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If you haven't heard, yet another comic book hero has made it to the big screen - and by all accounts, it's really good. I think it's odd that so many folks were surprised that Robert Downey Jr. turned out to be such a good fit in the role of Tony Stark. While his personal life has been (politely speaking) a mess, he's still a very talented actor, and the qualities that made him a big draw in years past really shine through in the clips I've seen.
I haven't decided whether I'm going to see this one in the theater yet. I usually wait for DVD for most films nowadays. But I'm pleased that Iron Man has been resurrected for a new generation of fans, as it was one of my favorites while growing up. The appeal for me was that Tony Stark wasn't blessed with super powers such as laser vision or unnatural strength, he was super due to his ingenuity and drive. In other words, anyone could become Iron Man if they applied themselves. This made the series unique and refreshing among the sea of aliens, magic and mutations that make up most comic characters.
If you haven't visited Colossus of Rhodey lately, Hube is an even bigger fan of Iron Man than I am. He's been posting trivia and background on the Iron Man comic series. Go on over and just keep scrolling.
Good for a few laughs - check the expressions when they get hit:
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- apparently due to an injury:
The band's first concert in two decades, scheduled for Nov. 26, has been postponed until Dec. 10 after guitarist Jimmy Page fractured a finger, organizers said Friday.
Not that I was going to attend - but I am looking forward to the DVD when it gets released...
Turns out his kid sold the tape to National Enquirer for "A lot of money".
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood writers who have long complained of being underpaid and getting little respect said Thursday they would go on strike for the first time in nearly 20 years to fight for a bigger piece of the television and movie industry action.
Damn. Until this passes, TV and movies are doomed to become a wasteland of remakes and reruns.
