Suvudu Universe

This was the first Dream Theater album with lead singer, James LaBrie. Images and Words really established the band as a progressive metal force. It has stood the test of time and remains a brilliant album.

1992 fun facts –
*Cost of average house - $122,500.
*Euro Disney opened in France
*First McDonalds opened in Beijing, China
*Washington Redskins beat Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl (The Bills went to four Super Bowls in the 90’s and lost all four times)
*Mall of America was built
*Summer Olympics were held in Barcelona, Spain

Movies released –
Aladdin
A Few Good Men
Unforgiven

Music released –
Pantera – Vulgar Display of Power
Megadeth – Countdown to Extinction

Games released –
Mortal Combat
Sonic the Hedgehog II
Alone in the Dark
Wolfenstein 3D

Why is 1992 special?
It was the year Tina and the Engineer got married on June 20!

Tina is one of the Challenge co-hosts and the one who keeps all of us in line. She’s originally from Sweden and moved to the USA when she was a kid. Tina is sharp, smart, and sassy. (She won’t deny that last one!) She’s also the most dedicated friend you will ever have and more fun that a barrel full of monkeys. (Or Swedish meatballs – take your pick.) Tina just rocks and I’m honored she’s my friend. Find her at Life is Good.

Sean McLachlan’s Toxic World novelette, The Scavenger, will be free from today through April 8. If you enjoyed his book Radio Hope, you’ll dig this story. Pick it up for free HERE

Shah Wharton’s book, Finding Esta, was awarded the indiePENdents’ Seal of approval!

Crystal Collier’s Moonless is on sale for the month of April at $1.99, half its normal price. Buy it HERE

Here is part one of the upcoming theatrical releases for April! (Part two tomorrow.) As always, descriptions courtesy of the IMDB. Snarky comments by me.

April 4 –

Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and battles a new threat from old history: the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier.
Directors: Anthony Russo | Joe Russo | Joss Whedon
Stars: Chris Evans, Frank Grillo, Sebastian Stan, Scarlett Johansson
It’s Captain Flippin’ America – what more do you need to know?

April 11 –

Rio 2
It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law.
Director: Carlos Saldanha
Stars: Rodrigo Santoro, Anne Hathaway, Leslie Mann, Jesse Eisenberg
I’ve sat through stupid talking rats, cats, dogs, lions, and other critters – I guess I can manage another stupid talking bird film.

Draft Day
The General Manager of the Cleveland Browns struggles to acquire the number one draft pick for his team.
Director: Ivan Reitman
Stars: Jennifer Garner, Kevin Costner, Chadwick Boseman, Tom Welling
Like everything else associated with the Cleveland Browns, this film will probably be a train wreck.

Oculus
A woman tries to exonerate her brother, who was convicted of murder, by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon.
Director: Mike Flanagan
Stars: Brenton Thwaites, Karen Gillan, Katee Sackhoff, James Lafferty
Possible Katee Sackhoff boob shot. Enough said. (Blood, boobs, and carnage!)



Dream Theater fan? Following the awesome Tina? Picking up Sean’s book? Any April movies strike your fancy? (I’m seeing Captain America tonight!) And what do you remember best from 1992…?