This post is inspired by the myriad of Tweets that I have read recently suggesting that movie critics, i.e. Rotten Tomatoes (RT), have a bias for Marvel vs DC. Although there are a few examples (e.g. the generally disliked Thor: The Dark World receiving a Fresh score) that suggest that this could be the case, there is overriding evidence that tells an … [Read more...]
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of Batman Vs Superman
Before I delve into the good, the bad and the ugly of Batman Vs Superman (BvS), I want to share a few disclaimers and insights, so that no one reading this thinks that I'm a Marvel fanatic and/or DC hater. I am a comic book movie fan before I am a fan of DC or Marvel. Movie reviews are opinions not facts, but are often key indicators on how well a film is made as well as … [Read more...]
Cautious Optimism About Batman v Superman
I know the whole world is on fire with Marvel's latest killer Civil War trailer, and while there's plenty to talk about there, we should all remind ourselves that May is still a long way away. We've got plenty of time to hype ourselves up into a state of rabid anticipation. Let's try to pace ourselves, people. Meanwhile, that OTHER comic book movie franchise is preparing to … [Read more...]