So Much Nerd News

Allright, here's the long and short of all of the ridiculous nerd news that's hit the internets in the past two days.  And I just saw a movie.

Zach Snyder Is Directing Superman!
So of the five candidates that Christopher Nolan was considering for directing the upcoming Superman reboot, Zach Snyder, the director of 300, Watchmen, and the phenomenal Dawn of the Dead remake is going to be bringing the man of steel to the big screen once again. The villain is rumored to be General Zod, and the movie is being prepared for a release within the next two years. I was hoping for Brainiac to be the villain, but Zod is just as cool.  Here's to hoping that Jon Hamm plays Superman.

                                       COME ON! Look at the resemblance! It HAS to happen!

Emma Stone is Mary Jane Watson  Gwen Stacy!

This was just announced....and I'll admit I was pissed about this at first. Emma Stone was reportedly offered the role of Mary Jane Watson, a move that caused fanboys the world over to weep with joy. HOWEVER, this rumor was recently retracted, and in its place we have learned that Emma Stone has actually been cast as Gwen Stacy, Spidey's tragic first love.
One the one hand, I find it completely surprising that Sony Pictures had someone who was a redhead to play Mary Jane, and cast her as a blonde. Then I was informed that Ms. Stone is not a natural redhead. After getting over this deception, I am now cautiously optimistic that the movies may be following the actual story of Spidey's love life from the comics, in which he dated Gwen Stacy for years before even considering MJ as a wife.....er.....live-in girlfriend. 
Every Spider-man fan knows the story of Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy's love life, and if Sony can pull of the tragic story of their relationship in a sequel, then more power to them, as it could be one of the most emotionally charged super hero movies of all time.   
 
While I am somewhat excited for this reboot (Spider-man is my favorite after all), when I hear crap like this I want to punch someone.


MOVIE REVIEW!!!!

MacGruber (2010)
Starring: Will Forte, Ryan Phillipe, Kristen Wiig, Val Kilmer
Director: Jorma Taccone

Didn't see MacGruber this past summer? Apparently you weren't alone. One of the biggest flops of the year was also one of the funniest, and I urge everyone who likes absurd comedies like Airplane!, Robing Hood: Men In Tights, or Hot Rod then you'll most likely love MacGruber. This is a movie that is the definition of silly.
The "plot" follows MacGruber being re-recruited into the army to track down his nemesis, Dieter Von Cunth (Kilmer), who has stolen a nuclear warhead. After blowing up his team in an accidental C4 mishap, MacGruber has to team up with Lt. Dixon Piper (Phillipe) and Vicki St. Elmo (Wiig). Phillipe in particular is hilarious in the movie since he plays like he's actually in  an action movie, and not a movie based on a SNL skit. 
The thing that makes MacGruber works is that it feels like one of those crappy movies you would see on Spike TV at 3 in the morning. It's a loving tribute to crappy action movies, and while many of the jokes tend to get a little old, a lot of them hit their marks, and many times the movie goes places you really don't think it will go. While MacGruber isn't for everyone, if you are a fan of extremely weird and absurd humor, then you will love MacGruber.
3 mullets out of 4