Lookin' Good

These are some movies and tv shows that I'm really looking forward to.

The Pacific
Sundays @ 9pm

Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks' mini-series focusing on WWII's neglected Pacific campaign. On par with Band of Brothers, the series will focus on the lives of three marines as they enlist, fight, and try to cope with their experiences post-war. Judging from reviews online, critics are raving about the emotional pull and rawness of the series. Just a warning, there is a lot more gore in this series (along the lines of the severed limbs in the Saving Private Ryan opening scene). But if you're looking for a real glimpse of the harsh realities of war and the toll it takes on the participants, look no further.

Kick Ass
Out in theatres!

Synopsis taken from trailer.
Kick-Ass tells the story of average teenager Dave lizewski (Aaron Johnson), a comic-book fanboy who decides to take his obsession as inspiration to become a real-life superhero. As any good superhero would, he chooses a new name, Kick-Ass, assembles a suit and mask to wear, and gets to work fighting crime. Theres only one problem standing in his way: Kick-Ass has absolutely no superpowers.

Random Note: Dave Shin was walking on the streets in Austin when he walked by a row of black Escalades. It wasn't until he looked at the huge crowd snapping pictures did he realize that they were doing a premiere in our very own Austin!

Defendor
Out on DVD

Pretty similar to Kick Ass, it's the story of a guy (Woody Harrelson) who tries to make something of his life by becoming a superhero. He seeks revenge on "Captain Industry" who he believes killed his mother, and the movie follows his bumbling foray into the criminal underworld. From the previews, Defendor looks to be a dark comedy of a lovable loser who makes up for his lack of real skill with sheer determination and heart.