All posts by Kev Brock

I'm a musician, singer/songwriter, blogger, writer, poet, bodybuilder, movie lover, music lover, video gamer, history/political buff, conservative/republican, etc. I like to do a lot of things.
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Thought: How to make Superman right…

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I know I talk a lot about Superman, but that’s because he’s my favorite superhero. Always has been, ever since I was a child. I’ll never outgrow this character ’cause I’m always fascinated by this story. Some people worry that Christopher Nolan and who ever the new director is, will make the next Superman flick, a shit movie. Don’t worry folks. It’s not gonna happen. That’s why Warner Bros. hired Christopher Nolan as a mentor for Superman, because WB’s wants to make the next Superman movie, right, since Bryan Singer’s “Superman Returns” didn’t do that well. I am seeing that Chris Nolan wants to stay true to the Superman franchise, he wants to give what the Superman fans want.

What Superman fans want to see for the next movie is less Superman/Lois Lane romance. Fans want to see Superman save a lot of people in Metropolis. Fans wants to see the next movie action packed and exciting. They want to see a Superman movie with good acting and writing. Most importantly, everyone wants a different story and not being remake of “Superman: The Movie”.

Yes, I’m sure Nolan’s version of the film will open on the planet Krypton where Superman is from, and there will be scenes with Jor-El, and all that. Then we’ll get scenes in Smallville where Clark Kent grew up on but with Nolan’s version, we will for sure, get a different feel of those scenes. Nobody wants to see Lex Luthor as the main villain again, but I’m sorry folks, like I said many times, Luthor is needed. Luthor is an important part of the whole Superman story, so Nolan and David Goyer will probably write Luthor in the script. If they’re going to use Luthor again, they’ll need an actor with talent. Somebody that could possibly top Heath Ledger’s, Joker. That way Lex Luthor can be watchable for the next Supes flick.

I’ll tell you right now, folks, that Christopher Nolan will not fail this. I promise you, they’ll make the next Supes flick a really good movie that everyone will be happy about. You can see that Chris Nolan is being very careful with his choice of directors, that’s why he’s listing all these directors, to audition each one of them to see which director would be right. Could Robert Zemeckis be the right pick like everyone’s saying? Maybe, maybe not, but Zemeckis could also screw it up as well. I really want Chris Nolan to get Richard Donner back so hopefully Chris would get lucky to get him if he can.

Superman deserves to have a good movie again, that’s why they’re trying. What will the new Superman costume look like? I’m sure it will have the same red, blue and yellow, with the S symbol on the chest, of course, but I’m sure the suit will be different than Singer’s and Christopher Reeve’s version. Also, the next Supes movie will have to be a big special effects movie. There will be plenty of CGI like it or not. They need the special effects with Superman’s powers like flying, fast running, x-ray vision, heat vision, super breath, and all that stuff. It seems that Christopher Nolan knows about Superman more than anybody, so he will stay true to the character and from the comics. Nolan likes to stay true with things, just like he did with his Dark Knight flicks.

I don’t think the next movie will be taken place in our current time either. It’ll probably be taken place in the 30’s – 50’s, ’cause that’s how the original Superman was in the original comics. So I would think the new Supes flick would be around that time, not in 2010. So they might go the old fashion way with the new Superman costume. I’m not sure what the story is going to be for the next Supes flick, but we’ll know something very soon once a new director is hired. I sure can’t wait to see who the next director will be as it will be interesting. There is a reason that Chris Nolan is not directing the next film himself, ’cause even knows he wouldn’t be right for it. He’s just shipping in ideas and giving advice to WB’s like he’s hired to do. I am thinking that the next Supes flick will be the best Superman movie ever made. I think they will do a great job.

Kev

Celebrity/musician deaths

RIP: Tony Curtis 1925 – 2010

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Legendary actor, Tony Curtis, most famous for starring the leading role in the Marilyn Monroe movie, “Some Like It Hot” died yesterday, in his Las Vegas home, of cardiac arrest. He also had movie roles in, “Spartacus”, “The Bad News Bears Goes to Japan”, and many other films. While he acted in films for most of his life, he was lucky enough to star in a film with Marilyn Monroe, which he got to kiss and make out with in the film. “Some Like It Hot ” is one of my favorite films of all times.  RIP Tony, him and Marilyn will be seeing each other in heaven right about now.

Edit to add: I also forgot that he is also the father of legendary horror star, Jamie Lee Curtis.

Kev

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Report: Robert Zemeckis to return to directing live action movies, also rumoured to be on the list of “Superman” directors…

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Robert Zemeckis, will finally direct a live action movie after all these years. The last movie Zemeckis did that was live action was obviously, “Cast Away” back in the year 2000. After that, all he’s been doing lately are animated films. His next live action film will be a film titled, “Timeless”, yes, another movie based on time travel. It is not Back to the Future part IV of course, but, “Timeless” is original and something different. The plot has not been revealed for “Timeless” yet, but we will hear something soon. The question you have to ask, is this another role for Tom Hanks in the lead? Don’t be surprised. It could be another role for Tom.

Zemeckis is also rumoured to be on the list of directors for Christopher Nolan’s, “Superman”. Zemeckis won’t be a bad choice for “Superman”. Look at what Zemeckis did to “Back to the Future” and “Roger Rabbit”. I think Zemeckis would make a good Superman movie.

See the article here at, Deadline.

Nice to finally see Zemeckis back at directing live action. I’m a big fan of Zemeckis’s work, he’s made many great flicks.

Kev

Celebrity/musician deaths

RIP: Greg Giraldo 1965 – 2010

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Stand up comic, Greg Giraldo, is well known for appearing on Comedy Central TV station on a regular basis. He had his own TV show, “The Greg Giraldo” show, which he is known for, but he became an icon when he started appearing on Comedy Central’s, “The Roast”, roasting other celebrities. He also appeared on Conan O’ Brien many times. He was also a judge on NBC’s, “Last Comic Standing”. On Sept. 25th, Greg accidentally overdosed on prescription medications. He passed away today with his family by his side.

Very sad. He was a very talented and funny man. I remember seeing him on TV, what a shock to find out Sally Menke died and now here comes Greg Giraldo. RIP Greg.

Kev

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Thought: How the Beastie Boys got a nomination to the Hall of Fame…

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As expected, the Beastie Boys are getting so much negativity and hate on the internet, because of their nomination for the, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Mainly because people think they are a rap and hip hop band, they aren’t rock n’ roll. This is just enough proof that people know nothing about music when they think they do. Beastie Boys aren’t rock? Of course they are. They always have been rock. They may have added some rap/hip hop influence to their songs, but they are indeed rock n’ roll if you carefully listen to their music. Songs like “Fight For Your Right to Party”, “Sabatoge”, “Root Down”, “Sure Shot”, “So Whatcha Want”, etc. All those songs are rock songs. The Beastie Boys are pioneers for bringing rap and rock together.

Many people say that the Beastie Boys don’t deserve the Hall of Fame induction, but I think they do. They accomplished a lot in the music industry. People who think the Beastie Boys aren’t rock, are really delusional. I respect the Beastie Boys ’cause they are white men who aren’t afraid to show their love for rap and rock n’ roll. I can sit here and write all day on how the Beastie Boys are rock n’ roll, but to keep it short and simple, any rock n’ roll band could cover their songs easily and make ’em sound like rock songs.

The Beastie Boys are incredible. They have a pretty good chance in getting inducted too. The haters slamming the Beastie Boys are probably jealous. Listen to their songs in the videos below and tell me if they aren’t rock songs. If you say they aren’t, you must be deaf.

Kev

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Thought: Will the Star Trek movies get re-released into 3-D????

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It is no surprise to me that all 6 Star Wars movies will be getting re-released to theaters for 3-D. I’m sure it’s no surprise to everyone else either. My question is, will Paramount Pictures, do the same for the first 10 Star Trek films? The original Star Trek and the Next Generation movies? I think that will happen down the road. There’s a few Star Trek films that I think would be really cool in 3-D like, “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” for starters, that’s a big special effects movie. “The Wrath of Khan” and “The Voyage Home” would look great in 3-D as well. As for the Next Generation movies, I can see, “Generations”, “First Contact” and “Nemesis” looking cool in 3-D. I’m sure Paramount has this planned out. Star Trek in 3-D won’t happen right away but definitely sometime down the road.

Kev

Health and Fitness

If I can get visible abs, you can too…

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Like they all say, if I can do it, you can do it too. Many guys out there would dream about getting a six pack washboard stomach. I’m almost there, still have a little more work to do to get the full washboard. Just need to get a little lower in bodyfat. If you want to get the washboard belly so bad, then you must change your lifestyle. You have to make these decisions. Are you ready to give up eating junk food for good? Are you ready to give up drinking alcohol and coffee? You have to ask yourself these questions before getting into workouts to get a six pack. Junk food and working out doesn’t mix. Neither does drinking alcohol and drinking coffee, ’cause all that would continue to make you fat. You may think it’ll be cool to have a few beers now and then, but you’re gonna have to give up alcohol completely ’cause you’ll never get rid of that beer gut.

I have proven my point that getting abs is not as hard as everyone thinks it is. All it takes is three things: 1) eating right 2) doing your crunches for upper and lower abs 3) plenty of cardio. Doing all that would burn fat and it’ll tighten up your body. If you’re overweight, it’ll obviously take a long time, but for someone who is not overweight, it won’t take that long to burn fat if you do it right. I’m trying to keep a strict diet, avoiding a lot of junk food like crazy. I won’t eat high sugars or high callory stuff. No high sodium either.

All of this is really simple and easy to do. If you’re embarrassed with your belly, whether you’re male or female, I’d suggest you think about these things. Hard work and dedication in fitness is worth it. I’m no longer afraid to be shirtless anymore. Being shirtless is what fitness is all about. Amazing what fitness can do to you. A thrill ride.

Kev

TV

Brock praises NBC’s “The Event”!!!

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For the past two weeks, I’ve been recording “The Event” on my DVR since WWE RAW is on Monday nights. I’ve seen the first two episodes of the new primtime drama show, “The Event” and so far, I’ve been very impressed with the show. It is way better than JJ Abrams, “Undercovers”. It’s about a young man named, Sean Walker, whose girlfriend gets kidnapped and goes missing. Sean is doing whatever it takes to find her. She was taken from a Carribean cruise when he was getting ready to propose to her. As he tries his best to find her, he gets trapped into an assassination plot and he’s about to expose the biggest cover up in U.S. history.

This show “The Event” is just as good as “Friday Night Lights”. I didn’t think any of the new upcoming NBC primtime drama shows were gonna be any good, but I actually liked, “The Event” quite a lot. The writing is very intelligent and insightful. It mixes drama, romance, science fiction, suspense, and mystery, all in one. I think Jason Ritter who plays Sean is a good actor. So far, not a bad show at all. Hopefully it stays good throughout the first season in order for me to keep watching. I’ll continue to watch this show weekly, ’cause I’m already curious on how this “Event” is going to end.

I can’t stand primetime NBC, but sometimes a good show will come around, and “The Event” is a good one. No complaints so far.

Kev

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Thought: My predicitons for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees…

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So the nominees for this year’s Hall of Fame has been revealed.

Who do I predict will get inducted? The Hall of Fame usually induct 5 artists each year. So for my prediction on this year’s inductees…

I definitely think Bon Jovi will get inducted no matter what happens. He will probably get the most votes out of everybody. Alice Cooper would get it, no matter what happens. Neil Diamond for sure. As for the last two, I think the J. Geils Band will definitely get in, and possibly Donna Summer. If not Donna Summer, then it will either be Tom Waits or Dr. John.

Honestly though, I think Alice Cooper deserves it more than anybody in the nominees list, simply put, because Alice is true rock n’ roll. Most everyone on this list are pop acts, but Alice is strictly rock. Alice is the fucking man! Always dug his music!

Kev