tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177193073415704349.post8150470379057344007..comments2024-02-20T10:12:20.623+00:00Comments on The Blog That Time Forgot: A Belated Happy Birthday to Ray BradburyTaranaichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02176999342965850175noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177193073415704349.post-83534262296503346562010-08-29T14:24:48.353+01:002010-08-29T14:24:48.353+01:00Well, part of the reason I dislike the use of Magi...Well, part of the reason I dislike the use of Magical Realism is because it's used by authors to describe works <i>other</i> than Borges, Cortazar and Marquez. I don't really mind it when used in its original meaning, I just dislike it when people use it as a synonym for works that aren't really Magical Realism. I'll edit the post to reflect that.<br /><br />Rachel Bloom is a comedian mostly known for stand-up, not a pop singer - though the video and song are far superior to most of the songs currently on the charts!Taranaichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176999342965850175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177193073415704349.post-48064993209495630602010-08-28T17:17:47.403+01:002010-08-28T17:17:47.403+01:00by the way I have no idea of modern pop music, who...by the way I have no idea of modern pop music, who is this Rachel Bloom? is it famous? I don't know even if she is known in Spain... the song and the video are absolutely great...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177193073415704349.post-40413906548698830872010-08-28T17:12:21.768+01:002010-08-28T17:12:21.768+01:00why don't you like the magical realism label? ...why don't you like the magical realism label? in Spain we use it since the 60's and are commonly applied to southamercian authors like Jorge Luis Borges, Julio Cortazar or Gabril Garcia Marquez<br />have you read them? if not do you a favour and read the fantastic tales of Borges and Cortazar<br />Francisco...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177193073415704349.post-77349701219194285422010-08-28T05:54:25.199+01:002010-08-28T05:54:25.199+01:00Ray Bradbury's reaction...
http://www.aintitc...Ray Bradbury's reaction...<br /><br />http://www.aintitcool.com/node/46222<br /><br />Tex<br />(roving reporter)Texhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16514613848519711342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177193073415704349.post-34219014034559587142010-08-28T03:43:43.995+01:002010-08-28T03:43:43.995+01:00He sure does, Okie. I remember reading my first B...He sure does, Okie. I remember reading my first Bradbury, "The Fog-Horn." I was instantly captivated.Taranaichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176999342965850175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177193073415704349.post-32336063305971310582010-08-26T18:38:35.099+01:002010-08-26T18:38:35.099+01:00Great post. Bradbury rocks!Great post. Bradbury rocks!Okiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393689307300304035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177193073415704349.post-67974617333138530522010-08-24T23:01:02.667+01:002010-08-24T23:01:02.667+01:00Indeed, M.D. I've heard Ray isn't a fan o...Indeed, M.D. I've heard Ray isn't a fan of new media (he certainly wasn't big on television in the early days), so hopefully he'll see the funny side.<br /><br />Anon - if that is your real name! - just warning ya!Taranaichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176999342965850175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177193073415704349.post-86652571971498275602010-08-24T20:15:29.521+01:002010-08-24T20:15:29.521+01:00Two words Al, "spoil sport".Two words Al, "spoil sport".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177193073415704349.post-88824176113192611352010-08-24T00:07:49.048+01:002010-08-24T00:07:49.048+01:00I've always loved Ray Bradbury, although not a...I've always loved Ray Bradbury, although not as much as Rachel Bloom.<br /><br />I have also, at times, wanted to be Ray Bradbury, but never more so than when I watched Rachel Bloom's video tribute.<br /><br />I wish Mister Bradbury my most heartfelt felicitations, but, I must admit, now tinged with just a little bit more envy than usual.M. D. Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13820831338678743992noreply@blogger.com