Movies You Should Watch: Mutant Chronicles

Let’s face it, not everyone has the time to read a drawn out movie review, especially of a mainstream movie that they already know from other sources whether it’s good or not.  Therefore, I’ve come up with this new post concept, “Movies You Should Watch”, in which I’ll highlight a movie which I feel has fallen under the radar, or deserves more recognition.  The first movie I have chosen is the recently released Mutant Chronicles, so hit the break for my spoiler free rundown of it.

Spider-Man Back In Parade

http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.9210.Spidey_Returns_to_Thanksgiving_Day_Parade

Earlier today Marvel gleefully announced Spider-Man’s return to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  After an 11 year hiatus, the Spidey balloon is finally back in the line-up.  I willing admit this news makes me smile.  It will be nice to have Spider-Man flying high again, thought I couldn’t help but notice Marvel.com’s article left out something.  The article discusses the previous use of the Spidey balloon but fails to mention two of Marvel’s most ambitious parade endeavors.

Movie Review – G. I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

I just got back from a special showing of G. I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.  I didn’t think I’d be seeing the film in theaters but a free opportunity arose and I took it.  Overall I enjoyed the movie, I enjoyed it quite a bit.  I went into with a fairly pessimistic expectations but what I witnessed shattered those negative feelings.

New Wolverine Anime Design Has Fans Polarized

Marvel has put out a trailer for the upcoming Wolverine anime series.  The most intriguing aspect of the trailer is Wolverine’s character the design, which has generated some interesting fan response.

I Was Too Harsh On Iron Man Armored Adventures

Back in April I put up a review of the Iron Man Armed Adventures pilot.  To give the abridged version I was pretty harsh on it.  I found a lot of faults and the bulk of my complaints stemmed from the so called “Teen Tony” approach.  The show is now well along into season one and at this time I feel compelled to comment further.

Eddie Murphy Denies Riddler Role, Vies for Egghead

During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien actor/comedian Eddie Murphy denied rumors that he may play the Riddler in an upcoming Batman film.  He said that he believes Jim Carrey did a good job as the Riddler in Batman Forever.  When asked which Batman villian he could see himself as Murphy responded with Egghead, a character created for the 1960’s Batman television series played by Vincent Price.  Based on Murphy’s impression I think that’s an awesome idea.

Oh the world that could be.

Some Thoughts On MGS Rising

The prayers of 360 owning Metal Gear fans have been answered…sort of. No they will not get the much rumored (and highly hoped for) MGS4 port but instead what can be considered the next been thing: a brand new adventure.

Con Report: Anime Boston 2009

Anime Boston took place this past weekend from May 22-24th.  At first I wasn’t going to go to Anime Boston this year because last year wasn’t that spectacular but I made a last minute decision to go.  Pictures and such after the break.

Beverage Review: Java Pop Coffee Soda

The Press the Action Button staff went to a local mecca for the people, aka Ocean State Job Lot, and picked up a four pack of Java Pop Coffee Soda for the grand total of one dollar.  Was it a good investment?  Find out after the break.

On Wolverine’s Origin, Marvel, and Financial Distress

Of all of Marvel’s characters, Wolverine  has always been the most mysterious; numerous flashbacks and glimpses into his past, prior to the revealing of his origin, were never any help to those attempting to discern a coherent story – in fact, they were generally often considered to be fake, retconned as fake memories implanted by Weapon X. Whether or not Wolverine would ever remember what really happened to him in the past, and the mysterious nature of his origin lended to the character in ways that having an actual, coherent origin never could have. However, Marvel, in times of economic hardship, has rejected this belief system in lieu of complete disclosure, evidenced by their recent film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine. What does this all mean?