After a long anticipation I finally managed to see the latest X-Men movie at the cinema and I was blown away. I am going to rally with those that name it one of the best movies from the franchise, it felt like it was refreshed. With new takes on old characters and the introduction of some other characters (new to the movie adaptations, but the connoisseurs will have recognized them) First Class was a breath of fresh air. It starts slow, but bear with it, because when it kick-starts the action you will be glued to the screen. Without giving to much away since the movie is still in theaters, here are a few highlights of the film. We learn a little more about the history of Eric Lehnsherr/Magneto, played brilliantly by Michael Fassbender, the pivotal moment for the development of his powers being an encounter with Karl Schmit/Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon – who shouldn’t have attempted German). Shaw becomes in young Eric’s mind Dr. Frankenstein who turns him into a monster and we all know how that story ended, the outcome is very similar here. In a less gloomy part of the world, while young Erik is imprisoned and experimented [...]
How not to kill a fan favourite character!
Some writers fail horribly every now and again at giving a beloved character a proper departure. Instead of a hero’s death they get the boot in the most unceremonious way possible. Here is some character deaths that brought a lot of bad press to various shows. 10.Lucy Knight (Kellie Martin) – E.R. One of the perky, happy go lucky optimistic doctors, Lucy quickly gained the hearts of the viewers. Always ready to help out and with a sharp mind she managed to establish herself as a fan favourite quite fast. Alas she was murdered in a way that had all of the E.R. fans up in arms – stabbed almost to death, saved on the table (dramatic so far) then she dies of a pulmonary embolism(not so much dramatic as plain unworthy of her character). Don’t get me wrong, I get that death is something that happens suddenly and it’s not always heroic, but this is television, I expect lies to be served with pretty little bows around them. 9. Alex Ryan (Aaron Jeffrey) – McLeod’s Daughter After playing the character of Alex Ryan for six and a half seasons and being the last remaining character from the original [...]
Christian Kane
Whenever I hear his name I flashback to the first time I saw him, it was a show called Rescue 77 and I became infatuated with his character after the first episode. Fame LA followed that (I am aware they came out in reverse order) – and it was my chance to hear him sing, then Angel came along and there really was no escape anymore. I was hooked for life. But who is Christian Kane? I could give you a physical description, add in some biographical details and leave my imagination run wild and I am sure we wouldn’t be close to solve that particular puzzle. Since that is a question only he can answer and he’s a little out of my reach I’ll just let the words fly and see where that leads us. Beware subjective opinions below. Christian Kane proved everyone early on that he is more than a pretty face (well, Christian if you read this – your face is totally pretty, I’m not denying that, as it happens it’s just not the first thing that crosses my mind if I think of you). He is a wonderful actor, an amazing singer/songwriter and he does all [...]
Misha Collins – a strange gathering of Twitter events
Actor, baker, candlestick maker – I am not sure he bakes or makes candlesticks, but he definitely acts. Want further proof of that simple and undeniable fact? Say his name to a Supernatural fan and you might start a riot, or find yourself with a stampede of fangirls on your hands if there are enough of them around. Just point in any random direction and you will be safe. For many fans of the aforementioned show he is Castiel – the angel of the Lord, sent to release Dean Winchester from hell and member of Team Free Will (the ones that try to stop the predicted and desired Apocalypse by going against their destiny). But Misha Dmitri Tippens Krushnic has appeared in several other TV series and movies prior to the role that endeared him to the fans to such a level that one such fan even bought his signed band-aid at a convention for fifty dollars. Fans have rumored she’s planning to clone him for purposes yet unknown, we are waiting for further information. Looking back on some of his roles most people will have a reaction similar to mine – No way, that was him? I remember him [...]
