DC Women Kicking Ass - Really? I thought RDJ would like Marvel chicks

Oscar 2011 was not something I watch but I thought that this clip was worth posting. Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law presenting and at the same time calling attention to their next movie together - Sherlock Holmes sequel



DC Women Kicking Ass - Really? I thought RDJ would like Marvel chicks

10 Almost-Cast Star-Trek Actors that Would've Improved the Franchise - Topless Robot

I like this article. Looking at how Star Trek might have been different if other actors who had been considered for key roles throughout the franchise had been cast instead of the actors we know and love. Personally, I liked all the actors who were there and would not switch them out. Still...it's an interesting article.

10 Almost-Cast Star-Trek Actors that Would've Improved the Franchise - Topless Robot
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Saturday, February 26, 2011

127 Seconds (For Your Consideration)

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Here is another "What the-" video from Marvel. I think these are hilarious! More Deadpool!!!



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God's Knowledge/Man's Knowledge

Jeff Downs has posted an audio of a discussion of the controversy between God's Foreknowledge and Man's Knowledge


Some of you are familiar with what has become known (inappropriately) as the Van Til/Clark controversy; dealing with what constitutes God's knowledge and man's knowledge. Recently the crew from the Reformed Forum spent some time with Dr. Scott Oliphint (who sat under Van Til and now teaches Apologetics at WTS) and addressed this controversy. Click here to listen.

If you are not familiar with Dr. Oliphint, he is the author of The Battle Belongs to the Lord and Reasons for Faith: Philosophy in the Service of Theology, both books dealing with apologetics. He is also one of the editors of Christian Apologetics Past and Present: A Primary Source Reader. Dr. Oliphint is certainly one of my favorites when it comes to contemporary apologetic thought.



God's Knowledge/Man's Knowledge
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Old French Dudes Engage in Epic Lightsaber Duel [Video] - ComicsAlliance | Comic book culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews

The commentary on this post is just too good not to pass on!

Stand-up comics (and drunk nerds at parties) often gripe about how the promise of common jetpack travel by the 21st century still hasn't been fulfilled. But I say any time period wherein a Star Wars fan can transpose lightsabers onto a video of old French dudes swinging sticks/canes/baguettes? at each other to the tune of "The Imperial March" is a dadburn good one to be alive for. There's a high probability that you will agree with me after the jump.

YouTube user pissdrunxlondon's video description doesn't exactly flesh out why the old dudes are fighting, or whether or not their affiliations align with Jedi or Sith factions of The Force (red and blue beams are flying all over!). The original video posted by durostacos is equally unclear, so for the sake of lying, let's just say their on opposing sides of Batman Inc.'s Muslim Batman from France controversy.

Take in the glorious madness below:





Old French Dudes Engage in Epic Lightsaber Duel [Video] - ComicsAlliance | Comic book culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews
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DC Universe: The Source » Blog Archive » Robin vs. Red Robin! J.T. Krul breaks down Damian Wayne and Tim Drake

I love learning about how artists create art. I think it is great to see how a writer understands the motivations of the character he/she writes and what makes them people if they were truly alive. DC Source published the following short essay by the writer of Teen Titans. He definitely shows he understand the characters he writes.

It’s a pretty… complicated relationship, so we asked TEEN TITANS writer J.T. Krul to elaborate on the Robin dynamic:
“Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?”
by J.T. Krul
“For some reason, when I think of Red Robin (Tim Drake) and Robin (Damian Wayne), I can’t help but recall that great scene in City Slickers (am I dating myself?) where Daniel Stern and his wife are fighting at a party. ‘I hate you,’ she screams. To which Daniel replies, with every fiber of his being:
“‘I hate you more! If hate were people, I’d be China!’
“On a very primal, visceral level that’s how Tim and Damian feel towards one another. They loathe one another’s existence. Yet as with any great sibling rivalry, there are layers upon layers of feelings and attitudes that ebb and flow over time.
“Obviously, Tim is not thrilled about Damian taking on the role of Robin in Gotham, and he’s even less thrilled about him joining the rest of the gang at Titans Tower. Tim sees Damian as damaged goods, as a potential risk to those around him. Naturally, he would not want to see those closest to him harmed because of the little runt’s impulsive and aggressive nature. But let’s be honest, Damian came out of nowhere as the literal son Bruce never had. Tim could not help feeling somewhat brushed aside as Bruce adapted to his arrival. In a way, he was replaced. The last thing Tim would want to see is the same thing with the Titans. This is his family. At least, he was here first.
“As for Damian, he’s gone to great lengths to express his low opinion of most everyone he comes into contact with (who knew arrogance could be such a virtue), and Tim tops the list. Again, it’s sibling rivalry played out to the Nth degree. To Damian, he’s the true son of Batman. He’s better than the others in every way - at least every way that matters. However, something I keep coming back to when it comes to Damian is that he accepted the role of Robin. If he truly felt Dick and Tim (and Jason for that matter) were nothing but poor substitutes, if he truly felt he deserved a different standing for being Bruce’s flesh and blood, then why would he take that costume? Why would accept what could be called hand-me-downs? Sure, he got rid of the booties and the green underwear, but he’s still Robin. He can say what he wants, but at the end of the day - Damian is trying to emulate the others to a certain extent. In the grand scheme of things, they are all the sons of Batman, and Damian cannot help but identify some worthwhile traits in those that came before him.
“In the pages of the TEEN TITANS crossover with RED ROBIN, we get to catch a glimpse of their team dynamic as both Tim and Damian bury their attitude to focus on the task at hand. From a practical standpoint, they each want the same thing - to save the day and make sure their issues do not interfere with that goal. They want to be professional, so to speak. Red Robin wants to show that he can treat Robin just like any other member of the team - bringing the tactical leadership and detachment that Batman seems to master so easily. But more importantly, or rather more personally, Tim wants to show (and perhaps even convince himself) that he doesn’t feel threatened by Damian - that he doesn’t fear being replaced in the eyes of the titans. As for Robin, he wants Tim to see that he can do just as good of a job as he ever did - that he can be a team player when needed. In other words, he wants to show his big brother that he’s no child.
“On the surface, both Tim and Damian are seeking to convey the same notion - that they don’t care what the other one thinks about them - When the opposite is actually closer to the truth.
“Ah, sibling rivalry.”



DC Universe: The Source » Blog Archive » Robin vs. Red Robin! J.T. Krul breaks down Damian Wayne and Tim Drake
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20 TV Superheroes Who Are Worse Than The Cape - Topless Robot - Page 1

Topless Robot has posted a list of 20 TV shows based on superhero ideas that are worse than The Cape. I agree with the list in a lot of ways but some shows are on the list that I liked. Shows like Manimal, MANTIS, TurboTeen, and My Secret Identity were some of my favorite shows. Take a look at the list and see if you agree with who is on the list..

20 TV Superheroes Who Are Worse Than The Cape - Topless Robot - Page 1
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