Guy LeCharles Gonzalez

TGIF, Part MDCCCLIX*

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 24, 2005
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Quick & random:1) My quarterly apology to all those I've lost contact with. Again. If it hasn't been directly connected to family, work or comics, I probably haven't dealt with it. That means unanswered emails, voicemails, etc. Please don't take it personally. Hopefully I'll be seeing some of you in the next couple of weeks.2) Congratulations to Dyanna & Steve on their pregnancy, and Joanne & Juan on their new house. Let's see how much time you guys have for D&D now!3) Softball game tonight. Yankees/Mets tomorrow afternoon. Two parties tomorrow night (though I think we'll only be able to…

Comment: Handicapping Batman Begins

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 23, 2005
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As of Tuesday, June 21, Batman Begins has made $84,928,817 at the domestic box office, already ranking it as the 20th highest-grossing comic book adaptation ever. The Top 5 on that list are:Spider-Man: $403,706,375Spider-Man 2: $373,585,825Batman: $251,188,924Men in Black: $250,690,539X2: X-Men United: $214,949,694Assuming a typical 50% dropoff this weekend, I'm guessing it'll leapfrog into the 13th spot, just behind The Hulk at #12 with $132,177,234. From there, though, it'll be interesting to see how it plays out, especially with the Fourth of July holiday next weekend which should boost its take despite War of the Worlds opening that weekend.My prediction?…

Pull List Review: June 2005

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 22, 2005
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Here's what I'm currently buying on a regular basis, and why. What about you?100 GirlsBecause it's a great story, and Adam Gallardo's an interesting guy.15 MinutesBecause it makes C-list superheroes interesting.Action PhilosophersBecause it's smart and funny and takes more than 5 minutes to read each issue.ArañaBecause I really wanted it to be good, and have been hoping it gets there. (Though, honestly, my hope is fading fast.)The AtheistBecause it has an intriguing plot and a brother as a lead character who isn't a stereotype. (Well, not a bad one, at least, because he's definitely a bit of the stereotypical Sam…

LINK: What’s Next for Marvel Movies?

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 21, 2005
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Avi Arad, Marvel's chairman and CEO, spoke with MTV.com about where several of the companies nearly 5,000 characters stand with regards to movie prospects, ranging from X-men 3 to Captain America to Cloak & Dagger.X-Men 3: Regarding Jean Grey's possible evolution at the end of the last movie, however, Arad says, "Dark Phoenix should not be the centerpiece of the movie."Wolverine: "2007/2008" film with Wolverine ("Totally different, just Wolverine's journey").Ghost Rider: Scheduled for August 2006, Arad refers to it as a "morality tale," and that it will have a PG-13 rating and a "Southern rock" soundtrack and ethos.Spider-Man 3: Due…

Try Something Different: 6/22/05

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 21, 2005
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Support Independent Comics!Independent comics (and manga) being released tomorrow, 6/22/05, courtesy of ComicList. Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. If your LCBS offers a pre-ordering service, be sure to take advantage of it.Recommendations, sometimes blind, in BOLD. Which ones are YOU reading?AEON Bugtown #6 (Of 6), $2.95ALIAS ENTERPRISES LLC Deal With The Devil #2 (Of 5), $2.99 Judo Girl #2 (Of 4), $2.99 Killer Stunts Inc #2 (Of 4), $2.99 Lethal Instinct #2 (Of 6), $2.99AMAZE INK (SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS) Little Scrowlie #10, $2.95ANIME WORKS PUBLICATIONS Death Trance Vol 2 GN, $9.99 Kamunagara Rebirth Of…

Home Sweet (and Sour) Home

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 20, 2005
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The problem with vacations is that they sometimes do more than serve as relaxing getaways, giving a little push to the always prevalent desire to get the hell out of New York City for good. Being around houses that cost half as much as what we were looking to buy a few months ago, for twice as much space, inside and out in most cases, added to the feeling. We ended up staying in VA for an extra day because we weren't looking forward to returning to the same old grind of maintaining the status quo. While there's some legitimacy…

Buzzscope Reviews: 6/15/05

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 20, 2005
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Batman Begins: The Official Movie AdaptationWhile hitting all of the major plot points, there are several moments where Nolan must have altered the script during shooting to tighten things up that Beatty obviously wasn't privy to, completely ruining its function as an "official" adaptation of the movie and making its very existence ultimately pointless. Black Diamond On RampWhile the concept itself has potential, there's not much in this slight introduction to suggest that Young will pull it off thanks to its Marvel-style decompression and lack of any emotional connection to the lead character.GI Joe: America's Elite #0With Casey and Caselli…