Sentences with phrase «for comic»

But, there is need for comic book adaptations to diversify across the board, and tapping into R - rated material may be one way in which Fox can do just that with its X-Men universe.

It's an iconic and sobering moment for comic book fans, who saw a villain actually capable of winning.

Vulture's Bilge Ebiri has written a nice piece on the circumstances that have led to Sandra Bullock becoming the year's unlikeliest Oscar contender, citing Bullock's 2009 achievements as a «primer» for comic actors seeking serious Oscar consideration.

«The Front Page» (1974) Even for a comic titan like Wilder, it took some balls to remake arguably the greatest of the screwball comedies, 1940's «His Girl Friday.»

Anchored buy an eerie and atonal theme for Heath Ledger's Joker, which was reportedly recorded in a parking garage, and incorporated the sound of a piano being demolished, Zimmer's score remains the modern standard for comic book movie scores.

On last night's Saturday Night Live, Melissa McCarthy brought her gifts for comic violence and sputtering, incompetent rage to the role of White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer.

6:45 p.m., Ballroom 20 — «Breaking Bad» Not the most obvious fit for a Comic - Con appearance, but an exciting one nonetheless.

Although Luigi's biggest reactions to his frequent overlookings in the Mario & Luigi series are a few»... «s and face - faults, his inattention was played up for comic relief in Paper Mario, with the snarky man in green complaining about being left behind and perpetually training for that elusive next adventure.

website on 14th February 2011, this is a star - studded line up to reflect the excitement and the talent involved in the biggest year for comic book movies so far.

Which makes it all the more dubious when McDonagh trots out stereotypically young, pretty, somewhat ditsy girls for comic relief.

The plot for the comic by the «Wanted» and «Kick - Ass» creator involves a veteran James Bond - style spy, «Uncle Jack» — the role that Firth will take — whose latest mission is complicated when he has to train up his hoodie nephew Gary in the ways of MI6.

Franco goes on at length about the Sax Rohmer and Edgar Wallace / Republic Pictures Fu Manchu series and his affection for it and for the comic - book series that sent a whole generation of kids into a frenzy over the Yellow Peril, God bless»em.

Fox, often a genre - friendly studio, have a few pictures which are kinda - sorta aiming for the Comic - Con crowd — the underpromoted «The Watch,» which opens two weeks later, plus «Taken 2,» «Life Of Pi,» the animated «Epic» and «Machete Kills» further down the line — but with «The Wolverine» only shooting right before the event, and the «X-Men First Class» sequel not shooting until next year, they don't really have the kind of big draw movie they've had in the past.

That's downright Faulknerian for a comic - book movie, and not surprising for a Marvel production by the Russo Brothers, whose Captain America: The Winter Soldier was the film equivalent of a graphic - novel masterpiece.

With only the idea that comic book heroes have home lives and feelings of inadequacy like everyone else, this one note movie beats that them like a drum with such a lack of wit that it's astonishing that these credible actors would find the rather talky (for a comic book) story worthy of their efforts.

And Fehr definitely has a soft spot for comic book material.

Of course, this isn't the first time fans were clamoring for a comic book film to draw the gaze of the Oscars.

For comic books fans concerned with faithful adaptions of their favorite titles, you'll have to be satisfied with a somewhat non-faithful version of Deadpool that never actually was, but maybe you always wish there had been.

Kudos should also go to editor Joel Negron for slicing this film up with an amazing sense for comic timing.

Just curious as to your corny scale and whether it coincides with reasonable expectations for a comic book adaptation.

Nowadays, everyone wants to make a shared cinematic universe in the same vein as the world that Marvel Studios has created for their comic book characters.

Is the Thor: Ragnarok storyline misleading for comic book fans?

It's a heavy burden for a comic book character, however it seems, regardless of one's perspective, it's likely the film delivers, satisfies, and... oh yeah... entertains.

If 21 Jump Street revealed his knack for comic timing, this cements him as one of the most underrated comedy performers around; his faux - stupid act doesn't get old, but also manages to be oddly sympathetic.

It is not hard to figure out where St. Vincent, the latest Bill Murray vehicle for comic grouchiness, is headed, but director Theodore Melfi makes you want to jump aboard and go along for the ride anyway.

It doesn't matter who the on - screen villain is, studio execs are the film's real target, which makes it an experience custom built for comic book obsessives and superhero movie junkies.

Deadpool 2 is an absolute riot for comic book and action movie buffs.

And always reliable for some comic relief is Charlie Day, playing Gwen's doofy husband who conveniently happens to be John's mom's nurse at the hospital.

The upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 2 Box Set is filled with all kinds of goodies for comic book movie fans.

I do find Magic Mike interesting because generally the only way media portrays male nudity or sexuality is for comic effect while female is often for sex appeal.

Yukio is the girlfriend of Negasonic Teenage Warhead, which is in and of itself a huge moment for comic book movies.

In footage shot specifically for Comic Con, Paul Rudd and Michael Peña team up for an outrageously funny five minute recap of every MCU movie to date.

ABC is pulling out the big guns for Comic - Con 2014.

There's always 50 conversations for every comic book movie that gets made and as far as I know this is something that is very much just at conversation stage...»

When the teaser for the comic - book God appeared at the close of «Iron Man,» every person in the theater was in a frenzy.

I've added some portraits of Olivia for Comic - Con International 2017.

When a Cleveland file clerk uses his mundane existence as the inspiration for a comic book, he achieves unlikely fame, a berth on the Letterman show, and a following that includes other wage slaves who find daily office life to be as filled with rage and excitement as any action picture.

Although he is mainly used for comic - relief and he may not get any love at the award shows this year, his character nearly steals scenes away from the excellent Gyllenhaal.

He gets his chuckles, but mostly defers to his character's criminal associates (led by the scene - stealing Peña) for comic relief duties.

Warner Bros has started airing the first two TV spots for the comic book action movie Suicide Squad, starring a bunch of villains.

Thats what it took for comic movies to get good.

Best known for his comic affability as an actor on The Office, he revealed surprising directing chops with his David Foster Wallace adaptation Brief Interviews With Hideous Men (2009) and the well - honed family dramedy The Hollars (2016).

Venturing across to San Diego for Comic - Con this July, THN thought Spike Lee's remake of Chan - wook Park's classic revenge shocker OLDBOY would make a...

Fans are eager to see footage of their favorite star getting pumped for comic book roles, and Beetz had to do it in order to properly live in Domino's lucky skin.

In his sixth outing as the metal - clawed mountain of muscle, Hugh Jackman undergoes the kind of existential crisis that's de rigueur these days for all comic book heroes.

The 60 - year - old Martin also strains for comic grace in many of the physical sequences.

But the film is an even bigger letdown for fans of Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon, who are forced to play most of this material straight, with no room for comic improvisation.

Others use accents for comic effect, like Peter Sellers» silly French one as Inspector Clouseau.

And yes, there's a droid named K - 2SO (Alan Tudyk) there for comic relief.

However, it's also possible that the Hope name - drop was simply an Easter egg for comic book fans, who know of the connection between Cable and his daughter.