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PHOTO: Russell Crowe Is Jor-El

2:24 pm EST October 5th, 2011 | Comic Books, Movies | 1 Comment

He’s certainly a good actor, that’s for sure.

Topic: Superman

Thwip

8:44 am EST August 3rd, 2011 | Comic Books, Movies | 2 Comments

Some new photos of the Spider-Man reboot.

Russell Crowe In Talks To Play Jor-El

3:12 pm EST June 15th, 2011 | Comic Books, Movies | 2 Comments

The Hollywood Reporter says that Russell Crowe is in talks to play Jor-El, Superman’s birth father, in the upcoming movie. That’s an interesting casting choice. Crowe is one of my favorite actors.

Topic: Superman

New Green Lantern Trailer Is Pretty Sweet

1:30 pm EST May 23rd, 2011 | Comic Books, Movies | 5 Comments

We’ve come a long way since that first, bad, trailer.

Topic: Green Lantern

PHOTO: Ed Harris As John McCain In HBO’s “Game Change”

1:29 pm EST May 16th, 2011 | Movies, Politics | 6 Comments

Oh, that’s freaky. (via)

Topic: John McCain

I Liked Thor

12:38 am EST May 10th, 2011 | Comic Books, Movies | 15 Comments

As far as Thor is concerned, you can leave the Haterade at home.

If you go into Thor expecting to see something at the level of Batman Begins or The Dark Knight, you will be disappointed. On the other hand, if you’re like me and go into Thor looking for Thor to beat someone up with his hammer Mjolnir, you will be rewarded.

Thor is fun comic book movie that completely entertained me. From the early pictures and promos, I was most worried about the portrayal of Asgard. It would be nigh-impossible for any movie to really emulate the work of a Jack Kirby or Walt Simonson. And Thor didn’t, but Asgard still looked pretty awesome. The rainbow bridge could have been cheesy in execution, instead it came out looking pretty cool. The same is true of the various Asgardian suits of armor worn by Thor, Odin, and the other Asgard residents.

I also liked how the story moved back and forth between Earth and Asgard, and while it was an “origin” story, the human characters didn’t get too bogged down in What Does Thor Mean type meandering.

While at times Thor was a little rushed, it worked for me. I would give it a solid B+.

First Picture Of Hugo Weaving As Red Skull

2:43 pm EST March 3rd, 2011 | Comic Books, Movies | 16 Comments

Captain America is looking better and better.

Topic: Captain America

Diane Lane Playing Martha Kent In Superman Reboot

9:17 am EST March 3rd, 2011 | Comic Books, Movies | 1 Comment

Ok, this casting I kind of like:

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that Oscar®-nominated actress Diane Lane will play Martha Kent, the only mother Clark Kent has ever known, in the new Superman movie to be directed by Zack Snyder.

Snyder stated, “This was a very important piece of casting for me because Martha Kent is the woman whose values helped shape the man we know as Superman. We are thrilled to have Diane in the role because she can convey the wisdom and the wonder of a woman whose son has powers beyond her imagination.”

Lane will star with Henry Cavill, who was recently announced as the new Clark Kent/Superman.

Topic: Superman