Tom Cruise as Tom Cruise...again, Khal Drogo as Lobo, & She-Hulk Diss

When watching a preview of the new Tom Cruise film, 'Edge of Tomorrow,' I'm reminded that Cruise essentially plays the same character in every movie. Cruise is one of the most typecasted actors. If Cruise is in a film, one thing can be guaranteed-- his character is a strong-willed, moral, yet troubled man, down on his luck, but has the will to overcome, blah blah blah. It doesn't leave a lot of room for creativity.

The crazy thing is that Cruise is actually a good actor. His roles in 'Interview with the Vampire' and 'Rock of Ages' are proof of that. So why doesn't Cruise challenge himself more? I know that he's an a-lister, but similar a-list actors have had much more diverse careers. I for one would like to see Cruise stretch himself in films like 'Collateral.' My favorite Cruise role continues to be 'Interview.' Given Cruise's career trajectory that's not likely to change. I guess we should be thankful, at least he's not pulling a "Nick Cage."

'The Innocents' - Blind Spot

'The Innocents' is the fifth film in the Blind Spot Series with TheMatinee.Ca. You can see my blind spot list in the lower right hand side bar. Blind spots are films that I've never seen before. Reviews are posted on the last Tuesday of the month. Previous blind spots include: 'Quest for Fire,' 'Attack of the 50-Foot Woman,' 'THX-1138,' and 'Fahrenheit 451.'

Directed by JACK CLAYTON

Starring DEBORAH KERR, PETER WYNGARDE, and MEG JENKINS

Written by TRUMAN CAPOTE and WILLIAM ARCHIBALD
Based on the novel by HENRY JAMES

King of Monsters - Godzilla Review [Spoilers]

Via Etsy

GODZILLA

Directed by GARETH EDWARDS

Starring BRYAN CRANSTON, AARON TAYLOR-JOHNSON, ELIZABETH OLSEN,
JULIETTE BINOCHE, and KEN WATANABE

If you are a 'Godzilla' fan, then this is film you have been waiting for. Director Gareth Edwards has returned 'Godzilla' to its rightful place. 'Godzilla' isn't just a big lizard climbing buildings in New York City. Godzilla is a force of nature--a primordial beast that can quite literally shake mountains, cause earthquakes, and bring on tsunamis. The 2014 film has effectively eradicated the bad taste in my mouth from Roland Emmerich's 1998 film. The film starts on a slow burn, which is something that Edward's excels at. Edward's last film, 'Monsters' had a similar buildup. Unlike 'Godzilla,' 'Monsters' was made on a shoestring budget. Now Edwards has $160 million to work with.

Favorite Movie Title Blogathon

Brittani has a really cool blogathon idea. Join in Brittani's blogathon of favorite movie titles (A through Z).  Rules 1.) List your favorite movie title with each letter of the alphabet. 2.) You don't necessarily have to like the movie to use its title. 3.) Use Brittani's banner at the top of the post. 4.)Have all submissions submitted by Friday, May 23, 2014. You can tweet Brittani at @ramblingfilm or send her an email at ramblingfilm@yahoo.com
Here is my submission of movie titles from A to Z. Admittedly, I like most of the movies on this list. Most, not all. Roll over the link to find out which movie I chose. You can click on the picture for more info about that movie.

Blockbusted Blogathon - 'Reign of Fire'

In honor of the release of the new 'Godzilla' film this Friday, Katy at "Girl Meets Cinema" is hosting the "Blockbusted Blogathon." Katy's blogathon is all about B-Movies awareness. 1.) Choose a super cheesy blockbuster b-rated movie, 2.) Include pictures of your selection and the reasons you love that particular movie, and 3.) Include one of Katy's blogathon logos in your sidebar. There is still time for you to enter. Deadline is May 24th!

REIGN OF FIRE

Director ROB BOWMAN

Starring MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, CHRISTIAN BALE, 

IZABELLA SCORUPCO, and GERARD BUTLER

Written by GREGG CHABOT, KEVIN PETERKA, and MATT GREENBERG

New 'Gotham' Series, 'Godzilla' Growth Chart, + Cool Stuff!

Via Neatorama

See how 'Godzilla' has grown through the years. Yes I'm a little obsessed with 'Godzilla' right now, but I'd rather see a million Godzilla's than the new monstrosity from Bryan Singer, 'X-Men: Days of Future Past.' And no, I'm not referring to Singer's recent legal troubles. I never comment on such things. I have not liked Bryan Singer for years. Singer routinely butchers comics, throws them in the trash, then proceeds to burn them. He also has no brand loyalty. He is open to destroying both Marvel and DC Comics alike. I do like Marvel ok, but I'm a DC fan through and through. If you're a comic book fan, you will eventually develop some sense of brand loyalty or preference. Ergo, Singer is not a comic book fan, and he has said as much. Hugh Jackman said that Singer banned comics on the sets he works on. I don't know. It's kinda important to know the source material in my opinion. It doesn't have to be exact, but it should capture the spirit the comic book. A good balanced example is Joss Whedon's 'Avengers.'