Watching for Watchmen

As some of you may know, I’ve begun to write for Evil Monito, an online journal that seeks to discuss contemporary pop culture in ways that challenges the methods and approach of traditional publications.  I recently did a small piece on Watchmen, a film that I’m sure most of the GDFHT’s readers are eagerly waiting for, which is quietly sneaking into theaters next week.  I sense Watchmen could be another Pulp Fiction, Boondock Saints, Taxi Driver, Memento, Fight Club–a movie with a cult following that will become an required __ of DVD collections everywhere.  I thought the discussion was significant enough to share with all of you who follow the Goodfight and I also posted some pictures I couldn’t included on EM.  Enjoy…

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When was the last time you watched a film that moved you so dramatically you could barely sleep?  In a little more than a week, the movie Watchmen is going to release in theaters all over the country.  The anticipation might have been muted by recent Oscar buzz but I have a feeling this movie has the potential to be the next Matrix–or the year’s biggest letdown.  You know why?  [Read the rest here.]