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Narnia, The Matrix, Sliders and, of course, X-Men.

February 8, 2000

Another week, another round of answering your inconsequential questions. Such is the life of an evil overlord. I am pleased to report, however, that at least a few of you wanted to know about something other than the X-Men movie this week.


Um. Narnia does not start with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, there was one before it. But can you tell me where I might buy a copy of this old classic? I read it in junior high at the library and have never seen it since, and most bookstores have never heard of it.

--Jeremy

The bug eyed monster responds:

Actually, my overly-confident servant, there are two ways of numbering the Narnia books. If you are going by the way the books were originally published (which is what American publisher Macmillan did when they decided to put numbers on their editions), then The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is first. However, if you are going by the chronology of what actually happens in the books, The Magician's Nephew (which was published five years later) comes first. I would like to suggest that you stop frequenting these so-called "bookstores" you refer to as they are obviously populated by inferior beings (yes, inferior to you, even). The Narnia books should be available at a good deal of reputable booksellers, but, if not, try ordering from Amazon.com. Last time I checked, they had the individual books, collected editions and boxed sets.


Dear bug eyed monster:

Will Wolverine don his mask in the movie? Are there any other mutant cameos?

--Hammer2110

The bug eyed monster responds:

So far, the rumors say no. However, Hugh Jackman might want to consider getting a mask to wear to the premiere, as it will no doubt be mobbed by furious X-fans. As for cameos, I actually did a day's work on the film playing Professor X's little-known mentor in a flashback, but have since been told by those "in-the-know" that it was cut by the wretched director pod, Bryan Singer. Be on the look-out for Kitty Pryde and Jubilee, though.


Dear bug eyed monster:

When will Episode I be out on video??????!!!!!???!!?!?!?!?!?!? I MUST SEE IT AGAIN SOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jar Jar sucks.

--economic

The bug eyed monster responds:

Your insistence on sitting on the keyboard baffles me, as does your need to see this movie again. In any case, Episode I comes to video the week of April 3. No DVD, but you should know that by now.


Dear bug eyed monster:

I think Michael Biehn would be the perfect Cyclops for the X-Men films. Do I even need to list his credentials? My question is, how can I contact Marvel or the casting people for the film to let them know this? Got any email addresses in your Bug-Eyed Rolodex that I should write to? Thanks for your time!

--Dan

The bug eyed monster responds:

Naturally, I have a vast control panel with corresponding "destruct" buttons for each of the major Marvel executives. Looks like I'll be adding Bryan Singer soon enough. In any case, it is much too late for any such substitutions to take place -- the movie is in the midst of shooting, and James Marsden is playing Cyclops.


Dear bug eyed monster:

I have been looking all over for this info, but have had no luck. What are the brand of sunglasses used in The Matrix? I hope you know so I can rush out, buy me a pair and change my name to Neo.

--Greg

The bug eyed monster responds:

The eyewear in question was dreamed up by New York City-based designer Richard Walker. Supposedly, mass market versions will be available soon at Sunglasses Hut, starting at $160 a pair. No word on whether or not this has actually happened yet -- I personally don't frequent Sunglasses Hut, as they do not stock substantial enough eyewear for me.


Dear bug eyed monster:

I live in Barranquilla (Colombia), and the only channels where I can see Sliders are in a national channel in which the series doesn't go far before it restarts, and the Latin Sci-Fi channel. I would very much appreciate if told me of a Web site were I can find good synopses on the series.

--Enrique

The bug eyed monster responds:

Well, you could look at our archive of reviews. Or, check out Sci-Fi Channel's Sliders section, which contains episode write-ups for each and every season.


 

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