Ben Affleck as Batman, NO THANK YOU!

A rant by guest blogger & long distance BFF, Angela Lyles.

Who was the genius that cleared Ben Affleck as Batman?!?!? BEN AFFLECK is the guy who has a Batcave and sweet Bat-gadgets and he's going around punishing the criminal underbelly of Gotham???? I THINK NOT! Looking good in a suit and a strong chin are not the only requirements to be Batman!! Have studios forgotten the debacle that is Daredevil? Affleck couldn't pull off this lesser known superhero (I mean literally no one knew who he was and had zero expectations) so how in the world does WB think he can take on the best known superhero role?! 

I know that Argo was supposedly the best movie of last year, but was it enough to make me go, "that guy should be Batman!" NO! Just because Affleck pulled off that sweet 70's hair style does not mean he can pull of the iconic cowl. Yes Affleck excels at brooding but you have to be tortured to think, "I know what will make me feel better! Putting on a skin tight suit and cowl based loosely on the appearance of a bat and go fight criminals to avenge my parents brutal murder!" and Affleck can NOT pull that off. 

Honestly I can't even see Affleck portraying Bruce Wayne, if you can't be Bruce how can you be Batman? Sure Affleck can look GQ in a suit, but millionaire genius in a suit?? I'm not saying Ben is dumb I'm just saying I don't buy him running multimillion dollar corporations. Plus you are up against RDJ's portrayal of the Marvelverse's version of Batman. He loses big time in that comparison. Affleck has always excelled in roles were he can draw on his actual blue collar Boston background (Good Will Hunting, The Town), stick with those roles please. 

I know every little boy dreams of being a superhero and Affleck had his chance with Daredevil. You jumped the shark!! You had your chance now let it go!! Please do not ruin Batman for a whole generation after we have just gotten him back (thank you so much Nolan and Bale!). My only hope is that the WB or Affleck see the massive outcry and rescind this decision IMMEDIATELY!! Please restore my faith WB!! I fear if this doesn't happen we will quickly live in a world where Megan Fox will play Wonder Woman...please God make it stop before utter madness reigns!!!

Books, Baking & More!

    

Outlander Series headed to TV in 2014!!!

Yes, you read that right!  Outlander will be coming to STARZ in 2014!!  I don't know about you, but I am SUPER excited for this show!  I absolutely love these books.  Part historical fiction, part science fiction, part romance/love story, and the time travel!  What's not to love?!  

Now the moment you've all been waiting for; meet Sam Heughan who will be bringing Jamie Fraser to life.  And yes, he is really Scottish!

Sam Heughan

"That man is a Scot to the bone and Jamie Fraser to the heart...having seen Same Heughan not just act, but be Jamie. I feel immensely grateful to the production team for their painstaking attention to the soul of the story and the characters." said author Diana Gabaldon. My fingers are crossed that they make his hair longer & red! Getting Diana's casting approval is the cherry on top of my sundae! I haven't read any news yet as to who will be Claire, but naturally I have my own idea for who should play her.

Jesscia Raine in Call the Midwife

This is Jessica Raine.  I discovered her on Call the Midwife a few months ago.  The minute I saw her, I knew she'd be the perfect Claire.  This was before we knew there'd definitely be a show too.  I'm always doing that with fictional characters though.  Playing casting director is one of my favorite parts of reading.  The image I've had for Claire the past couple of years hasn't been a real person, but a fan art piece I found while surfing the net.  

The above image has been more than sufficient to help me picture Claire.  And kudos to the artist.  Absolutely fantastic!  So if the casting people at STARZ happen upon my blog, please PLEASE give Jessica a call & see if she's free.  

Tobias Menzies

And last but not least, the villain!  Tobias Menzies has been cast as Frank/Black Jack Randall.  Other than Gaston from the animated version of Beauty & the Beast, I never really imagined anyone as Frank.  But Tobias looks perfect for the role.