Action Hero of the Week: Matt Murdock
In the weird limbo before the Marvel Cinematic Universe was established, future Batman Ben Affleck portrayed Marvel’s blind lawyer/vigilante, Matt Murdock in the 2003 movie.
Action Hero of the Week: Mathayus
Before he became a CG abomination in The Mummy Returns, Mathayus aka The Scorpion King was freeing Egypt from the tyranny of the warlord Memnon.
News Shotgun 12/8
Tons of news this week including Disney going forward with Tron 3 and also signing an exclusive deal with Netflix, Rise of the Guardians most likely going to be a disaster for Dreamworks, tons of casting news including the new Harry Osborn.
Everything Actioncast Ep 125 “Welcome to the Jam”
This week on the podcast, the guys discuss whether freezing or boiling in a small area is more thrilling, pay respects to Michael Clarke Duncan, horrible children’s movies, 90’s basketball, Troma movies and much more.
Know Your “That Guy”: Michael Clarke Duncan
Extremely sad news earlier this week when we learned that Michael Clarke Duncan passed away at 54. Depsite his imposing size and voice, he seemed like a super cool and chill dude, able to play super dramatic roles like in The Green Mile but then turn around and be hilarious in things like Talladega Nights.
Review: Green Lantern
DC’s only entry this summer in the comic book superhero genre, Green Lantern, has some heavy competition from Marvel’s trio of movies. Can it compete or should DC just focus on Batman?