Omar Harris

I loved Disney movies, especially animated. However, after the Lion (my favorite of the bunch) and not counting their Pixar collaborations, Disney hasn't done much of anything that has caught my interest (save for Mulan). I'd love to see Disney regain the fire it once had, when it was the innovator, not another follower (as it did when it jumped on the anime bandwagon to produce "Atlantis" and "Treasur Planet") Some may not like it, but dang it, I want my cute, singing animals back.lol.

[quote name='Generic NPC #3']That's from 2003, although I won't argue that it's great. Kanye West definitely deserves a mention, though.[/quote] Oh, I thought it was '04. I lost a lot of interest in today's music, so I couldn't come up with a good album. Eminem's "Encore" is pretty cool though, but I fear Slim is repeating himself with that album (probably why Encore is such an appropriate title). D12's "D12 World" (Was that 04) wasn't bad, much better than that awful "Devil's Night". And can't forget Nelly's "Suit" and "Sweat" (I'd never thought I'd see Nelly team with Tim McGraw and now I can't get that song out of my head, it's just that cool), Ray Charles' "Genius Loves Company" Gretchen Wilson's album, and Big and Rich. Big and Rich and Gretchen Wilson have sealed the deal for me and gotten me into Country music, can you believe that?

My favorite albums of 2004 are Outkast's "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below"- Innovative, with fresh music that transcends genres and exposes the true talents of both members of the group. Undoubtably my favorite song on the album(s) is Andre 3000's "Hey Ya" with "Roses" coming in a close second. Also, I love the Andre 3000/Fonzworth Bentley interlude. Kanye West's "The College Dropout"-Proves that a great producer can also be a great artist. Of course, the obvious choice for top song is "Jesus Walks".

I've only heard a few Japanese songs, few to none of them being outside of the anime theme song genre. The ones I really like are "The Real Folk Blues", the ending theme to Yu Yu Hakusho (the one that plays during the Sensui storyarc), the second ending theme to Inu-Yasha, and "Simple and Clean" by Hikari Utada

I almost forgot to mention another great cover "Knockin on Heaven's Door"- Bob Dylan/Guns n Roses. I didn't even know this was a cover until I heard it on "Be Cool" yesterday. Also "Baby I love your ways"-remade several times, most recently by UB40, and UB40's cover of "I can't help falling in love with you" by Elvis Presley is a decent song. Can't Take My Eyes off you-Lauren Hill (that's for you Juuthena) Sweet Dreams-Eurythmics/Marilyn Manson (Manson's version is so deliciously creepy. I just want to make a horror movie and play that in the background all day) P Diddy using "I'm Coming Out", "I got five on it" and "Every Breathe you Take" for "Mo Money Mo Problems", "Satisfy you" and "I'll be missing you", respectively. Probably the only good remakes Diddy made in his "let's sample everything" days Will Smith using "Forget me nots" to make "Men in Black" The Fugees take on "Killing me Softly" Tupac using "Sadie" to make "Dear Mama". Two great songs made from the same beat Tainted Love-Marilyn Manson again. I think I heard Nas remake "Everybody wants to rule the world" and Phil Collins "In the Air tonight". Anyone else know? If so, are they any good?

Good ones Word Up- Cameo/Korn (I never expected Korn to remake this Hip Hop classic) Time after time- Cindi Lauper/INOJ Love Song- The Cure/311 (I know a lot of people don't like 311's version, but I think its pretty cool) I can see clearly now-Johnny Nash. I don't know how many people have remade it, but it's a great song every time Boys of Summer-The Eagles/Bryan Adams/The Ataris (I like Bryan Adams the most) Smooth Criminal-Michael Jackson/Alien Ant Farm (though Jackson's is always better) Fly Like an Eagle-???/Seal American Woman-???/Lennie Kravitz Lately-Divine/Samantha Mamba Some that should have left well alone Britney Spears remake of "Can't get no satisfaction" Master P's remake of "Time after Time" Bone Thugs N Harmony's remake of "War" on the "Toy Soldiers" soundtrack Will Smith sampling "Rock the Casbah" to make "Willenium" Britney Spear's "My Perogative" Lil Kim, Missy Elliot, Da Brat, Angie Martinez "Ladies Night"

Yeah, the Danger storyline looks pretty weird, and I'll admit that I'm probably the only X-Fan who wanted Colossus to stay dead, and now Marvel's ruined that for me. But his dialogue is spot-on (did you expect anything less from the creator of Buffy? =)

For most of the late 90s there was a constant shuffle between directors, and story details for the film. The biggest rumor was that Nic Cage would be Superman, and the story would loosely revolve around 1993's "Death of Superman" storyline with Superman battling Doomsday (in this story, a creation of Brainiac) and being killed and ressurected. Others were that Superman would die and be replaced by his and Lois Lane's son. I would have liked to see Doomsday in the film as Superman's enemy. My idea would be that we do a "Batman Begins" tell Superman's origins, but more in-depth, with Lex Luthor creating Doomsday from Superman's DNA. But I'm looking forward to what we've got already. Other notes: Tom Cruise is currently attached to the Iron Man film which will be written by the creators of "Smallville". Marvel's "Man Thing" movie is being reduced to a straight-to-video feature. Not a good sign. Man Thing is Marvel's answer to DC's Swamp Thing, about a man who is turned into a sentient, swamp-dwelling, plant monster. The diffference is that a.) Man Thing is mute, and not all too bright, having lost much of his human IQ, and b.) Man Thing is empathic, his touch having the ability to burn people who are fearful, or sinister. The film was originally slated as Marvel's first horror film. No new director attached to X-Men 3, though we do know that Joss Whedon, who writes the "Astonishing X-Men" comic book, possibly the only decent X-Book on the market right now, will NOT be involved as most fans would hope and rumor.

Long time no see, everybody. Anyways, I'm a big Superman fan (I don't care how one-dimensional anybody may think he is), so I just had to make a thread. Well, after what, almost 2 decades, Superman 5 is finally on the way. The film will be much along the same lines as Batman Begins, i.e. the early adventures of the Man of Steel. Though I'd prefer a straight-up sequel, I'm glad that this project is finally off the ground. Other news is that it will be directed by Bryan Singer, who left X-Men 3 to do this project, which is a bad sign for the X movie franchise. Remember the last comic book movie franchise that changed directors for hte 3rd film (yes, I'm looking at you Batman). Like Christopher Reeves, a complete unknown, soap-opera star Brandon Routh, will take the role of everyone's favorite Last Son of Krypton, with Singer stalworth Kevin Spacey as a certain bald megalomaniac. (SWEET!) Anyways, this is a thread for your opinions, or for Superman or comic book movie stuff period. Have fun

I would take the easy way out and say "ALL REALITY SHOWS", but then again I have an unexplained love for Fear Factor, Court Shows (Judge Mathis and the People's Court, especially), game shows, and a few talk shows, so I'll hold my tongue. I do, however, dislike The Bachelor and all of its ilk. I don't care if I can't find a girl, I'm not going on a TV series, where the beautiful women are almost always either golddiggers or filthy rich, just to find a date that might not even last one month. (thank God for Joe Millionaire, huh?)

[quote name='M.Ali][font=trebuchet ms]There's also another Comic Book movie that's coming to theaters pretty soon.[b] Constantine[/b], an old DC classic. A friend of mine told me about it, I didn't believe him at first, until I saw the commercial, and I have to say, it looks like it's pretty good. Staring in the movie is everyone's favorite reality bending Matrix man,[b] Mr. Keanu Reeves[/b], and it's also being directed by music video director:[b] Francis Lawrence[/b']. It seems as if DC is giving Marvel a run for their money, and who knows, maybe CrossGen or Image will join in the fun...[/font][/quote] Crossgens out of business. It may be possible that Mark Alessi could sell the rights to some of his company's creations for movie deals, but I'm not sure. Now Image is a good contender. Their Top Cow line is making a movie based on two properties, the Darkness (about a hitman possessed by a demonic power), and Inferno (about a group of convicts who must go into Hell to find the key needed to close the gates of Hell). There's been talks for awhile aobut a movie based on Fathom and a second Spawn film, but neither has materialized. Oh, for those who don't know, Constantine (out next Friday) is based on the series, Hellblazer, a spin-off of Swamp Thing. John Constantine will be American (he's British in the comics), black-haired (he's blonde), and living in L.A. (most of his adventures take place in England in the comics). And already being previewed in theatres is the Fantastic Four, though sadly it won't be out until July 4th.

There is a movie based on the Watchmen already in the works with a potential 2006 release date. I think either Darren Aronofsky (Pi and Requiem for a Dream) is directing or he just stepped off to do other projects (I can't remember, must get my facts straight). David Hayter (X-Men) is writing. Read Dreamwatch and Starlog magazines if you don't believe me. I would personally like to see a Green Lantern film with Hal Jordan and Kyle Rayner. An idea I've been kicking around in my head for another project would be a two or three part series with the rise and fall of Hal and Kyle eventually having to take him down and redeem him in the end. (as for GL's powers, GL's ring can basically do anything, as long as he has a strong enough will. I'd take it down to such light constructs, no yellow weakness). A JLA movie has been in my thoughts for a while (though a project like that would be way too big to pull off, for now, and it took a lot of legal red tape to get through for Wonder Woman to be in the cartoon, so a movie may be tough). I'd also like to see the Legion of Superheroes, with themes similar to what Mark Waid is doing in his current comics, that is, make them an all-kids superhero team fighting for a world that is boringly utopian. Jack Kirby's Fourth World/New Gods saga is just begging for the big screen treatment, but my biggest hopes would be films based on Supreme Power (I won't say Rising Stars since that already in the works), Cyborg 009 (please do not answer telling me there a difference between comics and manga), a proper Guyver live film, possibly an American remake (or dub) of Battle Royale (but that one's a stretch), a proper Swamp Thing, Firestorm, or Adam Warlock (my personal favorite). I would mention some independent stuff like Walking Dead, but that one's been done to death (no pun intended), by George Romero (who has a 4th Living Dead film coming out that sounds awesome) and why mess with the formula. I would like to see Zero Girl or the Maxx (though both are very, possibly even too, surreal), or Brian Micheal Bendis "Powers".

Long film, but awesome nonetheless. It has QT's trademark back and forth timelines, and some awesome dialogue, that, like a Seinfield episode just has characters talk about what comes naturally, instead of forced philosophical nonsense like some movies tend to use. I love the scene where Vincent accidentally blows up Marvin's head,and the opening hit scene with Jules and Vincent is freakin' hilarious. By the way, off topic, Ichi the Killer, where can I find that movie (Ichi the Killer, legally. PM me if you know where I can find Japanese imports period.)

Friends is overrated, which seems to be the general consensus here, because as previously stated, the show is just unfunny. All reality shows are just moronic and designed to show how far some people will stoop for money. Ridiculous! While I love Chappelle Show to death, I'm annoyed by how big it got so quickly, to the point where, during my brief time in teh military, I couldn't go anywhere without hearing someone say "Yeeeahhh!" "What?" "OK" or "I'm Rick James, *****", ruining some of the shows funniest moments. I might put this up as a later topic, but is Dave Chappelle really funny enough to have a million dollar contract to do more shows? I'm not really sure myself, I've seen funnier. Also overrated is the Tom Green Show. Yes, I know its old, but I hated it. Tom Green is undoubtedly the most overrated, idiotically unfunny comedian I've ever seen, and how anyone could have made his show popular, much less stand more than five minutes of him, is beyond me.

[QUOTE]I am many things, half of which you cannot begin to understand. But for now, I shall play the role of your executioner. I final gift, my wayward son. A fast death, easily preferable to a life on Earth. There your legacy will be one of fear and loathing. A pariah, desperately seeking the favor of a world that has long since scorned your name.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE]Had I known that one human's death would affect you so, I would have killed more. And kill more I shall. Take that with you to your grave, Superman.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE]I am many things, Kal-El. Here, I am God![/QUOTE] -Darkseid (Superman: The Animated Series) [QUOTE]Respect my authorita![/QUOTE] -Cartman (South Park) [QUOTE]Pvt. Pyle: Hi, Joker! Pvt. Joker: Is that a real bullet? Pyle: 762 mm. Full metal jacket. Joker: Leonard, if Hartman finds us in here, we are both going to be in a world of ****. Pyle: I AM IN A WORLD OF ****![/QUOTE] -Privates Pyle and Joker (Full Metal Jacket)