dc20willsave Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 The source article on the Cranston "confirmation" also says some other interesting things... Factoring in that WB has yet to say anything on the subject, that article (the idea that Affleck would willingly put himself in what is practically slavery when he has the beginnings of a successful directing career is just stupid), and that a fair amount of the major news outlets aren't reporting it as more than a rumor this all leads to my bullshit meter starting to rise on this entire Byran Cranston thing. Edited to add: And then I see some of the other so-called exclusives from the site that started the Cranston rumor and I'm calling total bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I wouldn't be surprised if part of Affleck's deal was a (non-superhero) project to direct. It had to be more than Batman for him to commit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxPower Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Yep agree, it probably is a 17 movie deal, mix of directing, acting, producing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damndirtyape Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I have faith in the actors cast. Its the script and story that if anything will most likely disappoint. Bryan Cranston is a great actor who excels in programs like Breaking Bad because his good work is backed up by the great writing. If MOS 2 doesn't give him or Affleck powerful moments to shine in, it doesn't matter who they cast. In my opinion MOS did not get the best out Henry Cavil or Michael Shannon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 When will people learn their lesson about judging performances before they see them? I am so sick of seeing people complain about casting in comic book movies, I can't remember the last time someone was cast in an iconic roll and didn't get flack from fans. Seriously, everybody calm down and have a little more faith in these great actors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 http://m.rollingstone.com/?redirurl=/movies/news/bryan-cranston-cast-as-lex-luthor-in-man-of-steel-20130826 Bryan Cranston confirmed for Luthor. Apparently all of this is news to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 I finally watched Man of Steel today. I didn't hate it. It's at least forty-five minutes too long and the loving attention to violence borders on fetishistic (i.e., it's a Zack Snyder film). However, I am totally sold on Henry Cavill as Superman, the action was fairly exciting in places, and Laurence Fishburne makes a very strong case for Most Badass Perry Ever. It was awesome to finally see Superman fucking hit something. I can understand totally why the end bothered so many people. Clark was put in an impossible position and did something unthinkable. However, this is the story of how Clark becomes Superman, and it's something he will never do lightly again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 I also watched it for the first time yesterday evening. I'm glad I saw it, but having watched Superman 78 recently and can safely say that film is far superior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Also, as someone who came of age in the pre-Crisis, WGBS era, I found myself asking "Is... is that Steve Lombard?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Also, as someone who came of age in the pre-Crisis, WGBS era, I found myself asking "Is... is that Steve Lombard?" You're not the only one. Every scene he was in, I sat there and thought, "no, he's too bald and wimpy to be Lombard." But he was. Which I guess fits his personality more anyway, but whatever. I hope "Jenny Olsen" gets the Smallville Season 8 treatment, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davedevil Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 She wasn't supposed to be an Olsen though. Her name is Jenny Jurwich. I guess it's cause she's named J---y and works at the Daily Planet that there was confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 *does research* So. There was a photo released by WB before the movie's release with a caption that had her named as Jenny Olsen. In some photos you can see her name tag, which reads "Jenny Jurwich." In the credits she's just "Jenny." If I had to guess, I'd say they wanted her to be Jenny Olsen at some point but changed plans. In any case, I still want her to be given the Smallville Season 8 treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 I'm also really digging the commentary/making of/interviews/split screen thing. I like that they're finding a way to spruce up the commentary track with this multifaceted behind the scenes and making use of all the extra room that the Blu Ray has available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 In any case, I still want her to be given the Smallville Season 8 treatment. Killed off after a long series of character derailment moments and then revealed to be a completely other character in a double facepalm worthy moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 That would be the Smallville Seasons 6-8 treatment. I just want her killed off and replaced by the real Jimmy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 There was nothing saying she didn't have a younger brother named James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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