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Writing Team Begins on THE HOBBIT Films - Aug 20, 2008 - 08:02am
Yeah, but Jarrod, the problem with having an "old" Bilbo and a "young" Bilbo is that the ring pretty much paused his aging. That's what the ring does. Even Gandalf, at the beginning of "Fellowship of the Ring" tells Bilbo that he looked just as he did when they went on the journey 50 years ago and that Bilbo hadn't aged a day. The same evil that made Gollum was starting to work already on Bilbo, keeping him alive. I happen to be of the opinion that with right make up and visual effects, Ian Holm could still play the role, but whatever happens is fine. I'm just glad that they're making the movies, and if Jackson won't be doing them himself, then I'm really glad that del Toro is making them.
Yeah, but Jarrod, the problem with having an "old" Bilbo and a "young" Bilbo is that the ring pretty much paused his aging. That's what the ring does. Even Gandalf, at the beginning of "Fellowship of the Ring" tells Bilbo that he looked just as he did when they went on the journey 50 years ago and that Bilbo hadn't aged a day. The same evil that made Gollum was starting to work already on Bilbo, keeping him alive. I happen to be of the opinion that with right make up and visual effects, Ian Holm could still play the role, but whatever happens is fine. I'm just glad that they're making the movies, and if Jackson won't be doing them himself, then I'm really glad that del Toro is making them.
Rogen Still Wants Chow for the HORNET - Jun 04, 2008 - 11:37pm
Yeah, NotAFan, because Jet Li was just so great in "The Forbidden Kingdom"...dude's entirely overrated, IMO. As for "fatboy" Rogen...maybe it's just that I myself am so much fatter, but I really don't see it. He's not skinny by any means, but nothing that either couldn't be worked off or hidden with a girdle. Worked for Riker for most of Star Trek TNG after all. And for those of you worried about his transition from comedy to action...well, what did YOU all think when you heard that Beetlejuice was playing Batman?
Yeah, NotAFan, because Jet Li was just so great in "The Forbidden Kingdom"...dude's entirely overrated, IMO. As for "fatboy" Rogen...maybe it's just that I myself am so much fatter, but I really don't see it. He's not skinny by any means, but nothing that either couldn't be worked off or hidden with a girdle. Worked for Riker for most of Star Trek TNG after all. And for those of you worried about his transition from comedy to action...well, what did YOU all think when you heard that Beetlejuice was playing Batman?
Box Office: Paramount Finds Memorial Day Treasure with INDY - May 27, 2008 - 03:03am
I am also puzzled as to how "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" got an A- here and "Iron Man" only got a B. I don't usually TRY to nitpick every movie I see, but this is INDIANA JONES. So sorry to disappoint all you EQUALLY whiny people out there that are telling those of us that weren't blown away to stop whining, but the cheesy parts were just too cheesy for me to enjoy the movie as a whole. I was somehow able to forgive the nuclear opening, but I have to agree with the rest of my fellow whiners that the vine scene was just ridiculous. For me it wasn't the fact that Mutt was swinging from vines, but that 1.) the thought didn't occur to him until he saw monkeys doing it, and 2.) that when he got EXACTLY where he wanted to be (back in the action with the chase scene) all of his loyal monkey minions attacked the evil commies. While I'm on the chase scene...okay, I guess it wasn't exciting enough that Mutt was sword fighting the Russian bitch while straddling both Jeeps...let's see, what can we add to bolster excitement? I know, let's have him get in the balls by some plants! Yeah, that'll be GREAT! NOTHING spices up a perfectly good and exciting chase scene/sword fight like some classic testicular humor. I'm also pissed off that I wasn't wowed by Cate Blanchett like I have been in every other movie I've seen her in. I got the distinct impression throughout the movie that she was reading cue cards...it was like Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor all over again. Don't get me wrong, if this movie had been anything else OTHER than an Indiana Jones movie, I might have enjoyed it for what it was. For example, had it been another "Mummy" or another "Tomb Raider", I probably wouldn't scrutinize it so much. But don't get on my case for whining after I waited nineteen years for another Indiana Jones movie, and they deliver a movie that is only on par with "Temple of Doom." At least "Temple" is sandwiched between two GOOD movies. "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" was "Phantom Menace" all over again.
I am also puzzled as to how "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" got an A- here and "Iron Man" only got a B. I don't usually TRY to nitpick every movie I see, but this is INDIANA JONES. So sorry to disappoint all you EQUALLY whiny people out there that are telling those of us that weren't blown away to stop whining, but the cheesy parts were just too cheesy for me to enjoy the movie as a whole. I was somehow able to forgive the nuclear opening, but I have to agree with the rest of my fellow whiners that the vine scene was just ridiculous. For me it wasn't the fact that Mutt was swinging from vines, but that 1.) the thought didn't occur to him until he saw monkeys doing it, and 2.) that when he got EXACTLY where he wanted to be (back in the action with the chase scene) all of his loyal monkey minions attacked the evil commies. While I'm on the chase scene...okay, I guess it wasn't exciting enough that Mutt was sword fighting the Russian bitch while straddling both Jeeps...let's see, what can we add to bolster excitement? I know, let's have him get in the balls by some plants! Yeah, that'll be GREAT! NOTHING spices up a perfectly good and exciting chase scene/sword fight like some classic testicular humor. I'm also pissed off that I wasn't wowed by Cate Blanchett like I have been in every other movie I've seen her in. I got the distinct impression throughout the movie that she was reading cue cards...it was like Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor all over again. Don't get me wrong, if this movie had been anything else OTHER than an Indiana Jones movie, I might have enjoyed it for what it was. For example, had it been another "Mummy" or another "Tomb Raider", I probably wouldn't scrutinize it so much. But don't get on my case for whining after I waited nineteen years for another Indiana Jones movie, and they deliver a movie that is only on par with "Temple of Doom." At least "Temple" is sandwiched between two GOOD movies. "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" was "Phantom Menace" all over again.
Top Maniacal Rumors: Pitt Wielding a Mighty Hammer? - May 16, 2008 - 10:18am
Last I heard, the whole story for the "Thor" movie was going to take place in Asgard, not on Earth at all. Has that changed? If not, then there's no reason to bring Dr. Blake into the equation. Anyway, I know Thor is beefy in comics, but I never thought he was Hulk big.
Last I heard, the whole story for the "Thor" movie was going to take place in Asgard, not on Earth at all. Has that changed? If not, then there's no reason to bring Dr. Blake into the equation. Anyway, I know Thor is beefy in comics, but I never thought he was Hulk big.
Boxleitner Headed to HEROES - May 08, 2008 - 03:04pm
I like the guy fine, but honestly, I have never understood the appeal of B5...they said it best in the beginning of "MST3K: The Movie" - "Space, the final frontier...these are the voyages of Babylon Five..." Can't wait for more "Heroes" though. Season 2.5, here we come!
I like the guy fine, but honestly, I have never understood the appeal of B5...they said it best in the beginning of "MST3K: The Movie" - "Space, the final frontier...these are the voyages of Babylon Five..." Can't wait for more "Heroes" though. Season 2.5, here we come!
First Look at JOE's Heavy Duty - May 08, 2008 - 12:07pm
I could really care less about costumes, and I personally think you should all stop worrying about it...costumes don't make the story...what does piss me off, is why they have a character like Heavy Duty, who I'm pretty sure was never in the cartoon at all (sorry all you comic book sticklers, but I never read the comics, so save your breath about how cool he might have been in the comics), and he's being played by and actor who would have been an excellent choice to play Roadblock, a character much more popular and memorable. GRRRRRR.
I could really care less about costumes, and I personally think you should all stop worrying about it...costumes don't make the story...what does piss me off, is why they have a character like Heavy Duty, who I'm pretty sure was never in the cartoon at all (sorry all you comic book sticklers, but I never read the comics, so save your breath about how cool he might have been in the comics), and he's being played by and actor who would have been an excellent choice to play Roadblock, a character much more popular and memorable. GRRRRRR.
Abrams Talks Wider Appeal of TREK? - May 03, 2008 - 04:34pm
I'm a Star Trek fan myself, but I'm just too worried about this movie. I've gotten over the fact that they have the balls to recast characters who were defined by the actors who played them (Shatner IS Kirk), but now I'm just not sure about the whole venture. I can appreciate Abrams wanting to do something different and broaden the final frontier, but has anybody here ever heard his ideas for a Superman movie before they settled on "Superman Returns"? It involved Krypton never having been destroyed and Lex Luthor also being a Kryptonian. There's such a thing as tweaking an idea, and then there's rape with a cheese grater condom. However, I'm not sure that having a writer who is a Star Trek fan is a good idea either. John Logan was a HUGE fan, but most fans I know give "Star Trek Nemesis" a lot more crap than it deserves. I don't know, as a huge fan, I honestly think it may just be time to put this pony out to pasture.
I'm a Star Trek fan myself, but I'm just too worried about this movie. I've gotten over the fact that they have the balls to recast characters who were defined by the actors who played them (Shatner IS Kirk), but now I'm just not sure about the whole venture. I can appreciate Abrams wanting to do something different and broaden the final frontier, but has anybody here ever heard his ideas for a Superman movie before they settled on "Superman Returns"? It involved Krypton never having been destroyed and Lex Luthor also being a Kryptonian. There's such a thing as tweaking an idea, and then there's rape with a cheese grater condom. However, I'm not sure that having a writer who is a Star Trek fan is a good idea either. John Logan was a HUGE fan, but most fans I know give "Star Trek Nemesis" a lot more crap than it deserves. I don't know, as a huge fan, I honestly think it may just be time to put this pony out to pasture.
Set Photos for X-FILES 2 Online - Mar 07, 2008 - 12:51am
mckracken - prepare to be disappointed most likely then...there was an article on here a few weeks back that hinted that the "leaked" werewolf pic was leaked on purpose to throw fans off of the actual plot. I'm hoping it will still be a good movie though. At least we know that it's going to be a stand alone supernatural plot. And I'm glad that they're going to start where the series left off instead of trying to pull a fast one on us. I've been wondering how the movie will go since at the end of the series they were both considered fugitives by all branches of the government.
mckracken - prepare to be disappointed most likely then...there was an article on here a few weeks back that hinted that the "leaked" werewolf pic was leaked on purpose to throw fans off of the actual plot. I'm hoping it will still be a good movie though. At least we know that it's going to be a stand alone supernatural plot. And I'm glad that they're going to start where the series left off instead of trying to pull a fast one on us. I've been wondering how the movie will go since at the end of the series they were both considered fugitives by all branches of the government.
CW Renews Smallville and Supernatural - Mar 04, 2008 - 02:25pm
bigthor - 4' 9 dude with a baby penis obsessed with names that make him sound like he's not a hobbit.
bigthor - 4' 9 dude with a baby penis obsessed with names that make him sound like he's not a hobbit.
CW Renews Smallville and Supernatural - Mar 04, 2008 - 06:54am
hanso, just for the sake of argument: Judd Nelson: born 1959 - "The Breakfast Club" released in 1985 = 26 years old playing 18. Michael J . Fox: born 1961 - "Back to the Future III" released in 1990 = still playing 18 at age 29. Alan Ruck - born 1956 - "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" released in 1986 = 30 years old playing 18. Stacey Dash - Born 1966 - "Clueless" released in 1995 = 29 years old playing 18. And do I really need to go through the entire cast of "Grease"? I just don't think you should act like the casting of 20 somethings in the roles of teenagers is something new. It really isn't, and it doesn't always make for crappy television or crappy movies. Crappy writing makes for crappy television and crappy movies.
hanso, just for the sake of argument: Judd Nelson: born 1959 - "The Breakfast Club" released in 1985 = 26 years old playing 18. Michael J . Fox: born 1961 - "Back to the Future III" released in 1990 = still playing 18 at age 29. Alan Ruck - born 1956 - "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" released in 1986 = 30 years old playing 18. Stacey Dash - Born 1966 - "Clueless" released in 1995 = 29 years old playing 18. And do I really need to go through the entire cast of "Grease"? I just don't think you should act like the casting of 20 somethings in the roles of teenagers is something new. It really isn't, and it doesn't always make for crappy television or crappy movies. Crappy writing makes for crappy television and crappy movies.
ROSEMARY'S BABY Getting a Remake? - Mar 04, 2008 - 02:19am
Are they going to keep the realism of the original and have the remake made my another pedophile?
Are they going to keep the realism of the original and have the remake made my another pedophile?
CW Renews Smallville and Supernatural - Mar 04, 2008 - 02:15am
I also like "Supernatural", ponyboy. It took me a while, but I fell in line eventually. I love the writing also. Then again, they've got Ben Edlund as one of their writers (if not their main writer). You know a show should have some humor and wit when the main writer created The Tick and worked on "Angel" a lot. Can't wait to see what happens with the rest of this season and next. But has this ever happened to anybody else? Ever since the WB switched to the CW, it seems that the technical difficulties have SKYROCKETED. A couple weeks ago, when the episode "Mystery Spot" was on, here in central Indiana anyway, the episode had no sound for more than THIRTY MINUTES!! And it was even DVR'd off of the HD channel! I was entirely pissed.
I also like "Supernatural", ponyboy. It took me a while, but I fell in line eventually. I love the writing also. Then again, they've got Ben Edlund as one of their writers (if not their main writer). You know a show should have some humor and wit when the main writer created The Tick and worked on "Angel" a lot. Can't wait to see what happens with the rest of this season and next. But has this ever happened to anybody else? Ever since the WB switched to the CW, it seems that the technical difficulties have SKYROCKETED. A couple weeks ago, when the episode "Mystery Spot" was on, here in central Indiana anyway, the episode had no sound for more than THIRTY MINUTES!! And it was even DVR'd off of the HD channel! I was entirely pissed.
CW Renews Smallville and Supernatural - Mar 03, 2008 - 11:34pm
Come on, Tom Welling is going to be 31 in April. He doesn't look like a teenager, but he's not supposed to be playing a teenager anymore, so what the hell is up with those age comments? Are you the same ones who kept making geriatric jokes about Harrison Ford playing Indy one more time? I'm not trying to compare "Smallville" to "Indiana Jones", simply hitting the old bullshit button on age cracks. Second, yeah the show pretty much rewrites everything about the Superman mythos, which is why I take it as "Ultimate Superman". I never cared much for Spiderman or The Avengers before the Ultimate titles came out. Sometimes a total re-imagining is just what something needs...as long as it's not "Planet of the Apes" and Tim Burton is nowhere around. Although I do get quite tired of the bullshit angst that is STILL going on with the show. They're not in high school anymore, If I ever cared about teen and twenty-something angst I would have watched "Dawson's Creek" or would have been watching "One Tree Hill" all this time.
Come on, Tom Welling is going to be 31 in April. He doesn't look like a teenager, but he's not supposed to be playing a teenager anymore, so what the hell is up with those age comments? Are you the same ones who kept making geriatric jokes about Harrison Ford playing Indy one more time? I'm not trying to compare "Smallville" to "Indiana Jones", simply hitting the old bullshit button on age cracks. Second, yeah the show pretty much rewrites everything about the Superman mythos, which is why I take it as "Ultimate Superman". I never cared much for Spiderman or The Avengers before the Ultimate titles came out. Sometimes a total re-imagining is just what something needs...as long as it's not "Planet of the Apes" and Tim Burton is nowhere around. Although I do get quite tired of the bullshit angst that is STILL going on with the show. They're not in high school anymore, If I ever cared about teen and twenty-something angst I would have watched "Dawson's Creek" or would have been watching "One Tree Hill" all this time.
FAMILY GUY Spin-Off in the Works - Mar 01, 2008 - 03:35pm
Maybe not Necronomitron, but the way you worded your post didn't make it sound that way. It sounded like you were saying that Family Guy is afraid to make jokes that South Park isn't. But yeah, South Park is DEFINITELY more "make fun of everybody and fuck you if you get offended." I can get beside you on that.
Maybe not Necronomitron, but the way you worded your post didn't make it sound that way. It sounded like you were saying that Family Guy is afraid to make jokes that South Park isn't. But yeah, South Park is DEFINITELY more "make fun of everybody and fuck you if you get offended." I can get beside you on that.
FAMILY GUY Spin-Off in the Works - Mar 01, 2008 - 12:48pm
Uh, Necronomitron, I don't think Family Guy really has any of these sacred cows of which you speak. Granted, Family Guy can't do as much as South Park does because it is on Fox, not a cable channel. But to think that Family Guy holds things sacred...did you see the 2nd James Woods episode? James Woods steals Peter's identity, so Peter steals his. To defame Woods' character, Peter then goes on Dave Letterman to promote James Woods' new movie, a comedy about September 11th, called "9/11: 2000 Fun". Tell me Family Guy has a sacred cow.
Uh, Necronomitron, I don't think Family Guy really has any of these sacred cows of which you speak. Granted, Family Guy can't do as much as South Park does because it is on Fox, not a cable channel. But to think that Family Guy holds things sacred...did you see the 2nd James Woods episode? James Woods steals Peter's identity, so Peter steals his. To defame Woods' character, Peter then goes on Dave Letterman to promote James Woods' new movie, a comedy about September 11th, called "9/11: 2000 Fun". Tell me Family Guy has a sacred cow.
FAMILY GUY Spin-Off in the Works - Feb 29, 2008 - 04:48pm
mlaforcer, that is exactly why I like South Park. I love it that South Park takes an issue that people talk about or something that people care about, and by the end of the episode they've taken it sooooooo far and made it so ridiculous that one has to wonder why people fight or care about it all. I like Family Guy because of it's chronic randomness. I knew I was going to love the series on the first episode ever where the Kool Aid guy busts into the court room. I'm kind of wondering why I still like The Simpsons. They just don't seem to push the envelope like Family Guy does. I think I just like The Simpsons because they're a mainstay. There are many many Simpsons fans now that don't remember a time when it WASN'T on. As for the female version of Prison Break...chocolate covered shit is still shit. I'll pass as I have on the original.
mlaforcer, that is exactly why I like South Park. I love it that South Park takes an issue that people talk about or something that people care about, and by the end of the episode they've taken it sooooooo far and made it so ridiculous that one has to wonder why people fight or care about it all. I like Family Guy because of it's chronic randomness. I knew I was going to love the series on the first episode ever where the Kool Aid guy busts into the court room. I'm kind of wondering why I still like The Simpsons. They just don't seem to push the envelope like Family Guy does. I think I just like The Simpsons because they're a mainstay. There are many many Simpsons fans now that don't remember a time when it WASN'T on. As for the female version of Prison Break...chocolate covered shit is still shit. I'll pass as I have on the original.
WB Preparing JUSTICE LEAGUE for 2009 - Feb 28, 2008 - 11:52am
Actually hanso, I didn't see "Batman Begins" in theaters, I didn't see "Superman Returns" in theaters, and I don't plan on seeing "Justice League" in theaters. I've never been a big DC fan. The only reason "Batman Begins" was so good and why "The Dark Knight" is going to rock is Christopher Nolan. "Superman Returns" SHOULD have been good with Bryan Singer directing and Kevin Spacey as Lex, yet it was one of the worst superhero movies in recent years that I've seen...I may be biased toward Marvel, but I even thought "Fantastic Four" was better, and I KNOW it sucks! I'll talk to you again once I've seen "Justice League" on DVD or illegally downloaded.
Actually hanso, I didn't see "Batman Begins" in theaters, I didn't see "Superman Returns" in theaters, and I don't plan on seeing "Justice League" in theaters. I've never been a big DC fan. The only reason "Batman Begins" was so good and why "The Dark Knight" is going to rock is Christopher Nolan. "Superman Returns" SHOULD have been good with Bryan Singer directing and Kevin Spacey as Lex, yet it was one of the worst superhero movies in recent years that I've seen...I may be biased toward Marvel, but I even thought "Fantastic Four" was better, and I KNOW it sucks! I'll talk to you again once I've seen "Justice League" on DVD or illegally downloaded.
Edward Norton Getting Angry for HULK - Feb 28, 2008 - 08:31am
Wow...I'm not as worried about William Hurt playing General "Thunderbolt" Ross anymore...the definitely got the look down...IMO, he LOOKS more like Ross than Sam Elliot did.
Wow...I'm not as worried about William Hurt playing General "Thunderbolt" Ross anymore...the definitely got the look down...IMO, he LOOKS more like Ross than Sam Elliot did.
WWE & Fox Partner Up for Genre Films - Feb 26, 2008 - 02:08pm
Metalwater, with all due respect, do you always analyze even the crappiest of movies to this extent?
Metalwater, with all due respect, do you always analyze even the crappiest of movies to this extent?
First Footage from X-FILES 2 - Feb 26, 2008 - 02:36am
Jeedian, there was an article on here a few days ago that suggests that the werewolf pic was leaked by the film makers to throw people off of the actual plot. I'm sure it's still on here someplace, but I can't think of the name of the article.
Jeedian, there was an article on here a few days ago that suggests that the werewolf pic was leaked by the film makers to throw people off of the actual plot. I'm sure it's still on here someplace, but I can't think of the name of the article.
WWE & Fox Partner Up for Genre Films - Feb 25, 2008 - 10:21pm
Oh joy...I think I find some the fighting and characters HERE more interesting than people in the WWE. They should all stick to being secondary characters in Adam Sandler movies. And WISEGUY562, the only reason I've seen "The Marine" is because they were playing it at the local plasma center as I was donating one day, I didn't have a book, and they don't let you sleep...it's hard to go anywhere with a needle in your arm that is hooked up to a machine. I think me is most dumber for having seen it.
Oh joy...I think I find some the fighting and characters HERE more interesting than people in the WWE. They should all stick to being secondary characters in Adam Sandler movies. And WISEGUY562, the only reason I've seen "The Marine" is because they were playing it at the local plasma center as I was donating one day, I didn't have a book, and they don't let you sleep...it's hard to go anywhere with a needle in your arm that is hooked up to a machine. I think me is most dumber for having seen it.
The Blob Has Been Cast for WOLVERINE? - Feb 25, 2008 - 06:19pm
I'll bet Dennis Miller would hunt you down and rant in your face if he were to ever see that last comment.
I'll bet Dennis Miller would hunt you down and rant in your face if he were to ever see that last comment.
New Clips for DOOMSDAY - Feb 25, 2008 - 05:16pm
Anybody else think that this just looks like a cinematic abortion featuring the worst elements of "Mad Max" and "Resident Evil"?
Anybody else think that this just looks like a cinematic abortion featuring the worst elements of "Mad Max" and "Resident Evil"?
Abrams Updates CLOVERFIELD 2 & TREK - Feb 25, 2008 - 05:05pm
mckracken, PLEASE don't confuse Dungeon Siege with Dragonlance...lol...Dragonlance is actually cool...although I've not seen the animated movie yet...Uwe Boll had better not even LOOK in the general direction of Dragonlance.
mckracken, PLEASE don't confuse Dungeon Siege with Dragonlance...lol...Dragonlance is actually cool...although I've not seen the animated movie yet...Uwe Boll had better not even LOOK in the general direction of Dragonlance.
And The Oscar Goes To... - Feb 25, 2008 - 04:57pm
I liked "300" also, but don't think it was really Oscar worthy...unless they give out Oscars for historical accuracy...oh wait...
I liked "300" also, but don't think it was really Oscar worthy...unless they give out Oscars for historical accuracy...oh wait...
And The Oscar Goes To... - Feb 25, 2008 - 04:44pm
We'll just have to agree to disagree, Merin. I just wonder what Cameron was thinking sometimes..."Let's see, I've got them in the middle of the Atlantic, about an hour away from that fateful iceberg...I KNOW!...I'll work in a scene where they somehow get to do the nasty in the backseat of a car!!...GOD I'm BRILLIANT!"
We'll just have to agree to disagree, Merin. I just wonder what Cameron was thinking sometimes..."Let's see, I've got them in the middle of the Atlantic, about an hour away from that fateful iceberg...I KNOW!...I'll work in a scene where they somehow get to do the nasty in the backseat of a car!!...GOD I'm BRILLIANT!"
First Footage from X-FILES 2 - Feb 25, 2008 - 04:01pm
Last I saw, Mitch Pillegi was stuck on some pretty cheesy documentary show on the unexplained on sci-fi, before or after being on that horrible, short-lived "Tarzan" show for the WB.
Last I saw, Mitch Pillegi was stuck on some pretty cheesy documentary show on the unexplained on sci-fi, before or after being on that horrible, short-lived "Tarzan" show for the WB.
And The Oscar Goes To... - Feb 25, 2008 - 03:25pm
jppintar326...with much respect, how in the name of anything that is HOLY can you classify "Titanic" as a movie you'd want to watch over and over again? Just like "Pearl Harbor", it was a 3 hour romance novel crap-a-thon involving a cheesy love triangle that just happened to set against the backdrop of historical significance. And these guys that are spending all this time and money trying to find this diamond that is worth even more than the money they're putting into the effort are so blown away by her story that not one of them even thinks to ask her where the hell the diamond is when she's done! "A woman's heart is a deep ocean of secrets" = bitch has too many skeletons in her closet...so many skeletons, she's got ravens flying out of her closet. I totally agree with you on "The English Patient" though...that year just sucked in general..."Fargo" should have one though, IMO.
jppintar326...with much respect, how in the name of anything that is HOLY can you classify "Titanic" as a movie you'd want to watch over and over again? Just like "Pearl Harbor", it was a 3 hour romance novel crap-a-thon involving a cheesy love triangle that just happened to set against the backdrop of historical significance. And these guys that are spending all this time and money trying to find this diamond that is worth even more than the money they're putting into the effort are so blown away by her story that not one of them even thinks to ask her where the hell the diamond is when she's done! "A woman's heart is a deep ocean of secrets" = bitch has too many skeletons in her closet...so many skeletons, she's got ravens flying out of her closet. I totally agree with you on "The English Patient" though...that year just sucked in general..."Fargo" should have one though, IMO.
First Footage from X-FILES 2 - Feb 25, 2008 - 03:10pm
rgtchtiger - I liked that episode too, but I'd have to say my favorite episode is "Jose Chung's From Outer Space"...but how would one classify it? Sure, it's about abductions, but does absolutely nothing to further the mythology...so would it be stand alone? I just thought it was hilarious. And to whoever said that nobody has a career outside of the X-Files, Duchovney has been starring "Californication"...is that on Showtime? I forget, it's on one of the movie channels anyway. I'd watch it if I could afford any premium channels. Granted, he'll always be known for Mulder, but that's not the extent of his career. Now the guys that played the Lone Gunmen...THOSE poor bastards have nothing outside of X-Files.
rgtchtiger - I liked that episode too, but I'd have to say my favorite episode is "Jose Chung's From Outer Space"...but how would one classify it? Sure, it's about abductions, but does absolutely nothing to further the mythology...so would it be stand alone? I just thought it was hilarious. And to whoever said that nobody has a career outside of the X-Files, Duchovney has been starring "Californication"...is that on Showtime? I forget, it's on one of the movie channels anyway. I'd watch it if I could afford any premium channels. Granted, he'll always be known for Mulder, but that's not the extent of his career. Now the guys that played the Lone Gunmen...THOSE poor bastards have nothing outside of X-Files.
And The Oscar Goes To... - Feb 25, 2008 - 02:53pm
I really need to play some catch up here. Almost none of the winning movies came to my town this year. We've got a 10 theater screen, but they only get movies that they think will make the most money, so "There Will Be Blood" and "No Country For Old Men" came here at all. I'm not sure if I think that "Golden Compass" should have got best visual effects either, but I'd rather it won than "Transformers"...I was fine with the latter up until Bumblebee takes a piss on the jackass secret agent man. That just kind of ruined it for me, fond childhood memories or not. I'm just upset that "Clerks 2" came out before "Transformers". I would have loved to hear what Randal would have to say about it.
I really need to play some catch up here. Almost none of the winning movies came to my town this year. We've got a 10 theater screen, but they only get movies that they think will make the most money, so "There Will Be Blood" and "No Country For Old Men" came here at all. I'm not sure if I think that "Golden Compass" should have got best visual effects either, but I'd rather it won than "Transformers"...I was fine with the latter up until Bumblebee takes a piss on the jackass secret agent man. That just kind of ruined it for me, fond childhood memories or not. I'm just upset that "Clerks 2" came out before "Transformers". I would have loved to hear what Randal would have to say about it.
Agent Zero & Barnell Revealed for WOLVERINE - Feb 22, 2008 - 04:42pm
Seriously man, you need to douche...get whatever it is that makes you cranky and make Star Wars references in every comment out of your vagina. Don't make the whole board suffer, Sally.
Seriously man, you need to douche...get whatever it is that makes you cranky and make Star Wars references in every comment out of your vagina. Don't make the whole board suffer, Sally.
Agent Zero & Barnell Revealed for WOLVERINE - Feb 22, 2008 - 03:54pm
SONYMAN, would you please wash that sand out of your vagina? Nobody likes you when you're cranky.
SONYMAN, would you please wash that sand out of your vagina? Nobody likes you when you're cranky.
Agent Zero & Barnell Revealed for WOLVERINE - Feb 22, 2008 - 05:16am
The only thing I have to say about Dominic Monaghan being cast as beak is this: I always pictured DJ Qualls (The New Guy, Big Trouble, Road Trip) playing Beak...lol. I think everybody should quit bitching about what mutants are and are not in the Wolverine movie. I'm betting that Gambit and Beak are more popular with average movie-goers than Mastodon and Maverick, and when it comes down to it, it's not about pleasing comic book fans, but pleasing your average movie goer.
The only thing I have to say about Dominic Monaghan being cast as beak is this: I always pictured DJ Qualls (The New Guy, Big Trouble, Road Trip) playing Beak...lol. I think everybody should quit bitching about what mutants are and are not in the Wolverine movie. I'm betting that Gambit and Beak are more popular with average movie-goers than Mastodon and Maverick, and when it comes down to it, it's not about pleasing comic book fans, but pleasing your average movie goer.
Extra Scene Added to HALF BLOOD? - Feb 21, 2008 - 12:30pm
Okay, I was about to go all livid about how so far they have left out little yet vital parts in some of the past movies that would have added some much needed depth to story and character, yet they're going to ADD a scene? However, from the way this sounds, it's not even like they're adding a scene, just condensing a bunch of scenes down...although it would have been great to see the meeting between Fudge and the Prime Minister that is at the beginning of the book. That's where you really get the idea that nowhere is safe and that even non-magical folk are in danger.
Okay, I was about to go all livid about how so far they have left out little yet vital parts in some of the past movies that would have added some much needed depth to story and character, yet they're going to ADD a scene? However, from the way this sounds, it's not even like they're adding a scene, just condensing a bunch of scenes down...although it would have been great to see the meeting between Fudge and the Prime Minister that is at the beginning of the book. That's where you really get the idea that nowhere is safe and that even non-magical folk are in danger.
DiCaprio & WB Developing AKIRA Movies - Feb 20, 2008 - 10:17pm
Boohoo and cry for the story being relocated so that your average American moviegoer will find it more interesting and entertaining. I could really care less.
Boohoo and cry for the story being relocated so that your average American moviegoer will find it more interesting and entertaining. I could really care less.
WSJ Reveals TOY STORY 3 Plot? - Feb 20, 2008 - 10:14pm
Hey, I was 22 when the second one came out and I still care...lol. Both of the first ones are just good funny movies. Are you too COOL for them, TayDor?
Hey, I was 22 when the second one came out and I still care...lol. Both of the first ones are just good funny movies. Are you too COOL for them, TayDor?
Three More Confirmed for WOLVERINE - Feb 20, 2008 - 03:45am
Yeah, you just can't compare movies to comics or you'll never be happy, TayDor. I understand what you mean about Gambit in the Wolverine movie, but then again, the first X-Men movie SHOULD have had Beast and Angel, and they and Iceman should have been much closer in age to Scott and Jean. And for that matter, what was the deal with putting Rogue into the relationship dynamic that Wolverine traditionally had with Jubilee in the comics? I didn't really care because it was a very well made and entertaining movie. Not trying to tell you what to do, but you shouldn't nitpick so much if the movie is shaping up to be good. If the movie comes out and you hate it then feel free. Gambit shouldn't know Wolverine in this movie according to comics, but when you consider the other characters in this movie, Gambit's character should do well. He was always one of the rogue "Han Solo" characters of the X-Men.
Yeah, you just can't compare movies to comics or you'll never be happy, TayDor. I understand what you mean about Gambit in the Wolverine movie, but then again, the first X-Men movie SHOULD have had Beast and Angel, and they and Iceman should have been much closer in age to Scott and Jean. And for that matter, what was the deal with putting Rogue into the relationship dynamic that Wolverine traditionally had with Jubilee in the comics? I didn't really care because it was a very well made and entertaining movie. Not trying to tell you what to do, but you shouldn't nitpick so much if the movie is shaping up to be good. If the movie comes out and you hate it then feel free. Gambit shouldn't know Wolverine in this movie according to comics, but when you consider the other characters in this movie, Gambit's character should do well. He was always one of the rogue "Han Solo" characters of the X-Men.
Three More Confirmed for WOLVERINE - Feb 20, 2008 - 02:32am
Why so worried about costumes? I think the X-Men movies showed they don't really follow the comics when it comes to costumes..."What do you want, yellow spandex?"...and I didn't really notice all that much difference in the Ultimate Deadpool costume. Hey, they got the red and black right. Come on.
Why so worried about costumes? I think the X-Men movies showed they don't really follow the comics when it comes to costumes..."What do you want, yellow spandex?"...and I didn't really notice all that much difference in the Ultimate Deadpool costume. Hey, they got the red and black right. Come on.
Trio Replace Ledger in Gilliam's PARNASSUS - Feb 19, 2008 - 06:13pm
Actually, SONYMAN, my post ACTUALLY said..."Or if you're just trying to poke fun at "Time Bandits", then you suck humongous rhino balls."...did you not catch that "IF" in that statement? And you consider THAT getting bitched at? Sorry. Never would have said anything if I'd known what a huge crybaby you are. You might want to work on your sarcasm though. I only said something because "Time Bandits" rules, and you didn't really present yourself as somebody intelligent enough to understand the simple nuances of sarcasm.
Actually, SONYMAN, my post ACTUALLY said..."Or if you're just trying to poke fun at "Time Bandits", then you suck humongous rhino balls."...did you not catch that "IF" in that statement? And you consider THAT getting bitched at? Sorry. Never would have said anything if I'd known what a huge crybaby you are. You might want to work on your sarcasm though. I only said something because "Time Bandits" rules, and you didn't really present yourself as somebody intelligent enough to understand the simple nuances of sarcasm.
Duncan is Balrog in STREET FIGHTER - Feb 19, 2008 - 03:12pm
Uh, Spidey, YES, whole-heartedly, without a doubt, that's my final answer, YES YES YES all of those movies SUCK. And hanso, yes, those ones I mentioned I thought they did a decent job on. If you notice, my list was called REASONS TO NOT MAKE THIS MOVIE. Those other movies (Silent Hill being the least sucky, IMO) didn't completely suck, but when you compare that number that you mentioned to the number that I mentioned, the cards are still stacked against video game movies being good in general.
Uh, Spidey, YES, whole-heartedly, without a doubt, that's my final answer, YES YES YES all of those movies SUCK. And hanso, yes, those ones I mentioned I thought they did a decent job on. If you notice, my list was called REASONS TO NOT MAKE THIS MOVIE. Those other movies (Silent Hill being the least sucky, IMO) didn't completely suck, but when you compare that number that you mentioned to the number that I mentioned, the cards are still stacked against video game movies being good in general.
Duncan is Balrog in STREET FIGHTER - Feb 19, 2008 - 06:01am
Can't say that I have...but a new game is a different thing than a movie based on said characters. At least an updated and expanded game featuring the Street Fighter characters has a chance of being cool...are you seriously telling me that just because it has a new game coming out they should crap out another movie like they did in the mid 90's? With a couple of exceptions, video game movies SUCK and WILL ALWAYS SUCK. REASONS NOT TO MAKE THIS MOVIE: Alone in the Dark Bloodrayne Doom Double Dragon Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within House of the Dead In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale Super Mario Bros. Mortal Kombat Mortal Kombat: Annihilation Street Fighter Wing Commander Nice list of movies based on video games. If anybody is about to defend any of these movies to me as being anything other than cinematic abortions, please don't bother...you obviously don't realize that your taste in movies sucks, and you'd just be wasting both our time.
Can't say that I have...but a new game is a different thing than a movie based on said characters. At least an updated and expanded game featuring the Street Fighter characters has a chance of being cool...are you seriously telling me that just because it has a new game coming out they should crap out another movie like they did in the mid 90's? With a couple of exceptions, video game movies SUCK and WILL ALWAYS SUCK. REASONS NOT TO MAKE THIS MOVIE: Alone in the Dark Bloodrayne Doom Double Dragon Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within House of the Dead In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale Super Mario Bros. Mortal Kombat Mortal Kombat: Annihilation Street Fighter Wing Commander Nice list of movies based on video games. If anybody is about to defend any of these movies to me as being anything other than cinematic abortions, please don't bother...you obviously don't realize that your taste in movies sucks, and you'd just be wasting both our time.
Duncan is Balrog in STREET FIGHTER - Feb 19, 2008 - 05:49am
Does anybody truly care about this movie? First off, it's a video game movie. Second, it's based on a video game that is completely obsolete except for referencing in sketch comedy. Really, why not just make "Donkey Kong" or "Pac-Man"...or maybe Q-Bert...I can just hear the preview now..."One orange ball's quest on a pyramid...to do something with lights..."...what the hell was the point of that game again?
Does anybody truly care about this movie? First off, it's a video game movie. Second, it's based on a video game that is completely obsolete except for referencing in sketch comedy. Really, why not just make "Donkey Kong" or "Pac-Man"...or maybe Q-Bert...I can just hear the preview now..."One orange ball's quest on a pyramid...to do something with lights..."...what the hell was the point of that game again?
Gambit is Cast, Dead Pool Update for WOLVERINE - Feb 19, 2008 - 04:53am
Not sure about this kid playing Gambit (was he in the "Friday Night Lights" movie or TV show?...I haven't seen either), but I do like the idea of Ryan Reynolds playing Deadpool. Deadpool has to be my favorite anti-hero of all time. Reading his book was almost like reading "The Tick", only it takes place in an actual "serious" superhero universe. I always loved the fact that the only reason he's not dead (this was in the "Reign of the Deadpools" storyline) is that he kissed Lady Death while he was dead, and Thanos got jealous. The Titan promptly restored his life, cursing Wade with life as it were. And last I heard, Reynolds was no longer up to play the Flash. They got some actor that looks like he's 16 or something, last time the thing was on track to start getting made.
Not sure about this kid playing Gambit (was he in the "Friday Night Lights" movie or TV show?...I haven't seen either), but I do like the idea of Ryan Reynolds playing Deadpool. Deadpool has to be my favorite anti-hero of all time. Reading his book was almost like reading "The Tick", only it takes place in an actual "serious" superhero universe. I always loved the fact that the only reason he's not dead (this was in the "Reign of the Deadpools" storyline) is that he kissed Lady Death while he was dead, and Thanos got jealous. The Titan promptly restored his life, cursing Wade with life as it were. And last I heard, Reynolds was no longer up to play the Flash. They got some actor that looks like he's 16 or something, last time the thing was on track to start getting made.
Trio Replace Ledger in Gilliam's PARNASSUS - Feb 18, 2008 - 10:02pm
Hey, make fun of my name all you want to, SONYMANswallows...I enjoy irony.
Hey, make fun of my name all you want to, SONYMANswallows...I enjoy irony.
Tim Harris Pegged to Write ASTROBOY - Feb 18, 2008 - 02:36pm
No, everybody, sorry to say it, but "Kindergarten Cop" was in fact NOT awesome. Aside from a source of one-liners, it has nothing else to offer. It's kind of sad that most of the one-liners aren't even that great, simply cute because they're delivered by 4 and 5 year olds. You know what? I also think Bill Cosby sucks with his "Kids Say the Darnedest Things" shows. Any movie that relies on the cute factor to be funny as much as that movie did is not worth anybody's time.
No, everybody, sorry to say it, but "Kindergarten Cop" was in fact NOT awesome. Aside from a source of one-liners, it has nothing else to offer. It's kind of sad that most of the one-liners aren't even that great, simply cute because they're delivered by 4 and 5 year olds. You know what? I also think Bill Cosby sucks with his "Kids Say the Darnedest Things" shows. Any movie that relies on the cute factor to be funny as much as that movie did is not worth anybody's time.
Trio Replace Ledger in Gilliam's PARNASSUS - Feb 18, 2008 - 02:31pm
SONYMAN, would you PLEASE use the word "like" a few more times in your next post and make a little less sense? I'd REALLY appreciate it. What does ultimate evil in a toaster have to do with a mirror that exists in three separate realities? Or if you're just trying to poke fun at "Time Bandits", then you suck humongous rhino balls.
SONYMAN, would you PLEASE use the word "like" a few more times in your next post and make a little less sense? I'd REALLY appreciate it. What does ultimate evil in a toaster have to do with a mirror that exists in three separate realities? Or if you're just trying to poke fun at "Time Bandits", then you suck humongous rhino balls.
WATCHMEN Close to Wrapping - Feb 18, 2008 - 01:32am
Yeah, I'm really looking forward to this movie also...partly because it's a milestone in comic books, and partly because I'm too thick to understand some of it...lol. As for my first post, you know what they say...When you assume, you make an ass out of Uma Thurman.
Yeah, I'm really looking forward to this movie also...partly because it's a milestone in comic books, and partly because I'm too thick to understand some of it...lol. As for my first post, you know what they say...When you assume, you make an ass out of Uma Thurman.
Tim Harris Pegged to Write ASTROBOY - Feb 18, 2008 - 12:53am
Huh...this guy should stick to producing, IMO. "Falling Down" is great...and then there's "Space Jam" and "Kindergarten Cop"...wow. Then again, since I never could stand "Astro Boy" even as a kid, I guess it doesn't matter all that much.
Huh...this guy should stick to producing, IMO. "Falling Down" is great...and then there's "Space Jam" and "Kindergarten Cop"...wow. Then again, since I never could stand "Astro Boy" even as a kid, I guess it doesn't matter all that much.
Trio Replace Ledger in Gilliam's PARNASSUS - Feb 18, 2008 - 12:49am
Sounds like an interesting story concept, and IMO, looks like some good talent is stepping into the roles...although I'm not as crazy about Colin Farrell as I am about Johnny Depp and Jude Law. Johnny Depp usually chooses great movies (not counting the second 2 "Pirates" movies), and I've liked Jude Law a lot ever since "Enemy at the Gates" came out. Stellar performance if you've never seen it...and it's one of those movies that you can generally find in the $5 bin at Wal Mart right now, so do yourself a favor and get it.
Sounds like an interesting story concept, and IMO, looks like some good talent is stepping into the roles...although I'm not as crazy about Colin Farrell as I am about Johnny Depp and Jude Law. Johnny Depp usually chooses great movies (not counting the second 2 "Pirates" movies), and I've liked Jude Law a lot ever since "Enemy at the Gates" came out. Stellar performance if you've never seen it...and it's one of those movies that you can generally find in the $5 bin at Wal Mart right now, so do yourself a favor and get it.
WATCHMEN Close to Wrapping - Feb 18, 2008 - 12:43am
Uh...didn't I just hear that there was some lawsuit from Fox over this and that they had to halt shooting or something? Or did I just assume they had to halt shooting on the movie?
Uh...didn't I just hear that there was some lawsuit from Fox over this and that they had to halt shooting or something? Or did I just assume they had to halt shooting on the movie?
Englund Not Returning for NIGHTMARE Restart - Feb 04, 2008 - 12:37pm
I don't think there is a difference between "remake" and "restart", monkeyfoot...except in the minds of the studio execs...and I'm pretty sure that to hold the title of studio exec, you have to be retarded on some level. It would explain quite a bit of stuff that's come out in recent years. One thing you said that I wanted to comment on though...I said something similar to this in another topic, but nobody ever reposted after me, so I have no idea what everybody else thinks about it. Anyway, you said something about being inspired by the original Nightmare series and coming up with their own character and series. Well, if people weren't on here bitching about remakes and restarts, then they'd be bitching about this supposed new character "ripping off" the other that inspired it. Everybody feel free to deny it, but some of us know the truth. Everybody says they want something original, but it's usually the original movies that nobody goes to see. It seems like movie audiences would rather go and see all the familiar stories that they've seen in one version or another 1,000 times before and then dissect it later, and complain about how they remade it or what it ripped off. If people truly wanted originality, they would go see movies like "Stardust", "Memento", and "Frailty" instead of letting them open in bargain theaters in some cities. Just something I've noticed about the behavior of movie goers.
I don't think there is a difference between "remake" and "restart", monkeyfoot...except in the minds of the studio execs...and I'm pretty sure that to hold the title of studio exec, you have to be retarded on some level. It would explain quite a bit of stuff that's come out in recent years. One thing you said that I wanted to comment on though...I said something similar to this in another topic, but nobody ever reposted after me, so I have no idea what everybody else thinks about it. Anyway, you said something about being inspired by the original Nightmare series and coming up with their own character and series. Well, if people weren't on here bitching about remakes and restarts, then they'd be bitching about this supposed new character "ripping off" the other that inspired it. Everybody feel free to deny it, but some of us know the truth. Everybody says they want something original, but it's usually the original movies that nobody goes to see. It seems like movie audiences would rather go and see all the familiar stories that they've seen in one version or another 1,000 times before and then dissect it later, and complain about how they remade it or what it ripped off. If people truly wanted originality, they would go see movies like "Stardust", "Memento", and "Frailty" instead of letting them open in bargain theaters in some cities. Just something I've noticed about the behavior of movie goers.
WGA and Marvel, Lionsgate Sign Interim Deals - Jan 27, 2008 - 08:58pm
Well, New Line is somehow connected to Warner Bros. I think it's in the same way that Touchstone is actually Disney. So technically, Warner is still doing Shazam.
Well, New Line is somehow connected to Warner Bros. I think it's in the same way that Touchstone is actually Disney. So technically, Warner is still doing Shazam.
HELLRAISER & TRASH Delayed - Jan 27, 2008 - 01:11pm
Just had to say something here. I'm with everybody else on the writers strike. Wish it would all be over and movies and TV would progress like they always do. Then I saw bennyhill post this comment: "Or... come up with something original and quite re-hashing shit from the 80s." I also agree with this, but my question is this: in the realm of sci-fi/fantasy/comic book movies/etc. is coming up with something truly original possible anymore? I mean really, usually when something a little original comes out people always compare it to other movies looking for what other genre films it's "ripped off". For example, after "The Matrix" came out, I heard people talk about other movies ripping it off because the movies in question would have similar visuals and special effects. In a world where people think things are either unoriginal or ripping something else off, how easy is it to come up with something original? Besides, people don't generally see anything that's remotely original. "Stardust" proved it.
Just had to say something here. I'm with everybody else on the writers strike. Wish it would all be over and movies and TV would progress like they always do. Then I saw bennyhill post this comment: "Or... come up with something original and quite re-hashing shit from the 80s." I also agree with this, but my question is this: in the realm of sci-fi/fantasy/comic book movies/etc. is coming up with something truly original possible anymore? I mean really, usually when something a little original comes out people always compare it to other movies looking for what other genre films it's "ripped off". For example, after "The Matrix" came out, I heard people talk about other movies ripping it off because the movies in question would have similar visuals and special effects. In a world where people think things are either unoriginal or ripping something else off, how easy is it to come up with something original? Besides, people don't generally see anything that's remotely original. "Stardust" proved it.
WGA and Marvel, Lionsgate Sign Interim Deals - Jan 25, 2008 - 12:51pm
I'm also pleased that Marvel is supporting the writers, simply because I want to see all these movies come out in a timely manner. "Iron Man" looks great, I have hope for "Incredible Hulk", and I'd love to see a good Avengers movie. Actually, if an Avengers movie was done in the STYLE of "The Ultimates"...not necessarily an Ultimate story, but I love how "The Ultimates" is kind of between classic comic book storytelling and Tom Clancy...I think it could be pretty cool. And I just have to say...The first two X-men movies were NOT cerebral, IMO...I forget who said it, but what the hell? Does "cerebral" mean "less action" to you? Then you may be right. I actually loved all three of the movies. I remember seeing the first on opening night and thinking, "Wow...a superhero movie that starts off in a concentration camp"...I thought it was good drama, but not really cerebral.
I'm also pleased that Marvel is supporting the writers, simply because I want to see all these movies come out in a timely manner. "Iron Man" looks great, I have hope for "Incredible Hulk", and I'd love to see a good Avengers movie. Actually, if an Avengers movie was done in the STYLE of "The Ultimates"...not necessarily an Ultimate story, but I love how "The Ultimates" is kind of between classic comic book storytelling and Tom Clancy...I think it could be pretty cool. And I just have to say...The first two X-men movies were NOT cerebral, IMO...I forget who said it, but what the hell? Does "cerebral" mean "less action" to you? Then you may be right. I actually loved all three of the movies. I remember seeing the first on opening night and thinking, "Wow...a superhero movie that starts off in a concentration camp"...I thought it was good drama, but not really cerebral.
HD STAR TREK Teaser Online - Jan 22, 2008 - 11:42am
For those of you that are REALLY defending this movie, just a thought...something I've said before, but I'll say it again. I can understand wanting to do something different, especially with the low box office numbers for "Nemesis" (a movie which I personally liked...IMO, the worst Next Gen movie was "Insurrection"), but I really hate the idea for this movie. I'm glad Nimoy is in it, because that gives it ties to the original series and makes it seem less like a reboot. I hate the idea of a reboot for Trek. Here's why: James Bond, Batman, Tarzan...they are were all literary characters before being on the screen. Any suave, attractive British guy could play Bond...And hell, George Clooney played Batman, so obviously ANYBODY can play Batman...the difference between those characters and the Trek characters is that James T. Kirk was DEFINED by Shatner's portrayal of the character just as Nimoy defined Spock's character. IMO, it takes PURE BALLS to recast the entire ensemble from a classic and groundbreaking milestone in television. Remake "Battlestar Galactica" if you want to...it didn't change TV forever. As I've also said before, it's Star Trek, so I'm going to see it in the theater, but I'm very scared of it.
For those of you that are REALLY defending this movie, just a thought...something I've said before, but I'll say it again. I can understand wanting to do something different, especially with the low box office numbers for "Nemesis" (a movie which I personally liked...IMO, the worst Next Gen movie was "Insurrection"), but I really hate the idea for this movie. I'm glad Nimoy is in it, because that gives it ties to the original series and makes it seem less like a reboot. I hate the idea of a reboot for Trek. Here's why: James Bond, Batman, Tarzan...they are were all literary characters before being on the screen. Any suave, attractive British guy could play Bond...And hell, George Clooney played Batman, so obviously ANYBODY can play Batman...the difference between those characters and the Trek characters is that James T. Kirk was DEFINED by Shatner's portrayal of the character just as Nimoy defined Spock's character. IMO, it takes PURE BALLS to recast the entire ensemble from a classic and groundbreaking milestone in television. Remake "Battlestar Galactica" if you want to...it didn't change TV forever. As I've also said before, it's Star Trek, so I'm going to see it in the theater, but I'm very scared of it.
HD STAR TREK Teaser Online - Jan 21, 2008 - 03:14pm
Yes, you've obviously missed a lot of updates, chocobar. Eric Bana is playing the Romulan baddie in the movie, and Winona Ryder is playing Amanda, Spock's human mother. Ben Cross is playing his father, Sarek. I'm really not sure about the movie, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't going to see it. We'll see what happens.
Yes, you've obviously missed a lot of updates, chocobar. Eric Bana is playing the Romulan baddie in the movie, and Winona Ryder is playing Amanda, Spock's human mother. Ben Cross is playing his father, Sarek. I'm really not sure about the movie, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't going to see it. We'll see what happens.
Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight - Jan 18, 2008 - 10:15am
Necronomitron: Tedious? Really?! IMO, they have got to be some of the most easy fantasy books to read. They just fly by for me. Weird. I love all of the Weiss & Hickman DL books except the War of Souls trilogy. I didn't hate it, but wasn't thrilled with how they "fixed" the world after other authors totally ruined it with the wild magic crap. And to the reviewer, how is it that hard to keep names straight? I'm sure the character you're talking about who forgets his own name at times is Fizban the Fabulous, an ancient and powerful wizard who is going senile and greatly adds to the comic relief in the books. He is also much more than the reader thinks as you find out in the third DL Chronicle, "Dragons of Spring Dawning". I'm not holding my expectations high for this movie, but I'm still jazzed that somebody has finally made a movie of the source material.
Necronomitron: Tedious? Really?! IMO, they have got to be some of the most easy fantasy books to read. They just fly by for me. Weird. I love all of the Weiss & Hickman DL books except the War of Souls trilogy. I didn't hate it, but wasn't thrilled with how they "fixed" the world after other authors totally ruined it with the wild magic crap. And to the reviewer, how is it that hard to keep names straight? I'm sure the character you're talking about who forgets his own name at times is Fizban the Fabulous, an ancient and powerful wizard who is going senile and greatly adds to the comic relief in the books. He is also much more than the reader thinks as you find out in the third DL Chronicle, "Dragons of Spring Dawning". I'm not holding my expectations high for this movie, but I'm still jazzed that somebody has finally made a movie of the source material.
Marlon Wayans Holds Ripcord in G.I JOE - Jan 09, 2008 - 12:55pm
For once I'm not going to bitch about race and casting here. I don't even really REMEMBER the character in question, so whatever whatever. What I AM going to bitch about is WHY they are casting these forgettable characters. Not in ANY of the posts about articles leading up to this movie have I seen ANYBODY wonder "Who is going to play Ripchord?" I want to see all the memorable characters first(Duke, Scarlett, Roadblock, etc.), then fill in any small parts with whatever SNL or Living Colour alum they want to. I'm also wondering about Marlon Wayans. I rented "Requiem for a Dream" the other night, and while Wayans does a good job in it, his part is so little and short that you can't honestly judge him to be an able dramatic/non-comedic actor based on that one performance.
For once I'm not going to bitch about race and casting here. I don't even really REMEMBER the character in question, so whatever whatever. What I AM going to bitch about is WHY they are casting these forgettable characters. Not in ANY of the posts about articles leading up to this movie have I seen ANYBODY wonder "Who is going to play Ripchord?" I want to see all the memorable characters first(Duke, Scarlett, Roadblock, etc.), then fill in any small parts with whatever SNL or Living Colour alum they want to. I'm also wondering about Marlon Wayans. I rented "Requiem for a Dream" the other night, and while Wayans does a good job in it, his part is so little and short that you can't honestly judge him to be an able dramatic/non-comedic actor based on that one performance.
Producer Talks G.I JOE and TRANSFORMERS 2 - Jan 09, 2008 - 12:47pm
rgtchtiger, you said - I really don't thinik that Grimlock and the Dinobots could really work in the movie unfortunately. As a six-year-old I loved Grimlock, watching him say lines like "Me Grimlock kick butt!" I understand your point, but considering that Michael Bay has Optimus Prime saying "My bad" in the first movie, I wouldn't rule anything out. Aside from the golden shower, that was the only other moment of the first movie where I was rolling my eyes.
rgtchtiger, you said - I really don't thinik that Grimlock and the Dinobots could really work in the movie unfortunately. As a six-year-old I loved Grimlock, watching him say lines like "Me Grimlock kick butt!" I understand your point, but considering that Michael Bay has Optimus Prime saying "My bad" in the first movie, I wouldn't rule anything out. Aside from the golden shower, that was the only other moment of the first movie where I was rolling my eyes.
Producer Talks G.I JOE and TRANSFORMERS 2 - Jan 08, 2008 - 09:36pm
I can say that I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the Transformers movie, and I don't think I was expecting a whole lot...but I don't think I should HAVE to go into a movie thinking, "Gee, I hope they don't have any GOLDEN SHOWERS in this movie."
I can say that I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the Transformers movie, and I don't think I was expecting a whole lot...but I don't think I should HAVE to go into a movie thinking, "Gee, I hope they don't have any GOLDEN SHOWERS in this movie."
Three Clips from DUNGEON SIEGE - Jan 07, 2008 - 07:40pm
I just went and IMDB'd Uwe Boll. I've seen him mentioned on here quite a bit, but I had never heard of him, so I went to check him out. Now I know why I've never heard of him...I DON'T GENERALLY WATCH CRAP. Did anybody think "Bloodrayne" looked good? How about "Alone in the Dark"? I know, I know, some of you will go see movies because the video games are cool...maybe you should just stop it. You would probably still be calling the guy a joke and hack, but I wonder if anybody on here would hate the guy as much as you do if you had never given him your time? That said, how DID Jason Statham and John Rhys Davies get mixed into this? I know it's a paycheck, but come on. And Ray Liotta...you should be ASHAMED of yourself! You were in "Goodfellas" for Christsake!
I just went and IMDB'd Uwe Boll. I've seen him mentioned on here quite a bit, but I had never heard of him, so I went to check him out. Now I know why I've never heard of him...I DON'T GENERALLY WATCH CRAP. Did anybody think "Bloodrayne" looked good? How about "Alone in the Dark"? I know, I know, some of you will go see movies because the video games are cool...maybe you should just stop it. You would probably still be calling the guy a joke and hack, but I wonder if anybody on here would hate the guy as much as you do if you had never given him your time? That said, how DID Jason Statham and John Rhys Davies get mixed into this? I know it's a paycheck, but come on. And Ray Liotta...you should be ASHAMED of yourself! You were in "Goodfellas" for Christsake!
Maggie Gyllenhaal Talks Dawes in DARK KNIGHT - Jan 07, 2008 - 07:08pm
Speaking of Maggie Gyllenhaal, has anybody seen that Family Guy episode with her and Jake? The scene plays out like this: (Jake and Maggie are at a restaurant sitting across from each other) Jake - Well I'M more offputting! Maggie - Well I'M a bigger box office drag! Waiter - Kids, kids...you're both...just awful.
Speaking of Maggie Gyllenhaal, has anybody seen that Family Guy episode with her and Jake? The scene plays out like this: (Jake and Maggie are at a restaurant sitting across from each other) Jake - Well I'M more offputting! Maggie - Well I'M a bigger box office drag! Waiter - Kids, kids...you're both...just awful.
Haggis Looking For RANGER'S APPRENTICE - Jan 07, 2008 - 06:41pm
Eh, I don't want to judge it outright, but the kid thing is a little done. If Hollywood wants some more fantasy, why the hell can't they check out some Forgotten Realms or Dragonlance? I love the Dragonlance Chronicles and Legends series. They're supposed to making an animated "Dragons of Autumn Twilight" (the first in the Dragonlance Chronicles) coming directly to DVD, but haven't heard anything else from it yet. It's got voices of Michael Rosenbaum, Keifer Sutherland, Michelle Trachtenberg, Lucy Lawless, and others.
Eh, I don't want to judge it outright, but the kid thing is a little done. If Hollywood wants some more fantasy, why the hell can't they check out some Forgotten Realms or Dragonlance? I love the Dragonlance Chronicles and Legends series. They're supposed to making an animated "Dragons of Autumn Twilight" (the first in the Dragonlance Chronicles) coming directly to DVD, but haven't heard anything else from it yet. It's got voices of Michael Rosenbaum, Keifer Sutherland, Michelle Trachtenberg, Lucy Lawless, and others.
Marlon Wayans Holds Ripcord in G.I JOE - Jan 07, 2008 - 06:35pm
I've given up caring about weather or not G.I.Joe is totally American or not, but to those of you who don't think they were pretty much an American agency, you are mistaken. There was one episode where they were working with their counterparts from the Soviet Union, an agency called Red October. Even back then I thought it was pretty interesting that they were working with Russians while the iron curtain was still up, yet the Communists weren't the "bad guys". At least that was in the cartoons. I wasn't into comics during the 80's, so I have no idea how the Joes were handled in the comics.
I've given up caring about weather or not G.I.Joe is totally American or not, but to those of you who don't think they were pretty much an American agency, you are mistaken. There was one episode where they were working with their counterparts from the Soviet Union, an agency called Red October. Even back then I thought it was pretty interesting that they were working with Russians while the iron curtain was still up, yet the Communists weren't the "bad guys". At least that was in the cartoons. I wasn't into comics during the 80's, so I have no idea how the Joes were handled in the comics.
Freddy's Back with a New NIGHTMARE? - Jan 07, 2008 - 04:09am
Apparently Robert Englund is 60...I agree that he's not too old to play the role simply because of all the make up that goes into making the character, but my question is WHY? The only two good Nightmares IMO were the first and the third ones. All the others were pretty freaking goofy. At least with "Freddy vs. Jason" I was expecting and kind of hoping for goofy. I just wish New Line had gone ahead with "Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash"...that would have ROCKED. They could so easily tie it in too, as long as they follow the original "S-Mart" ending of "Army of Darkness"...Freddy and Jason are able to keep coming back because Ash STILL didn't say the correct words when he put the book back.
Apparently Robert Englund is 60...I agree that he's not too old to play the role simply because of all the make up that goes into making the character, but my question is WHY? The only two good Nightmares IMO were the first and the third ones. All the others were pretty freaking goofy. At least with "Freddy vs. Jason" I was expecting and kind of hoping for goofy. I just wish New Line had gone ahead with "Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash"...that would have ROCKED. They could so easily tie it in too, as long as they follow the original "S-Mart" ending of "Army of Darkness"...Freddy and Jason are able to keep coming back because Ash STILL didn't say the correct words when he put the book back.
Marlon Wayans Holds Ripcord in G.I JOE - Jan 07, 2008 - 04:03am
Never seen "Requiem for a Dream", ponyboy, so I hope you're not just blowing smoke up our collective asses. The only non-comedy I've seen him was "Dungeons & Dragons"...so yeah, not sure how much I'm looking forward to seeing the Joes now.
Never seen "Requiem for a Dream", ponyboy, so I hope you're not just blowing smoke up our collective asses. The only non-comedy I've seen him was "Dungeons & Dragons"...so yeah, not sure how much I'm looking forward to seeing the Joes now.
The 10 Most Awesome Movies Hollywood Ever Killed - Jan 04, 2008 - 10:15am
I thought "Unbreakable" was an awesome movie, but I about groaned when I heard that there was going to be a sequel, possibly a trilogy. IMO, it was a great superhero movie because it WASN'T a superhero movie at all. I think M. Night knew exactly what he was doing in not making it. As for "Ghostbusters 3", I gave up on seeing that a long time ago. Before Ben Stiller's name came up, there was talk in the late 90's about doing a third installment with Aykroyd and Ramis with Chris Farley and Wil Smith. I would much rather have seen that version than Ben Stiller involved. Although I do sometimes feel sorry for Stiller...he just doesn't get enough work in Hollywood...him or Owen Wilson. I might have liked to have seen the "Halo" movie, but never being a huge fan of the games, I could do either with or without. Although there's something I hadn't thought about...since Peter Jackson is still going to produce the Hobbit movie, what does everybody think about del Toro directing it since he won't be doing "Halo"? The guy can direct some serious fantasy in more than one language, after all, and his style might fit "The Hobbit" better than Sam Raimi's style.
I thought "Unbreakable" was an awesome movie, but I about groaned when I heard that there was going to be a sequel, possibly a trilogy. IMO, it was a great superhero movie because it WASN'T a superhero movie at all. I think M. Night knew exactly what he was doing in not making it. As for "Ghostbusters 3", I gave up on seeing that a long time ago. Before Ben Stiller's name came up, there was talk in the late 90's about doing a third installment with Aykroyd and Ramis with Chris Farley and Wil Smith. I would much rather have seen that version than Ben Stiller involved. Although I do sometimes feel sorry for Stiller...he just doesn't get enough work in Hollywood...him or Owen Wilson. I might have liked to have seen the "Halo" movie, but never being a huge fan of the games, I could do either with or without. Although there's something I hadn't thought about...since Peter Jackson is still going to produce the Hobbit movie, what does everybody think about del Toro directing it since he won't be doing "Halo"? The guy can direct some serious fantasy in more than one language, after all, and his style might fit "The Hobbit" better than Sam Raimi's style.
Favreau Expresses Interest in AVENGERS - Jan 03, 2008 - 03:10pm
I'll have a better opinion on this once I see "Iron Man", but if it's good, then I'd say give Favereau a chance. I also love what Marvel is doing, making individual movies of characters and then doing an "Avengers" movie. And almostunbiased, I think a Cap movie could be really good, actually. I mean, yeah the 90's movie that only opened in Europe (still makes me laugh) wasn't that great, but with as good as superhero movies are being done these days, I think why the hell not? As long as they actually HAVE the Red Skull LOOK like the Red Skull for the ENTIRE movie, I'd give it a chance. Not sure who would be good for Cap though. I'm afraid we might get stuck with a wrestler or sports figure...I remember years ago Wizard did a casting call for "Avengers" and they had Howie Long for Cap. He looks the part, but that's about it. I would hope they would go with a bit more of an Ultimate Cap for a movie.
I'll have a better opinion on this once I see "Iron Man", but if it's good, then I'd say give Favereau a chance. I also love what Marvel is doing, making individual movies of characters and then doing an "Avengers" movie. And almostunbiased, I think a Cap movie could be really good, actually. I mean, yeah the 90's movie that only opened in Europe (still makes me laugh) wasn't that great, but with as good as superhero movies are being done these days, I think why the hell not? As long as they actually HAVE the Red Skull LOOK like the Red Skull for the ENTIRE movie, I'd give it a chance. Not sure who would be good for Cap though. I'm afraid we might get stuck with a wrestler or sports figure...I remember years ago Wizard did a casting call for "Avengers" and they had Howie Long for Cap. He looks the part, but that's about it. I would hope they would go with a bit more of an Ultimate Cap for a movie.
The Dragonball Movie: Hooray or Nay? - Jan 03, 2008 - 03:00pm
Definitely makes sense...I wasn't trying to call "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" anime, but just trying to point out that the plot was what I've come to consider an anime plot. The graphics were way beyond anime, but the story wasn't. Does that make any sense? I just have a hard time making sense when it comes to anime because it so rarely makes sense to me.
Definitely makes sense...I wasn't trying to call "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" anime, but just trying to point out that the plot was what I've come to consider an anime plot. The graphics were way beyond anime, but the story wasn't. Does that make any sense? I just have a hard time making sense when it comes to anime because it so rarely makes sense to me.
The Dragonball Movie: Hooray or Nay? - Jan 03, 2008 - 12:10pm
mckracken - I appreciate the recommendations, but it's not the art style that puts me off of most anime. I hate the overly bizarre plot lines that are overly bizarre for the sake of being overly bizarre. Cowboy Bebop is just much more down to earth in my opinion. It doesn't matter how good a movie looks, if the plot is just beyond the realm of making sense to me, it doesn't matter...case in point, "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within"...awesome graphics, SHITTY story.
mckracken - I appreciate the recommendations, but it's not the art style that puts me off of most anime. I hate the overly bizarre plot lines that are overly bizarre for the sake of being overly bizarre. Cowboy Bebop is just much more down to earth in my opinion. It doesn't matter how good a movie looks, if the plot is just beyond the realm of making sense to me, it doesn't matter...case in point, "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within"...awesome graphics, SHITTY story.
The Dragonball Movie: Hooray or Nay? - Jan 02, 2008 - 11:05pm
Never seen the show at all as I usually hate all anime. The exception to the rule is "Cowboy Bebop". Although, I might have to see the movie because I heard that James Marsters in the movie, and I'm a big fan of Spike from the Buffyverse. I also want to see it so that I'll get whatever jokes "Robot Chicken" makes about it.
Never seen the show at all as I usually hate all anime. The exception to the rule is "Cowboy Bebop". Although, I might have to see the movie because I heard that James Marsters in the movie, and I'm a big fan of Spike from the Buffyverse. I also want to see it so that I'll get whatever jokes "Robot Chicken" makes about it.
Top 5 Genre Films of 2007, Top 5 Anticipated Films of 2008 - Jan 02, 2008 - 11:02pm
SONYMAN - never thought about all the future villians that were in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"...although I would have given a couple of different references. Brad Dourif - sure, he's always been good at playing the creepy guys, but I would have recognized him for Grima Wormtongue before Chucky. That's just me. Don't get me wrong, "Child's Play" is still one of my favorite camp horror movies, but as far as acting, Grima just creeped me the f*** out. Christopher Lloyd - just a reminder, the character from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" was Judge Doom. Louise Fletcher - me being the big Trekkie that I am, her name will always be associated with Kai Wynn from "Deep Space Nine", which was actually my favorite Trek spinoff despite it's soap opera qualities.
SONYMAN - never thought about all the future villians that were in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"...although I would have given a couple of different references. Brad Dourif - sure, he's always been good at playing the creepy guys, but I would have recognized him for Grima Wormtongue before Chucky. That's just me. Don't get me wrong, "Child's Play" is still one of my favorite camp horror movies, but as far as acting, Grima just creeped me the f*** out. Christopher Lloyd - just a reminder, the character from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" was Judge Doom. Louise Fletcher - me being the big Trekkie that I am, her name will always be associated with Kai Wynn from "Deep Space Nine", which was actually my favorite Trek spinoff despite it's soap opera qualities.
Top 5 Genre Films of 2007, Top 5 Anticipated Films of 2008 - Jan 02, 2008 - 08:17pm
lister - this is nothing personal, and nothing to be meant as an attack or anything, just a question - How do you justify your statement of "ol Jack" screwing up the role of The Joker in Tim Burton's "Batman"? Really, the character has been around for decades in various forms and varying degrees of villiany. Considering that Jack Nicholson was the first one to play the role since the 60's TV show, I thought he did a great job...that is, he did a great job playing the version of Joker than Tim Burton went with, as I'm sure that Heath Ledger will play a great Joker as Nolan has chosen to depict the character in "The Dark Knight". Jack did a really good job playing the more cartoony - not slapstick, but still somewhat cartoony - version of the character, and I'm sure that Heath Ledger is going to do a great job playing the much more sinister version of the character.
lister - this is nothing personal, and nothing to be meant as an attack or anything, just a question - How do you justify your statement of "ol Jack" screwing up the role of The Joker in Tim Burton's "Batman"? Really, the character has been around for decades in various forms and varying degrees of villiany. Considering that Jack Nicholson was the first one to play the role since the 60's TV show, I thought he did a great job...that is, he did a great job playing the version of Joker than Tim Burton went with, as I'm sure that Heath Ledger will play a great Joker as Nolan has chosen to depict the character in "The Dark Knight". Jack did a really good job playing the more cartoony - not slapstick, but still somewhat cartoony - version of the character, and I'm sure that Heath Ledger is going to do a great job playing the much more sinister version of the character.
Top 5 Genre Films of 2007, Top 5 Anticipated Films of 2008 - Jan 01, 2008 - 03:54pm
I'm anticipating "The Dark Knight" as much as anybody else, but I've got a feeling that those of you who hold it in REALLY high regard run the risk of being disappointed upon seeing it. The reason why I am kind of looking forward to "Iron Man" more that "TDK" is this: It's the first Marvel movie that Marvel has actually produced itself. Not only that, but if they hold true to what they have said in the past, they are going to try to create an "Avengers" movie universe, tying in the "Iron Man" movie, the new "Incredible Hulk" movie, and the planned movies for "Captain America", "Thor", and "Hawkeye". "Iron Man" is going to be a preview into how well that is going to work, so I for one am MUCH more interested in seeing how Marvel is going to work at producing movies than another Batman movie, no matter how much I think it's going to rock. And Warner Bros. can kiss my ass for not doing what Marvel is doing. I know, I know, some of you are going to remind me of the JLA movie that is coming out...well, the planned JLA movie will have ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with either the current "Superman" or "Batman" franchises. A few years ago when Wolfgang Petersen was interested in directing a "World's Finest" movie, the suits decided not to, saying that they want to keep their franchises separate.
I'm anticipating "The Dark Knight" as much as anybody else, but I've got a feeling that those of you who hold it in REALLY high regard run the risk of being disappointed upon seeing it. The reason why I am kind of looking forward to "Iron Man" more that "TDK" is this: It's the first Marvel movie that Marvel has actually produced itself. Not only that, but if they hold true to what they have said in the past, they are going to try to create an "Avengers" movie universe, tying in the "Iron Man" movie, the new "Incredible Hulk" movie, and the planned movies for "Captain America", "Thor", and "Hawkeye". "Iron Man" is going to be a preview into how well that is going to work, so I for one am MUCH more interested in seeing how Marvel is going to work at producing movies than another Batman movie, no matter how much I think it's going to rock. And Warner Bros. can kiss my ass for not doing what Marvel is doing. I know, I know, some of you are going to remind me of the JLA movie that is coming out...well, the planned JLA movie will have ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with either the current "Superman" or "Batman" franchises. A few years ago when Wolfgang Petersen was interested in directing a "World's Finest" movie, the suits decided not to, saying that they want to keep their franchises separate.
Two New Pics for INCREDIBLE HULK - Dec 28, 2007 - 02:32pm
LOTRSUXS, I personally am betting that the other Marvel characters he was talking about are the ones that have been cast already, Doc Samson and The Leader, the other villian that nobody is talking about. I love The Leader just because what gamma radiation gave the Hulk in strength, it gave the leader in intelligence. Can't wait to see how the story plays out. It would be cool to see Nick Fury or Tony Stark or Hank Pym in it, but I wouldn't be surprised if they save that for the Avengers movie.
LOTRSUXS, I personally am betting that the other Marvel characters he was talking about are the ones that have been cast already, Doc Samson and The Leader, the other villian that nobody is talking about. I love The Leader just because what gamma radiation gave the Hulk in strength, it gave the leader in intelligence. Can't wait to see how the story plays out. It would be cool to see Nick Fury or Tony Stark or Hank Pym in it, but I wouldn't be surprised if they save that for the Avengers movie.
ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: REQUIEM - Dec 27, 2007 - 10:42am
I've stayed out of this one since I've not seen the movie and probably won't, but just wanted to chime in here in what I hope is a totally nonaggressive way here...first, a question for TheSleeper: How can you not understand that when you've been bashing a movie for months before it comes out, people are going to ask you why in God's name you saw it? (if you did see it...still not clear on that.) However, that said, and I'm TOTALLY just playing devil's advocate here...I'm still really reserved on the new "Star Trek" movie they have coming out. I'm pretty sure I've voiced my reservations and speak up when something sounds stupid, yet I'd be lying to myself and everybody here if I said I weren't going to see it when it comes out. Granted, perhaps my posts about "Star Trek" aren't as harsh as TheSleeper's posts about this movie, but I still somewhat bash it AND I'm still going to see it. So...yeah. Whatever.
I've stayed out of this one since I've not seen the movie and probably won't, but just wanted to chime in here in what I hope is a totally nonaggressive way here...first, a question for TheSleeper: How can you not understand that when you've been bashing a movie for months before it comes out, people are going to ask you why in God's name you saw it? (if you did see it...still not clear on that.) However, that said, and I'm TOTALLY just playing devil's advocate here...I'm still really reserved on the new "Star Trek" movie they have coming out. I'm pretty sure I've voiced my reservations and speak up when something sounds stupid, yet I'd be lying to myself and everybody here if I said I weren't going to see it when it comes out. Granted, perhaps my posts about "Star Trek" aren't as harsh as TheSleeper's posts about this movie, but I still somewhat bash it AND I'm still going to see it. So...yeah. Whatever.
Pattinson Shows Vampyric Love in TWILIGHT - Dec 12, 2007 - 03:52am
Why does a crapfest like "The Covenant" come to mind when I read about this?
Why does a crapfest like "The Covenant" come to mind when I read about this?
Singleton Directing THE A-TEAM? - Dec 12, 2007 - 02:51am
I'm not sure how to take John Singleton. I either love or hate his movies. Love "Boyz n The Hood" and "Higher Learning", HATE "Baby Boy" and "2 Fast 2 Furious"...I used to enjoy the show when I was a kid, so I'll most likely give it a chance. Anyway, we've got a possible director, so here's how I see the cast (as long as there's no race and gender changes for the hell of it). Hannibal - I can see either Tommy Lee Jones or Jon Voight playing the role. Tommy Lee would probably have the attitude better, but I think Jon Voight has more of a leadership vibe going on. B.A. - Ving Rhames...I know some of you will say that Michael Clark Duncan is bigger, but I think his face just looks too nice...ever since "The Green Mile" its difficult for me to see him as a badass. Face - Ryan Phillipe...truthfully I think any pretty boy out there could probably play the role, but I just got done watching "Flags of Our Fathers" on HBO, and if you're going for acting ability, I think he's one of the better pretty boys out there without having to shell out the money it would cost to cast Leo. Murdock - The only character I have no idea for. I still see him as being goofy, but if they're going for an updated version, I have a hunch that the movie makers might make him with a bit of a darker side also. Anybody agree with this and have an idea?
I'm not sure how to take John Singleton. I either love or hate his movies. Love "Boyz n The Hood" and "Higher Learning", HATE "Baby Boy" and "2 Fast 2 Furious"...I used to enjoy the show when I was a kid, so I'll most likely give it a chance. Anyway, we've got a possible director, so here's how I see the cast (as long as there's no race and gender changes for the hell of it). Hannibal - I can see either Tommy Lee Jones or Jon Voight playing the role. Tommy Lee would probably have the attitude better, but I think Jon Voight has more of a leadership vibe going on. B.A. - Ving Rhames...I know some of you will say that Michael Clark Duncan is bigger, but I think his face just looks too nice...ever since "The Green Mile" its difficult for me to see him as a badass. Face - Ryan Phillipe...truthfully I think any pretty boy out there could probably play the role, but I just got done watching "Flags of Our Fathers" on HBO, and if you're going for acting ability, I think he's one of the better pretty boys out there without having to shell out the money it would cost to cast Leo. Murdock - The only character I have no idea for. I still see him as being goofy, but if they're going for an updated version, I have a hunch that the movie makers might make him with a bit of a darker side also. Anybody agree with this and have an idea?
The Top 10 Worst Genre Films of All Time - Dec 11, 2007 - 02:20pm
Maybe this list should have been called "The Top Ten Worst Genre Films That Were Somewhat Popular". After all, the masses in general aren't aware of gems like "Yor: The Hunter From the Future". In fact, aside from others at this site, I'm usually the only one who's ever heard of it. This was an entertaining article though, and if that was the mission here, then good job.
Maybe this list should have been called "The Top Ten Worst Genre Films That Were Somewhat Popular". After all, the masses in general aren't aware of gems like "Yor: The Hunter From the Future". In fact, aside from others at this site, I'm usually the only one who's ever heard of it. This was an entertaining article though, and if that was the mission here, then good job.
The Top 10 Worst Genre Films of All Time - Dec 10, 2007 - 11:05pm
I for one understand why all these movies are on a person's list, even if I don't entirely agree with all of them. I totally agree with "Alien 3" being on the list. The build-up just wrote a check that, even David Fincher directing, the movie refused to cash. I also agree with the Star Wars prequels. The one that pissed me off the most was III, actually. I thought "Revenge of the Sith" was awesome when I first watched it, but after thinking about it, got really mad - WHERE THE HELL WAS THAT AWESOMENESS FOR THE FIRST TWO MOVIES, LUCAS? YOU F***HEAD! While I understand why "Event Horizon" is on the list, I have to admit, it's one of my guilty pleasures. I find it AWESOMELY bad. Oh well. That being said, I would also say that the writer of this list hasn't seen enough terrible genre movies. What about "Yor: The Hunter From the Future"? What about "Dungeons & Dragons"? How about "Space Raiders" - nothing like a touching "boy & his bug" movie. What about the legions of B-movies that MST3K made their money off of?
I for one understand why all these movies are on a person's list, even if I don't entirely agree with all of them. I totally agree with "Alien 3" being on the list. The build-up just wrote a check that, even David Fincher directing, the movie refused to cash. I also agree with the Star Wars prequels. The one that pissed me off the most was III, actually. I thought "Revenge of the Sith" was awesome when I first watched it, but after thinking about it, got really mad - WHERE THE HELL WAS THAT AWESOMENESS FOR THE FIRST TWO MOVIES, LUCAS? YOU F***HEAD! While I understand why "Event Horizon" is on the list, I have to admit, it's one of my guilty pleasures. I find it AWESOMELY bad. Oh well. That being said, I would also say that the writer of this list hasn't seen enough terrible genre movies. What about "Yor: The Hunter From the Future"? What about "Dungeons & Dragons"? How about "Space Raiders" - nothing like a touching "boy & his bug" movie. What about the legions of B-movies that MST3K made their money off of?
Plot Details for Fantasy ARCANUM - Dec 10, 2007 - 06:49am
I was just about to say, sounds like it COULD be pretty cool, but this whole thing has a "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" whiff about it.
I was just about to say, sounds like it COULD be pretty cool, but this whole thing has a "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" whiff about it.
Snake Eyes Cast For G.I JOE - Dec 06, 2007 - 02:11am
gauleyboy420 - So the guy who's NOT politically correct tears this site in general a new one because somebody (ME) used the word "Oriental" to describe people from the Orient? NOW who's deluding himself? Also, from what you've told everybody about what you believe, you shouldn't acknowledge the second definition of the word "Nimrod" because it's the ignorant European definition.
gauleyboy420 - So the guy who's NOT politically correct tears this site in general a new one because somebody (ME) used the word "Oriental" to describe people from the Orient? NOW who's deluding himself? Also, from what you've told everybody about what you believe, you shouldn't acknowledge the second definition of the word "Nimrod" because it's the ignorant European definition.
Marshall Talks INDY, JURASSIC, & BOURNE - Dec 06, 2007 - 02:09am
Yet you have no problem with somebody wearing a fedora and a BROWN leather jacket to raid tombs? Ooooookaaaaaaaay. I do wish they had brought back Short Round though...he was the only thing about "Temple of Doom" that I liked at all.
Yet you have no problem with somebody wearing a fedora and a BROWN leather jacket to raid tombs? Ooooookaaaaaaaay. I do wish they had brought back Short Round though...he was the only thing about "Temple of Doom" that I liked at all.
Snake Eyes Cast For G.I JOE - Dec 05, 2007 - 09:21pm
gauleyboy420, I use "F***ing" because I try to be polite enough to not offend anybody with foul language. I don't worry about offending anybody by using any common racial terms because who the hell knows what anybody prefers to be called anymore? And in my first post, I didn't mention ANYTHING about the character's skin color. I may have jumped to the conclusion that you were calling me a racist, but YOU jumped to the conclusion that I was talking about skin color. On the cartoon, Stormshadow's EYES never gave any indication that he was EASTERN or ASIAN or whatever the F*** you prefer everybody else say. And just so you know, you might want to find a better ending insult for your "Have a nice day..." Nimrod - In the Bible and in legend, Nimrod (Standard Hebrew נִמְרוֹד Nimrod, Tiberian Hebrew נִמְרֹד Nimrōḏ), son of Cush, grandson of Ham, great-grandson of Noah, was a Mesopotamian monarch and "a mighty hunter before Yahweh". I thank you for the compliment of calling me a mighty hunter.
gauleyboy420, I use "F***ing" because I try to be polite enough to not offend anybody with foul language. I don't worry about offending anybody by using any common racial terms because who the hell knows what anybody prefers to be called anymore? And in my first post, I didn't mention ANYTHING about the character's skin color. I may have jumped to the conclusion that you were calling me a racist, but YOU jumped to the conclusion that I was talking about skin color. On the cartoon, Stormshadow's EYES never gave any indication that he was EASTERN or ASIAN or whatever the F*** you prefer everybody else say. And just so you know, you might want to find a better ending insult for your "Have a nice day..." Nimrod - In the Bible and in legend, Nimrod (Standard Hebrew נִמְרוֹד Nimrod, Tiberian Hebrew נִמְרֹד Nimrōḏ), son of Cush, grandson of Ham, great-grandson of Noah, was a Mesopotamian monarch and "a mighty hunter before Yahweh". I thank you for the compliment of calling me a mighty hunter.
Snake Eyes Cast For G.I JOE - Dec 05, 2007 - 06:03pm
Take a f***ing chill pill, gauleyboy420. Shouldn't you be pissed off at shitty animation that doesn't convey somebody's origin than getting pissed at people with absolutely NO ill intentions on here? F*** off if you want to call anybody bigots around here. As for ASIAN..Technically, RUSSIANS are ASIAN. INDIANS are ASIAN. People from Afghanistan and Pakistan are ASIAN. ORIENTAL narrows it down a wee bit, doesn't it? If you personally don't like ORIENTAL, would you prefer ASSHOLE?
Take a f***ing chill pill, gauleyboy420. Shouldn't you be pissed off at shitty animation that doesn't convey somebody's origin than getting pissed at people with absolutely NO ill intentions on here? F*** off if you want to call anybody bigots around here. As for ASIAN..Technically, RUSSIANS are ASIAN. INDIANS are ASIAN. People from Afghanistan and Pakistan are ASIAN. ORIENTAL narrows it down a wee bit, doesn't it? If you personally don't like ORIENTAL, would you prefer ASSHOLE?
First Trailer for PRINCE CASPIAN - Dec 05, 2007 - 05:58pm
Yeah, I can't wait for the movie either. I just read the book again recently, and it seems like I can already detect slight changes in story, but hey, the first one had that too and I didn't mind. As for humans in Narnia, if there had never been any, then why would Mr. Tumnus as Lucy if she was one? Narnia is actually a country surrounded by other countries as you find out in later books, and those other countries do have humans in them. As Necronomitron also said, you can read about the creation of Narnia in book 6 for as much sense as that makes. It turns out the White Witch comes from a world populated by the descendants of Lillith, supposedly Adam's first wife (also a demoness).
Yeah, I can't wait for the movie either. I just read the book again recently, and it seems like I can already detect slight changes in story, but hey, the first one had that too and I didn't mind. As for humans in Narnia, if there had never been any, then why would Mr. Tumnus as Lucy if she was one? Narnia is actually a country surrounded by other countries as you find out in later books, and those other countries do have humans in them. As Necronomitron also said, you can read about the creation of Narnia in book 6 for as much sense as that makes. It turns out the White Witch comes from a world populated by the descendants of Lillith, supposedly Adam's first wife (also a demoness).
Snake Eyes Cast For G.I JOE - Dec 05, 2007 - 05:32pm
Huh...may just be the animating of the cartoon, but I always got the idea that Stormshadow was also white. I'm not sure it was the animating though, because his actual first name was Thomas. Doesn't sound very Japanese to me. I could be wrong. I'll have to Wikipedia it. Okay, just looked it up...I bow to your superior knowledge, jedi4sshield...the character is Japanese. What happened with the animation? There was never any doubt in my mind that Quick Kick was oriental. Oh well, with that in mind, I'd say get Jason Scott Lee to play Stormshadow since Jet Li may be out of this movie's league.
Huh...may just be the animating of the cartoon, but I always got the idea that Stormshadow was also white. I'm not sure it was the animating though, because his actual first name was Thomas. Doesn't sound very Japanese to me. I could be wrong. I'll have to Wikipedia it. Okay, just looked it up...I bow to your superior knowledge, jedi4sshield...the character is Japanese. What happened with the animation? There was never any doubt in my mind that Quick Kick was oriental. Oh well, with that in mind, I'd say get Jason Scott Lee to play Stormshadow since Jet Li may be out of this movie's league.
Snake Eyes Cast For G.I JOE - Dec 05, 2007 - 05:10pm
I might have said he's too short for the role also if I wasn't always getting on people for worrying about little things like height and always pointing out that Hugh Jackman is 6'2 and played a character who (in comics) is supposed to be 5'3. I try not to be a hypocrite. At least Snake Eyes doesn't generally speak. I think Ray Park as an actor (as with MANY kung fu guys) is horrible. Although, if I WERE hung up about his height, I would say they should have cast him as Stormshadow instead.
I might have said he's too short for the role also if I wasn't always getting on people for worrying about little things like height and always pointing out that Hugh Jackman is 6'2 and played a character who (in comics) is supposed to be 5'3. I try not to be a hypocrite. At least Snake Eyes doesn't generally speak. I think Ray Park as an actor (as with MANY kung fu guys) is horrible. Although, if I WERE hung up about his height, I would say they should have cast him as Stormshadow instead.
HEROES: Powerless - Dec 05, 2007 - 07:03am
I didn't care for the fact that they introduced a couple of characters with (what I thought were) cool powers only as a device to get Sylar back to civilization. I also don't get how this episode got the highest grade of any so far this season. The finale seemed REALLY rushed to me. I understand why it seemed rushed, as they had to rewrite the ending to make it the season finale instead of just the episode before the break, but I would imagine the original ending still would have left a cliffhanger of some sort, so why not just leave the season be and make it up in the next season? As for the comment about Kirk dying in the weakest of the "Star Trek" movies, the author obviously has never seen "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier"...SHATNER SHOULD NEVER DIRECT EVER AGAIN.
I didn't care for the fact that they introduced a couple of characters with (what I thought were) cool powers only as a device to get Sylar back to civilization. I also don't get how this episode got the highest grade of any so far this season. The finale seemed REALLY rushed to me. I understand why it seemed rushed, as they had to rewrite the ending to make it the season finale instead of just the episode before the break, but I would imagine the original ending still would have left a cliffhanger of some sort, so why not just leave the season be and make it up in the next season? As for the comment about Kirk dying in the weakest of the "Star Trek" movies, the author obviously has never seen "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier"...SHATNER SHOULD NEVER DIRECT EVER AGAIN.
INCREDIBLE HULK & IRON MAN Linked? - Dec 05, 2007 - 05:55am
Uh...what exactly does that mean, bdd? "as dead as westerns and no name sci-fi movies"...I'm really trying to comprehend that statement. With the popularity of shows like "Deadwood", and with the acclaim of movies like "3:10 to Yuma", not to mention smaller westerns that come out here and there, such as "Hildago" and "American Outlaws"...how exactly are westerns dead? And no name sci-fi movies? If no name sci-fi movies didn't keep coming out, then B-movies would a thing of the past. So judging by your statement, superhero movies will never die! Fantastic.
Uh...what exactly does that mean, bdd? "as dead as westerns and no name sci-fi movies"...I'm really trying to comprehend that statement. With the popularity of shows like "Deadwood", and with the acclaim of movies like "3:10 to Yuma", not to mention smaller westerns that come out here and there, such as "Hildago" and "American Outlaws"...how exactly are westerns dead? And no name sci-fi movies? If no name sci-fi movies didn't keep coming out, then B-movies would a thing of the past. So judging by your statement, superhero movies will never die! Fantastic.
Tim Roth Talks About ABOMINATION - Dec 04, 2007 - 08:43am
The big hole in your Rocky IV argument, Dazzler, is that Rocky IV was made and takes place while Russia is still the "bad guy". The Hulk movie is not taking place in the 80's or during any part of the Cold War. If you want to complain about changing the time period in which the story takes place, that's one thing, but complaining about a character not actually being FROM Russia just seems like a really weak nitpick to the rest of us. I'm far from being swayed to even understand your point. Did you think the first 2 Spiderman movies sucked because Peter's webslingers were organic instead of devices? I still thought the first two were great superhero movies.
The big hole in your Rocky IV argument, Dazzler, is that Rocky IV was made and takes place while Russia is still the "bad guy". The Hulk movie is not taking place in the 80's or during any part of the Cold War. If you want to complain about changing the time period in which the story takes place, that's one thing, but complaining about a character not actually being FROM Russia just seems like a really weak nitpick to the rest of us. I'm far from being swayed to even understand your point. Did you think the first 2 Spiderman movies sucked because Peter's webslingers were organic instead of devices? I still thought the first two were great superhero movies.
JERICHO Returns to CBS on Feb.12 - Dec 04, 2007 - 04:27am
I'm glad it's going to come back, but I'm also pissed that it'll most likely come back only to close the plot and not leave us hanging. I'm afraid it's been entirely too long for even fans to give a nut about the show.
I'm glad it's going to come back, but I'm also pissed that it'll most likely come back only to close the plot and not leave us hanging. I'm afraid it's been entirely too long for even fans to give a nut about the show.
Tim Roth Talks About ABOMINATION - Dec 03, 2007 - 09:14pm
Come on, it's not like they're changing his name to Joe Smith or anything like that. With a name like Emil Blonsky, isn't it obvious that he's at least of Russian descent? Anybody want to bitch about Wolverine being played by a 6'2 guy while we're at it?
Come on, it's not like they're changing his name to Joe Smith or anything like that. With a name like Emil Blonsky, isn't it obvious that he's at least of Russian descent? Anybody want to bitch about Wolverine being played by a 6'2 guy while we're at it?
Tim Roth Talks About ABOMINATION - Dec 03, 2007 - 07:04pm
almostunbiased, if you want to see some of Roth at his best (IMO), check out Pulp Fiction, Four Rooms, Reservoir Dogs, and Rob Roy. I guess he was going to play Snape in the Harry Potter movies, but wasn't able to finish up with Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes in time for the first movie.
almostunbiased, if you want to see some of Roth at his best (IMO), check out Pulp Fiction, Four Rooms, Reservoir Dogs, and Rob Roy. I guess he was going to play Snape in the Harry Potter movies, but wasn't able to finish up with Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes in time for the first movie.
Director Leterrier Talks INCREDIBLE HULK - Nov 29, 2007 - 08:55pm
mckracken, I'm not a Hulk expert, but I understand it from the comics, the Hulk personality was actually there at an early age inside of Bruce, but it took the gamma radiation accident to free the beast, as it were. I'm thinking it was close to the issues where Doc Samson managed to merge the 3 personalities into one (Savage Hulk, Gray Hulk, Bruce Banner) into one coherent mind, that the reader finds out that the Savage Hulk was created to be the "protector" when Bruce was getting abused by his father. So while the character never really had "anger management" issues, there were other deep lying things going on in his psyche.
mckracken, I'm not a Hulk expert, but I understand it from the comics, the Hulk personality was actually there at an early age inside of Bruce, but it took the gamma radiation accident to free the beast, as it were. I'm thinking it was close to the issues where Doc Samson managed to merge the 3 personalities into one (Savage Hulk, Gray Hulk, Bruce Banner) into one coherent mind, that the reader finds out that the Savage Hulk was created to be the "protector" when Bruce was getting abused by his father. So while the character never really had "anger management" issues, there were other deep lying things going on in his psyche.
Director Leterrier Talks INCREDIBLE HULK - Nov 29, 2007 - 03:20pm
gauleyboy420, I for one try to bash both "Hulk" and "Superman Returns" equally as they are both bastardized versions of popular characters. lol.
gauleyboy420, I for one try to bash both "Hulk" and "Superman Returns" equally as they are both bastardized versions of popular characters. lol.
Director Leterrier Talks INCREDIBLE HULK - Nov 29, 2007 - 10:26am
Personally, i can't wait for the new movie. Edward Norton is one of my favorite actors...the again, so was Kevin Spacey, but I hated him as Lex Luthor because he barely acted...he showed up as Kevin Spacey with a weird haircut. I hope Ed can do a better job in the superhero genre. As for the first one, I'm in the "hated it" camp. I admire the attempt to bring out the more psychological aspects of the character, but I thought it was poorly executed. I will say though, the best thing about it was the casting of Sam Elliot as General Ross. William Hurt can be so f-ing bland at times, I don't think he's going to come close to filling Elliot's shoes. I hated the whole father story (is it just me, or did Nolte look EXACTLY like his mug shot + a beard?), and I didn't really buy Eric Bana's performance. As for the comic book panel effect, I thought it was entirely overused and used in the wrong scenes. I would have loved it had it been used to change scenes (a la Creepshow), or used during action scenes. It REALLY got on my nerves that they used it when Connelly was on one side of the room and Josh Lucas was on the other. As for the part that pretty much ruined the movie for me and had me rolling my eyes and cursing Ang Lee?...HULK POODLE. Wow.
Personally, i can't wait for the new movie. Edward Norton is one of my favorite actors...the again, so was Kevin Spacey, but I hated him as Lex Luthor because he barely acted...he showed up as Kevin Spacey with a weird haircut. I hope Ed can do a better job in the superhero genre. As for the first one, I'm in the "hated it" camp. I admire the attempt to bring out the more psychological aspects of the character, but I thought it was poorly executed. I will say though, the best thing about it was the casting of Sam Elliot as General Ross. William Hurt can be so f-ing bland at times, I don't think he's going to come close to filling Elliot's shoes. I hated the whole father story (is it just me, or did Nolte look EXACTLY like his mug shot + a beard?), and I didn't really buy Eric Bana's performance. As for the comic book panel effect, I thought it was entirely overused and used in the wrong scenes. I would have loved it had it been used to change scenes (a la Creepshow), or used during action scenes. It REALLY got on my nerves that they used it when Connelly was on one side of the room and Josh Lucas was on the other. As for the part that pretty much ruined the movie for me and had me rolling my eyes and cursing Ang Lee?...HULK POODLE. Wow.
Sienna Miller Fights Against G.I JOE - Nov 20, 2007 - 09:49am
Brussels based? What the hell happened to "G.I.Joe - A Real AMERICAN Hero"? I wasn't expecting a whole lot out of Sommers after "The Mummy Returns" and "Van Helsing", but not the guy is actively shitting on my childhood. I may just skip this altogether. And hanso, when the hell have all Americans been white blond with blue eyes? Maybe if the slogan had been "G.I.Joe - A Real Nazi Hero" you'd have some sort of argument. G.I.Joe's characters were very diverse, showing the entire spectrum of America's residents. What's wrong with wanting to keep the fucking tagline that made G.I.Joe famous in the first place?
Brussels based? What the hell happened to "G.I.Joe - A Real AMERICAN Hero"? I wasn't expecting a whole lot out of Sommers after "The Mummy Returns" and "Van Helsing", but not the guy is actively shitting on my childhood. I may just skip this altogether. And hanso, when the hell have all Americans been white blond with blue eyes? Maybe if the slogan had been "G.I.Joe - A Real Nazi Hero" you'd have some sort of argument. G.I.Joe's characters were very diverse, showing the entire spectrum of America's residents. What's wrong with wanting to keep the fucking tagline that made G.I.Joe famous in the first place?
The New JUSTICE LEAGUE Cast? - Nov 19, 2007 - 12:08pm
WISEGUY562, I looked it up, and Anton Yelchin is Russian American, and mentioned nothing at all about Jewish decent. Or were you simply hoping to try to make me look like a racist? Did you not see that I was also pissed when they made Terry white in the "Spawn" movie? I know the Spawn comics aren't what they used to be, but when the comics were good, how many other comics out there could say they had a predominantly African American lineup of major characters? Then they just want to cast D.B. Sweeny as Terry? What the hell? And it pissed me off just as much that they cast Michael Clarke Duncan as the Kingpin. I know it was most likely a size thing, but would anybody be upset if they cast him to play John Proudstar, a Native American character, in an "X-Men" movie simply because he's a big guy?
WISEGUY562, I looked it up, and Anton Yelchin is Russian American, and mentioned nothing at all about Jewish decent. Or were you simply hoping to try to make me look like a racist? Did you not see that I was also pissed when they made Terry white in the "Spawn" movie? I know the Spawn comics aren't what they used to be, but when the comics were good, how many other comics out there could say they had a predominantly African American lineup of major characters? Then they just want to cast D.B. Sweeny as Terry? What the hell? And it pissed me off just as much that they cast Michael Clarke Duncan as the Kingpin. I know it was most likely a size thing, but would anybody be upset if they cast him to play John Proudstar, a Native American character, in an "X-Men" movie simply because he's a big guy?
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While I am of the opinion that Superman is in dire need of a reboot, I also agree with everybody who is shouting WTF to the heavens as to how the heads of Warner Bros. can be so dense. Dark just doesn't and won't work for Superman. Well, not for Superman himself. The only way I could possibly see a dark Superman movie would be if Supes were high on red kryponite for the entire movie, but that would definitely get old, methinks. If they want to go darker, make the setting darker, make the main villain more frightening than a crazy underground dweller with a real estate fetish, do SOMETHING to ANYTHING except the main character. Superman is just not dark with his "truth, justice, and the American way" philosophy. Keep trying, WB.