Films based on comic books, notably superheroes, have seen an explosion in popularity in recent years. Along with adaptations of the most famous titles, the last few years have seen a new sub-genre appear, those of the pseudo-heroes. Films such as Kick-Ass and Defendor have taken the conventions of the comic book genre and toyed with various elements to create a more … [Read more...]
Review: The Incredible Hulk (2008)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B001DTKY08][/pullquote] Ang Lee, award-winning director of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in 2003 turned his attention to comic books, most notably, The Incredible Hulk, one of Marvel's most popular characters. He sought to encapsulate the very essence of the human … [Read more...]
Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B003AQC1CQ][/pullquote] He can't do it. It's too long. There's too much detail. It's impossible. These were the cries that met Peter Jackson and Wingnut Films heard when they announced their intention to turn J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy masterpiece into three … [Read more...]