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William Powell Must Be Shaking (Cocktails) in His Grave
What about Clive Owen? He'd make a dapper Nick.
— April 5, 2012 1:27 p.m.
William Powell Must Be Shaking (Cocktails) in His Grave
The same can be said of Billie Burke's character in "My Man Godfrey," yet her performance is as screwball as they get. I find Depp's Wood to be charmingly off-kilter. (Wish I had a dollar for every time I said that.) He never once winks at the audience, yet his subtle gestures and inflections display a tremendous degree of wit. For me, he's a great actor who decided to become a movie star.
— April 5, 2012 1:25 p.m.
William Powell Must Be Shaking (Cocktails) in His Grave
Go back and watch "Ed Wood." It's a terrific screwball performance. That said, how can they possibly remake a paean to alcoholism in these PC times?
— April 5, 2012 12:58 p.m.
Critics Barred from Bringing Starbucks into AMC Fashion Valley
Thanks, Sean, but this is San Diego. We try harder.
— April 4, 2012 6:58 p.m.
Critics Barred from Bringing Starbucks into AMC Fashion Valley
Of course I've seen Tony Gwynn's mouth. You won't catch me near a baseball!
— April 4, 2012 3:24 p.m.
Critics Barred from Bringing Starbucks into AMC Fashion Valley
If you gas up the car, why not gas up the driver on the ride in?
— April 4, 2012 1:34 p.m.
Warner Bros. Reveals New Superman Logo for
Man of Steel
Ah, well. One day an "idiot," the next an articulate scribe. Never apologize for imperfect grammar around here, Gob. When it comes to this bloody blog, I'm typo. I don't dislike Nolan's Batman. Anything is a breath of fresh air after Burton's juvenile debasement and Schumacher turning the franchise into something resembling the gay Ice Capades. Nolan has no sense of humor. Batman's idea of a fun evening is donning latex duds, sliding down a pole, and beating men up. Throw in his young ward, Robin, and they call it rough trade where I come from. What is the point of playing it all so deadly straight? Have some fun with it. I wasn't joking about the incessant pointless circular-pans or his third acts turning to metaphysical mush. I was talking with Bucket Review's Danny Baldwin and we both agree that Nolan's most satisfying work is his American remake of "Insomnia." I grew up reading Superman comics and watching George Reeves with his gut hanging over the utility belt. Truth be told, I love Superman and have since I was 4. I've seen every Superman movie, but draw the line at the post-Reeves TV shows. There's no other super hero that can even come close. What super powers does Batman possess? He's a detective skilled in marshal arts. BFD! Superman can lick Batman with one arm tied behind his cape and opening a can of Krypto's dog food with his laser-vision! "Superman 2" is not only a very funny Richard Lester film, it has more heart than all of Nolan's pictures combined. Not only do I believe that a man can fly, I believe that Superman and Lois Lane are capable of having a mature romantic relationship. Synthetic noir flows through Nolan's characters' veins. It's been decades since I last read a Superman comic, but I do frequently return to the TV series and S2. Lester did a fine job of adding neuroses to the character. I do not look forward to a manic-depressive Man of Steel reboot. The guy can fly, is indestructible, and capable of using his x-ray vision to see through women's clothes. Apart from an occasional bout with Kryptonite, what's the problem? Let him have fun and do battle with Lex. Why not have Gene Hackman reprise the role? Peace, Gob.
— April 3, 2012 10:41 p.m.
Only a Grinch With Muscles to Spare Could Make Geisel's 300-pound Lorax Disappear Into Thin Air
In Chicago they were called Marc's Big Boy. When they closed the one on Dempster Ave., someone sawed off the Big Boy's head, hung it on from its arm, and drew an enormous phallus down the side of its leg. It's sad how the level of creativity among vandals has diminished throughout the years.
— April 3, 2012 9:44 p.m.
Warner Bros. Reveals New Superman Logo for
Man of Steel
Do you really think I care where this franchise is heading? As long as I own a copy of "Superman 2" and all 4 "Adventures of Superman" box sets, I'm ready for Armageddon. "I do not agree with his view that Batman is the only hero in his universe and the same with Superman." Do you really waste brain cells on nonsense like this? Are you really that upset that Batman and Superman team up? I wrote the article for a smile and assumed that a guy like you would love it because there are more pictures than text. "Scott I hope you don't get paid for writing articles here as this is a very poorly written movie..." I didn't know I was penning a screenplay. You dare fun of my writing make with structuring sentences like this? Brandon Routh's only qualification was that he fit the suit. Please go and write your own scary-talented versions of the Batman and Superman legends. I'd L-O-V-E to review them. Be sure to include a lot of wasted circular pans to really give Nolan a run for his money.
— April 2, 2012 7:05 p.m.
Warner Bros. Reveals New Superman Logo for
Man of Steel
I'll accept blame for not noticing Nolan's name attached to the story. I thought Goyer took sole credit. Nolan couldn't write a third-act if his life depended on it. I defy you to make sense of the conclusions to both "Dark Knight" and "Inception." Nolan expects us all to swallow Hollywood's bitter pill of putting technology before storytelling. And if you make it just confusing enough, the ComicCom morons will label it profound. This may work for 9-year-olds, but those who actually have seen films made prior to yesterday and admire a well-told tale are bored silly by his comic book pyrotechnics. I'd rather fall asleep in a haystack than during another one of Nolan's pretentious masked avenger pictures.
— April 2, 2012 3:16 p.m.
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William Powell Must Be Shaking (Cocktails) in His Grave
What about Clive Owen? He'd make a dapper Nick.— April 5, 2012 1:27 p.m.
William Powell Must Be Shaking (Cocktails) in His Grave
The same can be said of Billie Burke's character in "My Man Godfrey," yet her performance is as screwball as they get. I find Depp's Wood to be charmingly off-kilter. (Wish I had a dollar for every time I said that.) He never once winks at the audience, yet his subtle gestures and inflections display a tremendous degree of wit. For me, he's a great actor who decided to become a movie star.— April 5, 2012 1:25 p.m.
William Powell Must Be Shaking (Cocktails) in His Grave
Go back and watch "Ed Wood." It's a terrific screwball performance. That said, how can they possibly remake a paean to alcoholism in these PC times?— April 5, 2012 12:58 p.m.
Critics Barred from Bringing Starbucks into AMC Fashion Valley
Thanks, Sean, but this is San Diego. We try harder.— April 4, 2012 6:58 p.m.
Critics Barred from Bringing Starbucks into AMC Fashion Valley
Of course I've seen Tony Gwynn's mouth. You won't catch me near a baseball!— April 4, 2012 3:24 p.m.
Critics Barred from Bringing Starbucks into AMC Fashion Valley
If you gas up the car, why not gas up the driver on the ride in?— April 4, 2012 1:34 p.m.
Warner Bros. Reveals New Superman Logo for Man of Steel
Ah, well. One day an "idiot," the next an articulate scribe. Never apologize for imperfect grammar around here, Gob. When it comes to this bloody blog, I'm typo. I don't dislike Nolan's Batman. Anything is a breath of fresh air after Burton's juvenile debasement and Schumacher turning the franchise into something resembling the gay Ice Capades. Nolan has no sense of humor. Batman's idea of a fun evening is donning latex duds, sliding down a pole, and beating men up. Throw in his young ward, Robin, and they call it rough trade where I come from. What is the point of playing it all so deadly straight? Have some fun with it. I wasn't joking about the incessant pointless circular-pans or his third acts turning to metaphysical mush. I was talking with Bucket Review's Danny Baldwin and we both agree that Nolan's most satisfying work is his American remake of "Insomnia." I grew up reading Superman comics and watching George Reeves with his gut hanging over the utility belt. Truth be told, I love Superman and have since I was 4. I've seen every Superman movie, but draw the line at the post-Reeves TV shows. There's no other super hero that can even come close. What super powers does Batman possess? He's a detective skilled in marshal arts. BFD! Superman can lick Batman with one arm tied behind his cape and opening a can of Krypto's dog food with his laser-vision! "Superman 2" is not only a very funny Richard Lester film, it has more heart than all of Nolan's pictures combined. Not only do I believe that a man can fly, I believe that Superman and Lois Lane are capable of having a mature romantic relationship. Synthetic noir flows through Nolan's characters' veins. It's been decades since I last read a Superman comic, but I do frequently return to the TV series and S2. Lester did a fine job of adding neuroses to the character. I do not look forward to a manic-depressive Man of Steel reboot. The guy can fly, is indestructible, and capable of using his x-ray vision to see through women's clothes. Apart from an occasional bout with Kryptonite, what's the problem? Let him have fun and do battle with Lex. Why not have Gene Hackman reprise the role? Peace, Gob.— April 3, 2012 10:41 p.m.
Only a Grinch With Muscles to Spare Could Make Geisel's 300-pound Lorax Disappear Into Thin Air
In Chicago they were called Marc's Big Boy. When they closed the one on Dempster Ave., someone sawed off the Big Boy's head, hung it on from its arm, and drew an enormous phallus down the side of its leg. It's sad how the level of creativity among vandals has diminished throughout the years.— April 3, 2012 9:44 p.m.
Warner Bros. Reveals New Superman Logo for Man of Steel
Do you really think I care where this franchise is heading? As long as I own a copy of "Superman 2" and all 4 "Adventures of Superman" box sets, I'm ready for Armageddon. "I do not agree with his view that Batman is the only hero in his universe and the same with Superman." Do you really waste brain cells on nonsense like this? Are you really that upset that Batman and Superman team up? I wrote the article for a smile and assumed that a guy like you would love it because there are more pictures than text. "Scott I hope you don't get paid for writing articles here as this is a very poorly written movie..." I didn't know I was penning a screenplay. You dare fun of my writing make with structuring sentences like this? Brandon Routh's only qualification was that he fit the suit. Please go and write your own scary-talented versions of the Batman and Superman legends. I'd L-O-V-E to review them. Be sure to include a lot of wasted circular pans to really give Nolan a run for his money.— April 2, 2012 7:05 p.m.
Warner Bros. Reveals New Superman Logo for Man of Steel
I'll accept blame for not noticing Nolan's name attached to the story. I thought Goyer took sole credit. Nolan couldn't write a third-act if his life depended on it. I defy you to make sense of the conclusions to both "Dark Knight" and "Inception." Nolan expects us all to swallow Hollywood's bitter pill of putting technology before storytelling. And if you make it just confusing enough, the ComicCom morons will label it profound. This may work for 9-year-olds, but those who actually have seen films made prior to yesterday and admire a well-told tale are bored silly by his comic book pyrotechnics. I'd rather fall asleep in a haystack than during another one of Nolan's pretentious masked avenger pictures.— April 2, 2012 3:16 p.m.