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I feel dirty.... D:
From The Shadow Unmasks (1937):
"There's a man for you, Burke," declared Weston. "Twelve years ago, his plane crashed in the jungles of Guatemala. He was crippled, helpless among a tribe of Xinca Indians; and I understand those savages are the most barbarous in Central America.
"Did Allard yield to those Xincas? No! Instead, he tamed them. He lived with them; ruled them. When he had civilized them to a state where they could govern themselves, he appointed a native as chief. A work of twelve years was ended, so Kent Allard came home."
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There was one point upon which Allard had dwelt but little; namely, how the Xincas had accepted him as the white god from the sky. Allard seemed to consider that of but little importance.
Viewing the two Xincas, both Weston and Clyde noticed how definitely Allard had modified that detail. It was plain that the servitors worshipped their white chief; that every action they made was hinged upon his command. In private, Kent Allard was quite as amazing a figure as in public.
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*sigh*
In other failnews, if anyone wants to know why I so disliked Clash of the Titans, I can probably be prompted to write a serious review ;p
"There's a man for you, Burke," declared Weston. "Twelve years ago, his plane crashed in the jungles of Guatemala. He was crippled, helpless among a tribe of Xinca Indians; and I understand those savages are the most barbarous in Central America.
"Did Allard yield to those Xincas? No! Instead, he tamed them. He lived with them; ruled them. When he had civilized them to a state where they could govern themselves, he appointed a native as chief. A work of twelve years was ended, so Kent Allard came home."
* * * *
There was one point upon which Allard had dwelt but little; namely, how the Xincas had accepted him as the white god from the sky. Allard seemed to consider that of but little importance.
Viewing the two Xincas, both Weston and Clyde noticed how definitely Allard had modified that detail. It was plain that the servitors worshipped their white chief; that every action they made was hinged upon his command. In private, Kent Allard was quite as amazing a figure as in public.
* * * *
*sigh*
In other failnews, if anyone wants to know why I so disliked Clash of the Titans, I can probably be prompted to write a serious review ;p
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BTW have you seen Kickass? I heard a review yesterday saying it was a dark film with some good ideas. Can you confirm?
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The Kick-Ass trailer seemed to indicate they were going for a lighter and somewhat more comedic feel than the comic, which is interesting. That could be done, but only for about the first half of the story. It gets exceedingly grim and gruesome after that, so... I will interested to see if they change the story.
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