As the movie industry is forcing us all to realize more and more, translating comic books to film is a tricky beast. It didn't quite seem like such a chore in 1978 when Superman hit theaters, but it now seems pretty obvious that this was because, let's face it, Superman is easy. Everyone knows Superman. We didn't make too much of a jump with Batman either. Even among those least interested in … [Read more...]
For some reason, I have always been a Green Lantern guy - well, and Gambit actually - and the release of Ryan Reynolds' spin as Hal Jordan is fast approaching. Of course, spinning superhero identities into feature film presentations can often go a little goofy, even if the result is nevertheless a solid and entertaining film. For example, apparently in this incarnation of the Green Lantern, the … [Read more...]
The Town centers around a bank robber and his crew, and the monkey wrench that is getting involved with your hostages. Revolving around the curious world that is the Charlestown neighborhood in Boston, where an alarming number of bank robbers live, the film goes inside the culture, and follows one man who wonders if he can get out. Ben Affleck plays Doug MacRay, son of a bank robber, taken in … [Read more...]
Everyone's favorite rich people are back in the Second Season release of Gossip Girl on DVD, August 18th. The Upper East Siders are in their senior year, and every relationship spins in countless direction. It's 25 episodes on 7 discs, and this is really a serious package. As new characters jumped on board, and various people plotted to destroy various other people, the second season of … [Read more...]
