
A vaguely interesting concept becomes a true mess
by JOHN VINCENT
Jun-9-2013 -
Film delivers the goods in a satisfying, if not familiar, summer-fun-fest
In what is essentially a remake of Richard Donner's "Superman" (1978) and "Superman II," "Man of Steel" delivers the goods in a satisfying, if not familiar, summer-fun-fest. WHAT WORKED Told mostly in a long series of flashbacks, with minor deviations from "Superman" and "Superman II," Zack Sny ...
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Read MoreIs it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's ... a Brit?
Names have been discussed for months on who would don the Man-of-Steel's cape and tights for the next outing in the venerable DC movie franchise. Now, finally, a decision has been made. British actor Henry Cavill has landed the role of Clark Kent in Zack Snyder's upcoming Superman movie, quashing ...
Read MoreClark Kent is a true alien from another planet
This time around, it's a very big deal that Clark Kent not only hails from somewhere else when he is found by his adoptive parents, but that he's a (gasp!) ... alien! And as "Man of Steel" opens in theaters everywhere this weekend, one fan-based activist group doesn't want the immigration status ...
Read MoreAdam Barnard will write a special summer column about his experience at USC
Beginning next week, Airlock Alpha is welcoming a special guest columnist to our ranks to talk about what we all have to have some interest in, or we wouldn't be here: filmmaking. Adam Barnard is an incoming North Carolina high school senior who was chosen to participate in a couple of classes th ...
Read MoreAmended suit says Warner 'paid itself' for rights to once popular CW series
If only Superman were real, maybe he could go to law school and help sort out the mess that is surrounding his property. Warner Bros. has found itself fighting a two-front war when it comes to Superman. First, Warner Bros. is tied up with lawsuits from the families of Superman's creators over who ...
Read More'Boardwalk Empire' star is now the new General Zod
Kneel before Zod. Spoken by Terrence Stamp, those words have become a key part of the Superman mythology. And in Zack Snyder's upcoming reboot of the franchise it will be "Boardwalk Empire's" Michael Shannon who is giving the orders. Shannon, who plays Internal Revenue Agent Van Alden in HBO's ...
Read MoreCasting for the Kent family is finally complete for Zack Snyder's Superman
Rumors have been swirling for weeks over the casting for "The Man Of Steel" and now one of those reports have been confirmed. Kevin Costner, who was reportedly being considered for a role in the movie, has sealed a deal to become the new Jonathan Kent. He will star alongside Diane Lane who has be ...
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