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Quint has his own day on the set of Frank Miller's THE SPIRIT with Eva Mendes, Gabriel Macht and Sam "The Man" Jackson!!!

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Dude quit crying.. by Redfive!	Nov 20th, 2007 04:05:38 AM
you get to visit film sets and see actors,directors that most of us dream of meeting and your crying that it wasnt some personal/amazing experience.How about next time you get to fly across the world to visit a set give me a ring and ill take the trip for ya.yeah didnt think so.I love you guys but sometimes you act like spolied brats.
Bad Feeling About This... by Hokeybutt	Nov 20th, 2007 04:09:30 AM
...this movie is going to be a hard sell... i don't think the fake background/blue screen thing is going to help... ditko, kurtzman... already the comic book injoking is getting annoying... BLACK SUIT??? not blue?... hair slicked back? miller is the last comic book writer i'd want to see doing this movie... it needs the tone and the action of the first Indiana Jones movie to even have a chance at being successful... Miller's idea of "humor" is not going to work here... he better not shit on the spirit like he shit on batman in his stupid "goddam batman" comics
I hope this doesn't end up like THE SHADOW.. by IAmMrMonkey!	Nov 20th, 2007 04:33:04 AM
Or even THE PHANTOM (a movie which I enjoyed in a way but wouldn't ever watch again). I like Frank Miller as much as the next geek but can he direct this? And is this Macht guy a good actor (I haven't seen any of his other movies). Well, I'll keep my fingers crossed on this one. Could go either way really.
Hokeybutt, re: Black/Blue Suit by raw_bean	Nov 20th, 2007 04:58:23 AM
The suit is meant to be black, it's blue appearance is the result of the inability to effectively print large areas of black in the early strips. By all accounts, any time a character in the script describes the Spirit's attire, they talk about him wearing black.
I meant.... by raw_bean	Nov 20th, 2007 04:59:32 AM
'...any time a character in the STRIP described...'
Eva Mendez may be a nice gal... by MaxTheSilent	Nov 20th, 2007 05:19:06 AM
But she's a worthless actress. Seriously, is Frank Miller so blinded by a sweet piece of ass that he'd ignore the complete lack of talent in ANY movie she's ever been in. It's a shame Rosario Dawson is booked until about 2010, 'cause she'd kick ass in a role like this.
Eisner was an absolute genius by Constidine4Rorshach	Nov 20th, 2007 05:27:12 AM
If this works will they try "A Contract With God"?
Really? by Quint	Nov 20th, 2007 06:05:12 AM
I'm sorry if I came across as whiny. I certainly didn't mean to. I've just noticed a radical difference in how the reports play out and my enjoyment of being on a set is. I mean, isn't it more interesting for you guys to read a unique report or one that regurgitates the same experience as 10 other sites? I've gotten some great interviews because I've turned down roundtables and I've gotten great set experiences to share with you guys because I've turned down 4 out of 5 big group visits. If it really isn't important to you guys, let me know. I just figured you would want something different.
sounds good by ironic_name	Nov 20th, 2007 06:55:02 AM
"goddamn" was funny.
I support Quint on this one. by OnomatoPoet	Nov 20th, 2007 06:55:42 AM
This type of thing is more fun to read than a generic press set visit when the cast and crew all have their guard up. Good work, Quint!
Great job Quint by RobFromBackEast	Nov 20th, 2007 06:56:26 AM
Really nice read dude.
Pay no attention to the whiners Quint by kwisatzhaderach	Nov 20th, 2007 07:26:11 AM
Solid set visit, thanks for sharing. Will be interesting to see how this turns out. You've been having a hard time of it lately, what with chatting with Emily Mortimer and Eva Mendes.
Onlt thing you lack, Quint... by Gatsbys West Egg Omlet	Nov 20th, 2007 07:57:38 AM
are some snuck camera phone pics of Eva in her outfit. well done, besides that. you can't please everyone, dude.
I'll say it ! by supersize	Nov 20th, 2007 08:46:26 AM
The shadow is cool damnit!
Please, keep being stubborn Quint by comedian_x	Nov 20th, 2007 08:56:28 AM
You would never get this type of intimate contact on a group field trip of the movie. The cast and crew would be too guarded. And on group field trips you would never build relationships that give this site it's rare moments of brilliance. This site's stubborn eschewing of any role but Movie Geek has yielded BNAT exclusives, WalterB and Stallone QA's; even summoned Demon Dave from wherever hell is these days.
I AGREE, Personalized Set Visits by THE KNIGHT	Nov 20th, 2007 09:17:37 AM
While I do enjoy reading visits from other sites, it does get a tadbit redundant reading the same thing over and over... much more intimate... Great work Quint! Hope this movie works outfor Frank and crew... I wonder if Miller's directing stint will get in the way of him and Rodriguez Co-Directing Sin city 2
Great report by Lone Fox	Nov 20th, 2007 11:02:50 AM
What I wouldn't give to get ahold of some of Miller's storyboards for this. As they were good friends, I doubt Miller would 'ruin' this for Eisner. And for what it's worth, Miller's All Star Goddamn Batman is the most unique, refreshing take on the character since... well, Dark Knight Returns.
MILLER DOESN´T KNOW SHIT ABOUT MOVIES... by Wilclas	Nov 20th, 2007 11:39:02 AM
Has anyone ever read his comic book "original" version of ROBOCOP 2?? Man, that was poop.
I'm with ya Quint by liljuniorbrown	Nov 20th, 2007 12:15:32 PM
You didn't want to be seen as a bother but more as an observer. With the Junket crowd your just lumped in with them ,which means the your in the same company as the MTV asshole who's asking questions like "so whats with the soundtrack, are we talking Fergie or NickelBack?" who wants to have to be around that all day?
YOU'RE JUST A PICKY PEACE OF GEEK QUINT!!! by ludmir88	Nov 20th, 2007 12:38:06 PM
Good work by the way.
I'd imagine there wouldn't be as much starfucking by xavier masterson	Nov 20th, 2007 02:12:55 PM
...if you were but one amongst a herd of journalists. Hard to be the center of attention that way, so I see your point. I'm just giving you a hard time Quint. I understand what you're getting at, but this is the type of shit you keep out of your articles. Of course you would prefer an exclusive set visit, not only for the chance of an exclusive article but for a more personal tour of the set and interaction with the cast guaranteeing that your article is of extra interest to those following the film. But how did you think it was going to come off to not only your readers but your journalist colleagues? Exclusive sets visits are great to read. Whining that they can't all be exclusive set visits not so much.
QUINT - keep on keepin' on, dude! by Ninja Nerd	Nov 20th, 2007 02:39:01 PM
I really like your set visit reports. Just as they are. Don't pander to the idiots...go with what you know.
Guaranteed not to be a dud by robzass	Nov 20th, 2007 03:28:45 PM
You could sell your dogs feces if you put "from creator frank miller" on it.
Here's a tip Quint by The Funketeer	Nov 20th, 2007 03:41:13 PM
I'm sure you didn't mean to complain and I think we all appreciate what you do for this site given it's current state of decline. But don't complain. Seriously, even if your set visit involved Frank Miller kicking you in the nads every hour you were there, it was still a cooler day than I've had any time this year. Just get to all the good stuff and let us live vicariously through you.
I'm gonna walk da earf... by Baron Karza	Nov 20th, 2007 05:16:45 PM
And be in EVERY fucking movie on the way.
I've got a deal for you Quint by IAmMrMonkey!	Nov 20th, 2007 07:28:51 PM
You keep doing the intimate one on one set visits and, instead of turning down the others, let me go for you. Deal?
Miller Channelling Eisner by LoneGun	Nov 20th, 2007 08:44:01 PM
I really hope Frank Miller can hit a home run with this one. THE SPIRIT deserves a grand cinematic treatment. Also, I want to see WILL EISNER's THE SPIRIT on screen. I don't need the SIN CITY version.
Starlog? by robzass	Nov 20th, 2007 10:58:42 PM
These are dark times for the printed media
Quint keep doing what you are doing by IndustryKiller!	Nov 20th, 2007 11:59:16 PM
Seriously, I never read these things on other websites and if yous top doing them I certainly wont start reading others. And Im a critical bastard, so you know you're doing something right.
QUINT, MORE EXCLUSIVES PLEASE. BUT THIS NEEDED MORE DETAIL by TheDohDoh	Nov 21st, 2007 03:11:33 AM
First off Quint, I WANT TO THANK YOU for turning down the junket trip. AICN started this movie-web-reportage and you guys deserve honors now and then like this. Obviously, the studio thought the site was still important. Fanboys too often overlook good journalism (the cliche horror!) and exclusive insight for the next tasty crumb falling down the info latter. That said, I was let down by this report because it was too technical/objective. I didn't feel like you were impressed with what you saw on set, was that the case? If not, maybe you should bring up films like The Shadow and The Phantom and tell us why you think The Spirit looks different/better - just based on first impressions from your visit of course. This movie is already extremely vague, so we definitely need your take on it. I feel like this report left stuff to be deserved - the pat from Eva was cool, but what about the movie? There's a lot at stake here and you've been on enough sets to probably development a sixth sense. Please let us know more specific opinions in the talkbacks. And thanks again for playing a little hardball, it is appreciated and helps out both the site and us loyal readers.
Re: TomBodet / QUINT DESERVES HIS "ENTITLEMENT" by TheDohDoh	Nov 21st, 2007 03:19:04 AM
Sorry, but seniority still accounts for something, even on the web. AICN revolutionized film writing and brought the fans and movies closer together, as well as bringing many films into development by AICN's writers' sheer enthusiasm. There are a lot of decent movie sites on the web and there are also too many who regurgiate the same fucking press releases and add their own two-cents of snark b/c they lack any exclusives or intelligent/enlightening insight. Harry Knowles and these guys are the only ones who deserve a goddamn book written about them IMO. And I think they definitely deserve to visit a set by themselves now and again. Round table journalism blows, it's pure and simple. Just because AICN is Internet doesn't mean they deserve any less treatment than Roger Ebert. They are the only movie site that plays on that level currently. Pay your respects. I know Quint might not agree, but he's humble and that's another reason why AICN is where it's at. Moriarty is a cocky bastard when he wants to be though. ;)
RFLMAO by Lost Jarv	Nov 21st, 2007 04:17:03 AM
Quint: "I don’t like big junket visits"- oh Rea-aa-aa-aa-lly Mister Q? You could have fooled us.
AICN revolutionised film writing? by Lost Jarv	Nov 21st, 2007 06:33:50 AM
that is fucking priceless. May I refer you to Harry's Blade 2 review. You sound as if AICN invented the alphabet.
Not that I don't love AICN-I do. by Lost Jarv	Nov 21st, 2007 06:35:31 AM
It is instrumental in helping me while away work. But I don't think it is revolutionary or groundbreaking. Just wanted to clarify that.
Re: LOST JARY by TheDohDoh	Nov 21st, 2007 12:13:10 PM
AICN helped usher in the entire geek era of filmmmaking, from LOTR to the comic explosion to Kill Bill. Their writing, while not flawless and based more on punctuality and geekism-influence than literary-prowess,made every other old media film critic take notice and actually fear for their jobs. They won't admit it but its true. Back in the heyday of the super spoiler, Hollywood was scared shitless, and now primarily because of AICN, Hollywood plays by the scoop-tactics of the net and promotes films years in advance. How many times have you checked AICN over the last 10 years compared to EW.com? Not to mention, AICN's Talkbacks have influenced many a movie and movie star, with Bruce Willis, Kevin Smith and Sly Stallone coming to mind. You can knock the chaotic nature of the Talkbacks, and with so many forums on other movie sites, it's easy to forget who started it, but in the end this site is "revolutionary." That kind of snobbish "it's not the NY Times" remark reeks of Internet bias and isn't fair to begin with. AICN is a DIY operation (look at the wallpaper for chrissakes that hails back to the original version of the site) and in journalism today, we need as many of those as we can get. I'm not saying I agreed with Knowles' Blade 2 review or King Kong or Enchanted even, but can you name another memorable Blade 2 review? I'm sure del toro remembers that one fondly, but Peter Traver's? Not so much. AICN is practically an institution, and I don't know why, but we read Harry's articles on marriage and being sick. Would you do the same for AO Scott? That's all from me, I'm getting queasy. Hah. But again, Quint deserves to visit a set by himself now and again, especially when David Poland gets to do those stupid "video lunches".
In the mood for The Spirit by Teddy Artery	Nov 21st, 2007 02:15:27 PM
Not sure how many here are really into the genre, but noir is really Frank's ballgame. I hope he knocks this one out of the park. Something I'd really love for him to sink his teeth into would be a remake of Terry & The Pirates.
We'll agree to differ then by Lost Jarv	Nov 22nd, 2007 08:38:13 AM
whilst you seem to be very passionate- I honestly do not agree that AICN revolutionised film criticism. It is great, and an institution, but this in itself does not particularly give Quint seniority for nowt.
TheDohDoh by TheRealRatigan	Nov 23rd, 2007 02:00:21 PM
"Just because AICN is Internet doesn't mean they deserve any less treatment than Roger Ebert. They are the only movie site that plays on that level currently." So, you say Ain't it Cool News deserves as much respect from Hollywood and everyone in it as Roger Ebert's earned in thirty years of Pulitzer Prize winning analysis? I admire Harry and Drew, and respect every other one of the team that reports the Cool News and puts it online here for us every day now for 11 years, and counting. But I think that any of them would say that what Roger Ebert's done to show for three decades of film reportage (compared to their collective one) is beyond what this site has or ever will accomplish, and when you come down to it, is fundamentally different in purpose anyway. So let's not embarass them, or ourselves, with half-cocked grandiosity from straight out of our windy assholes.
Very excited for this by slone13	Nov 23rd, 2007 02:51:37 PM
I just think it's time to stop bowing at the alter of Samuel Jackson. Or, at the least, drop "The Man" from his title. Let's be honest. Black Snake Moan aside, this guy hasn't done anything worth while in nigh a decade.
Quint: Hold Out for the Real Stuff by kevinwillis.net	Nov 24th, 2007 09:06:45 PM
You are exactly right. Your coverage was a lot more interesting than the giant press junket stuff. And you're more into it, I think, and that shows, too. And by declining, I think you probably end up getting better access than you otherwise would, sometimes.
good report by Rupee88	Nov 25th, 2007 11:10:02 AM
I like how you get a mood for the set and a few anecdotes...make me feel like I was there.
Spirited by Cobbio	Nov 26th, 2007 04:51:13 PM
Thanks, Quint! That was fun to read. The cast and crew banter and descriptions of sets 7 and 8 were appreciated. I'm not always sold on Eva Mendes as an actress, but she's got a wily sense of humor, a fabulous body, and a friendly way about her. I'm looking forward to seeing her in "The Spirit." And Frank Miller wants to keep directing? More power to him.

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