Comments on: New WATCHMEN still: THE MINUTEMEN http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/ The News Blog of Comics Culture Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:15:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v= hourly 1 By: Pacote de links | OMEdI http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39957 Pacote de links | OMEdI Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:55:42 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39957 [...] • Nova Iorque brutal. Imagens da cidade entre 1965 e 1995.• Os sons de ‘Alice no País das Maravilhas’ viraram música eletrônica.• Look@Me: teclado de emoticons.• Imagens do novo Windows 7?• A Phoenix pousou em Marte. E já está enviando mensagens via Twitter.• O maior desenho do mundo tem 110.664 km.• Contos do Cargueiro Negro fara parte do DVD de Watchmen. Assim como os Minutemen.• Olhos em tudo.• Qual o próximo número na seqüencia "1,1,1,1…"?• Hacks para a sua câmera fotográfica Canon.• Ciência contra religião.• A maneira mais perfeita para se apontar um lápis.• Como zoar com um colega de escritório usando 400 pacotes de Cheetos.• Partículas. Ahn?• Proteção para aqueles que gostam de usar o computador com privacidade.• Papagaio de pirata?• Banda larga sem a necessidade de telefone? Em portugal tem.• Mininova: 5 bilhões de downloads e contando.• Na Inglaterra blogs e posts falsos podem dar cadeia. [...] [...] • Nova Iorque brutal. Imagens da cidade entre 1965 e 1995.• Os sons de ‘Alice no País das Maravilhas’ viraram música eletrônica.• Look@Me: teclado de emoticons.• Imagens do novo Windows 7?• A Phoenix pousou em Marte. E já está enviando mensagens via Twitter.• O maior desenho do mundo tem 110.664 km.• Contos do Cargueiro Negro fara parte do DVD de Watchmen. Assim como os Minutemen.• Olhos em tudo.• Qual o próximo número na seqüencia "1,1,1,1…"?• Hacks para a sua câmera fotográfica Canon.• Ciência contra religião.• A maneira mais perfeita para se apontar um lápis.• Como zoar com um colega de escritório usando 400 pacotes de Cheetos.• Partículas. Ahn?• Proteção para aqueles que gostam de usar o computador com privacidade.• Papagaio de pirata?• Banda larga sem a necessidade de telefone? Em portugal tem.• Mininova: 5 bilhões de downloads e contando.• Na Inglaterra blogs e posts falsos podem dar cadeia. [...]

]]> By: Barry Bonds http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39956 Barry Bonds Thu, 29 May 2008 14:00:35 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39956 Dave T. Game Says: "Anyone else hoping for an appearance by the Watchmen Babies?" No. Dave T. Game Says: “Anyone else hoping for an appearance by the Watchmen Babies?”

No.

]]> By: pulphope http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39955 pulphope Thu, 29 May 2008 11:33:04 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39955 It's interesting that the costume design here is very faithful to Dave Gibbon's original Minuteman designs (as seen in the comic), yet the "modern" Watchmen costumes have been changed and/or updated-- Rorshack is the only of them who looks as he does in the comic, the others have been made to look more like what we've been seeing in superhero costume design. The camp quality of this photo is entirely intentional-- it looks like something out of the old Republic/RKO serials. I agree with Sphynx-- this is supposed to be sophomoric and naive, evoking a sense of lost innocence ("Nostalgia" perfume, remember). Dramatic contrasts. I know a number of people who worked on this film and have full faith in thier creative ability--don't forget, this is coming from the guy who made 300. I think it's going to blow everyone away. It’s interesting that the costume design here is very faithful to Dave Gibbon’s original Minuteman designs (as seen in the comic), yet the “modern” Watchmen costumes have been changed and/or updated– Rorshack is the only of them who looks as he does in the comic, the others have been made to look more like what we’ve been seeing in superhero costume design.

The camp quality of this photo is entirely intentional– it looks like something out of the old Republic/RKO serials. I agree with Sphynx– this is supposed to be sophomoric and naive, evoking a sense of lost innocence (“Nostalgia” perfume, remember). Dramatic contrasts.

I know a number of people who worked on this film and have full faith in thier creative ability–don’t forget, this is coming from the guy who made 300. I think it’s going to blow everyone away.

]]> By: Bill Cunningham http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39954 Bill Cunningham Wed, 28 May 2008 21:12:08 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39954 I think I hear Glenn Miller and his Orchestra playing in the background. I think I hear Glenn Miller and his Orchestra playing in the background.

]]> By: MarcusLusk http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39953 MarcusLusk Wed, 28 May 2008 19:13:11 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39953 Comedian looks just like Ernie Kovacs! Looks great. The only one I'm not that thrilled with is Hooded Justice. Comedian looks just like Ernie Kovacs! Looks great.
The only one I’m not that thrilled with is Hooded Justice.

]]> By: Dave T. Game http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39952 Dave T. Game Wed, 28 May 2008 18:50:39 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39952 Anyone else hoping for an appearance by the Watchmen Babies? Anyone else hoping for an appearance by the Watchmen Babies?

]]> By: Derek http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39951 Derek Wed, 28 May 2008 15:46:24 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39951 The upcoming movie is based on the 1980s comic book by DC called the Watchmen. It was a 12 issue miniseries and critically acclaimed at that time as one of the most original & innovative stories. Set in an alternate earth, the book takes place in the 1980s & is about several retired masked heroes from the fortie and fifties. Someone starts murdering the retired heroes and others try to solve their murders. Meanwhile, it seems the world stands on the brink of nuclear war b/t the US & USSR after Russia invades Afghanistan. I won't say more but highly recommend you get yourself a copy & read the book which is now available as a bound paperback reprint. The upcoming movie is based on the 1980s comic book by DC called the Watchmen. It was a 12 issue miniseries and critically acclaimed at that time as one of the most original & innovative stories. Set in an alternate earth, the book takes place in the 1980s & is about several retired masked heroes from the fortie and fifties. Someone starts murdering the retired heroes and others try to solve their murders. Meanwhile, it seems the world stands on the brink of nuclear war b/t the US & USSR after Russia invades Afghanistan. I won’t say more but highly recommend you get yourself a copy & read the book which is now available as a bound paperback reprint.

]]> By: brett http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39950 brett Wed, 28 May 2008 15:32:19 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39950 I'm looking forward to this flick, believe it or not. Do some of the costumes look silly? Yeah, but that's part of the era's fun. I don't know why during eras like the 40's-70's, people were able to suspend their belief enough to enjoy flicks like Flash Gordon, Batman, Superman and others, putting on colorful longjohns to go out and fight crime. Today, everything has to have a basis in reality (would someone really dress up in a ludicrous outfit like that to prowl the streets), so much so that it takes all the enjoyment out going to the movies to begin with. Some movies are supposed to be grounded in reality while others are not. Isn't that why people go to the movies to begin with, to escape reality. This film looks like it will be tackling that issue head on... what if costumed heroes really existed, dressing up in longjohns and all. Looks like its going to be great. I’m looking forward to this flick, believe it or not. Do some of the costumes look silly? Yeah, but that’s part of the era’s fun. I don’t know why during eras like the 40’s-70’s, people were able to suspend their belief enough to enjoy flicks like Flash Gordon, Batman, Superman and others, putting on colorful longjohns to go out and fight crime.

Today, everything has to have a basis in reality (would someone really dress up in a ludicrous outfit like that to prowl the streets), so much so that it takes all the enjoyment out going to the movies to begin with.

Some movies are supposed to be grounded in reality while others are not. Isn’t that why people go to the movies to begin with, to escape reality.

This film looks like it will be tackling that issue head on… what if costumed heroes really existed, dressing up in longjohns and all.

Looks like its going to be great.

]]> By: Brian Davison http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39949 Brian Davison Wed, 28 May 2008 15:00:58 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39949 If Zack Snyder actually pulls this off, I think Alan Moore should have to shave off his Hagrid beard and hair as penance. I'm just sayin'. If Zack Snyder actually pulls this off, I think Alan Moore should have to shave off his Hagrid beard and hair as penance.

I’m just sayin’.

]]> By: Sphinx Magoo http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39948 Sphinx Magoo Wed, 28 May 2008 13:17:54 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39948 All I can think is: "What would possess someone to dress up like that and fight crime?" It's funny because for some people, "Watchmen" represents leaving behind the "silly" Golden Age and Silver Age mentality for the new grim and gritty age. This picture in the book always evoked a sense of nostalgia and sadness for me. It's like those scenes in the Harry Potter books where Harry finds pictures of his and Neville's parents before they faced Voldemort's forces. All I can think is: “What would possess someone to dress up like that and fight crime?”

It’s funny because for some people, “Watchmen” represents leaving behind the “silly” Golden Age and Silver Age mentality for the new grim and gritty age. This picture in the book always evoked a sense of nostalgia and sadness for me. It’s like those scenes in the Harry Potter books where Harry finds pictures of his and Neville’s parents before they faced Voldemort’s forces.

]]> By: John Platt http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39947 John Platt Wed, 28 May 2008 12:58:17 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39947 Pretty frikkin' awesome! Pretty frikkin’ awesome!

]]> By: Lea Hernandez http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39946 Lea Hernandez Wed, 28 May 2008 06:51:43 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39946 I am helpless. I love how this looks. I am helpless. I love how this looks.

]]> By: Random News Table | UncleBear http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39945 Random News Table | UncleBear Wed, 28 May 2008 06:29:51 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39945 [...] New WATCHMEN still: THE MINUTEMEN The more I see, the more excited I get, the harder I think I’m going to crash if this film sucks. (tags: watchmen movies) [...] [...] New WATCHMEN still: THE MINUTEMEN The more I see, the more excited I get, the harder I think I’m going to crash if this film sucks. (tags: watchmen movies) [...]

]]> By: Steve Taylor http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39944 Steve Taylor Wed, 28 May 2008 05:10:24 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39944 The more I see from this film, the more excited I get. This looks exactly like the old photo of the group that they reference in the comic. I don't know about the "baby men" thing,...but, I couldn't agree more with the rest of what Scott says. The more I see from this film, the more excited I get.
This looks exactly like the old photo of the group that they reference in the comic.
I don’t know about the “baby men” thing,…but, I couldn’t agree more with the rest of what Scott says.

]]> By: Rich http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39943 Rich Wed, 28 May 2008 03:56:21 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2008/05/27/new-watchmen-still-the-minutemen/#comment-39943 Silk Spectre, Michael. Silk Spectre, Michael.

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