Entertainment: The Spirit of Christmas

It seems that the latest trend to hit Hollywood this season are movie adaptations of immensely popular reading materials and even, movies as well. Just recently, Twilight dislodged many of the film this year for the award of highest weekend opening gross in the US for 2008. The hype must have really bitten the smitten readers and moviegoers of the franchise. Yep, you heard it right. They're already in the talks of making the sequel, "New Moon" which the lead star Rob Pattinson deemed more important than the role of the card-blazing cajun in the upcoming X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie. That sucks! It's not like the movie was great or that I've seen it anyway. Bleh!

Next, comes the dark knight all "suited" up with a hint of a red necktie which comes to call himself "The Spirit". The movie is based on one of the most recognizable graphic novels that centers on a cop shot dead but mysteriously came back to life. Despite it's previous reputation with the Alec-Baldwin-starrer, this one seems to provide more boost and punches. Check it out. It stars Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johanson, Samuel L. Jackson and Gabriel Macht. It's directed by Frank Miller, the one responsible for the seriously brutal and fun "Sin City" and "300". It's set for a December 25 playdate--Christmas Day. Cheers!

Twilight Poster source here.

The Spirit Poster source here.