



Looks like Chicago is the new Metropolis. That is what Crain's Chicago said today. "Superman: Man of Steel" just keeps getting better.

Although I wasn't crazy about Henry Cavill being cast as

Superman/Clark Kent, I was floored by the excellent casting of Kevin Costner

and Diane Lane as Jonathan and Martha Kent. There are many other casting rumors

surrounding this movie, with the most interesting being Viggo Mortensen playing

General Zod. If that were to happen, coupled with "Watchmen" director Zack

Synder at the helm, "Superman: Man of Steel" might give "The Dark Knight" a run

for its money as the consensus best comic book movie of all time. (I still

think Superman: The Movie is the best ever)





Here's what we know: Chicago is perfect for not just a comic

book movie, but an all out, kick ACE action movie. Obviously, "Batman Begins"

and "TDK" have proven that. It will be interesting to see how Chicago is used

in this summer's "Transformers 3". And

let's not forget other great Chicago movies with pretty sweet action scenes

like "Backdraft", "The Fugitive" and of course, "Blues Brothers".

It's about time the Man of Steel makes the Second City his

city. New York is used more than people are currently using Charlie Sheen

references in their status updates.

SIDENOTE - if you are still quoting Charlie Sheen, you are a

tool.

So far, so good for "S:MOS". There are only a few things

left to figure out, like who the super villain will be, and after "Superman

Returns", you better believe there will be one. I am in the minority here, but

I loved "Superman Returns", but that film spent more time on the love story

than it did with action. With Snyder directing "S:MOS", you know the action

scenes will be epic. Just watch "Watchmen", which I thought was one of the best

films of 2009.

Also, we still need a Lois Lane and a Lex Luthor. Yes, Lex

has to be in it, but it doesn't mean he has to be the main villain. (See "Superman

2")

Edit - Amy Adams has just been cast as Lois Lane = great choice and way better/hotter than Kate Bosworth.

Is the Tribune Tower going to be the new Daily Planet?

Chicago is the perfect city for Metropolis.

I'm too excited. I need a drink.