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Opinions Vary: Summer Movies Should Be More Than Fleeting Entertainment
[Caff note: Pacific Rim spoilers in here.]
I. Preamble
One of the neat things about such a small, tight-knit community is that narratives can begin to grasp hold. Throughout this very summer, the lot of us have discussed the latest crop of Whiz-Bang Hollywood Fecaltainment. As the movies have arrived, we have all received them in a variety of manners.
More than anything, I think I could be typified as generally disappointed by this latest crop. As movie after movie has been released I have been somewhat entertained. But for the most part, I have found them to be ephemeral, forgettable piles of crap.
Butting heads with even my own brother who (whom?) I typically see eye-to-eye with, I began to ask myself why I’ve been so disappointed. I figured I’d use this Opinions Vary to articulate my feelings. Namely, that this summer’s blockbusters have been bereft of Goosebump Moments, and that I don’t (and shouldn’t) accept middling efforts when this very genre is capable of capstone experiences and inspirational wankery.
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‘IRON MAN 3’ TV Clip: Tony’s latest egotism is giving away his home address
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Shit man, it’s Sunday. I’m not supposed to be hustling about posting things. Here, have an Iron Man 3 teaser trailer. Real jam drops on Tuesday.
Oh snap! ‘IRON MAN 3’ ARMOR REVEALED at SDCC. It’s…Different.
You want a look at Tony Stark’s newest (techno-organic?) armor from Iron Man 3? Of course you do.
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I don’t know why anyone is acting like they don’t totally know that Iron Man 3’s plot is going to be centered around the “Extremis” storyline by Warren Ellis. Lest you remain unconvinced, check out this concept art.
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There’s rumors and reports and dribs and drabs coming out about Iron Man 3. Consider the jump to be your spoiler blast shield. Enter all ye who are curious.
Marvel Movie Madness: ‘THOR 2’ Baddie Cast, Jon Favreau Returning As Happy In ‘IRON MAN 3’ & More
There’s a deluge of Marvel Cinematic Wunder Casting News and the such. Would you like to be up to date? Hip with the kids! Of course you would.
Hit the jump!
James Badge Dale Signs On To ‘IRON MAN 3’ As Villain. I’ll Take It.
James Badge Dale has held it down on a lot of works, but I liked him the most in the ill-fated Rubicon. Since AMC nixed it, while perpetuating slop like Walking Dead, and Kevin Smith’s Fat Zany Adventure, I’ve been rooting for everyone involved in the submarined television show, especially the lead. Casting him in Iron Man 3 is a particularly delicious development, for this really drawn out reason.
