Superman is arguably the most recognizable and imitated character in comic books and superhero movie history. But he's meant so much more to me during my nearly half-a-century on earth. Superhero Movie Genesis In 1978, when the first big budget Superman film released, I was smitten. Like many of my fellow children of the 1980's, I really thought a man could fly after seeing … [Read more...]
The Three Greatest Spider-Man Movies of All-Time
#1 Spider-Man: Homecoming is the MCU's first stand-alone movie for Marvel Comics's most popular character. He made his scintillating debut in Captain America: Civil War, after a few years mired in the mediocrity that was Sony's Amazing Spider-Man franchise. The only knock that I have against Homecoming is the "Iron Man, Jr." dynamic between Peter Parker and his mentor Tony … [Read more...]
Is Michael Keaton the Greatest Superhero Movie Actor Ever?
The answer to the question in my article title is yes. Michael Keaton is the greatest superhero movie actor ever, and here are the three reasons why. 1. Batman (1989) 🦇For many, Jack Nicholson's zany Joker 🃏 still ranks as the finest film version of the legendary comic book villain. At the same time, many people still consider Keaton's Batman 🦇 to be the best version of the … [Read more...]
What Movie Are You Most Excited To See Post-COVID-19 Quarantine?
Prayers & Thoughts To All Affected By COVID-19 🙏 There are so many movies that I want to see after we're cleared to return to theaters. Below I list my top four. Black Widow 🕷At first, I was only mildly interested in seeing Black Widow, especially since it's a prequel, and the fact that I know that she sacrificed herself in Avengers: Endgame. However, after watching the … [Read more...]
Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Rankings
A couple of months ago I gave you my overall Star Wars movie rankings. At the time, I had not included The Rise of Skywalker because I had not seen it yet. Now that I have seen it, I present with my truncated Star Wars Sequel Trilogy rankings. #1 The Force AwakensThis film is by far the best of the Star Wars sequel films. It's basically a remix of Star Wars: A New Hope. It … [Read more...]