screen |skr_n| |skrin| |skri_n| noun • a blank, typically white or silver surface on which a photographic image is projected : the world's largest movie screen • movies or television; the motion-picture industry : she's a star of the stage as well as the screen. verb [ trans. ] • protect (someone) from something dangerous or unpleasant • evaluate or analyze (something) for its suitability for a particular purpose or application


Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Superman Returns

Okay. Superman is Jesus. That's clear. But does he have to be asexual? Must his asexuality be portrayed by sabotaging Lois Lane, who they make a dumpy dresser with bad hair? I mean, they had KATE BOSWORTH. Blue Crush! And they dress her like this? It’s technically outstanding and sublime in so many ways, but Superman Returns lacked a little bit of romance. If I wanted to see Clark Kent’s heart dragged around by some clueless woman, I’d watch Smallville. I need them together. I need them saving each other’s asses. I don’t want Cyclops coming between two people who want to be together AGAIN. Comic book logic breaks down a little, too, and Clark can hear Lois in peril sometimes, but not others. Lex Luthor’s plan is pretty dumb and that doesn’t help matters. Nevertheless, there are moments of this that are purely exhilarating and a joy to behold. I’m looking forward to the sequel, The Passion of the Superman. Or how about The Last Temptation…?

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