No one asked but I’m here to tell you anyway. Here are my most anticipated sci-fi films of 2016! 5. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice I don’t really care what people are saying about the trailer because I’m psyched to see Snyder’s version of the two capes. As part of the 5% of people…
It’s been awhile since we’ve seen any new footage from Zach Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. After a leaked teaser and an underwhelming official trailer now comes the might-show-a-little-too-much trailer. Check out trailer number two which debuted on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week. It seems that Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne don’t like…
NOTE: Superman comic and cartoon spoilers below. Superman. One of the world’s most iconic superheroes. His moral compass is nigh-unbreakable. He will not kill. He will not break the law. He doesn’t grandstand, or brag, or exploit his powers for personal gain. He is the role model for all heroes that succeed him. He is…
I am so, so pleasantly surprised with Supergirl. The new show from CBS has been advertised on every surface, both physical and technological, since the beginning of the summer and on some of those ads were the classic hateful comments from the hoards of trolls who hide behind their computer screens and their skepticism. I…
As I’ve whined and moaned about before, it’s hard to be a show that’s not a police procedural on television these days. Especially if it’s not totally based in reality. So even though fans were so rabidly invested in NBC’s Constantine, it still only lasted thirteen episodes. Matt Ryan played the supernatural investigator in the series,…
Save for a few exceptions, all Kryptonians are jerks. Give them superpowers and they become walking atrocities. Case in point: General Zod. Always the worst Krypton has to offer, Zod makes his Earth One debut in the third Superman: Earth One graphic novel. Only this time he’s Superman’s uncle. Yeah, I don’t believe it either….
The first Superman: Earth One graphic novel ended with Clark Kent embracing his destiny as Superman. Volume Two deals with what comes next. Writer J. Michael Straczynski is known for multilayered plot-building; one twist is often the backdrop into a deeper web of revelation. In this he delivers in spades. A poignant moment is Clark’s…
In the comic book dictionary, the terms “reboot” and “retconning” refer to the process of adding or subtracting details from character history. Reboots “modernize” characters to better fit changing times and connect with new generations of readers. The Superman: Earth One graphic novel (penned by legendary artist J. Michael Straczynski) is the latest result of…
Batman. The superhero without superpowers. The guy who prowls the night dressed up like a bat. Throughout his long career, Batman’s personality has undergone many facelifts to accommodate modern trends, as well as identifying with a new generation of fans. The latest update, the Earth One graphic novels, deliver a very different Batman. But we’ll get…
The world of DC Comics news brought us two very different styles recently. The first bit of news came from the cave of wonders known as Batman V Superman director Zack Snyder’s Twitter account. There is only one true King. #unitetheseven pic.twitter.com/RDFG8jbuI6 — ZackSnyder (@ZackSnyder) February 20, 2015 BAM! Yeah, that’s what Aquaman looks like…
Directed by Bryan Singer. Written by Michael Dougherty & Dan Harris. Starring Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden, Parker Posey, Sam Huntington, Eva Marie Saint and Frank Langella. PG-13, 154 minutes. *Spoilers ahead. Before I get around to Alien: Resurrection… Looking back on my review of Man of Steel, I realize I made an unfortunate…
In the world of comic book movies, it’s officially announcement season! We’ve finally ended SOME speculation on characters from upcoming films. As if there were any doubt, Ryan Reynolds will play Deadpool in the standalone film, expected February 12, 2016. It’s being directed by Tim Miller and produced by Fox. Deadline reported that the deal…
