The Ultimate Superhero Face-Off?
Wednesday is a wonderful day to wonder about what could have been. For instance, what if Nicolas Cage was cast as Superman?
Before you start laughing too loudly, this was, at one point in the late ’90s, a legitimate conversation.
The rumored title of the movie was Superman Lives. Probably not the best title in the off-chance it wouldn’t get made (check) because of the obvious counter headline for reporters: Superman’s Dead.
C’mon screenwriters, that was too much of a lay-up.
However, thanks to creative video editing, YouTube user “Epic Wolf Films” has given fans a glimpse into what Nicolas Cage would look like as Superman in the Dawn of Justice.
As absurd as it is, Nicolas Cage is still 7 kinds of crazy awesomeness. He’s certainly not my pick to play Superman, the greatest superhero in history, but I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t not watch the movie in the trailer above…
The film could be titled Superman: A National Treasure.
It’s quite the declaration, but Superman is a character with a certain degree of independence.
Happy Monday!
The park opens…again.
Jurassic World is poised to continue its dominance, this time with HBO subscribers. The 4th installment in the Jurassic Park franchise made its first television premiere this past weekend. Watching the opening sequence again reignites the imagination of viewers as to why it was the cinematic monster of last summer. The first 10 minutes of the film are quintessential Spielberg, proof that director Colin Trevorrow did his homework for rebooting the series with a familiar tone and trademark character development.
The tease for something mysteriously epic is established from the first frame.
And the first minute was perfect for the story that unfolds. In fact, these sixty seconds are a clever throwback to the original.
Here’s to Devising/Genetically-Engineering an Incredible Start to the Week!
Was McDonald’s Always Lovin’ It?
McDonald’s makes the best french fries in the world. Reaching into the bag or sitting under the golden arches and taking that first salty bite is a serene experience.
Have you ever wondered how this perfect encapsulation (and magnetism) of fast food deliciousness came to be?
The story of this revolutionary fast food restaurant highlights how an idea took off and never looked back. After visiting McDonald’s #1 courtesy of Ray Kroc outside Chicago in Des Plaines, Illinois and Hamburger University in Oak Brook, Illinois, the history of McDonald’s came alive. This is not simply a family-friendly restaurant chain, but something much more. There’s an “it” factor.
I even have an authentic Hamburger U flag to prove it!
Arriving in theaters this August, Ray Kroc’s drive and ambition can be seen as Michael Keaton, Laura Dern and Nick Offerman star in The Founder that illustrates the saga of how we’ve all come to love McDonald’s. But first, let’s see how Mr. Kroc and the McDonald brothers cleaned the grease stains that appear to have put the now multi-billion franchise in some early jeopardy.
Even if you are not a fan of McDonald’s or fast food, Ray Kroc changed the way millions upon millions of people around the world (yes, you and me) eat not just on a daily basis, but on a meal-meal and snack-to-meal basis.
Speaking of which, I wonder if there’s some golden arches near by?
Just kidding! Of course there are.
McDonald’s even has a monopoly on fast food jokes.
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