Hello again! Since the last blog I have come up with a few different possible themes for this one. One theme I really wanted to approach was the comic book/superhero genre.

This is a genre that started as a light, unrealistic type of movie bound to strict guidelines as being a summer popcorn flick. Although, as of late there have been many successful superhero movies centered around a realistic world. The characters have been portrayed in ways that the common man can find easier to relate with.

The majority of the movie going people around the world have grown tired of the lackluster CGI effects and unrealistic characters. The "new wave" of superhero movies still incorporate fantasy characters with a dose of reality. I'm going to list a few of my favorite superhero/comic book movies and explain why.

Have you ever found yourself watching a movie and started to think, "What if I could..."? I sure have and if you haven't taken a moment to ponder the life of a super hero, I strongly recommend it. I asked my teammates that very question and you can check out their answers below!

NOTICE: In the midst of all the superhero fun please read the segment at the very bottom of the blog regarding a documentary I believe to be extremely important.

TOP FIVE COMIC BOOK/SUPERHERO MOVIES (in my opinion)

1. The Dark Knight - Check It Out On IMDB.com
This is the first comic book movie to not just succeed as a brilliant superhero movie, but as a classic crime drama as well. The superb acting by Heath Ledger carries a film full of strong performances. It really shows the potential of taking complex comic book characters and putting them in the real world.

2. Ironman - Check It Out On IMDB.com
I walked out of this movie pleasantly surprised. I went in with low expectations due to trailers that seemed to advertise just another superhero movie. This film was excellent in every way. The resurrection of Robert Downey, Jr. was complete after this movie.

3. Spiderman - Check It Out On IMDB.com
The first superhero movie that I believe started a realistic trend. It also got the ball rolling on the production of all the superhero movies that followed. Great story and a visual masterpiece.

4. Batman Begins - Check It Out On IMDB.com
This would be higher on the list if its sequel didn't top it. Director Christopher Nolan couldn't have approached a re-imagining of the series any better.

5. X-Men - Check It Out On IMDB.com
The first superhero movie of the new century delivers. The all star cast brings this classic comic book to life with style.

Honorable Mention - The Incredible Hulk (2008), Sin City (one of the best on this list, I wanted to keep the top five strictly superhero movies), 300, X-Men 2

I recently watched a brilliant and informative documentary about something I find very important in my life. I love the ocean and have recently become a certified scuba diver within the past few years. My parents have been diving for 25 years and it's a huge family hobby. While spending a wonderful Thanksgiving day at Chris Davis' house, we watched a documentary called SHARKWATER. Chris and his father share the same love of the ocean and were equally as upset after watching the documentary. The film surrounds the journey of a young Canadian biologist/film maker who investigates the unnecessary murdering of millions of sharks for their fins. He works with the Sea Shepherd in film who recently had his work made into a show on the Discovery network. The unnecessary slaughtering of sharks and whales has become an epidemic in the ocean. This documentary is an eye opener that will show you that the ocean will be permanently damaged if this issue is not taken seriously. Please check out Sharkwater!

Be sure to come support us at our last game before the break this Friday night at 7 PM vs. American International in the Mullins Center!

Thanks for reading and see you at the Rink!

Dan Meyers