seem like I'm trying to set down the boundaries for what is and isn't Weird West, and I'm not. Its like calling the Quick and the Dead a Weird Western because the main character is a Woman Gunslinger, it might not be <i>typical</i>, but it certainly isn't out of the ordinary.<br /><br />I agree with you on Jonah Hex, although I love the character and will probably read anything he is in, It would be nice to see some "weirder" adventures once in a while. The Vertigo books went from Very Good to Very Bad...with <i>Shadows West</i> being just dumb, Tim Truman's art was sloppy and it seemed like him and Lansdale were tired of making Jonah comics. Its too bad, because <i>Two-Gun Mojo</i> was SO good! I hope they republish it before the movie comes out :D<br /><br />I won't argue with you about the Western Victoriana, I certainly don't claim to be an expert. I'm simply commenting on what Ive seen, and the Victorian Age seemed to have its greatest influence on the Eastern side of the United States. But there is no doubt that that bled into the West...All I meant was that the West was maybe a freer, less constrained version of what was going on in the East, its actually an idea that I love..people trying to live elegant Victorian lives in mildly hostile conditions, that actually feels very Steampunk to me....Regardless, I guess no matter where you are you can't escape the current age :)<br /><br />And I will certainly check out that Bed and Breakfast when I'm in the Grand Canyon area, thanks for the heads up! :DThe Infernal Mr Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05652697037583650402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761231297093450737.post-73511617855538778272009-10-29T14:39:59.752-07:002009-10-29T14:39:59.752-07:00I could see Kung Fu being a Weird Western anyways,...I could see <i>Kung Fu</i> being a Weird Western anyways, just because of the otherwise odd juxtopositions in it. But I don't even, and haven't ever, watched the show anyways. <br /><br />One thing I wish was weirder was the current <i>Jonah Hex</i> comic series. The movie is shaping up nicely, but besides a few mechanical men and some splatterhouse gore in a couple issues, it isn't quite enough like <i>Two Gun Mojo</i> darnit!<br /><br />And on the Victorian... I dunno'... I've read a few references to "Western Victoriana" style, mostly in travelogues on nice little beds n' breakfasts (Red Garter, Williams, Arizona... if you're going to the Grand Canyon, I super highly recommend it!). Even in its rugged, Western, GIlded Age manifestation, I don't think it's too far off the 19th century model. Just sayin' ^_^ <br /><br />Anyways, I will certainly have to keep an eye out for this.Cory Grosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12141983255020503557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761231297093450737.post-15189746048352384002009-10-29T13:21:11.047-07:002009-10-29T13:21:11.047-07:00Paul - You've convinced me of Kung Fu's We...Paul - You've convinced me of Kung Fu's Weird West-ness. The review I read seemed to make a blanket statement about the show as a whole, but it makes perfect sense that certain episodes would fit into the genre....I'll be interested to see where MacGyver fits in :D<br /><br />And thank you for writing this book! Ive been waiting for something like this for a long time. Its the reason I started this blog in the first place :D<br /><br />Jack - I <i>have</i> seen Tremors 4, but it was a while ago, before I started the Weird West Emporium. Id need to watch it again before I did a review. And thanks again for the heads up on Dark Riders! I am definitely going to have to check it out. Speaking of which, have YOU seen from Dusk til Dawn 3? Cowboys vs. Vampires!The Infernal Mr Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05652697037583650402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761231297093450737.post-16909597563503160002009-10-29T07:15:55.919-07:002009-10-29T07:15:55.919-07:00Have you seen Tremors 4? Bugs v cowboys.
Did a rev...Have you seen Tremors 4? Bugs v cowboys.<br />Did a review on http://jacksopenrange.blogspot.com<br />Latest piece might be of interest a novel called 'The Dark Riders'.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09417017594814634922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761231297093450737.post-64312221874537747602009-10-28T21:09:36.292-07:002009-10-28T21:09:36.292-07:00Thanks for the kind comments Mark. To answer your ...Thanks for the kind comments Mark. To answer your comment regarding my inclusion of "Kung Fu" please check out my latest blog entry which includes a segment from a "Kung Fu" episode with a Weird Western theme. <br /><br />Many TV series included in my book only feature particular episodes, hence the confusion. As we all know, "The Time Tunnel" isn't a Weird Western series but features certain episodes set in the Old West. These are included in my book. <br /><br />Regarding "Blood Meridian" I will discuss that book in another blog post. <br /><br />I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have after reading my book. I'm certain you'll have quite a few. :))Paul Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087250570346996589noreply@blogger.com