Saddle up, kiddies. I’m back to being timely just in time to see the shows go away. Spoilers abound. Come for the political bloodletting, stay for the round-up.
SMALLVILLE
Saddle up, kiddies. I’m back to being timely just in time to see the shows go away. Spoilers abound. Come for the political bloodletting, stay for the round-up.
SMALLVILLE
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Regarding Smallville, one thing that I don’t think was really addressed was that Pete’s beating would have happened whether or not he knew Clark’s secret. If I recall, it was a fishing expedition based on his friendship with Clark. If Clark had never told him, it still would have happened. But then, poor Pete wouldn’t have had any idea why he was getting the heck beaten out of him.
PAD made a comment about the differences between
Dc and Marvel characters that is dead on.Marvel comics movies try to stay true to the characters.
Granted there is the occasional stumble,casting Affleck as Daredevil being one.Even the stumbles arent bad ,We got Jennifer Garner as Elektra (mm
mm good)from Daredevil.
This is a total change from years ago when Marvel
movies were dreadful.(Punisher one ,Captain America)
DC started strong (Superman,Batman)then faded ,may Joel schumacher rot in hëll.Who approved the script for superman 3&4????Ugh?
Kevin smith has a very funny story about the script and casting things he got about his Superman script.
As far as Halle berry bìŧçhìņg about a movie being below her talents:
1.She still cashed the checks
2Why didnt she get the award until she got naked?
Not slamming her on the nudity just an observation as soon the bøøbìëš come out she gets all this attention.Says more about the society around us than her .
Somewhat related i find it cool that James mmarsters would like do more Spike stuff but realizes age is a limiting factor on the role.Even Boreanaz hasnt completely written it off he just appears to not want to get pigeonholed
but im sure if the situation ,money is write he would return.
BTW is any out there watching Amy acker and Alexis Denisof ???Somebody give these two a part on a show or movie somewhwere.
As far people speculating on Lorne being a goner
No Way !!Lorne rules !!! They cant kill the Green Guy.
Well apparently (with no real conformation) there is a Angel TV movie in the works. I don’t know if this is fan speculation or reality.
Sadly, I missed Halle Berry’s appearance at ComicCon last year (it was concurrent with the ElfQuest 25th Anniversary symposium, and one must have priorities, after all, mustn’t one?). However, my wife was working that conference room, as a volunteer, and reports that Halle’s only complaint about X2 was the lack of screen time – she thinks (and I agree) that a character as important to the whole “X-Men” mythos as Storm should not be relegated to the background. Here’s hoping she gets a bigger part in X3 – Storm was supposed to be a good friend of Phoenix’s, after all…
About Elektra – I guess I was the only person who thought Marvel hung Elektra out to dry in the “Daredevil” movie. She trains with a different sensei every year, starting at the age of 5, yet one Irishman whose only combat technique is amazing aim can take her out in ten seconds of combat, during which she can’t land even *one* effective blow?? If I were her, I’d be looking for twenty years of refunds…
As far as Halle berry bìŧçhìņg about a movie being below her talents:
1.She still cashed the checks
2Why didnt she get the award until she got naked?
Umm… cause she’s black?
I know most people don’t want to admit it, but Hollywierd is still very prejudiced despite the fact that they’re liberals. Remember when Jesse Jackson protested them? They sent out Whoopi Goldberg and Danny Glover to talk to him. Jesse went away. A couple of years later, Halle wins an special Oscar for all the black women who never won one before. Now, next to Denzel, she’s the hottest black actor in Hollywierd.
Well apparently (with no real conformation) there is a Angel TV movie in the works. I don’t know if this is fan speculation or reality.
Well, according to Mercedes McNabb, in an interview I heard, no one has signed a contract or anything.
And last night on the Best Ðámņ Sports Show Period, Boreanaz was on. And his hair was died orange… (redhead orange)…. if they were doing a movie, don’t you think he’d keep it his regular color?
Travis
>>Well apparently (with no real conformation) there is a Angel TV movie in the works. I don’t know if this is fan speculation or reality.
Nope. Sadly not. David Boreanaz has said he’s glad to leave the role and won’t be rushing back to play him anytime in the forseeable future. Also, I recently did an interview with many of the writers/producers etc at Mutant Enemy and they confirmed that they don’t expect any TV-movie deal to go through. ‘fraid it was just the WB trying to placate the masses.
John
Smallville: I noticed that many “fans” of the show are more fans of the Luthors than Clark. Not surprising really. I find the Luthors more interesting than any of the other characters. Chloe i like next, but i find Clark offensive. He uses people all the time. Especially Lex, Chloe and Pete. From what i have seen (i have watched the whole blame thing including the good and the bad), his parents don’t mind if someone’s brain is fried as long as Clark’s secret isn’t out. This is what teaches him to be a hero? That is the the fellow going to grow up to be superman? Definitely not like the comic universe. I have more easier of a time finding Lex being the hero in that universe. I have scary visions of Lex and Lana getting together in the next season. God i hope not. Between her being stomped by the horse, her going to Paris was the next best news from the show. Leave her there!
Angel: You can watch the trailer for the next episode and figure out which character is going to die. I just hope they keep Illyria. She’s a hoot. I find her more interesting than Fred who seemed a weak version of Willow in many ways. Now i have to listen to my husband who hated the Angel series before this season whine that it is ending. He loves Spike and Angel’s bickering and Illyria storyline. Sad that the last season gets so good to get him into the whedon universe just to have it cancelled. I think he believes it was done to spite him, but that is paranoia. They did it to spite me. Yep.
Deano posted:
Why didnt she [Halle Berry] get the award until she got naked? Not slamming her on the nudity just an observation as soon the bøøbìëš come out she gets all this attention.
If that were the case, she’d have won the Oscar for Swordfish, in which she also got naked, and which predated Monster’s Ball. It wasn’t just the nudity.
And folks tend to forget that Ms. Berry also won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for the telefilm Introducing Dorothy Dandridge before any of this. She is a very good actress, she just doesn’t always show the best judgement in choosing scripts (or, apparently, men, but that’s neother here nor there).
David Hunt,
That WAS a great pictorial of Charisma Carpenter, wasn’t it?
suncat,
I have read that Halle Berry enjoys playing Storm from multiple sources. She enjoys the CHARACTER. the reason she gets bìŧçhÿ is because she’s part of an ensemble and “doesn’t get enough to do”.
Knowing this, I asked Avi Arad recently if it then wouldn’t be a no-brainer to “give her more to do” by making a “Storm” film. Berry could definitelt carry such a film, and it would give the X-franchise an opportunity to spotlight some new blood in the sequels. He seemed to agree that it would be a good idea, as would a “Wolverine” film. I talked to berry’s publicist/agent a while back, and she seemed slightly excited by the idea.
He seemed to agree that it would be a good idea, as would a “Wolverine” film.
I thought X-men I and II were Wolverine films.
I’m not a big fan of Halle Berry, but she does have a point about her role being small. If she was a moron with kewl metal claws, then she would have been the star.
Deano,
I like a lot of what you have to say, but I feel you are giving Halle a bum rap. As stated previously, if it were only about the bøøbìëš, she would be nominated for the atrocious “Swordfish” as well.
Do I think she’s a GREAT actress. No. But she’s at least as good as some of the others who have won the award, especially recently.
How about abetter question: How the hëll can pacino not win for “The Godfather;PartII”, “Serpico”, “Dog Day Afternoon” or even “…And Justice For All” but FINALLY wins for an over-the-top, lousy character/performance in “Scent of Woman” (which wound up robbing Denzel for “Malcolm X”?
Answer: The Academy is a screwed up, nepotistic, extremely political institution.
Den,
Now, there’s no need for insults. BTW, who do you feel is a moron? The Wolverine character, or Hugh Jackman? “Cause I like ’em both.
No, the mental midget in the X-flicks would have to be Cyke. I mean, given that his unshielded eyes could slaughter a roomful of baselines in seconds, would it really take that much forethought to ensure that his visor couldn’t be removed by being licked with a very long tongue? And how much more obvious did that Magneto-jailbreak sequence have to be, anyway? I sure hope the Wizard gives him a brain before X3…
eclark,
Jesse Jackson protesting a institution does not make it racist. I have a Playboy interview (I DO keep them for the articles, especially the interviews) right after that with Whoopi Goldberg in which Whoopi Goldberg (no conservative there!) went off on how pìššëd she was at Jesse for his grandstanding. Her point was that he was choosing to boycott a show in which she, an African-American, was hosting and in which Wynton Marsalis had been selected to play the music. She ended conversation on the topic by saying one of my favorite quotes, “I think most people who know him realize Jesse’s full of šhìŧ.”
Kathleen,
James Marsters just shaves his locks off for charity, so unless he dies (again) I think that means it’s going to be a while before we see David Boreanaz and company on screen again.
Excuse me while I go and cry.
Now, there’s no need for insults.
When it comes to Wolverine, there’s always reason for insults.
I hate and despise that over-hyped midget.
BTW, who do you feel is a moron? The Wolverine character, or Hugh Jackman? “Cause I like ’em both.
I’ll let you know after I’ve seen Van Helsing, okay.
Well, I saw Jackman in OKLAHOMA, so I KNOW he’s an OK dude…
Den,
Wow! You’re usually so calm and reasoned. you must REALLY dislike the character:)
I DO think Jackman is a pretty cool guy, though. Reminds me at times of a young Clint Eastwood.
While an Angle and/or Buffy TV movie might not be a possibility, nothing precludes the idea of one revolving around several of the other characters. As I understand it, the BBC is still interested in doing the “Ripper” movie. Perhaps this might be the avenue to pursue, production cost are generally less in England than in the US or even Canada.
Recently I saw JM on the Sharon Osborne Show and just last night DB was on The Best Ðámņ Sports Show. Remarkably both men looked far younger than they had on this season of Angel. At first I thought this might be due to the changed circumstances of their lives, less stress and more relaxation time. Then I realized it was a matter of lighting. The mood lighting of Angel served to age their skin more than the actress friendly lighting scheme of Buffy.
i think other people expressed my idea about Halle berry better than I did.My complaint was more on the line of others when i mention the academy is a joke if they wanted to give a black woman an award they could have given it to Angela Bassett for Whats love got to do with it.Halle did get more attention after Swordfish.(at least from men anyway)It just seems to me that people get awards for not the best performance or movie but for a “popular ” reason.Tom hanks in “Philadelphia”BRILLIANT ! Forrest gump ???I just didnt get it.
Im not disrespecting Halle at all ,I just couldnt make it thru Monsters Ball i wanted to shoot myself half way through it it was so depressing.So
maybe thats a slam on me.
I agree with Jerome about the Al pacino ,thing robbing Denzel.Training Day was good ,but he ruled in Malcolm X!!!
Summing up apology to halle and her breasts,other people express my ideas better than me ,i dont do depressing movies,and the Academy stinks:)
Re:Charisma in Playboy ÐÃMN!!!!Thats a good looking woman!!!
Peter —
When you wrote, “We even learn that a plot element from an earlier episode which was apparently wasted was, in fact, not wasted and turned out to play a major part,” were you referring to Emily still being around, or something else? I saw the episode and enjoy your reviews; just wanted to understand the whole thing.
Thanks.
A demon inhabiting an evil female senator with a name beginning in H who expects to be president in 2008? Too implausible.
The demon sounds kinda redundent, actually.
eclark,
Jesse Jackson protesting a institution does not make it racist. I have a Playboy interview (I DO keep them for the articles, especially the interviews) right after that with Whoopi Goldberg in which Whoopi Goldberg (no conservative there!) went off on how pìššëd she was at Jesse for his grandstanding. Her point was that he was choosing to boycott a show in which she, an African-American, was hosting and in which Wynton Marsalis had been selected to play the music. She ended conversation on the topic by saying one of my favorite quotes, “I think most people who know him realize Jesse’s full of šhìŧ.”
Hey, I totally agree. Jesse’s full of šhìŧ. But as they say, even a broken clock is right twice a day (unless trhe hands are missing).
Jesse had a point. this time. The industry did and still does have a poor track record when it comes to minorities in front of the camera.
Jerome,
So when are we going to see the interview you did with Joss Whedon? I’d be interested to see if a few questions I have will be answered!
Karen,
It’s coming. Honest.
Loved Angel this week. Nice to see Adam Baldwin getting some serious screen time. Next week should be great, providing that Joss doesn’t make go completely out of it’s way for the happy ending. Like on Buffy.
Chris Brown,
I found the finale of Buffy to be enormously satisfying, and I wouldn’t call the death of Anya, the goodbye to Spike, and xander still making like Cyclops – oh, and the total destruction of Sunnydale – exactly a chipper ending.
they won, but at a cost. It was very powerful.
True. I was referring to the total wussyfying of the so called Uber-Vamps.
I remember seeing Halle Berry on a talk show (possibly Oprah) shortly before the opening of “X-Men.” She was bemoaning the lack of substantive roles for African-American women in films, and said something to the effect of “I’m reduced to playing a comic book character.” Aside from the fact that Storm, as written in the comics, is a very complex character (probably more than found in most “mainstream” movies), she obviously found something appealing about the prospect, since she not only reprised the role, but then went on to be a Bond girl, and then another comics-inspired character (unless it is all about the money).
As far as next week’s “Smallville” season finale, didn’t the third season of “Lois and Clark” also end with a girl from Krypton coming to take Kal-El back to fulfill his destiny on what remained of his homeworld? Hopefully, “Smallville” season four will not begin with an army of Kryptonian thugs taking over the town as a stepping stone to ruling the Earth.
I remember seeing Halle Berry on a talk show (possibly Oprah) shortly before the opening of “X-Men.” She was bemoaning the lack of substantive roles for African-American women in films, and said something to the effect of “I’m reduced to playing a comic book character.” Aside from the fact that Storm, as written in the comics, is a very complex character (probably more than found in most “mainstream” movies), she obviously found something appealing about the prospect, since she not only reprised the role, but then went on to be a Bond girl, and then another comics-inspired character (unless it is all about the money).
No doubt money was an issue, but you have to admit that aside from Patrick Stewart, she was THE most prominent actress in the movie and she had what was basically a supporting role. The actress who played Jean had a bigger role, more lines and more camera time.
Look, I’m not really trying to start anything with the racism issue. but then, I’m not the only person to ever call attention to it either. Robert Towsend made his own movie, The Hollywood Shuffle, in which he called attention to it. The Wayans had a show, In Living Color, in which the least prominent comedian on the show is now one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, Jim Carrey, and they also commented on the race issue in Hollywood. they had a recurring skit called “The Black Sidekick”.
Kirk Douglas was once asked why there were so few roles for blacks in movies, and I think he got it right. He said, “We (whites) like to see ourselves up on the screen.”
Chris, EXACTLY. At first, Buffy and crew couldn’t handle one Uber-Vamp, then, Buffy can beat one by fighting on the field of her choice, and then, Andrew and Anya (with no powers) can hold off a bunch of them without both getting killed? Ditto Xander and Dawn?
EClark, the actress that played Jean was, co-incidentally, also a Bond Girl, Famke Jensen was her name I believe, two films before Halle I think…
Movies will get made starring who people are willing to pay to see, so really just it’s just financial racism at best…
EClark, the actress that played Jean was, co-incidentally, also a Bond Girl, Famke Jensen was her name I believe, two films before Halle I think…
Thanks. Shows how much of an impression she made on me.
Movies will get made starring who people are willing to pay to see, so really just it’s just financial racism at best…
Yes and no…
No one goes to see supporting actors. They’r not the name that draws. The star is.
Most people will agree that Morgan Freeman is a good actor, and a star. He’s never going to headline a movie. In fact, I can only think of three black actors that can and will draw a diverse enough crowd to be consider a top draw. Denzel Washington, The Rock, and Vin Diezel. Denzel’s good looking and non-threatening, and Vin and The Rock are dámņ near white.
That’s somethig that’s helping Halle Berry as well, skin color. She’s dark enough to be recognizably black, but she’s culturally neutral enough that she can pass for even a mobster’s wife.
Hollywood is all about the green, I grant you, but there’s no reason a number of parts offered to white actors can’t be offered to minorities.
“I can only think of three black actors that can and will draw a diverse enough crowd to be consider a top draw. Denzel Washington, The Rock, and Vin Diezel. Denzel’s good looking and non-threatening, and Vin and The Rock are dámņ near white.”
What, does a guy have to be a Zulu to have any street credibility?
truth to tell, I think that there are very few stars who can truly “open” a film and most of them are comedy stars. If you thought any of Adam Sandler’s movies were funny, you will probably find the next one funny. Notice though, when he gets away from the “funny voice” guy the movie often bombs. Ditto Jim Carrey.
Big names did not sell a single tickey to the Lord of The Rings trilogy or Spiderman. All the money that Halle is getting for Catwoman would have been better spent on a script.
What, does a guy have to be a Zulu to have any street credibility?
In Hollywood, that would probably work against him.
truth to tell, I think that there are very few stars who can truly “open” a film and most of them are comedy stars. If you thought any of Adam Sandler’s movies were funny, you will probably find the next one funny. Notice though, when he gets away from the “funny voice” guy the movie often bombs. Ditto Jim Carrey.
Whole different animal. Comedies aren’t really about the script, It’s about delivery and timing. In other words, it’s a vehicle for the star.
Think of Adam Sandler or Eddie Murphy in “The Mask”. Do you think either of them could have done a comparable job to Carrey? On the other hand, either of them could have worked for ” The Truman Show”.
Big names did not sell a single tickey to the Lord of The Rings trilogy or Spiderman. All the money that Halle is getting for Catwoman would have been better spent on a script.
Perhaps, but the best script in the world won’t help a mediocre actor.
“Lord of the Rings” was probably going to be a big draw no matter who was in it.. Spiderman and Cat woman are both recognizable characters. I think most people would like to see a Green Lantern movie regardless of who plays the title role.
When you wrote, “We even learn that a plot element from an earlier episode which was apparently wasted was, in fact, not wasted and turned out to play a major part,” were you referring to Emily still being around, or something else? I saw the episode and enjoy your reviews; just wanted to understand the whole thing.”
I was referring to Chloe’s having gotten the goods on Lionel, except he erased the message so it was as if it never happened. I even cited that as an example of the episode accomplishing nothing. So when it turns out that, nope, I spoke too soon, I figured I should mention it.
PAD
Funny- no cable in my area. Still manage to watch the two greatest shows ever, ANGEL, and of course SIMPSONS. Good buddy of mine tapes the episodes for me. Big brouhaha over the series ending has me glad we don’t get to see teasers or “coming next week”. I do obviously have ‘net access, and love PAD’s forum (and his works!!! Go, Apropos! Go Spyboy! GO Titans- er, sorry, that one slipped)
Anyway, long rant short, I will miss Angel, but think I have an explanation for DB’s orange hair on BDSSE. David B. landed a villain role on the latest Crow film, where he plays the leader of a motorcycle gang called the Four Horsemen. Eddie Furlong takes his turn as the Crow. Anyone interested can pop on over to http://www.efavata.com/CBM
Very informative website, and, over the last two years I’ve been using it, has been incedibly accurate with their reporting on the topic. (Comic-books turned into movies, for any who haven’t down a few cans of Jolt yet…)
Anyway, all the speculation and boo-hoos aside,
there’s always Joss’s FRAY books, and his upcoming turn on X-MEN.
Which leads me to a direct question for PAD –
what are the odds of you co-writing something with Joss himself? Would you ever be interested in such a project?
::insert drooling fanboy image here::