Spider-Man Irritates Conservatives
Here’s a link to an interesting story on Mediate about Spider-Man, who he is, who he isn’t and what the some in the Conservative media have to say about it.
Month: August 2011
Lawrence Fishburne Cast As Perry White
This has got to be one of the most interesting casting decisions I have seen in awhile. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lawrence Fishburne is playing Perry White in Zach Snyder’s “Man of Steel,” his reboot/reimaging of Superman. He’s definitely got the presence (and gravitas to spare) for the role, though I am concerned what […]
Green Lantern 2?!
Edited 12/26 1227 You have got to be kidding me. According to ComicBookMovie.com, Jeff Robinov, film group president of Warner Brothers, says that they’re planning for a Green Lantern 2; though why do I get the feeling that this is nothing more than hubris, as opposed to having any shot of actually being done? In […]
Return To The ‘Planet Of The Apes’
The original “Planet of the Apes” was based upon the novel, “La Planète des Singes,” by Pierre Boulle, with a screenplay by Rod Sterling (“Requiem for a Heavyweight,” “The Twilight Zone,” “Night Gallery,” etc). The original film, I can’t speak as much about the sequels (Beneath the Planet of the Apes, “Escape From the Planet […]
New High-Rez ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ Images
Edited 8/1 1338 Here’s some new images from Marc Webb’s “The Amazing Spider-Man,” courtesy of Comingsoon.net.
‘Conan The Barbarian’ Trailer
This has been around for a while, though I am just getting around to posting it. Part of my delay was that I have never been too crazy about Marcus Nispel as a director; then I thought that Arnold Schwarzenegger’s starring turn in the 1982 version the film was definitive. Jason Momoa isn’t someone whom I would have […]
Cowboys Vs. Smurfs
According to Deadline Raja Gosnell’s “The Smurfs” is stronger than anyone–including me–has anticipated (or that Cowboys & Aliens is weaker, depending upon how you look at it). Weekend box office for both films is running neck and neck. I am not sure why this is, though it’s interesting because, while Box Office Mojo doesn’t list […]
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