Whether it's my Superman dogtag or my Superman keychain or the contents of my bookshelf or the films I show in my classroom, it's not hard to discern my admiration for Superman and his embodiments. So it was inevitable, despite any lack of affection for Ben Affleck, that I see Hollywoodland. I knew only that…
Tag: Superman
AC/DC
In my quest for podcasts, I came across Supertalk Concern, a Superman show that doesn't limit itself to the Man of Steel. The latest episode has exciting scripting and production updates on live-action versions of Wonder Woman, The Flash, Justice League, and Watchmen. I'd be thrilled to see DC produce a film that'd succeed on…
The Not-So-Marvelous
A week from today marks the four-year anniversary of the release of Daredevil: It was a Valentine's Day I remember well, having spent it in the theater among fellow lonely geeks. Marvel plans to commemorate this milestone by putting yet another well-known actor into an incongruous superhero role: Nicolas Cage as Ghost Rider. Frankly, I'm…
Not the Grouch
Oscar nominations were announced today. Unsurprisingly, considering my ignorance of the Golden Globe nominees, I find few candidates for whom I can root, except that I will again endorse Cars for best animated film. United 93 I saw most of, but the style of camera work had the same effect on me here as it…
But Superman Can See Through Tin
Released late last month was The Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition, containing 14 discs that detail every microsecond of the Man of Steel's existence, from his appearance in Action Comics #1 in 1938 to his silver screen revival in 2006 (which I don't understand how some people thought was a remake – duh). Clearly not thinking,…