With new superhero movies coming out seemingly every three days, it's tough to maintain an interest when so many of them feel like redundant cash-ins. Because of the sad state of superhero movies, we decided to examine the pros and cons of several neglected characters who could possibly spice up this flailing movie genre. So evil doers beware, as we present "7 Weird Superheros that Won't Ever Hit the Silver Screen (But Should)"
7-Arm-Fall-Off Boy
Reasons for making a movie:
For those of us who are tired of seeing unfamiliar superhero movies and not knowing exactly what each character's powers are, Arm-Fall-Off-Boy would leave little doubt regarding his capabilities. We'd also really like to see that predictable comedic scene when while bowling Arm-Fall-Off Boy forgets to let go of his ball, causing his arm to detach and go tumbling down the lane.
Reasons against making a movie:
Can you really see his name on a movie poster? Or Movie Trailer Guy actually uttering his name? If we ever see this movie, expect it to come with an even stupider title, like Arms/Off.
He's one of indie filmmaking's biggest names. If you ever find yourself watching a film you're not sure who directed... here's a checklist of signs to know you're watching one of Anderson's films.
5- Bill Murray Being Serious
If you're seeing this comic king in a movie that was made in the past ten years it's probably a Wes Anderson movie. Of the last fifteen film projects Murray has done four have been with Anderson. It was his role in "Rushmore" that made him an indie-film darling with such directors as Jim Jarmusch and Sofia Coppola. Murray has a strong commitment to Anderson, backing up the director by pulling out of his own pocket to help shoot a scene and also working for free in "The Royal Tenenbaums". Their film relationship has produced some interesting film experiences as well as a partnership of respect and comradeship.
Creators of fiction are always coming up with new and exciting places for their characters to dwell in, but not all of them can be utopias. In fact, some are cities and towns that would make you wish you were back in your boring old suburb again. Let's take a look, shall we?
8. Bedrock (The Flintstones)
You know how annoyed you get at your appliances when they don't work right? Now imagine that those appliances could talk and were always making witty remarks to you. Oh and also they are dinosaurs that could tear your flesh from your bones. This sounds like two things: the plot of Jurassic Park 11 (it's inevitable) and a place that I would never take a lease out on. How can you sleep when you know your record player could get a hankering for a midnight snack and fly over to your babies crib with a thirst for infant blood? If mauling by a carnivorous can opener fits into you definition of a "gay old time," then by all means, move into this modern stone age suburb. You're in store for yabba dabba death.
Once upon a time before the producers discovered that people weren't watching anything besides Andy Samberg's Digital Skits, Saturday Night Live had a history of throwing its classic characters onto the big screen. While there were a few success stories like Wayne's World, a few have marred cinema in a horrific fashion. Here's the 6 suckiest SNL spinoff movies ever created
6- The Ladies Man
Leon Phelps was a tolerable character on SNL. From time to time, Tim Meadows' only recurring character would be laugh out loud funny on the show, especially when he was joined by an attractive guest host. But when Phelps' transition from the silver screen happened all of the laughter got sucked out by a comedy black hole. With an impressive cast that could have saved the movie including Julianne Moore, Billy Dee Williams, and Will Ferrell, the movie didn't find a common ground. Ferrell's subplot of jealous lovers who have been emotionally scarred from Phelps is the film's strong point but Meadows isn't and it's his starring vehicle.
Listening to the dialog and music the director of a movie intended you to hear? Or the commentary tracks by the cast and crew that worked so hard on the film? You fool! There's plenty of other sources of aural entertainment that will entertain and inform just as much as anything else on your Special Edition DVDs.
5- Music Albums
Music can be a powerful tool if used correctly. It can set the mood of a particular scene and help augment the visuals and the spoken dialogue. Tension, levity, tenderness, anger, sorrow-all of these emotions and more can be conveyed simply through the proper use of music. But sometimes, music can be used to alter a film's meaning. By syncing a custom soundtrack with a movie, you can radically change the viewing experience. The most famous example, of course, is to sync up Pink Floyd's "The Wall" with The Wizard of Oz. The otherwise disparate "stories" combine to form something that transcends the originals; if you haven't tried it for yourself, you really should, preferably while you're in college, in a dorm room lit only with blacklights and with a nice quantity of "alternative tobacco" on hand.
Of course, the mash-up trick isn't just limited to psychedelic rock and dancing munchkins: you can park yourself on your couch and experience the freaky majesty that is The Ozzercist (Black Sabbath plus The Exorcist) and the sacrilegiously groovy Jesus and The Tramp (the movie Jesus watched to a Supertramp accompaniment). There are also a million other potential snyc-ups just waiting to be discovered, so break out your DVD and CD collections and get to work; you're bound to stumble upon an audio/visual combination that's sure to blow your mind.
With the high-definition format war all but over, we thought now would be the appropriate time to take a look at its most incompetent soldiers. These movies weren't the best looking, so why did they get the high-def treatment before the likes of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings? Actually, why did they get the high-def treatment period? You'll get the same level of visual fidelity in a YouTube clip, which we've conveniently embedded for each flim.
7- Delta Farce (Blu-ray)
This one puzzles us on a few levels. First, who needs to view the dirty and doughy Larry the Cable Guy in 1080p? Second, is there any crossover between fans of high-definition movies and The Blue Collar Comedy Tour? And most importantly, if you're going to buy an HD movie featuring a piss-poor comedian pretending to be an inept soldier, why not go with the relatively superior Pauly Shore vehicle "In the Army Now?"
From the dawn of time, man has been unjustly confined when choosing significant others, forced to select only between other human beings. Well, what if I told you that besides the customary human being -- a mate that ensures the continuation of our species -- there is another possibility? And what if I told you that this other option's assets were not randomly created and assigned by genes and science, but instead by mankind. After all, it is man who knows what he likes and wants, and through this new mate-alternative, he is afforded the ability to add or dismiss whatever traits he deems important. I know, I know, you can see from a mile away where I'm going with this. You're correct, I'm talking about puppet love. If you're unconvinced, then take a gander at 8 of the hottest puppet celebrities, and feel free to tell me how right I am.
8- Ms. Leech from The Puppet Master
Ms. Leech not only proved that women puppets could be just as deadly, but that they could be damn fine in the process.Today, so many deadly puppets are more comfortable using conventional knives and flamethrowers to dispatch with their enemies, while Ms. Leech makes use of some slightly alternative means; namely, leeches pouring forth from her mouth. I can't tell you how many times I've placed myself into that role of the hapless victim and envisioned your impassioned leeches slowly sucking the life out of my body. And even though you're fictional, I keep asking God to, just once, let me wake up to find that the strange wetness on my face is one of your sexual, killer leeches and not just my own drool If God did that, I promise I would completely turn my life around and stop writing ridiculous internet articles.
With the upcoming release of the mysterious horror-action movie "Cloverfield", the internet has been abuzz with rumors of the identity of the city-killing monster that has yet to be seen in trailers. We don't want to know what the monster is until it pops up on the silver screen, but we thought we'd do the world a favor and present our spoiler-free list of 8 things we know the monster won't be.
8- Cool-looking in ten years
Remember how awesome you thought movies like "The Lawnmower Man" and "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" looked way back when?" Now go back and check them out today. Ugly as sin, right? While CGI creatures may look awesome now, they have a really short shelf life before the technology's age begins to show. By 2018, we'll be laughing at the obvious fakery of "Cloverfield's" monster. That is, unless a real-life city-destroying monster doesn't hit before then.
If you're reading this site, you obviously have a love for pop culture. And who doesn't love a good game? So of course you adore the idea of games based around pop culture (Or for the sake of this list just pretend you do. Please?). But after you've memorized every answer to Scene It? and gotten tired of having Trivial Pursuit make you feel stupid, you need somewhere new to turn to. Thankfully I have compiled this list of the best (and cheapest) games, most created by great comedic minds, that you can play to indulge your pop culture obsession.
5. How Did Oprah Introduce?
(Created by Jason Nash and Jeff Bumgarner)
What you need: A DVR recorder (or a really good memory), a friend with a decent Oprah impression.
How you play: Using your best Oprah impersonation, give three examples of ways in which Oprah introduced a certain guest, two of them being made up and one legitimate. How might Oprah introduce Matthew Mcconaughey? Is it overzealous, hollering Oprah with an extended "Matthew Mcconaugheeeeeeyyyyyyyy!!!!"? Is it down home, country Oprah with a southern twanged intro? Was it subdued, nonchalant Oprah with a laid back mutter? No matter your opinion on the woman, her flare for introductions can't be denied. Maybe add in a bonus "weight-fluctuation" round, guessing whether Oprah was thin or fat at the time.
Each year I have a 16 year old girl tell me her favorite films of the year. This is her list.
10- The Number 23
Jim Carrey hasn't been this funny since the Truman Show and let me tell you something... he was hilarious in The Truman Show. Every scene had me slapping my knees trying to contain the giggling coming out of me. Although I was the only one in the theatre laughing it should be noted that I was also the ONLY person in the theatre too. So the entire audience was literally in stitches. What is also weird is that the number 23 keeps popping up, 23 is also the amount of people I know that saw this film.
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