Monday, July 1, 2013

Man of Steel fan review

1978. Christopher Reeves starred in the first of four movies that I got to watch outside the window of our neighbor who had betamax in 1985. I was wrapped. Fast forward 2006, no reaction, not tickled. I don't know why. Then 2013, news started to come out of a new Superman, albeit he doesn't or hesitant to be called Superman. The "S" means hope now. Hmmmm... Henry Cavill. News popping out everywhere. I've seen Henry before, gushed over him, cringed and felt sorry that one media outlet called him unluckiest star around. He was on tv shows and movies - that defines success to me.
100 million worth of promotions started to pour. June 14, mark it. Man of Steel premieres. That's what they call it now "Man of Steel". Let us all tremble to await.
June 14 came and went. People were raving, ranting. It was the best, it came up short. I am waiting for my review.
News came out that the stars will attend the films premiere in my city. A sense came to me to go and since as I didn't get to see  Reeves in his time.And besides, how many times in my lifetime will I get to see Superman in the flesh? Packed a bag, board a flight and so I went.
I was too young when the 1978 quad franchise came out and I guess premieres then are a lot different to now. I was not disappointed. Henry Cavill looked the part, he looked just like those photos of him from other premieres around the world. He looked more like a Greek god than Superman, although I really haven't seen a god now, have I?
Two days later. Sitting on the cinema, popcorn and soda in hand. Looking forward to finally getting to watch Superman again. It's more like anticipating really, with anxiety and utter impatience.
Fast forward 2 hours, popcorn still three quarters full and a full soda. It was that scenario, I didn't even get to eat. I was stuck to my seat, literally. Breathless at times and just blown away.
It wasn't perfect, as was the quad franchise, but it was Superman. He's back. And I miss Christopher Reeves. I might have seen him through metal window bars when I was little, but he was Superman. The wink, the half smile, the curl. He saved the world. And he has issues he had to deal with, same as Henry Cavills' Man of Steel.
Sitting on a comfortable chair this time around, 3D glasses and snack. Thanks to the director Zack Snyder and team,  Superman is back. And I am looking forward for more.
And as for the response to the question if Henry Cavill is a man or god?  Let's watch here:




Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Relationships not puff pastry

Relationships. They are not meant to be easy. If it's easy it will be called puff pastry.... It starts, it ends. When relationships ends, end the relationship. Leave the humanity. Try and preserve the person. So when you bump into each other again, there's no awkwardness. Since you as human, can still relate to him/her. Even when the relationship has been left miles behind. -whatmakesense101 today.

Monday, September 3, 2012

Jolie vs Renner

Bad ass monkey just got a girl.
This is conceived from my wild abandoned imagination. Right after watching Bourne Legacy with Jeremy Renner as Aaron Cross, Angelina's Wanted came to mind. And who can forget Evelyn Salt. CIA or KGB. Here's my come up;  Plot: covert operation to save the world,  sabotaged by Jolie. Or someone make it look like that. Whatever. I'm just stoked conjuring it up.
This is dreamy. Breathtaking. Well, at least for me. I think I can safely say that they both are two of the most effective and attractive actors around. I know, I really need to think of the Syrian conflict. But just for a moment, I'd like to think and imagine Renner and Jolie saving the world. Renner at 1.75 m tall is a perfect match to Angelinas' 1.73 m. If you believe the websites. And with Jeremy producing now, maybe they can discuss further projects. Now, that's a thought. Jeremy has been seen joining in a UN team in Afghanistan to support Mine action. There's the connection there. Would Brad approve? Well, I think he can breath a sigh of relief. As Jeremy was famously quoted that he doesn't have time for a woman, that he is married to his job. Maybe Angelina can discuss children with him.
Next up for Jeremy is an adaptation of the childrens book Hansel and Gretel. Here you go, preview of Jeremy Renner with the brunette Gemma Artherton. Much hyped already after the box office hit Bourne Legacy top billed by Renner. Meanwhile, Jolie is currently filming Maleficent. Adaptation from the book Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent is the villain to the Princess. And could be counted as a witch because she can send curses. She's the one that send the Princess on an extended slumber. Hmm.., coincidence? Next for Angelina after Maleficent is Salt 2(squeezing in between a wedding?). Angelina is of course playing the heroine/hero Evelyn Salt who double crosses the CIA or the Russians. Whichever way you want to put it. Jeremy is also cooking or has already cooked (he's so hardworking, all he can think of is have a nap) two movies on the pipeline plus Mission Impossible 5 if he's on it. And the talk of Steve Mcqueen. Ah, ouch! Hot!
Now this conjured-up teaming might be a long shot but, it's a shot. Who knows, my stars could align and I'll have my 3 points outside the line. Just before that bell rings.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Jeremy Renner now.

And then there's - Jeremy Renner. Who can deny Aaron Cross now? The critics might be divided on the new franchise of Bourne series but I think Hollywood has found its new bad boy leading man. This bad boy is from Modesto, California. He's not your average matinee idol. He can sing, play instruments and has a terrible sweet tooth. Bad ass. He's so intense and quick that you craved for more. Neophyte he is not as he has been in the movie making business spanning 15 years. He is handsomely ripe at 41, and single? Next in his line up of movies is an action, comedy, horror titled Hansel and Gretel: witch hunters. Jeremy is in the lead playing Hansel to Gemma Arterton's Gretel. There's still a bunch of other titles lined up for him if you read his IMDB profile. But if you believe some artilcles floating around, Jeremy might just be lounging in his home digging into some chocolate chip cookie dough, palying with his dogs and/or refurbishing some dingy house down the road in Modesto. See, it has been reported that he asked his agent to clear his schedule for a much needed nap. But alas, hopefully he will grace our screens again for more bad assness and dipping in the butt-freezing cold Alaskan waters. And I have this fantasy that just might, might, become a reality. Jeremy Renner and Angelina Jolie in a movie. Evelyn Salt and Aaron Cross? Hmmm.. Buzz, buzz.