It also has Paris Hilton. I didn't actually see it, but I wouldn't get your hopes up too high.

I did actually see it, and I wouldn't get your hopes up too high.

I own it on Blue-Ray, because I think it's ridiculously full of schlock, camp, and bombast, and I have a weakness for such things.

Yeah, I do too, which is why I'm dying to see it!

An article in the WSJ by Austin Grossman (author of the novel “Soon I Will Be Invincible”):

Marvel’s ‘Avengers’: Can the Superhero Film Be Saved?

But there is a central truth about superhero films, that Whedon obviously gets. It’s not about banter or bigger explosions or CGI or moral clarity. Superheroes aren’t better or purer than other people, they are interesting because they’re f—ed up. Maybe it’s your body or your mind or your family situation- it’s probably all three. You get to a certain moment and your body starts doing amazing, terrifying things. To the point where your can fly or turn invisible or are unreasonably good at violent behavior. You’re not exactly normal; but it’s not exactly a normal world is it?

The true potential of the superhero film is seldom seen - a chance to bring a depth and detail an actor creates, to a very strange and compelling character. Most of the time it’s the opposite - they decide the word “superhero” means flattening and simplifying the story and personality to the point of deadness (in this matter Zak Penn has much to answer for - the second “Hulk” film, “X-Men 2″ and 3, “Elektra” - although his seldom-seen “Incident at Loch Ness” is evidence of talent).

An Avengers movie in the vein of "Soon I Will Be Invincible" would be awesome.

Saw The Losers today. In a word, NOM. Seriously, all I can say is "what ita said."

The Losers bombed, which I expected given how few people were in the theatre on Friday night. Alas.

Last night I finally finished watching this random movie I caught half of months ago: Mystery Date. Nineties flick starring Ethan Hawk and Teri Polo and also featuring Oscar winner Fisher Stevens and B.D. Wong. With special appearance by GWAR. And the awesome line "Ben! Jerry! Why don't you go get some ice cream?" Anyone else seen it? It's fun.

With special appearance by GWAR.

Every appearance by GWAR is special.

Did the movie have any connection with the board game "Mystery Date"?

I didn't notice how many people were in the theatre at our 9:40 showing, but inbetween deciding to go to the movie and deciding when to go to the movie the 8:00 showing sold out, so I was optimistic. But it looks like it only just beat Kick Ass.

I'm sad, but not surprised. I wonder if people are deciding that they'll go see The A Team instead. I'd be surprised if that's as much fun, but I'll go look at that too. I just won't be as opening night about it.

I read people complaining that the marketing stuff for The Losers sucked. Because I was such a fan of the three male leads, I was totally biased. Objectively, was it bad? I know Idris and JDM have not had to carry a big movie, but Chris Evans doesn't pull? Zoe Saldana?

I thought the marketing was great. I know I'm JDM biased, but the movie looked fun and smart, with lots of blowing up stuff and snarky dialogue. What's not to like?

It better still be in a theater next weekend, or I will CRY.