My turn to talk about Batman

[wednes]

Everyone is going out of town this weekend, so I will be home writing. Since that doesn't cost anything, I took my weekend play monies and took H and I to see The Dark Knight. Unlike the rest of the world, I was most excited to see Anthony Michael Hall as Mike Engel, the newscaster.

You see, I already knew Chris Nolan was a gifted director. I own several of his films. Christian Bale is a no brainer as well, he's gonna be brilliant (although the growly bat-voice gets a bit tiresome after a time). Since no one could shut up about how great the late Heath Ledger was, that was also no surprise. And Mags Gyllenhal is always a delight. Aaron Eckhart was swell, although I wish IMDB didn't tell me in advance that he was going to turn into two-face in this movie.

Anywhoo, Anthony Michael Hall. I watched all the On Demand stuff he did, interviewing various characters. I honestly thought he didn't have the diction of a newscaster. Of course, rather than a nightly news guy, AMH played more of a controversial news/talk show guy. So he could be a bit more laid back. None of that mattered in the film though, because he wasn't in it much. A few snippets here and there, although he did get to wear some low-level joker makeup. He was great as the guy in the TV, giving Gotham its news. There's also a running around frantically scene, and he was awesome in that, getting people to safety and such. Honestly though, I was just glad to see AMH in a huge movie like this. It's been a while.

As for the trailers, there was no Harry Potter trailer. So that was a drag. Watchmen looks like a glorified Fantastic Four. Not knowing anything whatever about the comic, it looks lame.


As for me, I'm off to work. I've been working short shifts of only 5-6 hours. It's pretty nice.

I really need a haircut. My old stylist works at the mall now, instead of cutting my hair on the side for a mere $20. Now if I want to see her I have to find a ride to the mall, and then pay $35 plus tip. Needless to say, I spend any possible haircut monies on Batman. I might just end up blunt cutting it myself.

Oh yeah, gifgal, you totally need to join stoner_girls. The girls are roughly 20 years younger than me, but they are a lot of fun.

And finally, if you haven't yet, please add me on Facebook.

Comments

[sudrin.livejournal.com]

Watchman is a sort of dystopic comic book tale. Its certainly an anti-Fantastic Four. But your mileage may vary about how interested you are in the story. I struggled a bit myself with the Graphic Novel, but I'll definitely see the movie.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

I see.
I imagine I will skip it, unless H is totally stoked, which he does not seem to be.

[gifgal.livejournal.com]

lol! i will totally check it out! :)

[wednes.livejournal.com]

They are a pretty fun group, I find.

[(Anonymous)]

I haven't seen Batman yet as boy and I were too cheap to see it last weekend. I assume at some point we'll get around to it. When we can hit up an afternoon show for $5, most likely.

And I have added you on Facebook! Huzzah!

[hortonhearsawho.livejournal.com]

Uh, that annon comment was me. I'm smrt.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

We totally hit the matinee, except in Ann Arbor it's still seven freaking dollars!!!

Thanks for the ad. :-]

[calpurnius.livejournal.com]

When AMH was first reportedly cast for the movie, folks suspected he might play Edward Nygma, the person who eventually becomes The Riddler.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Yep, he addresses that rumor in his MySpace.
That would've been awesome, and somewhat surprising.

[groovesinorbit]

OT, but I was wondering if you've tried to sign up for Author Chat at librarything? I can't remember you mentioning it. Might be a good thing.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

No, I haven't.

I'll check it out, Thanks!!

[groovesinorbit]

I hope it's worthwhile. : )

Off topic....

[eroslane.livejournal.com]

http://lolz247.com/2008/07/24/how-not-to-release-a-bear/

Re: Off topic....

[wednes.livejournal.com]

OMG that is insane!!

Thanks!!

Re: Off topic....

[eroslane.livejournal.com]

I know!!

That sure was one pissed off bear!

Maybe he was angry he was being released with his pic-a-nic basket!