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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Today on Blu-Ray Is Spider-Man 2 Yay!


Today on Blu-Ray 
Is Spider-Man 2 Yay!


The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - OFFICIAL Trailer - In Theaters May 2014

Published on Dec 5, 2013 by

If you missed the first one, 
you can get it here: 



The Amazing Spider-Man
(Three-Disc Combo: Blu-ray / DVD + UltraViolet Digital Copy)

The Editorial Review on Amazon says: "It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than himself. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: Oscorp."


As can be seen in the pic above, Peter Parker/Spider-Man breaks the promise he made to Captain Stacy in the previous movie. 



Spidey battles more than one villain in this movie, so the previews made it look the formation of The Sinister Six, but that might take place in the next movie. In which case, the third installment should be even more exciting. Which is ideal for a movie franchise, to have each sequel be better than the movie that preceded it. 



Without giving away any details, the movie answers a Spidey question that I've always wondered, which is: Why can't more people become Spider-Man? Find out for yourself as Peter Parker delves into family secrets from his past. 

Like the previous film, this one features a cute, tender moment with a little boy. Completely different, but just as poignant. Which clearly demonstrates why Spidey would be a much better baby-sitter than either Batman or The Hulk. Although if I were a kid, I'd definitely want Black Widow or Batgirl. But why not both?


Overall? Fun movie. An action-packed thrill ride. Lots of humor! Which is why this series is such an improvement over the previous one. Part of what makes Spider-Man Spider-Man is his offbeat sense of humor. The Tobey Maguire series had a lot going for it, especially the second installment, but the missing humor created too big a void to go unnoticed. 
Max Dillon: 
You're Spider-Man.
Spider-Man: 
Costume gives it away, huh? 

Harry Osborn: 
It's been 10 years. 
What have you been up to?
Peter Parker: 
I do some web designs.

Aunt May: 
I've been doing your laundry 
since you were six years old.
Peter Parker: 
I understand that. 
I'm in college now. 
I think it's time I took care of my own dirty underwear.
Aunt May: 
Last time you did it, 
you turned everything blue and red, so no.
Peter Parker: 
That was a mistake. 
Because I washing the American flag. 

Spider-Man: 
[Greeting Electro] 
Yo, Sparkles!

Electro: 
You're too late, Spider-Man. 
I designed this power grid. 
Now I'm gonna take back what is rightfully mine. 
I will control everything. 
And I will be like a god to them.
Spider-Man: 
A god named Sparkles?


 Action. Adventure. Romance. Suspense. Humor. Fantasy. Fun. All combine to make an exciting movie. However, having said all that, I must disclose something else, which I do down below in the Spoiler Alert section.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Final Trailer (OFFICIAL)

Published on Mar 19, 2014 by
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The Believe Me Movie Trailer

 This fun opening clip 
includes the Stan Lee cameo:

The Amazing Spider-Man 2: 

The First 10 Minutes

Published on Aug 4, 2014 by



For More Spidey Fun, 
Check Out My Previous Posts: 

 The Superhero with the Most TV Shows

 What Makes Spider-Man So Amazing?

 The Amazing Spider-Man Is Spectacular!

 Some Heroes Never Get Any Breaks

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 - 

Official "Becoming Peter Parker" Featurette #5 (2014) [HD]

Published on Mar 7, 2014 by

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 CAUTION: 
If you haven't seen the movie yet, 
please cease to read/look 
any further at this post until you do!
Spoiler Alert: 
I admit it: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 traumatized my inner child. I still enjoyed the movie. Immensely. But still, my inner child may never be the same. I could see the inevitable coming too. Because Gwen's valedictorian speech spoke so much about the brevity of life, that certainly foreshadowed what happened. Her dad's ghost glaring at Spider-Man so much gave big clues too. But this was a movie; not the comic book, so I thought she might still survive, if only for the sake of how much Hollywood loves a happy ending. But the clincher came, when Peter Parker agreed to move to London to be with her. He can't move out of New York City! So movie version or not, bye-bye Gwen! 

I liked the comic book version better as far as the drastic change in Spider-Man's reaction goes. He's so thrilled with himself thinking he succeeded, but then sadly, he slowly realizes he didn't. I mean, wow! Makes his sorrow and heartache that much worse. There's a hint of that in the movie, but not with the verbal accolades the comic book hero gives himself, until he realizes ... 
From Amazing Spider-Man # 121:


 But, oh my, Andrew Garfield's brilliant acting brings that moment to life! Just looking at these pics deeply disturbs my inner child: 




The following, intriguing book explains the science of what happened to Gwen Stacy in the comic book version; and according to the author, it was Spider-Man's fault! (The "SNAP!" sound gives a big clue.) 
The Physics of Superheroes: 
Spectacular Second Edition
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Friday, July 6, 2012

Jacko, Elvis, and The Albino Bigfoot


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While waiting for the download of a lengthy, but vital, video about how to defeat a certain Reptilian Race of Space Aliens (as explained in my previous blog: As You Celebrate Independence Day, Ask Yourself This:). Or it may have been an insightful documentary about mud-wrestling supermodels. 

Either way, I found myself with time to kill, so I did what I always like to do in such situations. Maybe you do the same thing too. I’m sure everybody does this. ... 

I opened a portal to another dimension. 

Some people hijack UFOs. 

Others plunge through wormholes (which I find to be too tiny). 

But I just used a bobby pin to attach a rubber band to a particle accelerator, twisted the band real tight, and let her whirl! 

And maybe I attached some high-grade plutonium I borrowed from MacDill Air Force Base, but I admit nothing. 

Especially since I plan to return it. 

Eventually.  

Okay, it’s not always another dimension. Sometimes it’s glimpses of our own world. So I’m not sure if this was our world. Or another. But here’s what I found: 

Jacko hiking across the Himalayas with Elvis and the Abominable Snowman. 

A.k.a. The Albino Bigfoot. 

That is, the Abominable Snowman is also known as the Albino Bigfoot, not Elvis. 

Or maybe Elvis is the Abominable Snowman! 

That would explain a lot.

Like, why is the Abominable Snowman always humming and shaking his right leg? 

And why does his breath always wreak of peanut butter banana sandwiches? 


Yet he would be a little less abominable if he ate Altoids or chewed Eclipse gum. 

That is, the Abominable Snowman, not Elvis. 

Although at his age, even Elvis should chomp on some Dentyne to mask his denture stench.

Elvis being the Abominable Snowman would also explain the Albino Bigfoot’s mysterious Southern accent and his pronounced proclivity for gratitude, as he’s often quoted as saying: “Thank you. Thank you very much.” 

With Jacko tagging along, I now know how the Abominable Snowman learned the Moonwalk. 

Silly yeti! He almost fell off a couple cliffs dancing backwards so much. Obviously trying to impress Jacko. 

Which also explains why the Abominable Snowman kept saying the word Thriller.

Seriously, if he wasn’t growling, he was saying this is a Thriller; and that’s a Thriller. Doesn’t he know that if everything’s thrilling, nothing is thrilling? 



In the meantime, I’ll have to get my multi-dimensional portal fixed. Something’s wrong with the Locator Device. I wasn’t supposed to locate Jacko, Elvis, and the Albino Bigfoot; I was supposed to find Emma Stone, Rachel Bilson, and the Loch Ness Monster.

Blessings & Joy,
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

The Amazing Spider-Man Is Spectacular!

Is Spectacular!
Fun, fun, fun movie, which turned out to be a lot of fun. I also enjoyed it immensely. Loved it too.

I saw it in 2D, so I'll bet it's Super Dee Duper Spectacular in IMAX 3D!

I felt the story started slow. But overall, it more than made up for that once Peter Parker got spider powers!
Published on May 3, 2012 by 


What made this one work more than the previous three is that Spidey had a sense of humor!

That's what was missing. One of the best things about Spider-Man is his witty wisecracks.

Inevitably, in the comic book, that is, when he's in trouble and too busy trying to find a way to beat the bad guy, the super villain says something like: "Where's your funny banter now Spider-Man?"


Stan Lee had a hilarious cameo! One of the best parts of Marvel Superhero Movies is the Stan Lee cameo!

I also enjoyed C. Thomas Howell's role a lot! I didn't think the producers could create another moving scene like the subway scene from Spider-Man 2, but they did.

(I'm being vague so I don't ruin the movie for those who haven't seen it yet.)


In many ways, the story seemed too similar to Spider-Man 1. But Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone both did great.

Was it worth rebooting? Yes! If only for Spidey having a sense of humor!

When you see it, there's a scene shortly after the closing credits begin. Not at the very end. So once you see the scene, you can go.
Rest In Peace: 
The closing credits dedicated the movie In Loving Memory to Laura Ziskin and someone else. I think I talked to her once on the phone. She was nice. Cordial. Or maybe I emailed her. I think I communicated with her after the first Spider-Man movie came out, because I wrote a screenplay for my own superhero. Too bad Hollywood wants established heroes. Anyway, my heart goes out to her's and the other person's families, friends, and coworkers. Thank you for the many happy memories you created.

For more Spidey/Superhero fun, be sure to read my blog posts: The Superhero with the Most TV Shows, My Favorite Superhero Movies, and What Makes Spider-Man So Amazing?.

The following comments are intended for people 
who have already seen the movie -- 
-- Like I said, the movie started slow. I didn't think they needed all that stuff about his parents. The film makes it seem like only Peter Parker could have become Spider-Man. But the fun of Spidey is the hope that we could get bit and become superheroes ourselves. The comic book What If # 7 "What If Someone Else Besides Spider-Man Had Been Bitten By The Radioactive Spider?" had three different people (Colonel John Jameson, Flash Thompson, and Betty Brant) get bit by that illustrious radioactive spider.
-- I didn't like that Gwen knew Spider-Man's secret identity. Especially so soon! That took away the biggest conflict in superhero movies! Plus, a big source of turmoil for Pete/Spidey in the comic books is that Gwen Stacy loved Peter Parker, but hated Spider-Man, because she blamed Spidey for her father's death. But since they did that anyway, I liked how he said, "I'm bitten." And she said, "Me too." That was cute. Plus, once she knew his identity, I loved how she smacked the Lizard with a stool and came to his aid. She even knew that her dad made him promise to stay away from her to keep her safe. 
-- Didn't seem right that the Lizard snuck up on Spider-Man more than once, since the Web-Head has Spider Sense. Plus, he should never have been hit by the bullet fired by that one police officer either. 
-- The Police Force blaming Spider-Man for Captain Stacy's death would have made things more difficult for Spider-Man, so that got missed. Also missing was J. Jonah Jameson! 
-- Having said all that, and I probably have more to say, I enjoyed the movie. The effects were amazing. The movie was fun! The scene with the cranes being lined was deeply moving. And I understand that when you translate a book, even a comic book, some things need to be altered for the screen. But the way Spidey webbed Gwen after he threw her out the school window is what killed her in The Amazing Spider-Man # 121.
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