The CCD Podcast: Episode #2 - X-Men Film Retrospective Part 2

 

Our X-Men retrospective continues with a look back at the next three films in the franchise. X-Men Origins: Wolverine, X-Men: First Class and The Wolverine all get their fair shake. We also talk about our predictions and expectations for Days of Future Past.

You can find the 1st part of the X-Men retrospective by clicking here.

Click after the jump for the podcast:

Why 'The Wolverine' Is The Best Thing To Happen To The Character In A Long Time: A Rant by Mike CCD

I am never one who pulls punches or doesn't like to give an opinion. I have definitely never been accused of being afraid to open my mouth and voice my opinion. If anything I have been accused of making excuses for things that I enjoy even if they are considered to be shitty (John Carter was fantastic... fuck all you haters!) At the ripe old age of 34 I firmly believe that I am living in the midst of the Geek Golden Era. With comic books, movies, TV shows, and everything else blurring together, I am getting everything I ever wanted in life handed down to me. 10-12 years ago I could never imagine the course of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that culminated in The Avengers. Even after groundbreaking movies like Raimi's Spider-Man & Singer's X-Men, we were much more prone to see missteps like Electra, The Punisher and Daredevil rather than epic movies like Watchmen & The Dark Knight. But lately things have been much more hit than miss. Sure, you still get some stinkers... but for the most part, geek movies/TV are getting it right. Why is it all coming together? I think 'The Wolverine' provides us with a perfect explanation of whats right & wrong with geek entertainment culture today. Check out exactly what I mean after the jump...

X-Men First Class Gets A First Look

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OHC of the Day: Alice Eve

Alice Eve is another British stunner thats about to break out as the next sexy blonde hot chick in Hollywood. She has a few British TV roles under her belt, and was the star of "She's Outta My League" with Jay Baruchel last year. The sexy, odd couple mash-up, movie looked good but, judging by the box office reciepts most of you guys probably missed it. She is on a bit of a roll as of late, though, with a cameo in 'Sex in the City 2' and her most recently landed role.... 'Emma Frost' in 'X-Men: First Class'. Look at the comparison pic to the left, and you can see she is a good fit. I'm sure the Marvel reboot of the X-Men franchise will do well, so prepare to see a lot of Miss Eve in the future. For now, these 20 pics will have to do... enjoy!!!

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