I’ve already seen “Iron Man” in theaters and totally loved it. Just an all-around damn fun movie. But this isn’t a review of the flick. Instead, it’s pointing out something that I missed the first time I saw the movie. And something I will definitely be looking for the next time I watch it!
I’m not talking about the cameo at the end of the movie after the credits. Nope. I’m talking about a certain Super Soldier’s best friend. Yep. At just about the 1 hour and 30 minute mark of the movie, take a peak under Tony’s right armpit and you’ll see what appears to be Captain America’s shield.
I’m going to have to see the movie again and really look for it before making any true judgement, but it sure looks like Cap’s shield to me. And if so, does it mean anything story-wise (building up to the next Cap and Avengers movies?) or is it just a neat geek easter egg?
No, nothing official’s been announced, and chances are not many fans would even care about a soundtrack to a Watchmen movie. Heck, they may just choose to go with an orchestral score for all I know. But I rattled my brain and thought of what would make the perfect soundtrack to a Watchmen movie, keeping in mind the timeframe the comic is set in (mostly ’80s with flashbacks to ’60s and ’70s) and the characters/events that shape the overall storyline. So here’s what I came up with (all links open up the song on iTunes in case you’re unfamiliar):
Some liner notes for ya here to help explain my picks. And if you haven’t read Watchmen yet (?!?), consider this your SPOILER WARNING as I will be discussing some specific plot points below:
How can you NOT include this classic tune somewhere in the movie. It’s even quoted at the end of issue #10 as Rorschach and Nite Owl head off to Ozymandias’ frigid fortress. Granted Bob Dylan’s the one quoted (he did write the song after all), but Hendrix’s cover is just too amazing and gives off the perfect raw energy for this flick.
Not sure where in the film this could fit but most likely during Dr. Manhattan’s “origin” story (issue #4) where we learn all about his love of fixing pocket watches. The entire issue is about time, jumping backwards and forwards through history, as watch cogs fall into place.
This one may seem like the oddest fit of all but it’s the clearest one for me. Picture this. It’s flashback to Vietnam with the Comedian mowing down anyone and everyone in his path, continuing the butchering, all with a smile on his face… and the deep gentle voice of Louis Armstrong singing “What a Wonderful World.”
What better song to represent Ozymandias’ grand scheme and crazy monstrous creation (issue #12’s opener) than this heavy, driving tune by Metallica? Even if the name “Ctuthlu” wasn’t in the title, it’d still fit the bill.
Another Dylan tune, this one could be running in the background during various flashbacks such as the government passing the Keene Act to outlaw masked vigilantes, society turning against the heroes, etc.
Not too well known a song I know but this one is Ozymandias’ theme song basically. Rich with Egyptian mood/atmosphere and powerful driving drum beats, it’s a great tribute to the King of Kings as he explains his master plan to save the world (issue #12).
Appropriate on two levels, I see this classic Twisted Sister tune playing in the background as Rorschach catches up with the psycho kid-killer, handcuffing him in place with a hacksaw inches away, as he proceeds to burn the hole place down.
Rounding out the soundtrack would be this driving David Lee Roth tune. Possibly lead into the ending of the film with this one as Ozymandias realizes “nothing ever ends” soon followed by Eugene reaching for Rorschach’s journal, showing that the future is wide open.
This could fit in just about any part with the Comedian, but I’d love to see it start the whole film off as the Comedian’s falling to his death from his penthouse window. The lively music and lyrics would be a perfect contradiction to what everyone’s seeing on the screen.
No slight on Dave Gibbons, but Evan Shaner may’ve just drawn the best Watchmen piece of art I’ve ever seen. Granted, he drew the Peanuts characters as Watchmen characters but I would totally love to read the entire series done in this style. Although seeing “little Chuck” on the big blue Dr. Charlie Brown Manhattan may be too much…
I seriously don’t know whether to laugh, cry or vomit up my bacon double cheeseburger right now. I just saw this trailer for Lionsgate’s next Marvel direct-to-DVD disaster. It’s the “next generation” of Avengers and it’s, well, just so awful on so many bad levels. Holy crap does this just look wrong. I honestly have no clue why they chose to go with this rather then animate 1 of oh, 500 awesome comic book storyarcs that fans know and love?!?
Warning: Watching this trailer may induce a complete loss of faith in humanity’s talents to entertain.
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Thanks to Rob at ToplessRobot for showing me this awesomely depressing trailer. And for giving me the giant Asahi beer that’s still in my fridge. Though after watching this, I may finally crack it open!
If you’re not already creeped out by Warner Bros. upcoming “The Dark Knight” flick, then maybe a roller coaster set in the middle of the movie will raise the hair’s on the back of your neck. Six Flags‘ Dark Knight Coaster is set to open in late spring, building up buzz for the movie that opens later this summer.
According to Six Flags, “As part of the experience, park guests will see, hear and feel the action of the movie the moment they enter the ride queue line, as they are transformed into citizens of Gotham City — caught in the middle of a city under siege and torn apart by The Joker. Guests will then board a Gotham City rail car and careen through demented hallways of twists, turns, unseen hills and chaotic images, and continue to be tormented by The Joker as they are thrust onto the battlefield of good vs. evil. Will The Dark Knight save them in time? ”
The trailer for the new Hulk movie just debuted and well, I really really really want to like it. Edward Norton looks great as Banner. The overall plot seems good enough. It seems to have a lot more action than that snoozefest Hulk movie from a few year’s back that I’d rather just forget. And even the idea that they need the Hulk to help save the day from the Abomination sounds great. It’s a lot like the comics; the Hulk is a power to be contained or killed, except when the government realizes they need him. Neat.
So what’s my problem? Sigh. Same thing as the last Hulk movie. The CGI. I’m so sick of lame CGI. By lame I mean the type where you can tell it’s CGI. The Hulk looks “okay,” but really fake. And the Abomination looks downright ridiculous. If this were an animated movie throughout, it’d be fine. Or if they had amazing makeup, it’d be perfect. But for some reason I just can’t get into this CGI. Maybe the final deal on a big screen will change my mind, but it’s really hard to like a Hulk movie if you don’t like how the hero and villain look.
Yes, I’m skeptical about the “Watchmen” movie. How could anyone NOT be? But Zack Synder totally nailed Frank Miller’s “300.” And not only has he kept up an official Watchmen movie blog, but today he just released the first real photos of the main cast. And holy crap I cannot wait! Heck, I’ll even suffer through some horrific Kate Hudson movie if it means seeing the Watchmen trailer before it!
Sweet Jesus in a Birch Bark Canoe! Finally someone’s snatched up the license to the best cop buddy team this side of Chief Wiggums and that pink frosted donut. Symbiote Studios will be developing urban vinyl figures and statues for the Sam & Max license. No other news available yet in terms of cost, release, etc. But this sketch accompanied the announcement, so I’m assuming this is the original idea for the statue. I’m more interested in the urban vinyl figures, though, and would LOVE somebody to pick up an action figure line and do posable figures of them with insane weapons (including a make-your-own soap gun).
Great job on this one. Usually I find these parody videos cute for a second and the quality blows and nobody’s mouth matches the dialogue, etc. But this one is damn sharp and beautifully edited. And pretty damn funny.
I would so pay good money to see this flick if it ever came out. Stick with this preview trailer till near the end, it’s worth it. And fairly short overall.
No, nothing official’s been announced, and chances are not many fans would even care about a soundtrack to a Watchmen movie. Heck, they may just choose to go with an orchestral score for all I know. But I rattled my brain and thought of what would make the perfect soundtrack to a Watchmen movie, keeping in mind the timeframe the comic is set in (mostly ’80s with flashbacks to ’60s and ’70s) and the characters/events that shape the overall storyline. So here’s what I came up with (all links open up the song on iTunes in case you’re unfamiliar):
