tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post2832242683259793552..comments2024-01-06T19:03:20.285-08:00Comments on Blue Sky Disney: The Endless Summer...Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-35233651931113835662008-03-28T07:23:00.000-07:002008-03-28T07:23:00.000-07:00Hi again,"Anonymous #1" again, as I have been call...Hi again,<BR/><BR/>"Anonymous #1" again, as I have been called.<BR/><BR/>I just wanted to come back and state for the record that I didn't mean that Iron Man is one of their more recognizable characters to casual fans, but is probably one of the more important A-list Heroes in the Marvel Universe. When you say "second tier" character, I think someone like Hawkeye, Nightcrawler or Daredevil. Someone who is popular, but is not one of the "Heavy-Hitters."<BR/><BR/>I think when Mr. Feige says that he is not among their top-tier characters, I think he is talking about popularity/recognizability among average movie-goers/casual fans and not those who would be called die-hard comic book fans. Since Mr. Feige is head of Marvel Studios, and not Marvel EIC (Joe Quesada), I think his opinion of what a "Top-Tier" character is, is soley based on what will appeal to a mass audience of moviegoers.<BR/><BR/>In my opinion, there are only a few characters in the Marvel Universe that I would call "Top-Tier" in this fashion; Spider-Man and Wolverine are certainly on top of that list and then possibly Hulk to a degree, these charachters are immediately recognizable the world over and are pretty much guaranteed moneymakers (although we'll see how Ed Norton's take does in the wake of Ang Lee's debacle with the original "Hulk").<BR/><BR/>I just want to state for the record that I would not consider Iron Man among my favorites, but I recognize his importance in the Marvel Universe as a whole. But I will say that Robert Downey Jr is perfectly cast as Tony, and I CAN'T WAIT to see this movie to see what he does with the character. I'd also like to state for the record that I regret using the term "offended" in my original post. I probably should have said I was irked, or something to a lesser degree to say that it just bothered me a little bit to hear Iron Man and Second-Tier in the same sentance. I also apologize for saying you weren't a comic fan, since I often take for granted that someone can be a Disney fan and a Comics fan at the same time (as, of course I am. Very excited for WALL E). And, of course you are entitled to your opinion, I was just stating my opinion as well.<BR/><BR/>And on that note, I will leave well enough alone and call a truce (if you'll have it). Have a good summer, and I'll see you at the movies (figuratively anyway, since we don't know each other at all)<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work, I love your Blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-6585637643676163802008-03-27T23:30:00.000-07:002008-03-27T23:30:00.000-07:00Larry Wachowski had a sex change and now considers...Larry Wachowski had a sex change and now considers himself a lesbian. No, I'm not kidding. He lives in San Francisco with a woman. That's what I believe Honor was referring to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-30331534853616258592008-03-27T21:39:00.000-07:002008-03-27T21:39:00.000-07:00Why are the Wachowski brothers gender bending? Ha...Why are the Wachowski brothers gender bending? Have they changed Speed Racer to a girl or something?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-47790039106887284282008-03-27T19:58:00.000-07:002008-03-27T19:58:00.000-07:00anonymous No. 1, dude what are you fussing about? ...anonymous No. 1, dude what are you fussing about? He's just said it was one of his top ten movies of the year! Iron Man wasn't his cup of tea and you want to argue that the character is as good or well known as Spiderman, Wolverine or Captain America? Ask most people who he is and they'll confirm what Honor said. To put it short, lighten up. He has an opinion different than you.<BR/><BR/>Welcome to real life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-59670381778678300242008-03-27T15:57:00.000-07:002008-03-27T15:57:00.000-07:00Speed Racer looks awesome. I dreaded seeing this ...Speed Racer looks awesome. I dreaded seeing this after hearing the Wachowski's were doing it. After seeing the trailers, I'm really looking forward to it.<BR/><BR/>Go, Speed Racer! Go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-6096018398448878812008-03-27T15:12:00.000-07:002008-03-27T15:12:00.000-07:00Most of the recent Marvel movies have been horribl...Most of the recent Marvel movies have been horrible, such as Spider-man 3 and Ghost Rider. I have little faith in Marvel movies. The last really good one was Spider-man 2 and even that one was heavily flawed IMO.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait for Indy 4, I hope it is the highest grossing movie of all time, or at least the year. I'm also really looking forward to The Dark Knight and Wall-e.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-864327176375387562008-03-27T14:23:00.000-07:002008-03-27T14:23:00.000-07:00Oh, and for the second anonymous...I was looking f...Oh, and for the second anonymous...<BR/><BR/>I was looking forward to "Hulk" until I saw the hugely disappointing trailer. It tried to hide the Green One till the very end, like we've never seen him before? And it looked like video game footage... I wasn't impressed and really wanted to be.<BR/><BR/>I hope I'm wrong and it's great. We will see...Honor Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-61703681505791325792008-03-27T14:21:00.000-07:002008-03-27T14:21:00.000-07:00Hey anonymous,Yes, I know Iron Man was one of the ...Hey anonymous,<BR/><BR/>Yes, I know Iron Man was one of the original Avengers but that doesn't make him a top tier character in my opinion or several other people by the way. Even the head of Marvel, Kevin Feige was quoted a few weeks ago in the LA Times assuring people about other charaters that were not their top tier(Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four, ect.) would still be very good characters for movie development. Simply put... he ain't no Wolverine. I like the character and have never really been a big fan of the comic. Everyone has their favorites, but I wouldn't say that Iron Man is selling anywhere near Spidey or X-Men. It's my opinion, my blog so I state it... don't be offended just because someone doesn't agree with you about Shell Head, k?<BR/><BR/>And btw, I am a huge comic book fan, although I'm a "DC" fan more than a Marvel fan...Honor Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-38741682018158933372008-03-27T10:23:00.000-07:002008-03-27T10:23:00.000-07:00'Wall-E' will IMO be the jewel in the summer movie...'Wall-E' will IMO be the jewel in the summer movie crown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-21946980440198824972008-03-27T09:35:00.000-07:002008-03-27T09:35:00.000-07:00WHAT U THINKING? NO WANTING TO SEE THE INCREDIBLE...WHAT U THINKING? NO WANTING TO SEE THE INCREDIBLE HULK? HULK SMASH YOUR BLOG!!! GRRRR!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-36852165617597025762008-03-27T09:01:00.000-07:002008-03-27T09:01:00.000-07:00Just wanted to make you aware (since you clearly a...Just wanted to make you aware (since you clearly aren't a "superhero" comic book fan) that Iron Man/Tony Stark is hardly a second tier character. Iron Man is one of the original Avengers and one of the most loved characters in the Marvel Universe that isn't Spider-Man.<BR/><BR/>I won't go any further than that. I was just a little offended there for a second.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com