Thomas Jane Reprises his Role as The Punisher in Fan Film

Whose fan film?  Why, Tom Jane's own, of course.

Tom Jane played The Punisher in the eponymous 2004 film.  The film was not well received, but mostly for the writing, not Tom Jane's performance.  That and it's hard to take John Travolta seriously as a villain.  But there were some good scenes.

Jane was not asked back to the role in the follow-up film 'Punisher: War Zone'.  It should be noted that the first film was not a Marvel Studios film, while the second was.  That probably payed a role in the casting choices.

Regardless, Tom Jane seemed to genuinely like the character.  He showed this recently by releasing a short 'fan-made' film called 'Dirty Laundry'.  I put that in quotes simply because the short is very high quality (except for the special effects) and stars both Tom Jane and Ron MFing Perlman!

Jane on the film:

"I wanted to make a fan film for a character I've always loved and believed in - a love letter to Frank Castle & his fans. It was an incredible experience with everyone on the project throwing in their time just for the fun of it. It's been a blast to be a part of from start to finish -- we hope the friends of Frank enjoy watching it as much as we did making it."

Check it out:

Maybe he can convince Marvel Studios to give him another crack at the role.  

I'm on board.


After all, he just wants his kids back

Super Bowl Sunday Predictions

New York 31  New England 20

(Eli Manning file photo)

Issues:
1.  I don't see New England being able to effectively cover both Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz.
2.  New England won't be able to deal with New York's pass rush for 4 quarters of football.
3.  If Rob Gronkowski's ankle isn't 100%, New York can key on Wes Welker.  Then they just need to worry about the next matchup problem: Aaron Hernandez.

X-Factor:
Vince Wilfork: He basically won the Baltimore game for New England.

Other Predictions:
- Madonna's halftime performance will be the best in years.
- Madonna's arms will still freak everyone out.

(Willem Dafoe in drag)

- At least 5 shots of Peyton Manning in the stands.
- The Ferris Bueller commercial will be a let down, reminding us all of Matthew Broderick's career from 1990 onward.

(Although I did just learn he voiced adult Simba in The Lion King)

- Michael Strahan will be shown in a luxury box when the Giants are up.
- Tiki Barber will be shown working the concession stand.  Proving once and for all that if you cheat on and subsequently divorce your 8-month pregnant with twins wife for a 22-year-old blonde (Really? Yea really), the public will turn on you and you'll lose your broadcasting career.

(Deal with it)

- At least 3 ex-Patriots players will be hanging out with Bob Kraft in his owners box, with one of them definitely being Tedy Bruschi.
- At least 35 plugs for NBC's new hit 'Smash' with at least 1 truly-afwul tie-in.  Like maybe Katherine McPhee is going to sing at some point.  And yes, NBC gave the runner-up from American Idol that one year a show (but 'Community' is on hiatus).

(Where is Justin Guarini's show?  For that matter, is Ruben Studdard still alive?)

- Puppy Bowl VIII will draw over 10 million viewers. (This actually isn't a joke.  Did you realize 9.2 million people watched over the 12 hours it aired last year?)

- Go Daddy will continue to lose business with Danica Patrick and Jillian Michaels as spokeswomen.  

(Seriously, them? Are they funny or something?)

Lock Prediction of the Day:

- I won't be going to work on Monday.  

Really, can't we just make Super Bowl Monday a national holiday already?