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The Spirit is a Neo-noir superhero film based on the classic character created by Will Eisner. A live-action film version of the character had been planned for years, with William Friedkin coming close to making a movie back in the eighties. It almost got made as an animated film. In the wake of Robert Rodriguez's successful version of Sin City, that film's co-director/writer, the legendary Frank Miller, was able to get the rights. It would be done in a similar style to that film, with it shot in a largely desaturated, highly stylized form that was catching on at the time thanks to not only Sin City but also 300, which, not coincidently, was also based on Frank Miller's work.Miller would adapt the comic himself, casting Gabriel Macht as Denny Colt, the ghost-like superhero. Macht was largely unknown (he would go on to find fame on the long-running series Suits) but was surrounded by an A-list cast, including Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Mendes and Scarlett Johannson. The film would be met with derision from fans, with many taking issue with Jackson's wildly over-the-top performance as the villain, The Octopus. It lost its financier tens of millions of dollars, and Miller's only other credit as a director would come on the City City sequel, A Dame to Kill For, which reteamed him with Rodriguez. So what happened? Why was The Spirit such a box-office disaster, and does the Movie have any fans? We dig into The Spirit's making in this week's WTF Happened to this Movie, written by Gaius Bolling, edited by Cesar Gabriel, and narrated by Dave Davis. 

Hidden in the depths of Central City we continue our Digital Backlot Movie block with 2008's The Spirit. Denny Colt has died and come back to life. Now he has become the Spirit and sets out to fight crime for his beloved city. Our masked hero must uncover what has made me into what he is, stop the villain, save the city, or die trying!

Let not your ears deceive you, dear listener - this is NOT a Snotgirl episode! The Runners are pushing through sickness to bring you Darwyn Cooke's take on Will Eisner's classic proto-superhero, The Spirit! Denny Colt came back from the dead as the Spirit and must now confront an old foe who has returned as something much darker – while taking time to foil a few plots and woo a few women with his signature panache along the way. Topics of discussion include Cooke's political legacy, the timeless appeal of the Spirit, and the names of fictional Middle Eastern countries. Plus, the Runners consider the hobbies of a few noteworthy villains! Covering Batman/The Spirit #1 and The Spirit (2007) #1-6 and #8-12 by Darwyn Cooke (W/P), J. Bone (I), Dave Stewart (C), Jared K. Fletcher (L), Jeph Loeb (W), and many more. We talk at you - talk back at us! Tweet at us @gottherunspod or email us at gottherunspod@gmail.com!

Acomi and Turk182 ask: "What's a perfect example of having everything you need to be successful, and screwing it all up anyway?" The answer: The Spirit (2008). With enough acting talent and visual eye candy to make Hugh Hefner take notice, and a multi-talented and award winning writer and artist behind the camera, and based on an award winning graphic novel created by THE award wining comic creator, who would've thought The Spirit (2008) would be so bad even the Ghostbuster would say no to capturing him? "That's just damn weird." Marvel, DC, Dark Horse comic writer and artist Frank Miller wrote and directed this movie loosely based on the comic book series/graphic novels by Will Eisner. Police officer Denny Colt is resumed dead, but is brought back to life and fights crime as the mysterious vigilante known as The Spirit. "We was there." Dressed in a long coat and hat, with Converse sneakers, and a domino mask, and armed with twin colt pistols, and pheromones that make him irresistible to women, The Spirit fights crime in Central City and tries to bring down the underworld criminal leader known as the Octopus. "We saw it." Horrible, boring, and just damn weird... "That's just damn weird." We can't imagine the 1987 made-for-television version starring Sam Jones of Flash Gordon and Nana Visitor of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine could be any worse. Join Acomi and Turk as they curse Denny Colt being brought back to life, and the idea that a little person would recognize someone solely by a photocopy of their butt. "We was there. It's just damn weird." Let's Watch! The Spirit (2008). Acomi and Turk182, along the occasional special guest, provide running commentary of awfulsome movie and TV shows. The hosts select movies that either one, or both, have never seen. All jokes and comments are improvised. NO PREPARED JOKES OR COMMENTS! During recording, the movies are watched at a low volume and with the subtitles on. Viewers may want to turn subtitles on as well to enhance the viewing experience. So, cue up the audio, ready the movie, and hit play when we say so. Note: This video is the commentary recorded by Acomi and Turk182, and selected screenshots. It is NOT a viewable copy of the film. The commentary can be enjoyed on its own, but if you want to experience the Let's Watch in all its glory, you'll need your own copy of the movie. Most of the movies viewed can be streamed online for free. #OMTWF #KorovaEntertainment #LetsWatch #LW #Acomi #Turk182 #awfulsome #TheSpirit #TheSpiritfilm #TheSpiritmovie #TheSpirit2008 #SamuelLJackson #EvaMendes #FrankMiller #WillEisner #EisnerAwards #ScarlettJohansson Follow Acomi on Twitter at @AcomiDraws and on Instagram at AcomiDraws. Follow Turk182 on Twitter at @Turk182_KE and on Instagram at Turk182_KE.

Comics in Motion is now a Humble Bundle Partner. This week, Tony is once again joined by Matthew B. Lloyd of DC Comics News. Matt an editor and writer at DCN and has contributed to the book Politics in Gotham. WHO IS… THE SPIRIT? From his eerie headquarters under Wildwood Cemetery, masked criminologist Denny Colt — believed by many to be dead — secretly fights crime as The Spirit! From his home in Central City to the far-flung corners of the world and beyond, The Spirit attracts the most seductive and dangerous femmes fatale and wages a never ending war against streetwise crooks, criminal master-minds and otherworldly beings… with only quick wits, sharp humor and his two gloved fists. If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News or at Fantastic Universes. You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

No Escapistas à Capela de hoje, Luwig Sá te convida para dar um pulinho em Central City. Venha com a gente comemorar os 80 anos de Denny Colt, o alter ego de Spirit, o maior personagem do Mestre Will Eisner. No caminho para essa festa, ele falará sobre as origens do herói, bastidores, curiosidades sobre o criador, coadjuvantes, galeria de vilões,Read More ...

The Spirit (2008) PG-13 | 1h 43min | Action, Crime, Fantasy | 25 December 2008 (USA) Rookie cop Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces in Central City. Director: Frank Miller Writers: Frank Miller (screenplay), Will Eisner (comic book series) Stars: Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson

The Spirit (2008) PG-13 | 1h 43min | Action, Crime, Fantasy | 25 December 2008 (USA) Rookie cop Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces in Central City. Director: Frank Miller Writers: Frank Miller (screenplay), Will Eisner (comic book series) Stars: Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson

This week on the podcast, the Two Guys with PhDs take a close look at a few #1 issues and one minicomic series. However, before they get into the nitty gritty of their reviews, they share some of the listener mail and attention they've been receiving -- including a very cool call-out from the Kyle and Drew at Comics for Fun and Profit -- and then go into some news out of SDCC. In particular, they discuss this year's Eisner Award winners, most of which the guys are familiar with and/or had expected (or hoped) to win. However, there were some surprises as well as some disappointments in this year's Eisners, but such is the game of awards systems such as this. After highlighting a little more news out of San Diego -- e.g., the announcement of new Vertigo titles, the return of Lady Killer, Fantagraphics to publish the next Kramers Ergot -- Andy and Derek plunge into the titles that they're discussing this week. First, they look at Brian K. Vaughan and Steve Skroce's We Stand on Guard #1 (Image Comics). This is one of the most anticipated new series of the year, and the guys waste no time in underscoring not only BKV's storytelling abilities, but Skroce's meticulous art. Next, they look at the latest attempt to bring The Spirit back to reading audiences. With Will Eisner's The Spirit #1 (Dynamite Entertainment), Matt Wagner and Dan Schkade capture not only the spirit -- bad pun intended -- of the original, but also introduce Eisner's crime-fighting world in such a way that brand new readers can easily get on board, even without much knowledge of the original. The same can be said of Mark Waid and Fiona Staples's Archie #1 (Archie Comics). The creators' take on the comics icon appears both fresh and reverential, making this new series accessible, yet in a familiar way. Still, the guys wonder who exactly the audience might be -- or might end up being -- for these new spins on Archie Andrews and Denny Colt. Finally, Derek and Andy turn to a minicomic series from Tim Comrie, Leisure. This is an autobiographical, very personal, series with three issues so far. Comrie lays bare both his pleasures and his turmoils, and in a genuine manner that never comes across as calculated or discomforting. The guys also bring in a discussion of Comrie's other series (along with Mike Heneghan), Five Hour Comics, and compare its style and tone to Leisure. If you're not familiar with Tim Comrie's work, then now is the time to check it out!

Gordon’s alive! And so is the Spirit. Actor Sam Jones takes a rocket cycle to the Lair this week to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Flash Gordon…and talk about bringing Denny Colt – aka the Spirit – to life! Sam Jones on Facebook   Order Flash Gordon on Amazon   Order The Spirit at the WB Shop […]

Gordon’s alive! And so is the Spirit. Actor Sam Jones takes a rocket cycle to the Lair this week to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Flash Gordon…and talk about bringing Denny Colt – aka the Spirit – to life! Sam Jones on Facebook   Order Flash Gordon on Amazon   Order The Spirit at the WB Shop […]

News TNG cast coming to NYCC Rumor: Bad Ass Digest’s Devin Faraci is reporting that he has “learned” that "Star Trek 3 includes a scene that reteams Shatner and Nimoy onscreen as Kirk and Spock." VW Germany Teases Star Trek-themed Campaign Featuring Shatner & Nimoy http://tinyurl.com/l25d9tb Red Shirt Diaries #4 is up Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: After reviewing several episodes of Enterprise, has your original dislike of the show changed? I always loved it. Star Trek in pop culture: The Spirit (2008) Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson Rookie cop Denny Colt returns from the dead as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against evil in Central City. In this clip, Samuel L. Jackson’s chr is reminding The Spirit about the day he died (Clip: 00:15) Episode insight: TNG S2: Time Square Character insight - Cyrano Jones Subspace communications Ken P.

Recorded on February 13, 2014. Specialsode: The Spirit Guest Host: Joe Grunenwald Rookie cop Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces in Central City. Music by Man or Astroman? and Metric Check out Joe’s site, Eric’s site, The View Masters, Stupid Sexy … Continue reading

The Spirit (2008) PG-13 | 1h 43min | Action, Crime, Fantasy | 25 December 2008 (USA) Rookie cop Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces in Central City. Director: Frank Miller Writers: Frank Miller (screenplay), Will Eisner (comic book series) Stars: Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson