Not a lot going on these days in the land of La-La. Probably why Chuck Sheen got so much action, and still does. Just nothing to report on. Lot TV shows and scripts being bought but nothing worth mentioning. Frankly I think everyone is a little sick of superheros and reality TV. Well maybe not the reality part, I know all you trash Real Housewives and Jersey Shore and then DVR it religiously.
Looking forward we got summer movie season fast approaching. This is the most important time of the year for the industry. All the big tent polls and sure hits get released in the summer. Not even the Christmas movie blitz compares to summer. Couple gems that stand out, and certainly films I will preview for you as I see them.
First up is Thor. That comes out May 6th. Iron Man it is not. This is where Marvel is pushing it a bit. Thor is basically the God of Thunder and controls an all powerful hammer named Mjollnir (myol-neer). Problem is people can't really relate to old Thor. He is in space, no one really knows that comic, and he lacks an everyman attribute. The story is weak but the acting for the most part is good. Nat Portman, Anthony Hopkins and my boy Stellan Skarsgard (we both love bbq) all deliver solid work. The guy playing Thor is an unknown but you can convince the old lady to go see the movie as he is basically running around in a tight t-shirt all movie. The special fx are done well per usual.
I would give this a mild recommend. You can do better but if you are looking to get ramped up for summer action popcorn movies go check it out. Coming in 2012-13 you will see a film with all 4 avengers (Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, & Capt. America) and that will be a must see so it you might check out Thor just to stay up on bar trivia questions.
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