Editor's Letter: March 09

After sitting through flick after flick during last month's award season, it has finally drawn its curtains with the Slumdog leaving the Kodak Theatre in triumph with 8 Oscars. I will remember how Jamal plunged right into the abyss of human waste in order not to miss the chance of obtaining his idol's signature. I will never forget how Benjamin had lived strong and manage to part with his love Daisy when he had foreseen the future outcome of him eventually turning into an infant. It will always be in my mind, the scene where Harvey Milk addressed how angry he was during his campaign speech in the fight for the rights of homosexuals in his country. I weep for Randy who has led a hard life as a professional wrestler and finally finds eternal solace in the ring as he faces dejection elsewhere when he tries to leave wrestling behind to start over. It will always be that way, in how movies can change our minds and perceptions and make things that tad bit interesting for each and everyone of us in life.

With the end of a series of great inspirational films comes yet another run of mainstream crowd-pleasing blockbusters. Films with higher budgets, bigger names and louder effects are what you will be expecting in the theatres starting this month. That's right, you will see the return of all the Superheroes in particular, ranging from those with weird hairdo to those donning the ever popular spandex costumes. Maybe that's what they're selling other than casting Superheroes on screen to save the day with all the outraged use of spandex costuming. No, it's not Michael Phelps (a hero no less, nevertheless!)but the element of hot and sizzling sexiness. Oh yes, you will find yourself nodding in profuse agreement soon after you've seen the latest movie posters and trailers of Watchmen.

Watchmen begins the Superhero watch this week as the top feature of theatrical distribution, starring the hot Ford Supermodel of Canada search Malin Akerman in your most desired spandex suit and cute bangs. Carnal appeal aside, this is one film that we've affixed our attention to as we think this will be a great comic book adaptation with the visionary Zack Snyder (Director of 300) helming the film! Be warned though, if you think The Dark Knight was a deep film, wait till you catch Watchmen.

So sit tight, buckle up, and strap yourselves in everyone!

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