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The Surprisingly Prolific Comic Book Actors

Hugh Jackman has played Logan aka Wolverine in seven different films. It’s an impressive number that will shortly increase with a third solo Wolverine film and possibly X-Men:Apocalypse, although at the time of writing he has yet to be officially cast. A few other names are snapping at the heels of Jackman, notably the cast …

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‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ a brutally efficient new entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo USA, 2014 There is an almost brutal efficiency present in each of the films encompassing the now-vast Marvel Cinematic Universe. Rare is the entry in this mini-canon with a striking level of personal style or brio; though …

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Why Can’t An Oscar-Winner Look More Like A Hit?

 Throughout the first half of February, the Sound On Sight staff will take a look at the Academy Awards. Whether one of the major studios takes the top prize at the Academy Awards or not, they have no squawk this year. Several years ago, as you might recall, the Big Guys were getting fed up …

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2011 Box Office: It’s Deja Vu All Over Again

Want a prediction for 2012 at the movies? It’s going to look a lot like 2011. An awful lot. It’s going to be a case of, If ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Well, actually, the creative machinery in Hollywood is broke, but, as the numbers show, not broken enough to warrant fixing. So. Next year, …

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‘Captain America’ is better than expected but far from perfect (Review #2)

Captain America: The First Avenger Directed by Joe Johnston Written by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely 2011, USA Truth & Justice = The American Way? Is this concept an anachronism in the wake of the wars that our colonial cousins have waged during the intervening chasm between the noble Second World War and today’s resource …

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Are We Tired of Superheroes?

This has been the summer of the superheroes. With Thor, X-Men: First Class, Green Lantern, and Captain America: The First Avenger all coming out within the past few months, they’ve certainly shown that they’re a force to be reckoned with. Or are they? Though most of these releases haven’t fared badly (let’s not speak of …

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‘Captain America’ generally outclasses its superhero peers

Captain America: The First Avenger Written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Directed by Joe Johnston USA, 2011 With the first true Summer of Superheroes finally winding down, most discerning viewers will approach Joe Johnston’s entry into the new Marvel Studios mega-canon, Captain America, with suspicion. After all, it’s a revisionist period piece with a …

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Score At The Half – Hollywood: Zero, Audience: Even Less

Hollywood needs a hit Actually, Hollywood needs a bunch of hits. Actually, Hollywood needs a bunch of big, fat, through-the-roof hits. And with the summer – and the year – half over, the time to come up with them is running out. The movie business finished 2010 with the second highest domestic box office on record:  $10.2 …

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Are audiences growing up – and can Hollywood grow up with them?

Trying to get Hollywood to change direction is not unlike trying to steer an elephant by poking it in its thick-hided ass with a matchstick; it doesn’t exactly respond like a Maserati. And that’s a problem because there are some box office signs suggesting the American movie industry needs – may, in fact, desperately need, …

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Video: Captain America: Fuck Yeah!

YouTube editor CelticPredator has improved the Super Bowl commercial for Marvel’s Captain America: The First Avenger. The ad shows Chris Evans brandishing Cap’s signature shield as he fights enemy soldiers, leaps through the air, and speeds through explosions on his motorcycle, all cut together to the song “America, Fuck Yeah” from Matt Stone and Trey …

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Will Hollywood make a movie about a Canadian superhero?

Captain Canuck is one of the most popular Canadian comic book superheros. Created by writer Ron Leishman and artist/co-writer Richard Comely, the series is described as a cross between Captain America and Flash Gordon. Like most independent comics, Captain Canuck’s adventures have been published sporadically. However, he has built-up a strong cult following among both …

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