Movie Review: The Smurfs in 3D
By Brenda Waldrop, Media Editor
If you think the new movie The Smurfs is just for kids, you might want to think again. I admit, at times it’s annoyingly cheerful, but it acknowledges and even makes fun of its own cuteness at times. There’s also the gratuitous substitution of the word “Smurf” for any other word, and let’s not forget the annoying, sticks in your head, Smurf song. However, there are a few good reasons to look beyond all that, which I can sum up in three points.
SDCC2011: The Avengers – Exclusive Poster Set
by Kroze, Media Editor
At Comic-Con 2011, Marvel Studios has released a set of connecting posters in order to promote their big 2012 movie release of The Avengers. The poster set consisting of Black Widow, Iron Man, Nick Fury, Hulk, Captain America, Thor and Hawkeye were released at the Marvel booth over the course of the convention showcasing the new looks of the various heroes.
Update: Here is a first look at the Hulk!
Movie Review: Captain America: The First Avenger
As a girl who didn’t grow up interested in comics at all, I’ve become surprisingly excited about them lately. My latest conquest is reading through The Ultimate Avengers comics to get a feel for what is coming for us in 2012 in something that I imagine will break box office records everywhere. Captain America: The First Avenger is another introduction to one of the characters in that movie, and in my opinion, only the Iron Man films have surpassed this movie on the silver screen (at least in the Marvel universe).
SDCC2011 Preview Night – Pictures
By Brenda Waldrop
Preview night/badge pickup was the usual barely controlled chaos. Here are a few pictures from around the outside of the convention center, just a taste of pre-preview night fun!
ComicsOnline Staff Waiting in the Press Pass line!
The line is already long at 1:30 and this is just for Professional/Press!
Arkham City being advertized on the side of Petco Park
Giveaway: Captain America St Louis Sneak Preview Screening on 7/20
Attention ComicsOnline Readers!
Do you live in metropolitan St Louis? Would you like to attend a FREE SNEAK PREVIEW SCREENING of the upcoming release of Captain America on 7/20?
We have Admit two passes for Captain America for Wednesday night (7/20) in Chesterfield.
Giveaway: Captain America San Diego Sneak Preview Screening on 7/20 and 7/21 (Giveaway ended)
UPDATE: All passes have been sent out. Thanks again and check back to ComicsOnline for more giveaways and for plenty of Comic-Con 2011 coverage!
Attention ComicsOnline Readers!
Do you live in San Diego? Would you like to attend a FREE SNEAK PREVIEW SCREENING of the upcoming release of Captain America on 7/20 or 7/21?
TV Review: Torchwood: Miracle Day – “A New World” (Season Premiere)
Movie Review: Horrible Bosses
by Gary Sernaker, Reporter
Horrible Bosses is not a horrible comedy, it’s just a horrible example of how comedies are hobbled together today. There are some yuks, but not enough to sustain the laugh-out-loud quotient that should have been an easy mark to obtain, considering this movie’s all-star cast.
Blu-ray Review: The Lord of the Rings The Motion Picture Trilogy Extended Edition
Don’t worry guys, Nerd HQ is around here somewhere…
TV on DVD Review: Boy Meets World: The Complete Sixth Season
Lionsgate is making me so happy! Boy Meets World ended in May 2000 and they’ve taken their sweet time getting around to releasing the seven great seasons on DVD. Season 6 doesn’t disappoint!
The Season
Blu-Ray Review: Red Riding Hood: Alternate Cut
by Erin Hatch, Editor-At-Large
Now you can get your copy of Red Riding Hood: Alternate Cut available on Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Download combo pack!
I was prepared to write a truly scathing review of Red Riding Hood. Honestly, I wanted to relish this, to really tear into it, to say that it was total dreck and that watching the film was a pain in the neck and a waste of my time, so it should be taken as an enormous complement when I say that I am a little bit disappointed that this movie wasn’t as horrible as I expected it to be. In fact, there were several moments that I thought were actually good. I’ll admit, I might have pre-drank a little too much, and thus enjoyed the movie more than I would have sober.