Film
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Why Warner Bros. Should #ReleaseTheAyerCut of SUICIDE SQUAD
Recently, fans achieved a major victory when Warner Bros. finally confirmed plans to release Zack Snyder‘s version of Justice League. Dubbed Zack Snyder’s Justice League, the alternate cut of the movie will be released on HBO Max in 2021. With this victory under their belt, fans have turned to a new campaign for another DC movie: the director’s cut of Suicide Squad. While Suicide Squad was a financial hit in 2016, there is no secret that the studio tampered with director David Ayer‘s vision. Originally a darker comic book tale, WB pushed for reshoots to lighten the tone, in the wake of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice‘s poor reviews.…
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I Lost a Twitter Bet and Bought THE EMOJI MOVIE in 4K UltraHD
Hey everyone, your friendly neighborhood Editor-in-Chief here. Today’s post is a little different, but it makes for a fun story. Throughout my time on Twitter, I have posted a lot of bets that have not gone in my favor. My track record speaks for itself… But the one I’m going to write about today may be the funniest. It was Summer 2018, and the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement was in full swing. At the time, I was convinced that Zack Snyder‘s cut of Justice League would never see the light of day. So you could imagine my disbelief when fans started speculating about a San Diego Comic-Con announcement that year. I was…
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5 Characters We Want to See in SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Sequel
2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was a massive success, earning universal acclaim and taking home the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Since then, Sony has wasted no time in confirming plans for more movies. The sequel is set to hit theaters on October 7th, 2022, while a female-centric spinoff (starring Spider-Gwen, Spider-Woman and Silk) is in the works. These films will continue to expand the Spider-Verse with new characters. For example, the sequel is expected to feature the Spider-Man from the 1970s Japanese show. But with all the Spiders found in comics and other adaptations, the possibilities are endless. After all, anyone can wear the mask. Below, we list five…
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HBO Max to Release Zack Snyder’s JUSTICE LEAGUE in 2021
After over two years of #ReleaseTheSnyderCut fan campaigns, it’s happening. Zack Snyder‘s original vision for Justice League will finally see the light of day, courtesy of HBO Max. The streaming service will release the director’s cut of the superhero ensemble sometime in 2021. Snyder announced the news today on Vero, following a watch party for Man of Steel. In the press release announcing the news, Snyder had the following to say. I want to thank HBO Max and Warner Brothers for this brave gesture of supporting artists and allowing their true visions to be realized. Also a special thank you to all of those involved in the SnyderCut movement for…
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5 Live Action Disney Remakes That Could Actually Work
Disney has become known to remake many of its classic animated movies. This trend has seen its ups and downs, as well as a few critics. But when they are successful, they hit big. Movies like The Lion King and Beauty & The Beast grossed over $1 billion apiece, while The Jungle Book came close to that figure and earned rave reviews with groundbreaking technology. Recently, it was announced that Hercules is being remade, and many more remakes are on the way. Of course, as long as these movies make money, we’re going to get more and more of them. But that doesn’t mean all of them are good ideas.…
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Why Henry Cavill Needs to Play Superman Again
DC‘s movie universe began in 2013 with the release of Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill as Superman. Since then, Cavill has reprised the role in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League, cementing him as one of the faces of the franchise. He was expected to star in more movies, but then doubt entered the picture. Justice League‘s sequels were cancelled, Shazam! had a headless Superman cameo, and even plans for another Superman standalone film were put on hold. In 2018, it was reported that Warner Bros. was moving away from Superman, and Cavill would not reprise the role. The actor has remained hopeful that he will…
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5 Video Game Movies That Are Actually Good
Movie adaptations of video games are notorious for being bad. Whether it’s Super Mario Bros., Assassin’s Creed or the Resident Evil series, the subgenre has not been the most successful. They tend to either receive terrible reviews from fans and critics, flop at the box office, or both. However, like any film genre, there are a few good movies. Very few, but they exist nonetheless. Below, we list five video game movies that we consider to be good. We will be focusing on actual video game adaptations, rather than movies that are about video games. So, we will not be including Wreck-It Ralph, Ready Player One, the Jumanji movies, or…
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Yes, Batman Kills Sometimes – But Should He?
So, recently my good friend Paul wrote a feature on why it’s okay for Batman to kill. It’s a great piece and shows both sides of the argument. However, I think we can go just a little bit deeper. Yes, Batman has killed villains and will, without a doubt, do it again soon, but should he? Finding The Bat’s Identity Batman has had a long 80-year comic book run and plenty of different adaptations by several writers. We should go back to the source. As Paul mentioned in the previous post, Batman killed in his first few appearances. The character was still new and was staying true to that pulp/gritty…
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Yes, Batman Kills Sometimes – And That’s OK
It’s one of the most hotly debated issues in comic book history. It has broken the Internet, fractured friendships, and affected how people view fictional characters. I am, of course, talking about the discussions regarding Batman‘s “no-kill rule.” On the one hand, we have people who believe Batman shouldn’t kill in any situation, period. On the other hand, we have people who want Batman to kill his enemies. Both are valid viewpoints, but are either of them factual? Batman is a character who needs no introduction. He has existed in comics for over 80 years, and he has been adapted in countless films and television shows. This has led to…
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Why Didn’t BIRDS OF PREY Take Flight at the Box Office?
DC Films continued to expand its universe with this year’s Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). A spinoff from Suicide Squad, the film sees Harley Quinn set out on her own and join forces with other characters, leading to the Birds of Prey. The movie had all the right things going for it: positive reviews, a dedicated cast, and the promise of another director-driven story from DC. This should have led to a big box office turnout, right? Well, not so much. Birds of Prey grossed about $202 million worldwide on a reported $84.5 million budget. While not a huge flop – Justice League lost…
