The Clone Wars Reviewed

Thanks to my friend Carl, this morning I was able to attend an advanced screening of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. For those who know me, you know that I’m a big Star Wars geek so being able to see the movie a whole week before it’s released was awesome. (I think that it should help my geek cred. Maybe +5?)

I’m too lazy to write a plot synopsis so here is one from allmovie.com.

R.I.P. Captain America

Last week Marvel Comics killed off an American icon. Steve Rogers, more commonly known as Captain America died after suffering two gunshot wounds. What a weak way to kill a hero that was just involved in one of the most dramatic story lines in recent comic book history, Civil War.

For those who aren’t up to speed on what’s going on in the world of comic books, Marvel’s Civil War storyline dealt with a division amongst superheroes. There was a group, led by Iron Man that was in favor of the superhuman registration act which required all those with super powers to become government employees. A band of dissenters, led by Captain America, went underground and were subsequently hunted, arrested, and worse.

*SPOILER ALERT*

Ghost Rider Reviewed for Real

Last night I went and saw Ghost Rider with my sister Chelsea. I was actually able to get in and see the movie this time so I thought I’d post a few of my thoughts about the movie.To begin, Nicolas Cage did a fairly good job of playing the main character, Johnny Blaze. The premise of the movie is that Johnny Blaze sells his soul to the devil and eventually becomes his bounty hunter, or Ghost Rider if you will. There’s a bit of a love story here but it’s mostly filler to attract the ladies so I won’t bother talking about it. The story was good and there was some pretty good action. The film was a bit intense in parts so if you’re thinking of taking small children, don’t. It’s probably best that they wait a few years before seeing this movie.