According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, it was found that the Pokémon company has been courting several notable studios for the sale of the live-action film rights to the aforementioned franchise through a top secret auction. The studios in question were Warner Bros, Sony, and Legendary Pictures. It was found that Legendary Pictures emerged as the potential victor in this tournament to catch the rights even though Warner Bros has produced Pokémon movies in the past such as Pokémon: The First Movie.
Ash and Pikachu!
This arrangement does present itself with issues, though. Legendary Pictures is owned by a company based in China, and political tensions exist between both China and Japan. This can complicate any sort of arrangement for the rights of the Pokémon franchise. However, Legendary Pictures did release Godzilla in 2014—another well known Japanese property.
As for how this film can work, there are four essential criteria, in my opinion, which should be satisfied to generate a Pokémon film that could be taken seriously:
A good director and writer(s). While that is essential for just about any film, this is a property beloved by many generations both young and old and would need folk able to produce a film that can be fun first and foremost. Suggestions I've heard include Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Gareth Edwards, and Colin Trevorrow.
A big budget. When I first saw Avatar, it opened the possibility in my mind of a big budget Pokémon film as they created a whole new world from scratch with all sorts of strange creatures in that world. Avatarhad a budget of $237 million, and given the sheer scope of that world, I feel $250 million would be the best.
A great visual effects company. A company with extensive history and experience in Creature Design is absolutely essential. All Pokémon have unique appearances that should be done well otherwise it just wouldn't feel authentic. Translating 150+ creatures from an animated medium to a live action medium presents many challenges that not many can do well.
Cast the actors well. I don't think I really need to mention the controversies that surrounded the casting of previous American anime adaptations such as Dragonball Evolution and The Last Airbender right? Let's not do that again.
So what do you think of the prospect of a live action Pokémon movie? What do you think should go into one? Let us know in the comments below!
With the upcoming release of Captain America: Civil War approaching soon on May 6th, Fanboys Anonymous is providing you with another edition of the FanTracks podcast.
For copyright reasons, we cannot provide the movie itself, but if you sync up the video of the movie with our commentary, you can listen to our thoughts on the film as we crack some jokes, expose some plot holes and so on.
Captain America: The First Avenger
Release Date: July 22, 2011
Directed by Joe Johnston
Written by Christopher Markus (screenplay), Stephen McFeely (screenplay), Joe Simon (comic books), Jack Kirby (comic books)
Starring Chris Evans (Steve Rogers / Captain America), Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter), Sebastian Stan (James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes), Tommy Lee Jones (Colonel Chester Phillips), Dominic Cooper (Howard Stark), Richard Armitage (Heinz Kruger), Stanley Tucci (Dr. Abraham Erskine), Toby Jones (Dr. Arnim Zola), Neal McDonough (Timothy "Dum Dum" Dugan) and Hugo Weaving (Johann Schmidt / Red Skull))
FanTracks Episode #16 hosted by Tony Mango along with Andre Rosa and Shaun Walker.
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Every so often, a short film catches my attention and I feel the need to share it with the fanboy community. Such is the case with Director Jeff Chan's film Code 8, which shows a more reserved side of what a world with superpowers could be.
A desperate young man possessing special powers clashes with a militarized police force after committing a petty crime.
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Directed by Jeff Chan Written by Jeff Chan & Chris Paré Producers: Jeff Chan, Tommy Dingwall, Chris Paré Executive Producers: Robbie Amell, Stephen Amell, Geoff McLean Co-Producers: Art Chong, Billie Aleman
SHORT FILM CAST: Robbie Amell (Taylor Reed), Sung Kang (Alex Park), Aaron Abrams (Freddie), Stephen Amell (Drone Pilot), Chad Donella (Dixon), Alfred Rubin Thompson (Big Joe), Christine Pagulayan (Reporter), Jack Horan (Justin Reed), Phyllis Politowicz (Grandma), Jeff Sinisac (Drone Pilot 2), Peter Huang (Drone Pilot 3), Ryan Freer (Drone Pilot 4), Patrice Henry (Dispatch 1), Italia Ricci (Dispatch 2), Tonya Dodds Sinisac (Dispatch 3)
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- Wednesday, April 13, 2016
On the latest edition of the Movie Trailer Reactions podcast for Fanboys Anonymous, host Tony Mango gives his live response and overall thoughts about the first teaser trailer for Doctor Strange released earlier today. Make sure to subscribe and tell us in the comments what you think of the trailer!
OFFICIAL TRAILER:
TRAILER REACTION:
In Doctor Strange, famous neurosurgeon Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) suffers career-ending injuries in a devastating car crash. Seeking help in the furthest reaches of the world, Strange uncovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions!
Doctor Strange will be released in theaters November 4, 2016.
Directed by: Scott Derrickson
Written by: C. Robert Cargill (screenplay), Jon Spaihts (screenplay), Steve Ditko (comic book)
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr. Stephen Strange), Rachel McAdams, Tilda Swinton (The Ancient One), Mads Mikkelsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor (Baron Mordo), and Benedict Wong (Wong)
Hey, hey, hey, Dacetacular nation! Check out episode 147 of The Dace Man Show with hosts The Dace Man, Frank Ward, Gibby, Patty McTits and Travis Goss!!
::SPORTS NEWS::
The NHL, MLB, NFL, and our favorite: curling!
::WEIRD NEWS WITH GIBBY::
Gibby brings the class to the show with weird things going on in the world!
::FRANK'S CORNER::
Frank-tastic facts for your everyday life
::CELEB NEWS::
Dace is back, and he's packing a punch since he's on some diet pills and Red Bull. Get ready Hollywood!
Plus the occasional game ofWho Said It, the crowning of The Doucebag of The Week,and much, much more, only on The Dace Man Show.
As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn), as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course,the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case a comfy seat in front of your computer—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!
Listen live to The Dace Man Show every Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST on Mega Powers Radio.
On the latest edition of the Movie Trailer Reactions podcast for Fanboys Anonymous, host Tony Mango gives his live response and overall thoughts about the latest trailer for Suicide Squad released earlier today. Make sure to subscribe and tell us in the comments what you think of the trailer!
OFFICIAL TRAILER:
TRAILER REACTION:
A secret government agency recruits imprisoned supervillains to execute dangerous black ops missions in exchange for clemency.
Suicide Squad will be released in theaters August 5, 2016.
Directed by: David Ayer
Written by: David Ayer and John Ostrander (comic book)
Starring: Will Smith (Floyd Lawton / Deadshot), Margot Robbie (Dr. Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn), Jared Leto (The Joker), Jai Courtney (Captain Boomerang), Cara Delevingne (Enchantress), Joel Kinnaman (Rick Flagg), Viola Davis (Amanda Waller) and Ben Affleck (Bruce Wayne / Batman)
With the release of the Blu-Ray for Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens and the lack of a commentary track to listen to on that disc, Fanboys Anonymous is providing you with another edition of the FanTracks podcast.
For copyright reasons, we cannot provide the movie itself, but if you sync up the video of the movie with our commentary, you can listen to our thoughts on the film as we crack some jokes, expose some plot holes and so on.
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Release Date: December 18, 2015
Directed by J.J. Abrams
Written by J.J. Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan, Michael Arndt and George Lucas
Starring Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Daisy Ridley (Rey), John Boyega (Finn), Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), Domhnall Gleeson (General Hux), Carrie Fisher (General Leia), Lupita Nyong'o (Maz Kanata), Andy Serkis (Supreme Leader Snoke), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Max von Sydow (Lor San Tekka), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Gwendoline Christie (Captain Phasma) and Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker)
FanTracks Episode #15 hosted by Tony Mango along with Christopher Cheng and Josephh Stahlman.
After a short introduction, you will be told when to sync up your copy of the episode so you can follow along with our commentary. Follow the links below to listen to the podcast on either YouTube, iTunes, or Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe!
On the latest edition of the Movie Trailer Reactions podcast for Fanboys Anonymous, host Tony Mango gives his live response and overall thoughts about the latest trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story released earlier today. Make sure to subscribe and tell us in the comments what you think of the trailer!
OFFICIAL TRAILER:
TRAILER REACTION:
Resistance fighters band together on a daring mission to steal plans for the Empire's Death Star.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will be released in theaters December 16, 2016.
Directed by: Gareth Edwards
Written by: John Knoll (story), Chris Weitz (screenplay) Gary Whitta (story), George Lucas (characters)
Starring: Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Donnie Yen, Ben Mendelsohn, Diego Luna, Jonathan Aris, Riz Ahmed and Forest Whitaker
Hey, hey, hey, Dacetacular nation! Check out episode 146 of The Dace Man Show with hosts The Dace Man, Frank Ward, Gibby, Patty McTits and Travis Goss!!
::SPORTS NEWS::
The NHL, MLB, NFL, and our favorite: curling!
::WEIRD NEWS WITH GIBBY::
Gibby brings the class to the show with weird things going on in the world!
::FRANK'S CORNER::
Frank-tastic facts for your everyday life
::CELEB NEWS::
Dace is back, and he's packing a punch since he's on some diet pills and Red Bull. Get ready Hollywood!
Plus the occasional game ofWho Said It, the crowning of The Doucebag of The Week,and much, much more, only on The Dace Man Show.
As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn), as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course,the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case a comfy seat in front of your computer—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!
Listen live to The Dace Man Show every Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST on Mega Powers Radio.
What is up Dacetacular Nation? I know it's been a while since yours truly has done an article that isn't shamelessly plugging The Dace Man Show here, right here, on Fanboys Anonymous!
Totally just went for the cheap Mick Foley plug to win back your affection. That being said, The Dace Man Show has made some fruitful connections, which allows me to bring you a game review for the latest indy platformer on PlayStation 4.
Being a guy who is usually late to damn near every trendy thing, this was no exception. The game originally had launched a Kickstarter campaign back in 2011 and had many ups and downs before it made its way to Steam. The creators over at tinyBuild have hit a huge milestone by launching No Time To Explain on the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 4.
The game includes a unique sense of humor with several maze-like boards culminating with an eventual boss. For the simpleminded like myself, I consistently hit the "X" button to jump but eventually got used to the "L2" functionality, but that was seriously the only thing I complained about, mainly because of my terrible gaming skills. I found myself laughing and engrossed into this world to the point where I intended to only play for five to ten minutes and walked away almost an hour later.
Check out gameplay footage below with yours truly as I review and thoroughly enjoy No Time To Explain.
As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn), as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course,the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case.... well there's just no time to explain—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!
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Welcome to another edition of Wed, Bed, or Dead—the Fanboys Anonymous equivalent to games such as Marry/Fuck/Kill, or "Kill, Bang, Marry" or any of those other alternative names with the same "would you rather" ranking concept.
If you're unfamiliar with these games, here are the rules: three men or women will be pitted against each other and you are forced to place each of them into a specific category of your choosing. You cannot double up on any category, replace people, or anything else. You must pick one to "Wed" (marry), one to "Bed" (have sex with), and for "Dead" (kill)—in theory, of course.
Wed, Bed, or Dead: Wonder Woman
Lynda Carter vs. Adrianne Palicki vs. Gal Gadot
Lynda Carter was the first actress to play Wonder Woman in a live action format, starring as the protagonist in a television series which ran from 1975 to 1979. While she was limited in what she could do when it came to special effects and the mindset of a different generation who still hadn't quite grasped a lot of aspects of the superhero genre, she became a pop culture icon in many regards as well as the first crush for a whole generation of boys.
Adrianne Palicki is better known as Mockingbird (Bobbi Morse) on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. television series, but before that came to pass, she was cast as the next incarnation of Wonder Woman in the pilot for a 2011 show. Reception for this was considerably poor to the point where it never even aired, let alone being picked up for a regular season. This version tried to keep some campy elements from before while also having one foot in the more modern era, which proved to be a disastrous clash of ridiculousness and attitude like it was suffering from some kind of bipolar mood swing every other scene.
Gal Gadot is the most recent actress to portray the character in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. There was an intense backlash to her casting, with many criticizing her look (both the size of her breasts and her musculature) as well as her acting experience, predicting she couldn't possibly be able to bring the character to life. However, to many, she was the standout hero of the film, and despite the weak reception the movie received, a good portion of the fan base is more excited than ever for her solo film set to come out June 23, 2017.
My Votes
Wedding Proposal = Gal Gadot Bedroom Invitation = Adrianne Palicki Death Sentence = Lynda Carter
For these games, I like to use a three-point criteria of Attraction, Personality and Wildcard. Attraction and Personality are pretty self-explanatory, focusing on their looks and what goes on behind the scenes. Something like their intelligence, character traits, behavioral attitude, and so forth would go under Personality, while their physical appearance and sexiness make up the bulk of Attraction. As far as Wildcard goes, those could be any other factors that take away or add to someone's appeal.
Palicki's version of the character is kind of a bitch, but she's much better looking in my opinion than Lynda Carter, as I don't have nostalgia goggles to tie me to that time period. Gal Gadot's version is just as attractive as Palicki's for physical means, but didn't get under my skin as far as her personality went. She was assertive in the right way, wholeheartedly heroic, and a bit of a tease, too, to show that she has a little bit of humor.
Those are my choices, but what would you pick for these three?
Who gets the wedding ring, who gets the wild night of passion and who gets the guillotine?
Tell us who you picked for what in the comments below as well as suggestions for the next edition!
Welcome to another edition of 6 Flicks Picks, wherein I list all of the upcoming films that are scheduled to be released in the United States for the month which is about to begin and break down which ones I'll be watching in theaters, which ones I'll wait to rent at home, and which ones I'll be skipping out on entirely. After going through the list, I'll choose which six films stand out to me as the ones I want to see the most, even if there are more or less than six that interest me.
Note: The list below is based primarily off the expanded nationwide USA release dates on IMDB as well as some other random outlets if possible, so some information may be different. If I am missing some of the limited releases or the dates conflict in some fashion, please let me know in the comments below and any adjustments and corrections will be made!
Without further ado, another new month means another new set of films, so what's coming soon to theaters in April 2016?
RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2016
Everybody Wants Some!!
Synopsis: A group of college baseball players navigate their way through the freedoms and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood.
Will I watch? = Maybe
God's Not Dead 2
Synopsis: When a high school teacher is asked a question in class about Jesus, her
reasoned response lands her in deep trouble and could expel God from
the public square once and for all.
Will I watch? = No
Miles Ahead
Synopsis: An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.
Will I watch? = No
The Dark Horse
Synopsis: An emotionally charged and inspiring drama about a man who searches for
the courage to lead, despite his own adversities - finding purpose and
hope in passing on his gift to the children in his community.
Will I watch? = No
Meet the Blacks
Synopsis: Beverly Hills is about to get real dangerous.
Will I watch? = No
Kill Your Friends
Synopsis: An A&R man working at the height of the Britpop music craze goes to
extremes in order to find his next hit.
Will I watch? = No
Natural Born Pranksters
Synopsis: YouTube's best pranksters, Roman Atwood, Vitaly Z, and Dennis Roady make the leap to the big screen.
Will I watch? = No
Standing Tall
Synopsis: The story centers on a young delinquent as he comes of age.
Will I watch? = No
RELEASE DATE: April 8, 2016
Hardcore Henry
Synopsis: A first-person action film from the eyes of Henry, who's resurrected
from death with no memory. He must discover his identity and save his
wife from a warlord with a plan to bio-engineer soldiers.
Will I watch? = Yes
The Boss
Synopsis: A titan of industry is sent to prison after she's caught for insider
trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America's latest
sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and
forget.
Will I watch? = No
Before I Wake
Synopsis: A young couple adopt an orphaned child whose dreams - and nightmares - manifest physically as he sleeps.
Will I watch? = No
Demolition
Synopsis: A successful investment banker struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash.
Will I watch? = Maybe
Louder Than Bombs
Synopsis: The fractious family of a father and his two sons confront their
different feelings and memories of their deceased wife and mother, a
famed war photographer.
Will I watch? = No
Wedding Doll
Synopsis: Hagit, a young woman with mild mental deficiency, works in a
toilet-paper factory. She lives with her mother Sarah, a divorcée who
gave up her life for her daughter. Hagit strives for independence and
Sarah is torn between her desire to protect her, and her own will to
live. When a relationship develops between her and the son of the
factory owner, Hagit hides it from her mother. The announcement of the
closing of the factory shakes Hagit and Sarah's life and jeopardizes
Hagit's love story.
Will I watch? = No
RELEASE DATE: April 15, 2016
The Jungle Book
Synopsis: An orphan boy is raised in the jungle with the help of a pack of wolves, a bear, and a black panther.
Will I watch? = Yes
Barbershop: The Next Cut
Synopsis: It's been more than 10 years since our last appointment at Calvin's
Barbershop. Calvin and his longtime crew are still there, but the shop
has undergone some major changes. Most noticeably, our once
male-dominated sanctuary is now co-ed. The ladies bring their own
flavor, drama and gossip to the shop challenging the fellas at every
turn. Despite the good times and camaraderie within the shop, the
surrounding community has taken a turn for the worse, forcing Calvin and
our crew to come together to not only save the shop, but their
neighborhood.
Will I watch? = No
Criminal
Synopsis: The memories & skills of a deceased CIA agent are implanted into an unpredictable and dangerous convict.
Will I watch? = Maybe
Green Room
Synopsis: After witnessing a murder, a punk rock band is forced into a vicious
fight for survival against a group of maniacal skinheads.
Will I watch? = No
Fan
Synopsis: An Indian superstar becomes an unhealthy obsession for a Delhi-based fan.
Will I watch? = No
Sing Street
Synopsis: A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family
life by starting a band and moving to London.
Will I watch? = No
Rio, I Love You
Synopsis: A series of short films set in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.
Will I watch? = No
Our Last Tango
Synopsis: "Our Last Tango" is a story of love between the two most famous dancers
in tango's history. And the story of their tremendous love of tango.
María Nieves Rego (81) and Juan Carlos Copes (84) met when they were 14
and 17, and they danced together for nearly fifty years. In all those
years they loved and hated each other and went through several painful
separations, but always got back together. Now, Juan and María are
willing to open up about their love, their hatred, and their passion. In
Our Last Tango Juan and María tell their story to a group of young
tango dancers and choreographers from Buenos Aires, who transform the
most beautiful, moving and dramatic moments of Juan and Maria's lives
into incredible tango-choreographies. These beautifully-shot
choreographies compliment the soul-searching interviews and documentary
moments of the film to make this an unforgettable journey into the heart
of the tango.
Will I watch? = No
Colonia
Synopsis: A young woman's desperate search for her abducted boyfriend that draws
her into the infamous Colonia Dignidad, a sect nobody ever escaped from.
Will I watch? = No
RELEASE DATE: April 22, 2016
The Huntsman: Winter's War
Synopsis: As two evil sisters prepare to conquer the land; two renegades - Eric
the Huntsman - who previously aided Snow White in defeating Ravenna, and
his forbidden lover, Sara set out to stop them.
Will I watch? = No
Elvis & Nixon
Synopsis: The untold true story behind the meeting between the King of Rock 'n
Roll and President Nixon, resulting in this revealing, yet humorous
moment immortalized in the most requested photograph in the National
Archives.
Will I watch? = No
A Hologram for the King
Synopsis: A failed American businessman looks to recoup his losses by traveling to
Saudi Arabia and selling his idea to a wealthy monarch.
Will I watch? = No
Compadres
Synopsis: A disgruntled Mexican cop is forced to work with a teenage hacker to
hunt down the criminals who killed his wife, and dismantle their
operation.
Will I watch? = No
The Meddler
Synopsis: An aging widow from New York City follows her daughter to Los Angeles in
hopes of starting a new life after her husband passes away.
Will I watch? = No
Sworn Virgin
Synopsis: Hana Doda, still a girl, escapes from her destiny of being wife and
servant which is imposed on the women in the inhospitable mountains in
Albania. She appeals to the old law of the Kanun and swears her eternal
virginity thus becoming a "sworn virgin". She turns into a man, takes up
a rifle and becomes Mark, Mark Doda. It is in exchange for this
sacrifice that Hana is allowed to be considered at the same level as
other men. Her battle does not only mean that she must rebel against
what destiny has been writing on her body for centuries, but she must
also reject, in name of this rebellion, every form of love. A refusal
that becomes her prison. After more than ten years spent in solitude in
the mountains as a man, she becomes brutish and she transforms to
survive the hardship, the cold and misery, until something returns to
awaken her again... Hana decides to change life and painstakingly regain
her body. She knows that leaving the mountains is the price she will
have to pay to be able to go back to living. A journey drags her away
from her arid land, a journey that will mean she will have to revisit
her past and exhume memories and feelings that she was made to bury in
oblivion. Following a path that is a continuous and subtle crossing of
two different and distant worlds, of the past and the future. In a
modern Milan metropolis, she struggles to leave her man's clothes and
learns to be woman. She experiences the heady sensation of physical
contact with others, and she finds dear and beloved people that life had
taken from her and there opens an unexpected and forbidden possibility
of love. Mark not only returns to being Hana, but she is also able to
piece the two souls back together that for years have lived inside her
body and she is reborn as a new, free and complete.
Will I watch? = No
Tale of Tales
Synopsis: The film serves as Garrone's English-language debut and will interweave
three separate story strands bookended by brief bits in which Italians
Alba Rohrwacher and Massimo Ceccherini will play a street circus family.
In one tale Salma Hayek will play a jealous queen who forfeits her
husband's life. In another, Vincent Cassel plays a king whose passion is
stoked by two mysterious sisters.
Will I watch? = No
RELEASE DATE: April 29, 2016
Keanu
Synopsis: Friends hatch a plot to retrieve a stolen kitten by posing as drug dealers for a street gang.
Will I watch? = Maybe
Mother's Day
Synopsis: Intersecting stories with different moms collide on Mother's Day.
Will I watch? = No
Ratchet and Clank
Synopsis: Ratchet and Clank tells the story of two unlikely heroes as they
struggle to stop a vile alien named Chairman Drek from destroying every
planet in the Solana Galaxy. When the two stumble upon a dangerous
weapon capable of destroying entire planets, they must join forces with a
team of colorful heroes called The Galactic Rangers in order to save
the galaxy. Along the way they'll learn about heroism, friendship, and
the importance of discovering one's own identity.
Will I watch? = No
A Beautiful Planet
Synopsis: An exploration of Earth and beyond as seen from outer space.
Will I watch? = Maybe
Viva
Synopsis: When everything is for sale, what's the value of love? Jesus does make
up for a troupe of drag performers in Havana, but dreams of being a
performer. When he finally gets his chance to be on stage, a stranger
emerges from the crowd and punches him in the face. The stranger is his
father Angel, a former boxer, who has been absent from his life for 15
years. As father and son clash over their opposing expectations of each
other, Viva becomes a love story as the men struggle to understand one
another and become a family again.
Will I watch? = No
The Man Who Knew Infinity
Synopsis: Growing up poor in Madras, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar earns
admittance to Cambridge University during WWI, where he becomes a
pioneer in mathematical theories with the guidance of his professor,
G.H. Hardy.
Will I watch? = No
6 FLICKS PICKS
Which films make the cut?
6. Keanu — Having never seen a full episode of Key and Peele's show, nor John Wick, I probably won't be seeing this, but I do think both are interesting and a mixture of the two sounds intriguing. John Wick seemed like a cool action movie and I've laughed at some Key and Peele videos, so why not, right?
5. A Beautiful Planet — Space is interesting and if we get some cool shots of Earth from above, awesome.
4. Demolition — Although the premise doesn't sound the most awe-inspiring in the world, the cast and the overall concept is a much easier sell than most of the other releases for this month for me.
3. Criminal — Once you've paired up a supernatural element to law enforcement, you've got me interested.
2. Hardcore Henry — I was pumped for Cloverfield back in the day because of it's filmmaking style and this takes it to a whole new level. It could be hot garbage, but it will definitely be one of the most unique movie experiences I'll have for the year.
1. The Jungle Book — I was never the biggest fan of the animated film and I never once read the book it drew inspiration from, but holy hell, the visuals of this alone deserve my money.
Welcome to the latest edition of Making the Grade - a review format segment here on Fanboys Anonymous where we break down the five major components of something and give it a score based on the standard report card lineup: A, B, C, D, and F for a total failure.
The next report card is for the indie horror Green Room.
Green Room - directed and written by Jeremy Saulnier; starring Alia Shawkat, Imogen Poots, Anton Yelchin, Patrick Stewart.
WARNING - SPOILERS BELOW
CHARACTERS: B+
Some movies with ensemble casts don't bother with character development, but Green Room is different. For a big chunk of the movie, eight people are trapped in a small room, and while the action is intense, the audience doesn't get lost with who is who. We identify with the characters, specially the members of The Ain't Rights, and we want them to survive.
However, Darcy is probably the best character. He gives out orders to his hooligans with such calm and collectedness that we smell how dangerous he is. This man has done many "clean-ups" before and he gets away with it.
He is the perfect villain.
ACTING: A
It is no surprise Sir Patrick Stewart slays as Darcy, the leader of a white supremacist group. He is manipulative, powerful, and extremely creepy. But then again, we all know the man can act. Anton Yelchin and Alia Shawkat are also amazingly believable as members of the struggling punk rock band The Ain't Rights. As their day takes a turn for the worse, they behave as most of us would if we were trapped by Neo-Nazis: they make mistakes, they get hurt badly, they cry, they are terrified.
Imogen Poots is also fun as Amber, the slightly deadpan semipsycho member of another band. She delivers one of the most gruesome scenes in the movie, and her acting matches its intensity like a glove.
Nobody does a poor job in Green Room. This is the first movie Saulnier did not shoot himself, since he wanted to focus primarily on the actors and their performance. A winning choice.
VISUALS (FX, MAKEUP, COSTUMES, SETS): A
This movie is rich in texture. The sets are gritty, dirty, and completely authentic to the point it seems we are truly in an underground skinhead infested warehouse. The costumes are also perfect, but what truly shines in this category is the special effects.
The wounds and blood work in this movie is mind blowing. It is visceral, extremely realistic, and not for the weak. We are talking about gunshot wounds to the head, lethal dog bites to the throat, machete slashes and a lot more. It was delicious.
MUSIC & SOUND: A-
The music is as intense as the action in this movie. The soundtrack is filled with hard rock songs, some of which are original, and others are punk classics like Dead Kennedys's "Nazi Punks Fuck Off." It fits the movie, and you don't have to be a screamo fan to appreciate it.
TONE (ACTION, ROMANCE, COMEDY): A
This thriller-action-horror movie is an adrenaline rush. With a few jump-scares, this movie shines with its tension building and psychological warfare.
ACTION: Get ready to have your heart racing. The action in this movie is not for the weak, since it is covered in blood and gnarly wounds. You won't be seeing car chases, but you will get machete fights, dog attacks, bones breaking, and plenty of guns.
COMEDY: There are some moments of light comic relief like most horror movies, but no laugh-out-loud beats.
ROMANCE: No romance whatsoever in this movie. Thank the gods. The story doesn't ask for it or have room for it, so it was refreshing to see the director didn't try to force something odd down our throats.
FINAL GRADE: A
Green Room is quite possibly one of the most original indie horror movies to date. With rich aesthetic and interesting character development, it is hard not to appreciate this movie even if you are not a horrorphile. However if you are not used to extreme violence, this movie might be hard to watch. The special effects makeup department delivers amazingly realistic wounds and deaths and director Jeremy Saulnier makes sure you are at the edge of your seat the whole entire time. It is tense, gritty, and dirty. It was close to perfect and this Fangirl thinks you should watch it.
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Episode 27 of the Fanboys Anonymous Reviewpoint podcast reviews Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Hosted by Tony Mango joined by Caroline Oliveira and Shaun Walker
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Fearing the actions of a god-like super hero left unchecked, Gotham City's own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis's most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it's ever known before.
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Written by: Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer
Starring: Ben Affleck (Bruce Wayne / Batman), Henry Cavill (Clark Kent / Superman), Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Jesse Eisenberg (Lex Luthor), Jeremy Irons (Alfred Pennyworth), Holly Hunter (Senator Finch), Gal Gadot (Diana Prince / Wonder Woman), Jason Momoa (Arthur Curry / Aquaman), Diane Lane (Martha Kent), Scoot McNairy, Ray Fisher (Victor Stone) and Laurence Fishburne (Perry White)
Welcome to the latest edition of Making the Grade—a review format segment here on Fanboys Anonymous where we break down the five major components of something and give it a score based on the standard report card lineup: A, B, C, D, and F for a total failure.
The next report card is for the latest film in the DC Extended Universe film franchise, entitled Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Fearing the actions of a god-like super hero left unchecked, Gotham City's own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis's most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it's ever known before.
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Written by: Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer
Starring: Ben Affleck (Bruce Wayne / Batman), Henry Cavill (Clark Kent / Superman), Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Jesse Eisenberg (Lex Luthor), Jeremy Irons (Alfred Pennyworth), Holly Hunter (Senator Finch), Gal Gadot (Diana Prince / Wonder Woman), Jason Momoa (Arthur Curry / Aquaman), Diane Lane (Martha Kent), Scoot McNairy, Ray Fisher (Victor Stone) and Laurence Fishburne (Perry White)
WARNING - SPOILERS BELOW
STORY: A+
Basically, it's exactly what you expected from the trailers with no real surprises, but that's okay, cause the story works. It's a little thin in some areas, but since the movie is long, I'm expecting some of those elements to have been fleshed out more in deleted scenes. This movie had a cram a lot in it, and it could have been much more disjointed than it was, so I think they did a fine job balancing things out.
Batman's cynicism that he needs to stop Superman before he becomes the threat he could potentially be is totally within his character, as is Lex Luthor's jealousy and how everything comes together. I'm a big fan of how Lex was looking into the other metahumans and how that brought Wonder Woman into the fold, which allowed her to catch up to speed rather quickly. This is pretty much what I was hoping the movie would be when it was announced, outside of some details that I would have changed.
CHARACTERS / ACTING: B
This Batman is probably my favorite interpretation on the big screen now. He just kills this role both in the cowl and outside of it. Unfortunately, he also kills other people, which is totally against what Batman's code is. However, I was paying attention as closely as possible, and the majority of those times, Batman isn't actually killing someone. At times, though, it's hard to argue that he wasn't just firing bullets for the pure sake of permanently disposing of that particular enemy. As much of a Batman fan as I am, that bugs me, but since there wasn't a scene of him flat out murdering someone like back in the Tim Burton era, I'm willing to let it slide a bit. I was worried they were making him too old, but that didn't seem to be a factor, so I'm glad about that.
Superman is much more "Superman" than he was in Man of Steel, thankfully. Henry Cavill didn't have to change much about his portrayal, but the script needed to put him in the right direction to pull it off, and he did. I'm excited to see how he takes Clark to the next level in the future.
Wonder Woman was a surprise. Gal Gadot did a good enough job that I'm sold on her, although she was kept to a minimum in a lot of scenes, so it will be interesting to see how she handles more dialogue and character work than what happened here. I don't think she's the standout like others have said, but she worked.
I still don't like the casting of Amy Adams as Lois Lane. Really, that's all I dislike about that whole character from the first film and this one, and I think a different actress who is younger and has better chemistry with Cavill would do it better service, but I think she was a step up.
Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor wasn't as bad as I was expecting, but he still just was the wrong direction. This is 75% Lex Luthor and 25% "do you even know who Lex Luthor is?" I maintain that someone else who resembled the character more on a physical level should have been cast. Why is he not actually bald, too? Why do we always have a Lex with hair when the character is iconic for being bald? He isn't even permanently rendered bald in this, as they just shave his head! So dumb. I didn't hate this version of the character as much as I thought I would, but that doesn't mean I love it, either.
Speaking of that theme, Doomsday fits a similar mold. He shouldn't be radiating pulses of energy and he should have had more spikes. Bizarro could have been just as good of a villain, where he would be the corrupted version of Kal-El if they had used the birthing chamber (and Lex manipulated it for his purposes, of course) and it would have fulfilled a similar role in the movie. I'm okay with this version of Doomsday, but I'm also a little disappointed in it as well.
The Flash looks dumb. Ezra Miller was not the right choice. What's up with the facial hair and that armored suit?? Ridiculous.
Aquaman....meh. Kind of cool for a character I don't like. I've never liked how Cyborg is given such a big push with the Justice League and we're getting him but no Green Lantern, but his cameo was decent. KGBeast, cool. Mercy Graves was cool. Perry White was better this time around, as was the characterization of Jonathan Kent.
By the way, having Batman and Superman connect over the fact that their mothers are both named Martha? Some are probably going to think that's ridiculous, but I loved it.
As far as characters and acting goes, major points for Superman, Batman (minus the killing), and Wonder Woman, but points deducted for Lex Luthor and Doomsday as well as The Flash and Amy Adams.
VISUALS (FX, MAKEUP, COSTUMES, SETS): A
There's more color this time! Yay! No real complaints with the visuals on this one. The suits for Batman and Superman are the best on-screen versions so far (outside of Batman still having some issues turning his head). The special effects are on par with what I was hoping for, and none of it really looks fake. I could do without the Wonder Woman leaping forward shot being stylized the way it was, but it's not like that "bugged" me, either—it just isn't the choice I would have made. All in all, for the visuals, big thumbs up.
MUSIC & SOUND: C–
This is lacking a bit. We joked after watching the movie that every theme was basically BOM BOM BOM with drums except for Wonder Woman's, which didn't quite fit her at all in our opinion (our opinion meaning myself and 8 other people that I saw the movie with, so not just my own). I still think it's sad that we haven't had a theme for Batman that we could hum since Batman & Robin, even though I love Hans Zimmer's score for Christopher Nolan's films. This time around, I was hoping to get an actual theme and not just background mood music, but just as that happened with Man of Steel, we're seemingly sticking with the low key score.
TONE (ACTION, ROMANCE, COMEDY): B+
ACTION: Awesome in so many ways, but my favorite was Batman's fight at the end.
COMEDY: I smirked a few times, which is more than I was expecting. One or two more legit laughs wouldn't have hurt the movie, though, and I can see why some people are saying it's too morose.
ROMANCE: I still don't buy into the chemistry of Amy Adams with Henry Cavill, but their relationship was handled much better this time. There weren't any other romantic plots in this movie, so some points are docked.
FINAL GRADE: B+
This is FAR better than what I expected it to be, as I was nervous it would annoy me as much as Man of Steel did, but I ended up loving the majority of it. I think it's a fun ride that has a few bumps along the way, where my biggest issue is that they made some of the wrong choices with the direction they were going with the characters—namely this version of Lex and how they weren't more careful with Batman and his code of ethics as well as the look of Barry Allen. This made me more excited about the future of these films than before, and as long as they don't do something stupid like kill Dick Grayson off as the dead Robin or make Superman evil when he comes back from the dead, I think I'll enjoy Justice League.
WHAT DID YOU THINK OF BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE?
On the latest edition of Minute Man Reviews hosted by Tony Mango, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is given as full of a review as possible in under 60 seconds.
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Fearing the actions of a god-like super hero left unchecked, Gotham City's own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis's most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it's ever known before.
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Written by: Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer
Starring: Ben Affleck (Bruce Wayne / Batman), Henry Cavill (Clark Kent / Superman), Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Jesse Eisenberg (Lex Luthor), Jeremy Irons (Alfred Pennyworth), Holly Hunter (Senator Finch), Gal Gadot (Diana Prince / Wonder Woman), Jason Momoa (Arthur Curry / Aquaman), Diane Lane (Martha Kent), Scoot McNairy, Ray Fisher (Victor Stone) and Laurence Fishburne (Perry White)
Hey, hey, hey, Dacetacular nation! Check out episode 144 of The Dace Man Show with hosts The Dace Man, Frank Ward, Gibby, and Travis Goss!!
::SPORTS NEWS::
The NHL, MLB, NFL, and our favorite: curling!
::WEIRD NEWS WITH GIBBY::
Gibby brings the class to the show with weird things going on in the world!
::FRANK'S CORNER::
Frank-tastic facts for your everyday life
::CELEB NEWS::
Dace is back, and he's packing a punch since he's on some diet pills and Red Bull. Get ready Hollywood!
Plus the occasional game ofWho Said It, the crowning of The Doucebag of The Week,and much, much more, only on The Dace Man Show.
As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn), as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course,the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case a comfy seat in front of your computer—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!
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On the March 2016 edition of the FA Movie Club podcast (episode 24), Fanboys Anonymous members give their thoughts on the different Batman and Superman films that have been released over the years.
Panelists: Tony Mango (host) with Caroline Oliveira and Shaun Walker
THIS MONTH'S SET OF MOVIES:
List of Superman Films
Superman (1948)
Atom Man vs. Superman (1950)
Superman and the Mole Men (1951)
Superman (1978)
Superman II
Superman III
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Superman Returns
Man of Steel
Superman: Brainiac Attacks
Superman: Doomsday
All-Star Superman
Superman vs. The Elite
Superman: Unbound
List of Batman Films
Batman (1943)
Batman and Robin (1949)
Batman: The Movie
Batman (1989)
Batman Returns
Batman Forever
Batman & Robin
Batman Begins
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight Rises
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman
The Batman vs. Dracula
Batman: Gotham Knight
Batman: Under the Red Hood
Batman: Year One
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 and 2
Batman: Assault on Arkham
Son of Batman
Batman vs. Robin
Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts
Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem
Batman: Bad Blood
List of Superman/Batman Films
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
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