RE: Iron Man 3 — fine, let his origin be different. But if those rings aren't power rings, I'm going to be disappointed. It's fully established that Stark lives in a world where superpowers are a thing. They can give him a superpowered adversary (the superpowers are still in the form of accessories, for fuck's sake).

Late to the party, but: "two very real cataclysmic threats" ≠ "prophesied by the Mayan Calendar". That alone is serious 9_9 territory.

Superficial judging extends to the colors of cats' fur?

I have to agree.

"Superman made practically" — I can see it now: to simulate heat vision, they'll film it in profile and strap laser pointers to the hidden temple.

Actually, there was an article yesterday on this very site about how IQ tests aren't so very useful.

Mmm, I disagree with your assessment of Mal, but whatever. What I really wanted to comment for was seconding Dean Stockwell of Al.

Thanks for avoiding use of "iconic", Charlie Jane. Although, as many of these characters actually are icons, this once it might've been appropriate. :p

We just had an article yesterday about how intelligence tests were lousy indicators of actual intelligence. So, whoever was cited in that article — that guy said it.

If we don't have a decent way to define or chart intelligence in humans, how the heck do we expect to be able to figure it out for other species?

Give me a sketchy project and rearrange the numbers on the check and you will hear that from me.

It's actually more surprising that she says that it's a new idea to her. I thought it was blisteringly obvious.

You're not alone.

At the risk of sounding pompous for quoting myself, here are two little sayings of mine that seem relevant:

Hell, I like MEW, and I'd rather see Brie in this role than her.

That was my reaction, too.

That poster is absolutely brilliant. I honestly want to buy it, frame it, and put it on my wall.

I wonder if the sequel will feature the monster's brother, Loxx.

I didn't know that had happened. Damn, I guess I'm going to have to buy Ultimates back issues now.

I will watch the shit out of this film. Hell, I'll probably buy it.