Tintin's Top Thirty: Game of Thrones S03 Moments

Tintin's Top Ten Thirty

Game of Thrones Season 3 Moments

 

Since it's the third season of the seminal fantasy series Game of Thrones, I thought ten wasn't enough, instead why not countdown the top thirty moments of the Season.

Okay, so I know the season ended quite a while back but you can still enjoy the memories of what has been an entertaining but bit inconsistent journey through Westeros and the other Kingdoms for the third time round. There were a lot of moments to cherish, and here they are; 

Snap! Crackle! Pop Culture!: Man of Steel Edition

Snap! Crackle! Pop Culture!

Man of Steel Edition

Here's this times edition, since it's...

Man of Steel: The Father/Son Dynamic

Man of Steel

The Father/Son Dynamic

First of all, I would like to note that today's post is dedicated to the greatest guy I know in this world; My Dad. I understand that a blog is a sort of online diary, but I wont lay my self bare here, instead all I will say is that truly I am lucky and proud to have my dad support me in each step of my life. I love my dad and this post (yes I know it sounds cheap) is a way of saying how. 

Onto my post...

Reel Reviews: Man of Steel

Magneto's Movies

Reel Reviews

Movie: Man of Steel

Release Date: June 14th 2013

Director: Zack Snyder

Cast: Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Antje Traue as Faora, Ayelet Zurer as Lara Lor-Van, Christopher Meloni as Colonel Hardy, Harry Lennix as General Swanwick, Richard Schiff as Doctor Emil Hamilton, Dylan Sprayberry as Clark Kent (age 13), Cooper Timberline as Clark Kent (age 9) with Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent and Russell Crowe as Jor-El

Genre: Comic Book

Score: 8.7/10 (without VFX: 8.7/10)

Pros: -Splendid acting including some interesting surprises from unknown cast members

         -A Superman film with the kind of action fan boys dream of

         -Realistic implications and threats with unknown civilians/soldiers actually dying on camera

         -Mind Blowing visual effects and use of 3D

         -Develops a modern origin for Superman and establishes Clark Kent

         -Respects its source material, including even Smallville TV Show

         -Lots of fun Easter eggs that don't burden the film

Cons: -Henry Cavill as the titular lead is actually the weak link among performances

          -A bit too much of heavy violence, not a Superman movie for children

          -Underdeveloped supporting characters

          -The Narrative flow is a bit shaky in the start
          -Superman does not kill!

Best Scene: Jonathan Kent (Kevin Costner) reveals to Clark (Dylan Sprayberry) his origins and gives him a choice to be what he needs/wants or must be. An emotional moment that dissects the most important relationship in the Superman comics.

Best Performance: Russell Crowe as Jor-El

Best Dialogue: "You will give the people an ideal to strive towards. They will race behind you, they will stumble, they will fall. But in time, they will join you in the sun. In time, you will help them accomplish wonders"-Jor-El, straight out of Grant Morrison's All-Star Superman. All-Star Superman is one of the most acclaimed comics on the Man of Steel.

Coolest Comic Book Reference: Watch out for the sattelite that Zod and Superman destroy during their big fight, the satellite belongs to a certain Mr. Bruce Wayne of Wayne Industries.

Mild Spoilers Below!

Man of Steel: Movie Marathon with Michael Shannon

Movie Marathon

...With Michael Shannon

 

 

Whenever I wasn't taxed by hard work or too much studying I had peaceful times of entertainment for myself. Whether it be alone or with family, on TV, DVD or from Torrents (yes, I have been to the dark side), I would take the time to watch at most 3 movies on relaxing days. 

This was fun to do, as it kicked in my reviewing mind and allowed me to process some real gems I would find playing on TV, or in my Uncles DVD collection or mostly from the seedy (see what I did there) underbelly of Torrent piracy.

Enough of guilty confessions...Onto what I like to call a Movie Marathon, recently I got the time to take a break and I decided to finally watch some movies for a change (from everything else). 

Keeping in mind with the tagline of;

 

Man of Steel: Not A Big Fan Of The S Man

Not A Big Fan of The S Man

There's still 8 days left to the most hotly anticipated movie of the year, and I'm practically losing my mind!!!

Man of Steel looks so freaking awesome, don't believe me?! Then check this;

Right! I cannot believe how I excited I am for this movie. If Dark Knight began the peak of comic book movies then Man of Steel could forever change the sub-genre.

Man of Steel if it gains the critical acclaim and commercial success could become the movie that not only defines Superman and CBM's, but also makes any other comic book movie redundant (let's face it Comic Book Movies are a phase like Cheesy Action Blockbusters). 

With the possible slow burning extinction of Superhero movies, why am I still excited? 

I've never been a...Superman fan!!!

Marvel Cinematic Universe: Thor The Dark World

Marvel Cinematic Universe

Assembling Thor: The Dark World

 

As my blog has hit more than 3000 views, I continue onwards from my most viewed post with a prediction (not a full original idea/script) on what Thor: The Dark World will entail. Here is a Synopsis released by Marvel Studios for the movie;

Set one year after The Avengers, Thor battles to save all the Nine Realms from a mysterious enemy older than the universe itself. A primeval race led by Malekith, who is out for revenge, intends to plunge the universe into darkness. Confronted by an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot overcome, Thor must reunite with Jane Foster and set out on a dangerous journey that will force him to make the ultimate sacrifice.

With the release of Iron Man 3, MCU's Phase 2 has been underway and we also got to see a trailer for the second installment in the Thor franchise;