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Clayface is a movie struggling with an identity crisis.
I didn’t hate the film. I didn’t love it either. It simply exists.
The movie tries to balance body horror, tragedy, and a comic book origin story, but never quite succeeds at any of them.
It’s not the worst entry in the DCU, but it certainly lacks the depth and sophistication we’ve seen with Lanterns.
I had fun watching it, and there were moments I enjoyed. But when it was over, I couldn’t shake the feeling that there just wasn’t much there.
I’m sticking with my 3/10 rating.
Here’s my quick, spoiler-free reaction to Clayface.
RUMOR:
Kevin Feige has found his WOLVERINE for the MCU’s X-Men reboot!
The studio reportedly wants an UNKNOWN actor in the role.
Hugh Jackman has been great, but it’s time for a comic-accurate Wolverine.
And he’s only 5’3”! ABOUT TIME!
I think Marvel made the RIGHT choice with this one. 😉
MightyMike616 retweeted
some countries need drones to fight wars
IRON MAN transforms into DOCTOR DOOM over South Korea!
In an incredible display promoting Avengers: Doomsday, 2,000 drones lit up the night sky over Seoul's Han River.
The show featured several Marvel characters, but the highlight was Iron Man transforming into Doctor Doom, a nod to Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU as the iconic villain.
What an incredible way to celebrate Marvel's past while teasing its future.
I still have mixed feelings about Downey playing Doom, but there's no denying how visually impressive this is.
Marvel knows how to put on a SHOW!
MightyMike616 retweeted
Nathan Fielder hopes audiences can help him understand his OWN movie.
During a Q&A for You Can See Everything, Fielder admitted that he's still processing his experience making the Elizabeth Holmes documentary.
“I'm really curious to hear what everyone else thinks.”
Even after completing the film, Fielder and editor Adam Luck-Norton continue debating what certain moments actually meant.
Director Lance Oppenheim explained that filming over several years revealed patterns in their subjects' behavior that shorter interviews would never have captured.
It's rare to hear a filmmaker admit that audiences might understand aspects of his own work better than he does.
And I love that Fielder isn't pretending to have all the answers.
Gene Roddenberry initially DIDN’T WANT Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard!
In an interview, Stewart recalled how Star Trek producer Robert Justman discovered him performing Shakespeare during a UCLA lecture.
Justman turned to his wife and declared, “We found the captain.”
But when Stewart met Gene Roddenberry the following morning, the meeting lasted just 10 minutes. After Stewart left, Roddenberry reportedly asked, “Who the hell’s idea was it to invite him?”
Justman and Rick Berman eventually convinced Roddenberry to cast Stewart, although Stewart admitted the creator never seemed entirely comfortable with the decision.
When Stewart later asked Roddenberry how he should approach Picard, his only advice was to reread the Horatio Hornblower novels.
It’s incredible that one of the greatest casting decisions in television history almost never happened.
Stewart didn’t just become Captain Picard. He helped redefine what a Star Trek captain could be.
Nathan Fielder hopes audiences can help him understand his OWN movie.
During a Q&A for You Can See Everything, Fielder admitted that he's still processing his experience making the Elizabeth Holmes documentary.
“I'm really curious to hear what everyone else thinks.”
Even after completing the film, Fielder and editor Adam Luck-Norton continue debating what certain moments actually meant.
Director Lance Oppenheim explained that filming over several years revealed patterns in their subjects' behavior that shorter interviews would never have captured.
It's rare to hear a filmmaker admit that audiences might understand aspects of his own work better than he does.
And I love that Fielder isn't pretending to have all the answers.
MightyMike616 retweeted
These drone shows make fireworks look so outdated and obsolete.
IRON MAN transforms into DOCTOR DOOM over South Korea!
In an incredible display promoting Avengers: Doomsday, 2,000 drones lit up the night sky over Seoul's Han River.
The show featured several Marvel characters, but the highlight was Iron Man transforming into Doctor Doom, a nod to Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU as the iconic villain.
What an incredible way to celebrate Marvel's past while teasing its future.
I still have mixed feelings about Downey playing Doom, but there's no denying how visually impressive this is.
Marvel knows how to put on a SHOW!
IRON MAN transforms into DOCTOR DOOM over South Korea!
In an incredible display promoting Avengers: Doomsday, 2,000 drones lit up the night sky over Seoul's Han River.
The show featured several Marvel characters, but the highlight was Iron Man transforming into Doctor Doom, a nod to Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU as the iconic villain.
What an incredible way to celebrate Marvel's past while teasing its future.
I still have mixed feelings about Downey playing Doom, but there's no denying how visually impressive this is.
Marvel knows how to put on a SHOW!
MightyMike616 retweeted
Excellent film! Wildly engaging.
Nathan Fielder couldn’t tell if Elizabeth Holmes was being GENUINE or manipulating him.
In a Q&A for You Can See Everything, Fielder revealed that he’d initially questioned whether there was even a documentary worth making about Holmes. Her story had already been told extensively.
But meeting her changed things.
Fielder admitted that Holmes sometimes seemed completely sincere, even as he reminded himself that she had a history of lying.
A24 eventually gave Fielder and director Lance Oppenheim the freedom to film without promising a finished documentary.
What convinced them they had something special? They couldn’t always agree on what they were witnessing.
That’s what makes this documentary so fascinating. Even the filmmakers couldn’t agree on how to interpret their subjects, leaving audiences to wrestle with those same questions.
MightyMike616 retweeted
This is why I say Fielder can’t quite do journalism with elite subjects. He is used to normies who are completely candid so he’s agnostic when dealing with the upper class.
Nathan Fielder couldn’t tell if Elizabeth Holmes was being GENUINE or manipulating him.
In a Q&A for You Can See Everything, Fielder revealed that he’d initially questioned whether there was even a documentary worth making about Holmes. Her story had already been told extensively.
But meeting her changed things.
Fielder admitted that Holmes sometimes seemed completely sincere, even as he reminded himself that she had a history of lying.
A24 eventually gave Fielder and director Lance Oppenheim the freedom to film without promising a finished documentary.
What convinced them they had something special? They couldn’t always agree on what they were witnessing.
That’s what makes this documentary so fascinating. Even the filmmakers couldn’t agree on how to interpret their subjects, leaving audiences to wrestle with those same questions.
MightyMike616 retweeted
Ben Affleck’s BATMAN is one reason James Gunn won’t make 2016’s Suicide Squad DCU canon!
During The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon? The Official Podcast, Gunn explained why the characters’ shared history doesn’t necessarily make David Ayer’s film canon.
“Because then if you say that’s canon, we’re screwed.”
Gunn pointed out that accepting the entire film would also establish Affleck’s Batman and other elements of the DCEU in the new continuity. It could even complicate his plans to eventually use Deadshot.
I agree with Gunn’s approach. The DCU shouldn’t be restricted by decisions made in the previous universe.
That said, I still consider Affleck’s Batman one of the BEST interpretations of the character. I deeply regret we never got his solo film.
I’d actually welcome Affleck returning, especially for The Brave and the Bold.
An older, battle-hardened Bruce Wayne trying to raise Damian after losing Robin could make for an incredible father-and-son story.
And Affleck would be PERFECT for it.
Ben Affleck’s BATMAN is one reason James Gunn won’t make 2016’s Suicide Squad DCU canon!
During The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon? The Official Podcast, Gunn explained why the characters’ shared history doesn’t necessarily make David Ayer’s film canon.
“Because then if you say that’s canon, we’re screwed.”
Gunn pointed out that accepting the entire film would also establish Affleck’s Batman and other elements of the DCEU in the new continuity. It could even complicate his plans to eventually use Deadshot.
I agree with Gunn’s approach. The DCU shouldn’t be restricted by decisions made in the previous universe.
That said, I still consider Affleck’s Batman one of the BEST interpretations of the character. I deeply regret we never got his solo film.
I’d actually welcome Affleck returning, especially for The Brave and the Bold.
An older, battle-hardened Bruce Wayne trying to raise Damian after losing Robin could make for an incredible father-and-son story.
And Affleck would be PERFECT for it.
James Gunn wants Margot Robbie BACK as Harley Quinn!
During The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon? podcast, Gunn revealed that Harley Quinn will almost certainly appear in the new DCU, but Robbie’s return remains uncertain.
“I don’t know if she wants to play Harley again. She may be over that.”
Gunn praised Robbie’s performance and said he’d bend over backwards to make her version of Harley fit into the DCU. Otherwise, he’s open to recasting.
Interestingly, Gunn also confirmed that The Suicide Squad is largely canon, with Harley Quinn being the biggest unresolved piece.
I hope Robbie returns. She’s one of the best casting decisions DC has made, and I’d love to see her interact with the new Batman and Joker.
There’s no reason to recast a character when the original actor is still PERFECT for the role.
MightyMike616 retweeted
The creators of SMALLVILLE admit they got Lana Lang WRONG.
Alfred Gough and Miles Millar revealed that if they could change one thing about the series, it would be giving Lana more agency earlier in the show.
They acknowledged that her story became repetitive and that she never really had a storyline independent of Clark Kent.
Kristin Kreuk also reflected on wishing she’d had the confidence and experience to collaborate more closely with the writers on Lana’s development.
I think this is one of the fairest criticisms of Smallville. Lana was an important part of Clark’s journey, but too often her character was defined by their relationship rather than her own ambitions.
It’s nice to hear the creators acknowledge something fans have debated for years.
Walton Goggins has reportedly WRAPPED filming on Fallout Season 3!
Deadline reports that Goggins has completed his work on the upcoming season of the hit Prime Video series.
Goggins has been one of the show’s biggest highlights, bringing both menace and surprising humanity to the Ghoul.
His performance is a big reason Fallout has become one of my favorite video game adaptations.
Now I’m curious where the writers will take his character next, especially after everything he’s been through.
Nathan Fielder couldn’t tell if Elizabeth Holmes was being GENUINE or manipulating him.
In a Q&A for You Can See Everything, Fielder revealed that he’d initially questioned whether there was even a documentary worth making about Holmes. Her story had already been told extensively.
But meeting her changed things.
Fielder admitted that Holmes sometimes seemed completely sincere, even as he reminded himself that she had a history of lying.
A24 eventually gave Fielder and director Lance Oppenheim the freedom to film without promising a finished documentary.
What convinced them they had something special? They couldn’t always agree on what they were witnessing.
That’s what makes this documentary so fascinating. Even the filmmakers couldn’t agree on how to interpret their subjects, leaving audiences to wrestle with those same questions.
Ian McKellen once WARNED Patrick Stewart about joining Star Trek.
In a touching tribute to his longtime friend, McKellen recalled meeting Stewart more than 50 years ago when they were both young actors with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Years later, Stewart told him he’d been offered a leading role in Star Trek. McKellen worried that moving to Hollywood could jeopardize his stage career.
“Well, he took the risk and thank goodness for us all that he did.”
McKellen also reflected on Stewart’s Yorkshire roots, his honesty, and his extraordinary career spanning Shakespeare, Star Trek, and X-Men.
He remembered Stewart as a man who wore his heart on his sleeve, someone he could rely on, admire, and love.
It’s remarkable that two actors who began their careers in classical theater would eventually become Professor X and Magneto, creating one of the most memorable relationships in superhero cinema.
And we’ll get to see Stewart one final time in Avengers: Doomsday.
The creators of SMALLVILLE admit they got Lana Lang WRONG.
Alfred Gough and Miles Millar revealed that if they could change one thing about the series, it would be giving Lana more agency earlier in the show.
They acknowledged that her story became repetitive and that she never really had a storyline independent of Clark Kent.
Kristin Kreuk also reflected on wishing she’d had the confidence and experience to collaborate more closely with the writers on Lana’s development.
I think this is one of the fairest criticisms of Smallville. Lana was an important part of Clark’s journey, but too often her character was defined by their relationship rather than her own ambitions.
It’s nice to hear the creators acknowledge something fans have debated for years.
Patrick Stewart gave us one of the most powerful scenes in the entire X-Men franchise.
In X-Men: Days of Future Past, an older Charles Xavier confronts his younger self, who has lost faith in humanity and himself.
“Just because someone stumbles, loses their way… it doesn’t mean they’re lost forever.”
It’s a beautiful scene about pain, compassion, and the courage to keep believing in people, even when they’ve given up on themselves.
With Stewart’s passing, this moment feels even more meaningful.
He didn’t just play Professor X.
He embodied the hope and humanity that made Charles Xavier such an extraordinary character.