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I take it you don't follow the expanded universe, @aoshi? While I agree that people can and should focus on more than just the Skywalker family, the next generation of Skywalkers are actually pretty awesome. Like I said, I'm open to idea..

The fan part of me says, "They'd damn well better be! F*cking Lucas.."

The objective side of me says, "I'd be interested in alternative ideas."

Hopefully, @thedude-abides. Though, I find it funny that this former "spy" despises injustice... he's a goddamn spy! How the hell is his moral compass even functioning? That's a problem I have with stories like this. Pet peeve..

I'm in agreement with @ROFLitschristian and Michael Kolesik. As much as part of me would love to see Kunis or an equally hot starlet strip and f*ck for the camera, because that's essentially what they'd be doing, a larger part of me doesn't want to see that exact same thing. Especially not with something as poorly written as 50 Shades of Grey reportedly is. It's tacky and shameless, and that's what porn is basically for if you're into not having actual sex.

Then I think back to Black Swan like @moviewiz001 said, and my smaller and less moral side almost wins out. Damn male hormones and gorgeous women!

I'm a bit bummed Franco won't be returning. Not because I'm particularly fond of the guy, but rather because his relationship with Caesar was focal to my enjoyment of the film and I was highly interested in seeing them confront one another down the line. Surely, I'm not the only one?

Lol, @Michael-Kolesik. For you and the millions of voices currently crying out, I'll do my best to refer to it as a sequel as opposed to a reboot. And no, I'm not being sarcastic. In fact, I think I referred to Abrams film as a sequel upon being corrected by a friend, and then I was re-swept into everyone else saying it's a reboot.

Nice review, Corey. Month long hiatus or not, this is honestly one of your most fluid reviews in a while. It connected with me, didn't feel overly cut and dry, and I enjoyed the fact that you're defensive about liking this particular type of romantic film in general. It's amusing.

Again, I don't agree with the thought of giving a Spark's adaption anything near a decent rating, but I'll admit Dear John wasn't horrible. As you said, the characters were pretty grounded and their interactions were fine, but I find that Sparks always fails with the dramatic - too much, too little, too quick. Regardless of what I think, people keep eating his stories up, and thus he's allowed to print more and more recycled crap. So, forgive me if I don't rush out to see this, great review or not.

Keep up the good work, man..

To elaborate on my previous comment, I'd pay to see Dr. No in theaters for the experience of seeing it with my old man, seeing as that's our mutually favorite Bond film (he prefers GoldenEye to my Casino Royale). The sheer sentimental value that viewing would hold is more than worth the price of admission. That being said, this 3D conversion version can go f*ck itself and I won't see it. That's why I'm torn about the idea in general.

Lol @dan1. Very articulate post, my good sir.

Exactly, @bawnian-dexeus. What's wrong with re-releasing a classic for theaters exactly as it was meant to be seen, without any tampering? Just like my local cinema did for "Labyrinth" last month. They'd earn my money easily. And I'm right there with you about having to wear two glasses. I've tried to make it work with mine, but it's just annoying as f*ck.

What. The. F*ck. I'm. So. Torn.

Not impressed, either. Why not a motion picture with something we haven't yet seen or heard? Just a thought.

New "virtual reality" format? What the f*ck is that?

@bawnian-dexeus Lolol. This is awesome.

Lol, @bawnian-dexeus. Some people just don't get the joke. Regardless, I agree with you. All these character pose posters with sparks in them is getting old.

@undeadslayer4 Have you met Pearce? How is he a douche?

@bawnian-dexeus Interesting...

I'm with @ejk1 a hundred percent; save Black Cat and any time of additional vigilante/villain character for another film. This film already has a lot of time consuming factors to shuffle with a low probability for success. Besides, I have trouble seeing Jones as Hardy. If anything, I see her portraying Betty Brant to play off of Giamatti's J. Jonah Jameson.

Hmmm... I'm surprised that Side Effects is doing so decent, though it was surprisingly cool. If you're one of the many who haven't yet seen it, there is actually little room to judge. It's getting good reviews for a reason, people. Anyone who has become disillusioned with Soderbergh in the past few years like I have should definitely check it out if only to restore some faith in the once promising auteur.

While Giacchino is a formidable composer, and one of the top five in the business right now, this needs to be Williams. The more I think about it, the more I'm sure John needs to hook this franchise up for as long as he can. As @brady1138 mentioned, he's one of the few composers in the business who hasn't lost touch after years of absence from a franchise. Hell, he may have even improved because Duel of the Fates will be one of the best composed pieces ever. Point is, Williams stays. No exceptions.

Giacchino can take over the reigns one day, because Disney won't stop milking this franchise. Anyone who things otherwise is being naive. Until that day comes, however, the guy can focus on Star Trek.