Reminiscing about Inception...

A year ago today, I reviewed one of the most brilliant and majestic films I've ever had the chance of witnessing in cinema, and it was born out of the creative imagination of the same man who gave us "The Dark Knight" to boot. British director Christopher Nolan unleashed in the month of July 2010 "Inception", a film that follows a man named Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio), a man wanted for murder, on the run, and who specializes in navigating through people's minds and steals valuable information from their subconscious. When Cobb is given the chance to regain his old life and go back to his children, he assembles a team to do a job that is seemingly impossible - "Inception". Instead of stealing information, he must plant it and provide inspiration to his target. Here's the trailer for your viewing benefit if you need a visual demonstration of what this movie has to offer.

Inception Trailer 2

Once it premiered in theaters, Inception quickly became an instant hit and success. It became the talk of the town and internet for months, and gradually as the year came to a close, it became my film of the year pick for 2010. Everything about Nolan's film here spoke brilliance, originality, and Oscar winning material, and while it didn't win the Academy for best film, it did win some achievements related to effects and cinematography. Even though a year has passed and it's Harry Potter season now, Nolan's next film, The Dark Knight Rises, is currently in the works and being hotly anticipated. If you haven't seen or touched any of the man's works, do yourself a favor and go see this and his Batman films now.

Remembering Great Things About 2010!

Soon, 2010 will be over! There's so much to remember this year for... and I can only name a handful! These are just some of the highlights of Popculture fun and style I can remember that gave me quite a kick this year... and I'm hoping to get more excitement in the year to come as well! Here's the list, and I do hope you guys enjoy it!

Comics: BATMAN INC.

THE BEST NEW COMIC BOOK SERIES FOR 2010. After the startling changes made since Bruce Wayne's return, The Dark Knight's crusade against crime just went global... and he's building an army to help him out~! Technically, it picks up where Batman and Robin left off, and still has the main architect and writer of the series, Grant Morrison on board! It's still on the early stages, but I'm liking what I'm seeing so far, and the fact that there are TWO main Batmen made this such an appealing year for Bat fans! 2011 watch out!

Movies: INCEPTION

DEFINITELY THE MOVIE OF THE YEAR FOR ME. There are other strong contenders like "The Social Network" and "The Fighter", but this really did me in for 2010, and it has become so memorable that I have invested in so much stuff related to this film, including merchandise and the awesome musical score by composer Hans Zimmer. Director Christopher Nolan has really crafted a masterpiece that will be remembered for all time, and I can't believe the all star cast he assembled for this movie. Wild and roaring performances by Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, and Ellen Page just add so much flare here, and I can't believe we were all taken for a ride inside what is truly the dream movie of 2010.

TV Series: The Walking Dead

BEST TV SERIES OF 2010... WITH ZOMBIES! I was literally salivating over this show when it was first announced, and when it premiered on Halloween this year, boy did it deliver big time! Robert Kirkman's seminal work of the undead has graced television with flying colors, and even with its short six episode run, its success has inspired the powers that be and AMC to green light a second season due next year! Bear in mind, anyone who enjoys zombies will enjoy this tale of desperate human survival in an undead world, and it's developed by legendary film director Frank Darabont to boot! A true must see!

Music: USHER - DJ GOT US FALLIN' IN LOVE

LAST SONG SYNDROME MUSIC OF 2010. It will continue beyond, I'm sure, and the beat is quite catchy. I hear this piece of urban flavor almost everywhere I go, and it's sure to make a buzz come the celebration tonight and more after that! Awesome is the word! Yeah Man!

Games: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Most enjoyable game of 2010. Nothing has kept me going back to my Playstation Portable every chance I got this year other than this game, and it's a pity that I've already finished it! True, there's replay value and plenty of CO-OPs to play with friends, but the novelty has surely worn off at this point, and a lot of us are already expecting the inevitable sequel to be made! It also borrows heavily from the Monster Hunter series, and I hope more collaborations between Konami, Hideo Kojima, and Capcom are made in the future! I look forward to more Snake tales... and hopefully ones that involve multiplayer and being on the go!

Well, there you have it so far on my end... and on a final note, another greeting to come in a bit.XD

A 2010 NBA Highlight To Remember!

I hardly watch Basketball or NBA on television, but after what my brother just shared with me, I'm inclined to believe that anything is possible... and I do mean ANYTHING. The December 29th game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Sacramento Kings proved to be one night to remember, and this post from Yahoo! Sports! and a clip from You Tube proves that it will be a night to remember!



What an AWESOME shot and way to cap 2010! Happy New Year in advance folks, and congrats to Tyreke Evans and the Sacramento Kings!

NYCC 2010: The Invincible Iron Man becomes 500 this January!

Announced during Marvel's Avengers Assemble panel in the New York Comic Con, former billionaire industrialist and Avenger founding member Iron Man will see his series return to its original numbering this coming January 2011, with the announcement and revelation of covers for The Invincible Iron Man #500! To celebrate such a milestone release, multiple covers will be released alongside the one above drawn by series regular Salvador Larroca, including this impressive spread drawn by Marko Djurdjevic!

Naturally, it wouldn't be Iron Man without a good armor schematic cover, and here's one analyzing the ins and outs of Tony's new "Bleeding Edge" armor!

For more info, as well as the announcement of the new series "Iron Man 2.0" starring James "Rhodey" Rhodes/ War Machine, check out the source post over at Newsarama!

NYCC 2010: Marvel Vs Capcom 3's Official Story, 4 New Characters, and Alternate Spidey Costumes revealed!

The New York Comic-Con 2010 rages on with no signs of yielding, and it's just the perfect place for new announcements surrounding next year's much awaited crossover fighting game, Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate Of Two Worlds! The latest updates surrounding the title have just been "knock off your socks" news, and via the reliable gaming news source that is Kotaku, here to start things off are the 4 new characters revealed for the game!

NYCC 2010: DC prepares to get Batman Incorporated!

Batman: Dark Knight Poster
It may be the week of the New York Comic Con, but it's also the beginning of "The Road Home" for a certain Bruce Wayne, as it's already understood that he's finally made his return to the present after his time-traveling adventures. As a result, DC gears up and has released via The Source several posters of paving the way for "Batman: Incorporated", which will see Bruce Wayne AND Dick Grayson don the mantle of the bat and have the former travel the world to establish a global network of Batmen! Yes, it's on and it's now, and aside from the poster for "Batman: Dark Knight" you see above, here are the other new titles to expect from the new world of Batman!

Tokyo Game Show 2010: Plenty of new games coming up!

This year's Tokyo Game Show has finally gone underway, and it's bringing out all the heavy gun announcements that game lovers are dying for! First up, there's a slew of new games coming from none other than the company that created the Street Fighter and Megaman series - Capcom! They've announced new titles like Asura's Wrath (a God Of War style game), a new Dead Rising game featuring the return of the original game's protagonist, Frank West, and a new Devil May Cry game, simply titled DmC! Developed by Ninja Theory (Heavenly Sword), the new installment features Dante once again, showing him with a younger look complete with black hair. Kotaku has the scoop, and a trailer of a game via their link here, or see it here right below.

DmC announcement trailer TGS 2010
Dante looks way different... I don't know if it's a good thing or bad thing. We'll just have to wait for more updates and see.

In other news, Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami is collaborating with No More Heroes creator Goichi Suda and EA, creating a new action game in the form of Shadows of the DAMNED! The premise sounds a lot like DMC, with a guy hunting demons and all, but he rides a motorcycle, and the game will be played in a third person, over the shoulder style, similar to RE4. There's also a trailer up courtesy of Kotaku, or you could see it right below. Check it out if you dare!

Shadows of the DAMNED announcement trailer TGS 2010
More games and plenty of other surprises still await as the TGS rolls forward!

SDCC 2010: New MvC 3 Trailers and Capcom's SDCC Booth!

Marvel and Capcom have unleashed their newest Marvel Vs Capcom 3 San Diego Comic Con related trailers that officially reveals and confirms two of the new fighters making their debut in the much anticipated crossover fighting game = Amaterasu and Thor! I've talked about this in a previous post before, but we never got to see them in action... until now! Take a look!

Marvel Vs Capcom 3 Thor Debut Video

Marvel Vs Capcom 3 Amaterasu Debut Video
Want some more? Head over to Kotaku to check out the rest! And here's another extra from Capcom Unity - Capcom Booths at the SDCC! Awesome!

Capcom SDCC Booth Tour Video 1

Capcom SDCC 2010 Booth Tour Video 2

Thor and Captain America Movie Update: New Mini One Sheet Goodness!

In anticipation for this week's convention madness that is the San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel.com has posted up some amazing new artworks for the Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger movies in the form of mini one sheets! Yes, you see the God of Thunder and the Star Spangled Avenger, doing what they do best - Kick Ass!

The first one sheet focuses on Thor, doing battle with none other than his evil step-brother, Loki, the God of Mischief! What already looks like an epic battle in the making sure gets my hopes up for the Kenneth Branagh directed film, and it's still due on May 6, 2011! One has to wonder though... where is Thor's winged helmet?!

The final one sheet piece is a scene many Marvel fans are all familiar with: Captain America leading the US Army charge against the Nazis in World War II! This is probably my most anticipated superhero film for 2010, and hopefully director Joe Johnston graces us with the spirit of Cap's charisma and heroism in this flick, with Chris Evans taking up the mask and shield July 22 next year!

Both one sheets are looking good thus far! With the SDCC coming up, there's sure to be more stuff about these movies, so stay tuned for more updates as they come from the House of Ideas and Marvel.com!

Year Of The Spider...

Spider-Man's life has literally become a tangled web to follow in the eyes of fans around the world. Through the years, he's been subjected to retcons, clone sagas, and demonic interferences that completely turned readers worlds upside down, shying most away from the book and making them prefer to remember the good times from days past. I happen to be one of the few still lingering around the webslinger's corner, and despite having been "deeply affected" by the events of One More Day, I have recently returned to my Spider-patronage by resuming my collection of the flagship title - The Amazing Spider-Man. Yes, Peter Parker is still single and unmarried thanks to the machinations of Mephisto, but his wily, arrogant, and cocky superhero self is still retained, and the storytelling by a handful of writers three times a month isn't so bad when you get used to it. Throughout 2008-2009, I've seen Spidey and his supporting cast undergo subtle yet major changes in their lives - The Daily Bugle has been sold/ destroyed, Aunt May is married to J. Jonah Jameson Sr., and JJ himself is the mayor of New York City... lots to take in, I know. Right now, Pete's undergoing major challenges in his life, particularly a stream of fights from his classic rogues gallery which is depicted in the major Spidey story arc, "The Gauntlet". Also, the writers have brought back elements of The Clone Saga to continuity, so with 2010 here, what else can we expect to see in Pete's life? Well, Marvel.com has a pic to clue in all of us, and it looks something like this...



That says it all... An even more complicated web is coming!

Super Street Fighter IV And Other Capcom Games Delayed!

A Major announcement from Capcom came via Kotaku, as major gaming titles expected to hit in early 2010 were pushed back to meet the company's fiscal year demands. That means games like Super Street Fighter IV, Lost Planet 2, and Dead Rising 2 are delayed to sometime during spring 2010! On the plus side, it gives a little breathing room to gamers, and Capcom won't have to compete with the other Big Guns expected to show up early in the next year like Bayonetta, Heavy Rain, Dante's Inferno, and most of all, Final Fantasy XIII! Looks like the fighters will have to hold their punches for a while, but the fight will surely come next year!