Boston Red Sox fan Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso are celebrating the birth of their second daughter, Gia Zavala Damon.
The DailySkew has uncovered the exclusive photo of this healthy and beautiful baby girl:
In other news, Russia is still fighting Georgia, no matter what the MEDIA talking heads are saying, Chinese police are making pro-Tibet protesters disappear, The Great Firewall of China is now blocking iTunes, and a devastating plane crash at Madrid's Barajas airport has left 153 people dead.
Oh yeah, John McCain and Obama are arguing over how many houses McCain owns.
Is that real or fake weed on film in Pineapple Express?
There have been a lot of questions and hype about the stuff being smoked in Pineapple Express, and of course the entire 2008 MTV music awards controversy when "fake weed" was shown in a baggie onstage.
So let me clear the record: International Oddities sells non-tobacco legal bud smoking products to anyone 18 and over, and they have found their way into many Hollywood movies, including Pineapple Express.
The baggie held up during the MTV music awards was not made by IO and was not smokable. However, the stuff smoked onstage in the cigarette was a International Oddities product taken from the actual material used in Pineapple Express. Robert Downey Jr. was pretty amazed, wasn't he?
The bottom line is that the International Oddities product line is not a prop or fake weed; it's called a RYO (roll your own) legal bud hybrid. Many say that these products represent the future of smoking in the United States. You can find them in smoke shops nationwide, or directly from InternationalOddities.com. For over 25 years, IO has been the world's most popular provider of legal and herbal buds. Their buds and accessories have been mentioned in High Times magazine, Maxim, Penthouse, Magical Blend, AP Press, Skunk, and many others.
Angel Jimenez reviews Star Wars The Clone Wars Movie
Guest Blogger: Angel Jimenez rips Star Wars
If George Lucas had any respectability left as a creative genius, it was all lost this week as critics have seen the stink-fest called The Clone Wars. I am ashamed to say that all of Lucas's previous bad movies were somewhat enjoyable to me- especially after a 6-pack and a [Edited] on a Friday night.
But this movie? A clone a clone of a clone? This rehash (didn't we see this on the Cartoon Network) is trying to fill a story gap when there simply was no opening. The "movie" flows like a PlayStation 3 video game- lightsaber battles, generic dialog, and kid-funny moments. This is not an epic story. In fact, this story did not have to be told at all.
Can you say straight to DVD? Actually-can you say: it should have been put on StarWars.com for FREE? They hired a John Williams clone. They hired clones of the original voice actors. Pale imitations. Made in Singapore.
Yes folks this is the new George Lucas, although the old one was overrated. too. Post-Jedi, all of his films have been all style with no substance. The script is loaded with baby-talk that would offend and disgust even his most loyal 35-year old GEEKS.
Look, nobody cares anymore. We've seen the Storm Troopers miss thousands of times now. There's nothing new here. The new Soul Calibur video game probably has more depth than this movie. The fight scenes take up the bulk of the running time.
Yes, nostalgia is a big seller. It worked for the 2nd trilogy from the sales end (NOT the quality end). Yet this CGI monster never feels like a Star Warsmovie (not that they were any good, but still...) The opening crawl is replaced by a voice over, and no one says "I have a bad feeling about this." Thetheme song has been forgotten, replaced by a new electric guitar beat that feels from a 1998 toy commercial.
The landscapes are straight out of a developer's PC game application. The characters are stiff, like 1990's video game home systems. They look like wooden puppets. In other words, the CGI is overrated.
Crap. Crap. Crap. Batman & Robin class. At least the "Star Wars Holiday Special"- previously regarded as the worst spin-off in the Star Wars universe- had some... charm. You will long for the ill-fated Ewok series.
Yeah, I know the routine- I bash a movie and DailySkew people like Vahl and Dark Truths are going to see it with their kids, and come back and tell Damian "It wasn't that bad".
"It wasn't that bad."
Yeah, right.
Yeah, for a 5-year old. A 5-year old that can't distinguish quality when he or she smells it. It's more of a marketing scheme than anything else.
True Star Wars fans will realize that Lucas is marketing the new franchise and TV series to KIDS. These 30+ men will feel old, and that all that data and trivia that they stored in their memory banks is...useless.
Go ahead..see it. We're in a recession, but you just HAVE to pay to see this train wreck of a movie, which currently has a 22% rating on RT. Feed your addiction. Maybe, you just may move BEYOND Star Wars and file it away like a childhood toy, which is all it really was.
I got caught on Dateline for being a sexual predator, and no one knows
GUEST BLOGGER
Hi, my name is Mannbay2004. I was caught on Dateline NBC by Chris Hansen. I thought my life would be over. But the truth is I only served a few months in prison, and got my old job back as a computer programmer. No one knew. I would have thought being on Dateline would have ruined my chances to make something for myself, but my father called my job as said I had to go back to India for six months. Now I'm back, and working at my old place. None of my co-workers have any idea. I thought it was very ironic and interesting that Americans just don't watch that show or can even remember what I look like or my name. It also shows you how overrated it is to be on national television.
This stuff has been getting a large amount of press. I guess you can say it's a good distraction for all the problems in the world. Yup, let's mix politics and entertainment. That's the ticket.
You know what's a hot trend? Animated GIFS. Everyone on MySpace, Friendster, and Facebook uses them, AND people copy and paste them into forum comments and make them avatars. I've seen the same ones over and over when I surf the net.
Here are some examples...sometimes seeing the animated ones all together feel like an LSD trip:
Dark Knight Review (No spoilers) Batman Box Office
The Dark Knight had the most buzz and hype of any 2008 movie due to the (maybe) suicide/drug overdose of Heath Ledger. This hype broke box office records: $314,000,000 + so far, and not since the 1989 version has Bat-Mania engulfed the world. To view the 1989 version now (Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson) after watching 2008 version would be laughable and silly.
So...Heath Ledger hype aside, was this movie awesome or what?
Yes, it was.
For decades DC Comics' most consistent and mature superhero comic book line has been Batman, Detective Comics, and the various other Batman related series. The Joker has been a major and complex player in Batman's life, and his portrayal in this movie was superb.
This Joker is no mere comedian...he's an anarchist, manic, psycho, serial killer, sadistic clown, yet for some reason, we sympathize with him!
And...without ruining too much, The Joker actually beats Batman in this movie...yes, folks, The Joker won. Whereas in other super-hero films, the villain is expected to "do the job" and take the fall, let's just say that doesn't happen in TDK.
In many ways, TDK breaks the super-hero movie genre- we have death...a lot of deaths. We have some hardcore violence. Things are dark. It's a crime drama with detective elements, in addition to the action. The full cast gets screen time- Ledger and Christian Bale don't carry the movie by themselves. Aaron Echart (District Attorney Harvey Dent) really added a lot to it. Michael Cain (Alfred the Butler), Morgan Freeman (Lucius Fox), and Gary Oldman (James Gordon) were fantastic.
I hate to say it, but I really thought The Joker was right about so many things wrong with society. I felt guilty about looking up to such a perverted and twisted monster like him.
TDK had great emotional and intense scenes. I was at the edge of my seat. There were many twists and curves, and the plot was very deep, which assured multiple viewing by many fans. Since most reviews have been positive, and most of you have already seen it, I won't spend too much time on this as I usually do.
The Good: Acting, special effects, JoKeR, drama, subplots, HaRvEy DeNt, deep story
The Bad: The plot may be a bit too much for some. I found myself answering a couple of questions from my grandmother about it, and when I checked the message boards, I see that people had tons of questions, like: What was the deal with the fingerprint? Where did Joker get the giant pile of money? Who knew what about the plan? Why does Maroni tell Gordon where to find the Joker? What happened to the Hong Kong guy? What was up with the timer and the windshade? Who did Two-face kill? How and when did Joker kidnap Rachel? etc etc. My reaction: all the answers are there, you need to watch and listen.
The Ugly: Not for kids. If you're expecting Iron Man, move on. Senior citizens should pass on this, too.
Final Conclusion: As impossible as it seems, it lived up to its hype. Of course, I'm a comic book fan, and I'm sure many "civilians" may be a bit turned off at all the sick stuff that happens in the movie, but I loved it.
Ewan McGregor’s Long Way Down is a reality movie about his 15,000 mile motorcycle journey with Charley Boorman from Scotland to South Africa. They face many different challenges, such as terrain, endurance, and driving skills, which pushes their friendship to the limit.
I actually shared a somewhat similar experience here in the United States. My friend and I went through a couple of states (Nevada and California) a few years ago on motorcycle, and you would be surprised how quickly the arguments started to begin- from debating when the best time to fuel should be, making repairs to the bikes, agreeing on when we should rest and eat, and when to sleep.
The original 2004 Long Way Round trip, which documented the motorcycle journey from London to New York via Russia, Kazakstan, Mongolia and North America, helped bring the BMW R 1150 GS Adventure travel to the masses.
Fast forward to today, and the television series is currently airing in many countries all over the world on the National Geographic channel, and it will finally be revealed to U.S. audiences with the high-def movie premiere at 7:30 on Thursday, July 31. Fox Reality TV will have the series.
Keep in mind, this is a one-night only affair and in select theaters, so check out listings near you. It should be a cool event!
Christian Bale (Batman and Bruce Wayne) may be in trouble with the law.
"The Dark Knight" star was allegedly arrested in London for assault. His mother and sister pressed charges. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY and nothing has been confirmed. The source was the BRITISH MEDIA.
In what has been a trend, and what is sure to continue to be the wave of the future, old episodes of an old TV shows are now online and being repacked as something new, when in reality, they are not original at all.
At least the Muppets online have new skits with those two old critics.
Just in time for 2008 and FINAL CRISIS, it is the triumphant "return" of....
It's amazing how much positive buzz Fat Albert is getting again. I mean, his live "action" movie bombed. The DVDs have been around since 2005, and we've seen as many reruns as we possibly could take. Now there is buzz that Fat Albert is officially on the youtube, brought to you by Sony.
It's official, before it even opened, The Dark Knight defeated The Incredible Hulk. The sheer amount of buzz from the mainstream MEDIA and great reviews had assured victory a week before the movie was released. It's ironic because Batman defeated The Hulk in an old inter-company crossover issue. Batman threw gas pellets on the floor, and when the Hulk went to hold his breath Batman gave a judo kick to the stomach. so the Hulk was forced to breath in the sleeping gas.
Of course, thanks to Heath Ledger's death, the Joker is more popular than Batman right now. And everyone who reads comics knows that you can't really beat the Joker.
Ultimately, the new Hulk movie was disappointing to critics and box office alike.
Wall-E's social and environment messages kind of make the movie a modern age Soylent Green or a kid's version of 2001. There is no arguing that the graphics and likability of the main robot (Wall-E) were top-notch. It was surprising to me that Disney would allow Pixar to insult their paying customers by portraying the human characters as obese, lazy, fickle, and dumb Americans. Wall-E is a unique and different movie in the Disney and Pixar universe (although Wall-E visually looks like Short Circuit and sounds like E.T.) , in that there is hardly any dialogue, and the grim future earth rivals the earth in I am Legend when it comes to feeling depressed, soulless, and dark (the only animal left is a cockroach). (Speaking of that cockroach, only Disney can make us feel empathy for a cockroach! lol)
There were a lot of Easter eggs in the movie that I observed, which showed me that the Pixar folks wrote a very high-brow script and managed to keep the movie marketable and mainstream without sacrificing intelligence.
I had some emotional moments with Wall-E and even the roach.
But...
(Here it comes)
That being said...
As much as I should be happy that Pixar treated me to a socially relevant animated movie, written for kids and adults alike...
I love the character Wall-E, but let's just say I'd like to see him in a more lighthearted and faster paced movie, and with some real dialogue! Yeah, I know I'm a party-pooper; I'm sorry.
Movies from the 1980's, like WarGames, are severely underrated today. Part of the fact is that today's viewers focus on special effects and haircuts. Since I was raised in the 1980's I pretty much enjoyed every movie from that era, such as Amadeus, the two Star Wars movies, Back to the Future, E.T., Platoon, The Princess Bride (most memorable scene occurs when the swordsman confronts his father's killer), the Indiana Jones movies, RoboCop, Terminator, Batman, Tootsie, and a whole lot more I'm probably forgetting.
Speaking of WarGames, a 25th Anniversary release will be played at select theaters on Thursday, July 24th. It's a one night only event and will include interviews with the creators and actors Mathew Broderick and Ally Sheedy, who will discuss the movie's relevance today. Additionally, there will be a sneak peek feature about WarGames' sequel – WarGames: The Dead Code.
Yahoo news, using some Hollywood quotes on "perception" and box office numbers, has written off a Hulk movie sequel.
Ultimately, the article says, when everything was said and done, the new Hulk movie will struggle to make as much national and worldwide profit as the Ang Lee version from 5 years ago.
I don't think this had anything to do with the quality of the movie. This had to do with Hulk being a "remake" (reboot) of a movie that for all practical terms "just came out". Fans dug Iron Man. Fans will dig Iron Man 2. Fans won't dig an Iron Man reboot in 5 years.
Although both directors have different styles and interpretations of the Marvel super-hero, the bottom line is that both versions were action orientated and starred the Savage Hulk (as opposed to the other Hulk incarnations, such as the "Mr. Fixit" grey Hulk or the "Dr. Banner" Hulk, which has Banner's mind controlling the Hulk's body).
One can assume that a 3rd Hulk movie would make less money.
It's seems that all the negative talk about the "disappointing" numbers from the MEDIA (the studio is OK with the numbers) have reduced the "franchise" to Marvel's B-List. With all the comic book movies out, not having a 3rd Hulk movie should be the least of anyone's concern.
Finally, the Hulk as a character just doesn't have the blockbuster appeal of Spider-Man, X-Men, Batman, Superman, or Iron Man because...well...he's portrayed as a savage misunderstood beast, like Godzilla or King Kong; he's not really a hero that kids look up to.
Check out the Hulk's various comic books for different takes. The savage version is towards the bottom of the list in terms of enjoyable and popular stories.
Angelina Jolie is the lead actress in Wanted, an R-Rated assassin thriller based on Mike Millar and J.G. Jones' independent comic book limited series, and raked in $51.1 million.
I guess the irony about the whole thing is:
Most people don't know Wanted is based on a COMIC BOOK.
Those that do know that it is an adaptation realize that Hollywood took many liberties with the source material.
I only hope that Millar and Jones made money by selling the rights to it. Somehow I doubt they made $1 million....
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHA!!!! It's official! I'm going to win an OSCAR! And I'm dead! Or am I? hehehehehehe I WON! I did it...I beat SUPES. I melted the iron man... I gassed the green giant... I blew a red-headed child's head off... No one can stop me! Did The Joker kill Heath Ledger? Yes. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA But no oneeeee can kill me! Not old Bats...not Marvel...not DC..no one! I am an ICON. Super-Villain of the Year. I may have been carried off on a stretcher...but I am still alive! Like I told Alexander...NEVER underestimate me! You should have let me play. Should have let me had a world to mold in my own image. A HAPPY earth. Now you're dead. BAM! **** And now a SPOILER-FREE word from MIKE, who saw an-ahem- advanced screening of The Joker...I mean, Batman: The Dark Knight:
Heath Ledger gives the blockbuster performance of the year! The Joker will 100% absolutely be nominated for an Oscar, and is the hands-down favorite to win it posthumously. The Joker has the perfect pitch, perfect tone, his Joker hits all the right notes. 'The Dark Knight' is THE best super-hero movie of all time (better than Iron Man, Superman, Nicholson's Batman, Spider-Man 2, and X-Men) and Joker Ledger is THE BEST villain in a super hero movie of all time. Really. Did the Joker kill Heath Ledger? YES, he did- and the proof is in the movie! So GO SEE IT, and look for the hints!
The original, by Bobby Vinton. #1 in 1964 song charts. The song is about a soldier alone in a war without anyone to talk with, with no word from back home.
Victor Wood popularized "Mr. Lonely" in the Philippines. Every Filipino knows it, young or old, and they can sing it on request on their karaoke machines.
Akon created a renewed interest in the song with his modern remix. It actually features remixed voice samples from the original. Akon's version has nothing to do with being away from at war.
Actually, I'm not going to review it, you will. I linked this post in the Marvel Comic Book Message Boards so I expect a lot of comments.
I would just like to say that I really liked the acting, and all the easter eggs that Marvel put in the movie. The easter eggs referenced various aspects from different Hulk continuities- the 70's/80's TV show, the Bruce Jones Hulk comic book run, and the other Marvel movies.
As an owner of every HULK comic book every made, and watcher of every TV show episode, I can confidentially say that I'm a Hulk expert.
So...go ahead, chime in, give me your thoughts, and I may respond in the comments section.
Well, in other news R. Kelly was found NOT guilty of having sex with a preteen or making video tapes of an underage girl. R Kelly's alleged preteen porn video was pretty big news back in the day, but it turns out it wasn't R Kelly in that video. All of the other young girls were unable to prove their rape allegations, either.
R Kelly is a famous R&B music superstar. Kelly was married to his protege Aaliyah in 1994 when she was just 15. However, the marriage was annulled by her parents. Aaliyah died in a plane crash in 2001.
DAILYSKEW: Dr. Phil, this is the DailySkew. Are the rumors about your divorce true?
DR. PHIL: The DailySkew? Go to hell! I read your Dr. Phil blog post when you called me a fraud! I already sued you, now you want to be sued again for making up rumors about my divorce?
DAILYSKEW: Hey, I'm just reported the news. GLOBE reported that you and Robin McGraw are splitting up, which is ironic since you give "advice"-
DR. PHIL: Why don't you shut the %@$% up? Okay? We've been married 31 years, have two wonderful children-
DAILYSKEW: Who cares?
DR. PHIL: How can you even be running an article with GLOBE as a source?
DAILYSKEW: Well, Globe may be a rag, and my blog may be too, but we both have our fingers on the pulse of the masses, and the masses want to see you FALL, Dr. Phil.
The Hogan clan continues to sink in the general public's eye. (Inside pro wrestling fans have already known all about Hulk Hogan behind the scenes.) Even Linda Hogan was wearing a indecent outfit to jail.
Here are some highlights from the latest jail phone call recordings:
Linda Hogan tells her son Nick that she's suffering more than victim John Graziano's mother:
"I knew him more than his own mother knew him. She has no other recourse than to be nasty and vindictive now... She's not sad. She's just acting angry like she wants the money. John never meant anything to her or Ed... I miss John and I miss you two. She's not suffering, I am. She didn't give two shits."
Nick spoke to Hulk about meeting with an evaluator regarding a transfer:
"I'm not going to put on my court clothes, I'm going to come in my jumpsuit for the sympathetic factor."
Hulk Hogan speaks about John the victim:
"Well, I don't know what type of person John was or what he did to get himself in this situation," I know he was pretty aggressive and used to yell at people and used to do stuff. For some reason, God laid some heavy shit on that kid, man. I don't know what he was into."
Nick responded:
"John was a negative person."
Hulk and Nick discussed their plans for a reality show that would feature Nick attempting to bounce back following a stay in jail. Hulk proposes the name "The New Nick" and told that his son work on names. Nick says:
"I want to do it where I'll make the most money."
Hulk suggests that he, Eric Bischoff, and Jason Hervey will team up.
Recently, Hogan and Nick spoke in "carny" a secret pig-Latin language to fool the MEDIA.
Although Iron Man exceeded expectations and made $223 million in the U.S. so far (include world wide for over $436,131,318 ), Speed Racer (bomb) and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (an entertaining family adventure worthy of the standard set by its predecessor) both fell short of studio projections.
Consensus:Though the plot elements are certainly familiar, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull still delivers the thrills and Harrison Ford's return in the title role is more than welcome.
With reviews being mixed, and so many people traveling with weekend, it should be interesting to see how much Indy grosses. My guess: it will NOT break Spidey's record.
The Pinellas County Sheriff who runs the jail where Nick Hogan was being held on May 9 (before he was transfered to prison) decided to released a taped conversation between Nick and his divorcing parents- Hulk Hogan and Linda Bollea. (Personally, I think jails should NOT release taped conversations to the MEDIA.)
"I have to get out of here. I can't deal with this for eight months. They put me in a crazy ward. If I knew I was going to be in a windowless cell by myself, I would rather have gone to trial. It's so much worse than you could ever imagine. This is like a state prison. I'm all by myself"
But it's still the highest rated show in the United States of America.
Your water cooler morons and your Internet forums may complain about the judges, contestants, or how this show jumped the shark last year, but the bottom line is that it is still the #1 rated TV show.
Do I watch it anymore?
No...the highlights are on Youtube or Yahoo almost instantly..if I was interested.
Tony Vahl and Damian Hospital have always wondered: was society always like this (complaining and criticizing entertainment and current events)?
Instead of asking when American Idol jumped the shark, people need to be concerned about when did American society jump the shark?
I mean Spider-Man 3 made how much money, yet people continue to say that it wasn't as good as the first two???
Rapper Remy Ma was sentenced to eight years in prison for shooting a woman outside a New York nightclub. She had plans to marry rapper Papoose at New York's Rikers Island jail yesterday, but the ceremony was canceled after a handcuff key was discovered on Papoose.
RM: Hell, nah. Remy Ma is not even close to who I really am. I'm not a thug. I'm not a threat or a menace to society, and I still have so much to offer.
DS: What were the circumstances that night?
RM: That $@@% stole my $3,000 and that $@ @#%@ said she ain't holdin' in, so I was checkin' her @%@ purse, and her- HER- gun went off. She went and got her %@@# @$$ shot, and I'm the one who gets in trouble!
DS: What time was this?
RM: They said it was like early in the morn', many 4 o' 5, some %@% like that.
DS: If it was an accident, why did you get sentenced to eight years?
RM: Ah don't know! Eight years too much, that fo' sure.
DS: And they wouldn't even let you marry Papoose?
RM: Nah, thems be sayin' that Papoose be carryin' a-a-a- handcuff key, like he gonna break me out of Ryker's or some $@#@ like that. Damn...he just wanted me to hug him, is all.
DS: Any final words to your fans?
RM: Yeah, ah don't deserve this $@%@ bull%@#. OK? I don't @$@% deserve to be locked away for eight mutha-$@%@# years because some little $@@$ wants to sue me, and try and be wit' Papoose.
DS: Are you a gangsta?
RM: Hell na! That's just an-an image I portray. I love my cats and I love my dogs. I'm down-to-earth. I ain't no gansta %@#.
The DailySkew caught with with Papoose after he was released from questioning:
DS: Do you love her?
P: Damn straight, I do. I love her more than anything.
DS: Do you love your music?
P: At the end of the day, my material, my music speaks for itself. I never came into this with no gimmick. I never had to diss nobody to get no attention. I always came with pure talent, pure material. I ain't gon let ya'll down with my new album 'bout how Ma is getting screwed here, straight up and down. She needs to be FREED. My album gon' make history.
I'm going to keep this nice and simple: I was in a very diverse movie theater- men and women of all ages, cultures, and intelligence, and everyone walked out of the theater happy, impressed, and excited.
As evidenced by the positive feedback of comic book geeks who originally saw the preview last year, Robert Downey, Jr. was PERFECT CASTING for the arrogant, cocky, party-guy, billionaire playboy Tony Stark, who reforms and becomes a super-hero.
The special effects was top notch, and looked like LucasArts' ILM A-Team did this.
But special effects can only go so far- the story, drama, and acting was just as good as the excellent special effects. The licensed songs and sound track paid off as well. Gwyneth Paltrow was a great female sidekick.
This is one of the best super-hero movies (I consider super-hero movies a separate genre from action movies or sci-fi, something other critics do not).
If you liked Spider-Man or Transformers, you will enjoy this movie.
If you didn't like Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, or Ghost Rider, you will be very pleased to see a mainstream blockbuster super-hero movie done correctly.
Unlike X-Men, Spider-Man, Batman, or Superman, Iron Man is not an A-List superhero. In fact, many casual comic or action fans don't know a whole lot about him except that he has cool armor and is a good guy. So if the screenwriters took any liberties about his origin from the 1960's comic book, it was a NON-ISSUE for fans.
So how can a B-List Marvel superhero have a blockbuster movie?
1) Great cast 2) Great script 3) Superior marketing and hype 4) Great character- Tony Stark, who was invented in the 1960's is actually more relevant today. Tony connects with audiences because he is exactly what they wish to be (as we are introduced to him at the beginning): have billions, be a celebrity, answer to no one, be irresponsible, be cocky, and have any chick you want. After he gets captured by terrorists, the audience becomes sympathetic with him, and he never loses his edge. 5) For all audiences 6) Great graphics 7) Great trailer 8) Not a whole lot of competition at the box office 9) Modern feel to the movie, from Afghanistan to cutting edge technology 10) Like Batman (the most famous non-super powered crime fighter), Stark has no super-powers- just loads of money, intelligence, ingenuity, and determination, so audiences can pretend they are Tony. 11) Keeping to original source material (old Iron Man comics) was not an issue or concern, since let's face it, not a lot of people know or care about old Iron Man comics.
Using this list, compare Iron Man to Marvel movies that were disappointments.
For actual fans of comic books and Iron Man, this movie is a dream come true. Fans of Iron Man always like the engineering technology (like those who memorize starship Enterprise specs). Iron Man is a hero for millions of geeks worldwide.
If there are flaws (since this is the DailySkew, all flaws must be revealed) it's that the super-hero genre is NOT for anyone. Part of the super-hero genre is to have explosions, a betrayal, generic stereotypical disposable enemies, and Also, the techno-babble may make some people who were not exposed to Star Trek to feel dumb.
Otherwise, this a must-see movie for comic book fans. For non-fans, it still is the must-see action movie of the year, simply because Robert Downey, Jr. steals the show.
By the way, there is a great easter egg after the credits. Quite possibly the best easter egg of any movie.
WARNING: Mike saw the movie, so if you don't want to read FULL INDIANA JONES SPOILERS, don't read this post.
Hey guys, this is Mike. Well I saw Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull today (ShogunMaster uploaded it via BitTorrent), and I gotta say I was kinda disappointed.
I seriously don't think that Indiana Jones (now called Colonel Jones, WTF?) should be involved with aliens. This whole movie is about Roswell and Area 51. There was not a lot of homage at all. They did show the ark, and revealed that the warehouse is Area 51, but other than that, it didn't feel like an Indy movie.
Part of the problem was how Harrison Ford kinda mailed it in the whole movie. I mean, he only had a couple of really funny lines, but the rest of his dialog showed that he was bored, and never once did we think he was in peril. No tension whatsoever. It's like we were watching Ford instead of Indy.
Indy's son is pathetic. There is NO chance he will be taking over for Harrison Ford anytime soon. The franchise is officially dead now, even though everyone survived. How lame is that?
And what was up with Indy giving villains clues for the whole movie? Seriously, the movie was like a parody. The actors were just having fun, and were in not in character.
Special effects- oy vey. They should have used CGI. Man, I can't believe how fake the snake looked and most scenes looked like a sound stage or the Orlando Raiders stunt show.
Stunts- again, it seems like no one took this movie seriously. The stunts were so unrealistic and improbable. It was total satire.
Anyway, if you want a good laugh, see the movie. Don't take it seriously. It's OK, but it's doesn't hold up to the original trilogy. Sorry if I'm coming off ripping it, but I'm just trying to lower your expectations- this movie should NOT be in continuity.
How old is Harrison Ford? His stunt man is getting more screen time in this trailer than he is. What utter rubbish. Is Ford mailing it in? What a clichéd plot. There is nothing new in this movie. His delivery sounds so tired. Ah...he has a young sidekick whom he will pass his mantle too. How ingenious. Can we get CCB3 a Hollywood screenwriter's job? Even he can come up with a better preview. Damian, you may have predicted I will give this movie a bad review in the future, but it looks like you are wrong- I am going to pass on this pathetic movie. Action movie of the year? Puh-lease. Iron Man and Batman are the sure-fire winners this year. This "new" Indiana Jones movie needs to be filed in the new Rocky and Rambo folder. I sure hope you movie goers enjoy giving George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and Harrison Ford your hard earned money.
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Therefore, I am going to hop into my time machine and ask people how they liked it:
J. Mathewson: "Harrison Ford looked old, dude. How old is he now, like 75? I mean, in the last one, Sean Connery was the Grumpy Old Guy, but now Indy is. He should NOT be doing action movies anymore. Otherwise, I thought there were some great scenes. But they need to STOP." V: "Whoooooooo! I thought Iron Man was the best action movie of the year, but now, just a few weeks later I have to proclaim that Indiana Jones is the best action movie of the year, if not of ALL TIME! The plot was great, they paid homage to the old movies, and Harrison Ford was fantastic. I already saw it twice already!"
CCB3: "it was alright.better than the new rocky and the new rambo but not as good as raiders of the lost ark.id give it 3 solid stars.there were some funny scenes."
Annabelle: "I LOVE this Indiana Jones movie! I want to see the first 3 movies again!"
Charlie Brown: "Actually, I'm here at the mall shopping for a blender. I can't see this movie. The original trilogy was the best. They just focus on special effects now."
R.A.W.: "Yeah, I'm probably going to wait for the DVD to come out. I'm here shopping at the mall, too."
Jamie: "Great movie: 5 stars! Harrison Ford was great!"
Mike: "Actually, I already had downloaded the extended version last week. I really liked that movie, although Temple of Doom was the best.
Dark-Truths: "Totally awesome! Great movie! Not as good as Last Crusade, but still fun. One question though- at the beginning it said that it was 1957- how does this fit with the Young India Jones Chronicles TV show?"
Angel Jimenez: "A lame attempt to cash in on nostalgia. Hollywood will continue to make sequels and/or remakes with no imagination- Die Harder anyone? Star Trek? Rocky? Rambo? A Terminator TV show? The HULK, which just came out? Batman...Superman...I Am Legend...X-Files...it never ends...what's next National Treasure 3? Pirates of the Caribbean 4? Reno 911 : Down under? Another Night at the Museum? James Bond XXIII? Scary Movie 5? The Grudge 3? The Fast and the Furious 4? Saw V? The Bourne Killer IV? Harry Potter and the Death Claw? Ice Age 3? Spiderman 4? Underworld 3? Ughhh...I feel sick now. Resident Evil X? AWK..I just barfed a little in my mouth. BWWWWAHHHHHHHOOOUGHHHHHHH"
Let's take a look at AFI's 100 Years Top 10 List, and see if the so-called greatest movies of all time could hold up to today's generation of movie fans, and if the rankings are justified.
Firstly, AFI rated the movies based on the following:
Feature-length: Narrative format typically over 60 minutes in length.
American film: English language, with significant creative and/or financial production elements from the United States.
Critical Recognition: Formal commendation in print, television, and digital media.
Major Award Winner: Recognition from competitive events including awards from peer groups, critics, guilds and major film festivals.
Popularity Over Time: This includes success at the box office, television and cable airings, and DVD/VHS sales and rentals.
Historical Significance: A film's mark on the history of the moving image through visionary narrative devices, technical innovation or other groundbreaking achievements.
Cultural Impact: A film's mark on American society in matters of style and substance.
Here's the list, followed by my comments:
1. Citizen Kane (1941) : Probably overrated by film critics and pretentious 1st year film students at college universities. It should be noted it was a box office failure, and was forgotten about until the its revival in the late 1950's (thanks to William Randolph Hurst burying it when it was released). I watched it, and marveled at the directing techniques and the metaphysical detective story. I was blown away at this grand and melodramatic movie. However, the appreciation for this movie to be ranked #1 is truly a great example of academia versus the general public. Considering that so many people I know have not even SEEN this movie, it's hard to believe how much of a cultural impact it has.
2. The Godfather (1972): This drama is gritty, realistic, and has superior acting. There is no doubt the the story, themes, quality of acting, dialog, and overall presentation and entertainment and rewatch value is better than Citizen Kane. It's not for kids, and there are many adult and violent themes, a sign of the times. It probably makes any true movie goer's Top 5 List. Spawned a new genre of gangster films and TV shows.
3. Casablanca (1942): Old timers and scholars love this film, and it's more beloved than Citizen Kane, as it's much more light-hearted. It won a lot of awards and was a box office success. Casablanca is studied by universities, as film critics analyze the directing and deeper meanings. The actors are legendary. Is it dated? Yeah. Could it be marketed today? Glad you asked. In a 1982 issue of American Film, Chuck Ross retyped the screenplay to Casablanca, only changing the title back to Everybody Comes to R
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