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Comment by Mr. Erreebus 1 minute ago

Also, I agree about the Insomnia remake Detfink... I wasn't the biggest fan.

Comment by Mr. Erreebus 2 minutes ago

Even with all the success Nolan has had with Batman, when the "actual" director of the new Superman gets hired, is he really going to follow all Nolan's instructions, or is he just going to make his own movie anyhow? I've never seen "Mentor" in the credits before..

I do see this as a positive thing, in showing the studio is serious about making a good Superman movie, I'm just not 100% what it really means...

Comment by n8 12 minutes ago

From what I read, Nolan's not "taking over" Superman, he's mentoring. whatever that really entails.

I think Nolan is smart enough to know that Superman and all that it entails (big huge action with Optimism and Inspiration) is not his usual bag. But what I hope he's being asked to do with this mentoring is to share the formula.

And I mean formula not for a plot, but the formula for how to approach and make a good Reboot. What Nolan and his team have said often with Batman Begins, is they took the best story arcs (and even some lesser known story arcs), took the best elements from them, really pay attention to what works thematically and aesthetically, and still had to make it about the character.

I'm really excited about this news. Especially if DC wants to copy MArvel (and you know they do... and vise versa) and try to blend their big movies together. A good way to make sure Superman and Batman franchises have some overlap is to get the Batman guy involved in the Superman film. :D

Comment by Dr. Detfink 27 minutes ago

I don't know how to feel about Nolan taking over Superman. Yes, I love his Batman but he's in a different ball game with Superman. It feels almost as if Warner/DC said "Save us!" and do that thing you did with Batman making him more believable/credible with audiences. Do I want that? I don't know.

Also, what does mentoring mean? Sounds like a way of saying we'll blame it on this guy in case it fucks up and it won't get back to Nolan. BTW Nolan's Insomnia remake? Meh compared to the original.

I haven't watched Smallville since season 2. I'm sure it's very entertaining but the whole black trenchcoat, spray painted House of El symbol is a big pass from me. For something like 7 years, the minds behind Smallville have been saying, "Oh we're doing this before Metropolis!" as a cop out but I can't shake it has to do with the fact that they hate the blue and red costume.

All I can do for now is hope for the best.

Comment by Karl 1 hour ago

why would nerds be scared, they pretty much make the world go round with electric cars, new java apps, mobile phones etc. Nerds are your master and don't you forget it.

Comment by David 1 hour ago

Okay... As long as his vision, aesthetic, and general storytelling interests get left behind. Nothing about how Christopher Nolan approached Batman applies to Superman. At all.

Comment by Grant 2 hours ago

Christopher Nolan mentoring the Superman film reboot?

awesome.

Comment by Winner of Red Shirt Survivor 5 hours ago

Now that Nakato has helped Grant with that shirt, he will buy the rest of us jumpsuits! Right.... right?

Comment by Nakato 8 hours ago

Dear Grant - Remember: Every 108 minutes. "4 8 15 16 23 42" Execute.

Comment by Composite Who Horrible 9 hours ago

Gah! Someone set off the firework alarm system!
Oh course I'm just kidding Kara. I for one feel you are welcome in this humble abode of Geekdom, just as long as you don't make us go to bed.

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