Monthly Archive: August 2011

Aug 31

We all know why Green Lantern failed

  I think it’s pretty clear to everyone that Green Lantern tried to do too much and pack in too much exposition.  But just in case you haven’t heard it enough:  Why Iron Man Succeeded Where Green Lantern Failed.

Aug 24

Oh goody. Another British crime movie!

It’s funny.  As soon as I saw two criminals mule-kicking the door of a house in broad daylight, I knew it was a movie from England.  But if they’re speaking English, why aren’t they talking?  Usually, when a trailer is wordless, it’s because it’s foreign and they’re angling to lure in the unsuspecting without telling …

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Aug 24

B-Movie Posters for Classic Films

Cracked.com had a photo contest urging people to make pulpy, b-movie posters for classic A-List movies. You have to see the Fargo one.

Aug 20

How massive can a Superman repository be?

The Comics Reporter has a page or exhibition for a newspaper strip collection for our Man of Steel: http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/go_look_massive_superman_newspaper_strip_repository/ I am unclear which as I have not read it yet.

Aug 20

7 Examples of Misguided Superhero Casting – Holytaco

7 Examples of Misguided Superhero Casting – Holytaco. I don’t care what anyone says.  Winchester from M.A.S.H. was certainly the right voice for J’onn J’onzz, and while he may be out of shape, he was going to be a shadowy advisor to the League.  It’s not a terrible idea.

Aug 13

‘The Lone Ranger’ With Johnny Depp would cost too much?

SHOCKER! Disney Halts ‘The Lone Ranger’ With Johnny Depp And Gore Verbinski – Deadline.com. Disney allegedly halted production of “The Lone Ranger” because of the $200 million price tag. *sputter* $200 million???  Two hundred million DOLLARS to make a western where two guys ride on horses firing guns at other guys on horses? Guys, you …

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Aug 03

Haven’t had enough of seeing Stan Lee? Here you go!

The Complete Guide to Stan “The Man” Lee’s Marvel Movie Cameos.