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^ I forgot about V For Vendetta. Definitely one of the best adaptations, and what a sharp shock it was to see such a dark future located in such familiar surroundings. An honourable mention for Watchmen too, if I may. It wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea at the time of release and of course, it’s not as good as the book (when is it ever? ) but it improves greatly with repeated viewings. The opening sequence depicting the transition from the 'Golden Age' of superheroes to the period in which the story takes place was genuinely one of the best things I've ever seen in a movie. Also, +1 for both Ghost World and Scott Pilgrim. Both huge favourites of mine for some time now.

Fantastic, thanks again!

Great idea for a topic, I'll be watching with interest.

Scarlett Johansson [8] Ava Gardner [4]

Barbara Palvin [4] Adriana Lima [3]

Opening weekend sensationalist media rubbish at a glance: - Van Persie never missed a chance on his right foot - Rodgers/AVB out - Steve Clarke is a genius - Everton are the new Newcastle - Ivan Ramis is the worst defender of all time - Norwich are going down - Southampton are staying up - Rooney/Torres/Lampard/Gerrard is completely past it and should be shot/back and better than ever - The Premier League is the best in the world because the second half of Man City-Southampton was quite good

Thanks to all and yay for a new editorial. The third pic of the Elle France ed is stunning.

Alice (Closer) Summer Finn ((500) Days of Summer) Christina (21 Grams) Meredith Vickers (Prometheus) Evelyn Salt (Salt)

Julie Ordon 2 Madalina Ghenea 3 Mila Kunis 2 Nicole Meyer 3 Nicole Trunfio 3

Scarlett Johansson [9] Halle Berry [4]

Europe: 1

I re-watched Batman ’89 just the other week (initial memories of it were pretty vague as I hadn't seen it for years previously). I think it’s very much of its time but, with the exception of a distinctly naff sequence in which Jack Nicholson and his gang chuck paint over assorted works of art to the sounds of Prince, it's also slick, stylish and just generally good fun to watch. Pretty much everything you'd want a blockbuster movie in 1989 to be. As the Baron already said, if you like what Burton brings to the table, you’ll like it. It seems to me that the public perception of the two Burton Batmans (Batmen?) changed after the subsequent Joel Schumacher efforts were billed as sequels. Not only did Batman & Robin tank so badly (save for Michael Gough’s turn as Alfred, and of course, Arnie’s never-ending barrage of excruciating ice puns ) that it made the production of another good Batman film appear an impossible task, it also tarred the Burton movies with the Schumacher brush.

Good to see you eNe, and thanks for signing up. I suspect yesterday's match would have been a rather dull affair for the neutrals, but it was a hard-fought game and though we didn't turn in a particularly pretty performance, I thought a draw was a fair result. Best of luck to Arsenal for the rest of the season. Now bring on Reading! I hear RVP's house burned down last night. Police suspect Arsene. *Hangs head in shame, sees self out* I believe so, the option to play it usually appears if you make more than the allotted weekly amount of free transfers.

Thanks Enigma. Auto-complete, eh? Who did you end up with? Not Joey 'Le Taxi' Barton, I hope.

Congratulations, and here's to the next 1000!

Europe: 4.5

Van Persie turning out for Man United is going to be a bizarre sight, and after successive summers where their best players have moved on I wouldn't blame Arsenal fans for feeling down today. But this isn't the end of days at the Emirates, and provided he's adequately replaced (which of course, is another conversation entirely) it's a shrewd piece of business by Wenger. Last season was the first and only injury-free stint of Van Persie's career and there's surely a strong possibility that he'll revert to knackered type again in the near future. Take into account his age and contractual situation as well, and the fee starts sounding pretty generous. As it stands, I can guarantee you at least a top four finish.

^I'll see if I can find it. EDIT: Restored.

Barbara Palvin [3] Gracie Carvalho [4]

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Quite like this one too. Apparently, there's a full album due next month.

Colombiana

Bianca Balti 2 Cameron Russell 3 Cintia Dicker 4 Claudia Schiffer 1 Daria Werbowy 5

Olga Kurylenko [4] Scarlett Johansson [5]