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I Need a Hero Ahh, yes, finally, we’re only a day away from my favorite thing on the planet – government mandated days of rest!  Memorial Day is particularly fabulous because, although it is really about recognizing all of the soldiers who have given their lives for America, it’s also about hot dogs, hammocks and vodka-soaked watermelon (at my house at least).  I wish that there were some soldiers around here for me to hug and thank in person, but I’ll have to settle for the Hollywood version of a hero.  What’s that you say?  You want to see some Hollywood heroes too?  Well look no further!  Seriously, stop looking because it’s right here on EPIX.  We’re calling it Heroes Unlimited and it’s just that; a slew of heroes smooshed into a daylong marathon of action flicks.  We’ve got The Expendables: The Extended Cut (never before seen!), Inferno: The Making of The Expendables, Kick-Ass, Iron Man 2, The Last Airbender, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.  And believe-you-me my friend, if you haven’t seen these movies yet (or even if you’ve just seen the regular ol’ movie theater version of The Expendables) you’ll want to ditch the BBQ and saddle up to your screen and see what you’ve been missing.  Sly Stallone, Chloe Grace Moretz, Robert Downey Jr., Dev Patel and Channing Tatum might seem like a motley crew of actors, but after you watch their films you’ll realize that together they’re an unstoppable force.  They’re all such bad-asses it makes me wonder what kind of crazy feats they would be capable of if assembled together in real life.  Coincidence that the names of the secret SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden have not been revealed??… I think not.  But before the marathon can begin, our legal team wants me to add a few words.  EPIX is not responsible for any injuries you may cause to yourself or others while out fighting crime.  Sure, you’ll get inspired after seeing these movies and ask yourself “hey – what can I do to be a hero in my neighborhood?”  The answer to that query is to volunteer at a soup kitchen, be a crossing guard, or – if you’re feeling adventurous – offer half of your sandwich to the rabid squirrel starring you down.    Do not try to build your own Iron Man suit and teach some bad guys a lesson.  Trust me, I’ve tried it and the results have been less than stellar. So slap on your spandex jumpsuit (I know you have one) and watch some heroes with me on Monday.  Then leave a comment below letting me know who your favorite hero is and why.  And yes, the camera guy from Inferno is a perfectly good answer.  L.T.

I Need a Hero

Ahh, yes, finally, we’re only a day away from my favorite thing on the planet – government mandated days of rest!  Memorial Day is particularly fabulous because, although it is really about recognizing all of the soldiers who have given their lives for America, it’s also about hot dogs, hammocks and vodka-soaked watermelon (at my house at least).  I wish that there were some soldiers around here for me to hug and thank in person, but I’ll have to settle for the Hollywood version of a hero.  What’s that you say?  You want to see some Hollywood heroes too?  Well look no further!  Seriously, stop looking because it’s right here on EPIX.  We’re calling it Heroes Unlimited and it’s just that; a slew of heroes smooshed into a daylong marathon of action flicks. 

We’ve got The Expendables: The Extended Cut (never before seen!), Inferno: The Making of The Expendables, Kick-Ass, Iron Man 2, The Last Airbender, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.  And believe-you-me my friend, if you haven’t seen these movies yet (or even if you’ve just seen the regular ol’ movie theater version of The Expendables) you’ll want to ditch the BBQ and saddle up to your screen and see what you’ve been missing.  Sly Stallone, Chloe Grace Moretz, Robert Downey Jr., Dev Patel and Channing Tatum might seem like a motley crew of actors, but after you watch their films you’ll realize that together they’re an unstoppable force.  They’re all such bad-asses it makes me wonder what kind of crazy feats they would be capable of if assembled together in real life.  Coincidence that the names of the secret SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden have not been revealed??… I think not. 

But before the marathon can begin, our legal team wants me to add a few words.  EPIX is not responsible for any injuries you may cause to yourself or others while out fighting crime.  Sure, you’ll get inspired after seeing these movies and ask yourself “hey – what can I do to be a hero in my neighborhood?”  The answer to that query is to volunteer at a soup kitchen, be a crossing guard, or – if you’re feeling adventurous – offer half of your sandwich to the rabid squirrel starring you down.    Do not try to build your own Iron Man suit and teach some bad guys a lesson.  Trust me, I’ve tried it and the results have been less than stellar.

So slap on your spandex jumpsuit (I know you have one) and watch some heroes with me on Monday.  Then leave a comment below letting me know who your favorite hero is and why.  And yes, the camera guy from Inferno is a perfectly good answer. 

L.T.