Forget all those massive Marvel, Warner Bros., DC, Fox, and Sony superhero flicks, because we’ve got a major Blockbuster Superman adaptation on the way, Superman! 😁
While the official movie website has actually been live for a little while now—with a theatrical release slated for sometime next year—they finally dropped the first official poster today.
As of right now, we’re still totally in the dark regarding the plot, the director, the writer, or even the cast, but according to reports from Empire, we should be getting some of those details officially announced very soon.
Just finished watching the movie, and honestly, I thought it was pretty solid—it felt like a genuine, faithful adaptation. It started off a little slow, which had me checking my watch, but things really picked up speed later on. For me, the absolute highlight was that final scene where Ryan and Harper head over to see the President. 😁 That said, I can't help but feel like a plot involving a rogue Russian general and some nuclear tension might have hit even harder. 😁
All in all, I wouldn't mind seeing a sequel at all.
Just finished watching this and honestly, I’m not feeling it at all.
First off, casting Kiefer Sutherland as the main villain was a massive miss. Seriously, the whole movie felt like Jack Bauer just showed up dressed in Roman military gear. 😁
Then there's that cheesy, trashy love-at-first-sight trope between Jon Snow and that little Pompeian woman.
Thirdly, the casting is just bad across the board, especially with her parents. If I can't get past Kiefer being the bad guy because he's basically Jack Bauer 😁, then I definitely can't stomach Jared Harris playing this noble, caring father—especially after seeing him play that psychopathic Nazi nutjob David Robert Jones over in Fringe. And having Trinity as the mom doesn't exactly help things either.
The only decent parts were Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as a gladiator and the visual effects, which were actually pretty solid. Mind you, they look a bit fake sometimes and they're definitely overused, but they do the job.
And finally, that absolute nonsense about how the Pompeians don't feel like Romans?! What kind of stupid logic is that?!
Since we only have one thread on this sub dedicated to that subpar sequel from 2008, and nothing for the original X-Files movie—which happens to be airing on NPR right now—I figured it was high time to open a new one for it.
I’m not sure how you guys feel about it, but personally, I still think the first X-Files film is top-tier. Maybe it's because it actually leans into the core mythology of the show: the alien invasion and the whole setup for the colonization of Earth.
Beyond looking incredible visually, the movie features David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson at their best, backed by a killer supporting cast. You've got Mitch Pillegi and William B. Davis (playing CGB Spender, aka The Smoking Man), plus legends like Martin Landau and Armin Mueller-Stahl. Even Terry O'Quinn shows up, though his part is pretty brief.
The film was helmed by Rob Bowman, who directed 33 episodes of the series and handled movies like Fight the Future and Electro, along with various episodes of shows like Castle and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Anyway, Chris Carter and the duo of Duchovny & Anderson have been dropping hints lately about a potential third movie that would finally tackle the colonization plotline, assuming they can convince the studio to pull the trigger.
Richard Wilson4 said:Both are solid, but I was honestly surprised by how many period pieces Heston did. I haven't really sat down to watch his modern stuff lately, aside from that one with the vampires and zombies.
Yeah, during the early part of his career, he really carved out a niche with those massive biblical and historical epics—think Ben-Hur, the Ten Commandments, El Cid, Knez Rat, The Greatest Story Ever Told (where he played John the Baptist), 55 Days of Peking, Khartoum, or The Agony and Ecstasy ( Michelangelo).
Later on, he pivoted more toward SF, doing movies like Planet of the Apes, Soylent Green, and The Omega Man.
It’s actually a bummer that Russell Crowe didn't lean harder into that classic "Heston style" after Gladiator and just knock out a whole run of those big costume dramas. 😁
Myth?! Fine, have it your way... everyone has the free will that God gave them, including you people claiming the Savior of the world is just a myth... It doesn't matter, though; every single one of us is going to look God in the eye and answer for how we lived our lives.
Bryan Rogers87 said:So, according to this new logic, if we don't absolutely love some movie based on the Bible, it’s considered an insult. Or if we watch it and judge it as just a film rather than a sacred text, or if our motivation isn't purely being awestruck by the religious themes (like, say, just enjoying the view of Monica Bellucci), then apparently we're offending people too.
People should honestly be more afraid of certain types of thinking ☕
It's true, we really should be worried about ideas like how it's perfectly fine for gay people to adopt children. But hey, those are different topics altogether...
As for me feeling insulted, it's really just because stormyridge2 is claiming that everyone watches the Passion just to see Bellucci, which is total nonsense. Maybe he watches it for that reason, but not everyone does, and I certainly don't. If I'm going to watch a Bellucci movie, I'll definitely pick one where she actually stands out way more.
Since CNN is airing that epic biblical spectacle right now The King of Kings, which came out back in 1961 and is easily one of the best movies ever made about Jesus—standing right up there with Passion of the ChristMel Gibson's work and the Jesus of Nazareth miniseries—I figured it was the perfect time to start a thread dedicated to this film.
The movie was directed by Nicholas Ray, and you’ve got Jeff Chandler playing Jesus. He’s a pretty iconic actor, especially since he played Captain Christopher Pike in the Star Trek pilot episode, The Cage.
Besides Hunter, the cast is packed with heavy hitters like Robert Ryan (John the Baptist), Rip Torn (Judas Iscariot), and Frank Thring (Herod Antipas)—who you might also recognize from his role as Pontius Pilate in Ben-Hur. Plus, we have Orson Welles handling the narration.
One thing that really sets this movie apart is the score; it was composed by Miklós Rózsa, the genius behind the soundtracks for Ben-Hur, El Cid, and Quo Vadis .
Karen Smith9 said:Honestly, it's a pointless reaction. Back when Sly and Arnie were at their absolute peak, I remember hearing people judge the younger crowd—questioning what kind of clueless kids they were to be watching them instead of appreciating real icons like Newman, Steve McQueen, and so on—but I won't list them all out.
Yeah, but you have to realize that Newman, McQueen, Sly, and Ania are all absolute legends with actual charisma and presence—unlike a bunch of random Lutzev-style trash you see in those teen movies today.
It’s a killer flick, really captures that vibe of Balboa versus LaMotta. It’s packed with humor, but it also hits you right in the feels by bringing back those memories of Rocky and Raging Bull. Plus, you definitely shouldn't miss that intense after-credits scene featuring Tyson and Holyfield. 😬
It’s the same old story here in the USA. 🙂 While absolute nonsense like Divergent pulls in massive piles of cash, the mindless masses still don't give Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallone the respect they deserve. Just look at the terrible opening for Sabotage, which only pulled in $5.3 million during its first weekend—barely enough to land it in seventh place at the box office.
But hey, let's just hope audiences in other parts of the world carry the film, much like what happened with Escape Plan.
Looks like the movie is set for a pretty solid opening weekend here in the States. Friday alone pulled in about $10 million, which puts us on track to wrap up the weekend somewhere around the $30 million mark. For context, the production budget—not even counting the massive marketing push—was sitting at $50 million. Who knows, maybe we'll actually see a 😁Non-stop sequel one day.
Austin Hill6 said:Computers and the internet changed the world. Not necessarily because of Apple computers and the internet. In fact, hardly anyone actually uses Mac OS these days. A massive chunk of users are still stuck on Windows XP. xD
What kind of "world-changing" impact from Apple are we even talking about here? 🤣
I used to listen to music on an MP3 player from some random manufacturer.
Exactly. If we're going to talk about the "computers" that actually shifted the world, we should be talking about Microsoft and Bill Gates, along with machines like the 386, 486, and Pentium that run MS-DOS and Windows, rather than some Apple gear.
They probably hold the film rights. Honestly, my bet is they bought them specifically with the intention of turning Conan into a massive TV franchise, following the blueprint of shows like Hercules or Xena, which were huge hits back in the day.
She used to be a cute girl, but now she's starting to get on my nerves.
PS I stumbled onto some trash version of Conan on AXN, which basically implies Xena is the same level of quality, but hey, it's watchable. I just don't get how they even have the rights? 😕
Are you talking about the one starring Ralf Moeller? 😁 😁
Let's take a break from the whole Momoa-Arnold flame war for a second. 🤣 ...and get closer to some current topics... what are your thoughts on how Conan the Barbarian is going to turn out?
As far as I'm concerned, I think it's going to be awesome, especially considering Arnold's recent roles, ranging from Last Stand to Escape Plan and even his upcoming Sabotage. Arnold as the king of Conan! 🙏
