Tag Archives: Superman

DC Unveils Aquaman and We’re OK With It

Editorial, Movies February 20, 2015 shawhamp

ZackSnyder drops a hydrogen bomb in the form of Jason Momoa as Aquaman, and we’re pleasantly surprised. Aquaman is typically treated as the butt of the joke of DC superheroes. No, no, you know what? I’d go as far as to say he’s the butt of the joke of all superheroes. Are there worse superheroes? Absolutely, no doubt. But unfortunately none are as famous as Aquaman. What is his magical power? He can control fish? Whatever. (Image Source) Oh…shit. This isn’t some plastic blonde hair…

It’s Gonna Be A Bro-Down: Captain America 3 Set To Premier Same Day As Superman vs. Batman

Movies April 7, 2014 shawhamp

Everyone move to the back alley, it’s gonna get real: Marvel announces after a wildly successful weekend that the Cap will be returning to theaters in his third solo movie on May 6th, 2016, same date Superman vs. Batman is due to hit theaters. Which side will you take? It’s a tough call. Chris Evans’ performance over the weekend has been hailed as Marvel’s best movie yet–and we agree–so we’re pretty much clamoring for his dance card. But Henry Cavill’s performance in Man of Steel…

Iron Man: Pure Fiction or a Reality Waiting to Emerge?

Editorial, Movies, Other Stuff February 28, 2014 shawty007

It’s common knowledge that gadgets and gizmos of science fiction are often the concept behind a lot of modern equipment. What’s the newest technological crossover? Iron Man, according to President Obama. At the “Manufacturing Innovation Event” on Tuesday (February 25th), Obama announced the creation of a Pentagon-led center in Canton, Michigan called the American Lightweight Manufacturing Innovation Institute. The purpose? To create jobs (no big surprise there), serve as a high-tech research center and to produce new materials for high-tech manufacturing. “Basically, I’m here to…