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They Didn't Kill Superman. They Killed Death: Max Landis's The Death and Return of Superman

By Brian Prisco | Posted Under Videos | Comments (20)



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Chronicle took top spot at the box office for its opening weekend, netting at least $22 million and counting. I know, because my friends who attended the premier announced that screenwriter Max Landis was running around drunk bellowing “CHRONICLE” and “TWENTY MILLION” at the top of his lungs and hugging everyone in sight. Good for him.

When reporters asked John Landis if he thought the success of the movie would give Max a big head, Landis laughed and responded basically, “He’s already got a giant head. How can his head possibly get any bigger?”

From all reports from people who know him and love him, Max is an asshole. But a lovable asshole. The best kind of asshole. You know. Like me.

This is evident in his pet project and labor of love, The Death and Return of Superman, a 17 minute short film that’s basically Max ranting “drunkenly” about the scam job DC Comics pulled over the “death” of Superman. It’s similar to Funny or Die’s “Drunk History” starring a cavalcade of some of your favorite stars and people you didn’t even know were awesome.

Upon seeing this, my immediate thought was, “Pajiba needs to see this. ALL OF THEM.”

If you didn’t love the kid before this, you will now. It’s long, but it’s worth it.

That’s what she said.









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Comments

he IS way more entertaining than he should be. i watched this about an hour ago and thought it was brilliant.

Posted by: gp at February 6, 2012 12:07 PM

To confirm: Max Landis didn't make this story up? This is what DC comics does? My head hurts.

Posted by: Robert at February 6, 2012 12:21 PM

Best role Elijah Wood's had in a long time.

Posted by: Helcat at February 6, 2012 12:29 PM

Now that's some good internet.

Posted by: twig at February 6, 2012 1:34 PM

That was great. It's nice to see that Mandy Moore is still adorable.

Posted by: Dave at February 6, 2012 1:45 PM

Dear God, that was beautiful. And it also explains how DC can't get its shit together long enough to make a decent Justice League movie... or anything other than Batman, really.

Posted by: Markus at February 6, 2012 2:03 PM

That is one filthy pool.

And Sarah Shahi in a bikini?
You've made my week.

Posted by: Scott at February 6, 2012 2:43 PM

God I love the internet. And Pajiba. This day just became so much better.

Posted by: Phedre at February 6, 2012 2:46 PM

Did anyone watch the crab video youtube linked at the end?... the crab's claw gets hurt as he fights some birds. And instead of slowly dragging it along as he scampers away, he cuts the damn thing off himself. Because it will grow back, so why not!

Posted by: e at February 6, 2012 3:12 PM

That is not dead which can eternal lie,
and in strange eons even death may die.

Posted by: fracas at February 6, 2012 5:41 PM

brilliant

Posted by: hippyherb at February 6, 2012 6:17 PM

He reminded so much of the Better Myths guy, right down to the shirtless-for-no-reason thing.

Posted by: Craig at February 6, 2012 6:29 PM

This was spot on. Also, how in the heck did he get Simon Pegg?!

Posted by: Bob Frapples at February 6, 2012 6:44 PM

Superman goes, "bleh."
Doomsday goes, "bleh."

I love this guy. Nothing makes me happier than white hot nerd fury.

Posted by: Harborwolf at February 6, 2012 7:27 PM

I made it to 6:19...

Posted by: James S at February 6, 2012 7:53 PM

No, he's just an asshole - went to college with him and unfortunately run into him a lot in LA, where he always "forgets" that we've met a million times before. It's sad when I can't be happy for a fellow alum because he is the WORST.

Posted by: Q at February 6, 2012 7:55 PM

I don't know if he's an A-hole but this video was Meh. Yeah I went there, meh.

Posted by: Junierizzle at February 6, 2012 9:51 PM

At least I know one half of the Bash brothers continues to live, god bless you Fulton Reed.

Posted by: Helder at February 6, 2012 10:49 PM

I loved this. I also looked up the "Better Myths" guy and he is awesome as well. Pajiba should give him some love, his videos barely have any views, but he keeps doing stuff and it's hilarious.

Check him out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhSKGnOgotE

Posted by: jcollier at February 7, 2012 1:28 PM

The problem with iGeneration is they think because they grew up in the era of information overload that they invented the world. The problem is they know NOTHING about the past. Which explains why this douchebag has apparently never heard of Phoenix/Dark Phoenix.

Posted by: Darth Darko at February 8, 2012 1:44 AM