Ok, it’s just not funny any more. Yet more Avengers. This time the… let’s say below par adaptation of the classic 60s movie, starring two miscast main leads and Sean Connery in a role that contributed to his decision to retire from the world of films.
Hoo boy. You can almost feel the air of underwhelmage in this one.
Here’s the trailer. Looks like fun, eh? Don’t be fooled!
No, we’re not done yet.
Rob and Clive explore the slick, surreal and sexy world of The Avengers: the John Steed version, that is. Rob gets hot under the collar about a certain leather outfit, and Clive forgets who’s wearing the kinky boots.
Bowlers and brollies at the ready, Listeners!
The A To Z Of SFF respectfully dedicate this episode to the memory of Brian Clemens, whose creative stamp was all over The Avengers and so much great British genre TV.
CycloMedia is clearly on an Avengers tip.
Rob and Clive pick apart Joss Whedon’s Avengers: Age Of Ultron, rant about the character that should be in there, and find out that it’s not smart to laugh at the idea of AI rights.
And a quick peek at what we’re on about here:
EXCUSES AND HALF TRUTHS 