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...]
Aquaman Is One of the Better DCEU Movies To-Date
The First Act Aquaman really starts out well. The film lays the groundwork on how the titular character (Arthur Curry) came to be, as the byproduct of an inter-species relationship between an Atlantan princess (Atlanna) and a human (lighthouse keeper Thomas Curry). Ultimately, this culture clash pushes the parents apart (Atlanna is forced to return to Atlantis, leaving her … [Read more...]
Justice League Is Not The Avengers, And That’s Just Fine
Curse of the DCEU (critically-speaking) Outside of Wonder Woman, and to some extent, Man of Steel, the DCEU has had its share of hiccups. From the underwhelming Suicide Squad, and by most measures, the disappointing Batman v Superman, the DC film universe has not lived up to the lofty expectations that its world-renowned characters (i.e. Batman and Superman) have set. As … [Read more...]
The Greatest Thing About Logan Everyone Seems to Have Missed
Two years ago, the superhero movie landscape was a very different place. Back then, Marvel was the undisputed king of the hill, but a little studio thought that they could upset the status quo by zigging where the MCU zagged. OK, so I guess it wasn’t that different. Regardless, what DC executives famously and publicly proclaimed to anyone and everyone who would listen, is … [Read more...]
All The Superhero Movies And Stuff In 2017
2017 is set up to be an insane year for fans of superhero movies and television. The MCU is in high-gear with three films premiering this year, and that's in addition to three new Netflix TV shows. DC chips in with two movies of their own, while FOX has the much anticipated third installment of the Wolverine saga. For your convenience, here's a consolidated list of what's … [Read more...]