DC Comics released a few large items at Comic Con this year, in a seemingly desperate attempt to fight the over-powering negativity surrounding their forth-coming projects. Included in the goodies were extended trailers for Batman vs. Superman and Suicide Squad. Granted, they almost immediately trampled any good will by publicly whining when the trailers were immediately … [Read more...]
Big Things Come In Small Packages, Just Like Ant-Man
I wanted to wait a couple of days before I posted this article, to avoid any unintended spoilers that I may have created. But I have waited long enough-a whopping two days after I brought my eight-year old with me to watch an early Friday showing of Ant-Man in 3-D. At first I told you that I was worried about Ant-Man. Then I told you that Ant-Man was beginning to grow on me. … [Read more...]
Will Fantastic Four Finally Get It Right?
Will Fantastic Four finally get it right? It's a question being asked by super fans of the comic book series as well as moviegoers who have endured Fantastic Four (2005) and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. The 2005 film has the dubious distinction of making my ten worst superhero movies of all-time list. And it's inclusion on my list is very … [Read more...]
Ant-Man Is Growing On Me
I have previously voiced my concerns with Ant-Man. However, my feelings have changed, for the better, based on early reaction to the film as well as the latest trailer! Ant-Man is a pivotal film for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for a couple of reasons. It's the final film in the MCU's Phase II, leading into the Civil and Infinity War movies which come out over the … [Read more...]
Top Ten Superheroes, by the Number$
With all of the comic book-inspired films that have come out in recent years, a question popped into my head last night. Who are today's top ten most popular superheroes? To answer this question, I did some digging, and came up with a simple equation that comprises a 1) combination of the latest comic book sales information via eBay and 2) the year-to-date, domestic U.S. box … [Read more...]