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Hops and Box Office Flops: ‘BLACK ADAM’
It’s Electrifying Black Adam was supposed to change the hierarchy of the DC Universe. Instead, it tanked with critics and couldn’t conjure enough magic at the box office to earn a sequel. Thus, it appears the Rock’s long awaited appearance as the anti-hero is a one and done. Frankly, that kind of sucks because Black Adam is an entertaining movie. It’s a flawed one, to be sure, but watching the titular hero mow down bad guys is a hell of a lot of fun. Throw in an exceptional Pierce Brosnan portrayal of Dr. Fate, as well as a more than capable Hawkman adaptation (played by Aldis Hodge), and the groundwork for a bigger,…
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My Hero Academia Chapter 352 review
My Hero Academia is finally back after 3 weeks break, and boy was the return a hot one. Join Isak Wolff, Mike Thomas, and Brandon Alvarado when they discuss chapter 352 named Ultimate Moves.
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I AM NOT STARFIRE Book Review
Spoiler Alert: This review contains minor spoilers of I Am Not Starfire. I Am Not Starfire is a young adult novel written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Yoshi Yoshitani. We follow Mandy, the daughter of the legendary superhero, Starfire, who tries to navigate the struggles of being a teenager. Being the daughter of a former Teen Titan has its fair share of problems. Mandy is supposed to have superpowers or her mother’s dazzling personality, but she’s nothing like Starfire and seems to be a disappointment to everyone around her. This novel has all of the typical story beats you’d expect to see in a coming-of-age story. Mandy is a…
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Zack Snyder’s Justice League Review – The Age of Heroes Has Returned
So, this is awkward. Almost four years ago, I reviewed Justice League (2017). and enjoyed it for the Frankenstein it was. I was never a fan of Zack Snyder’s work and didn’t care to see his vision for the DC Universe continue. However, his Justice League changed everything. This is a weird review to write because it’s technically a movie you’ve already seen. The premise is straightforward. Like I said in 2017: “There’s an alien threat coming to take over the world. Batman assembles a team of heroes to try and stop them. It’s simple and straight to the point.” However, the biggest difference is the way Snyder treats his characters. We…
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Hops and Box Office Flops: JOSS-STACHE LEAGUE – Stiff Upper Lip
Joss-stache League (Justice League) is a cobbled together mess. It’s the Frankenstein’s monster of movies. I wish that were an understatement, but, sadly, it is not; and though it bears Zack Snyder’s name in the credits, it is not his movie. According to Fabian Wagner, the original cut’s cinematographer, up to 90% of what they shot is not in it. That’s right, folks: In under two months, Joss Whedon basically reshot the entire thing. Why? Well, the answer to that is long, winding, and even filled with heartbreak. To keep it brief, the studio was no longer in support of Zack’s vision. When Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice failed to break a…
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Hops and Box Office Flops: GREEN LANTERN – Shallow Hal Jordan
Green Lantern is a mess—an expensive one, at that. Its horrid CGI suit tells all the tales one needs to know about how misguided the project was. And it was a misfire that had serious ramifications. In 2011, Green Lantern was meant to serve as the kickoff to a new DC movie universe. That notion was immediately squashed. On a budget over $200 million, it grossed just $219.9 million worldwide. Worse, critics (26% on Rotten Tomatoes with 246 reviews) and audiences (45%) reviled it. There would be no sequel, and there certainly would not be an integrated universe with Ryan Reynold’s Hal Jordan at its center. When you watch it, none of the numbers…
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Warner Bros. and Spotify Announce Partnership to Create DC Original Podcasts
BURBANK, Calif. and NEW YORK (June 18, 2020) — In a collaborative and innovative effort to further increase premium content offerings for consumers, Spotify, Warner Bros. and DC (the home of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, The Joker and many more iconic DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains) today announced a new multi-year deal to produce and distribute an original slate of narrative scripted podcasts, marking the first pact of its kind between the companies. Spotify, the world’s leading audio streaming subscription service, is committed to an annual slate of new dramatic and comedic podcasts that Warner Bros. will develop and produce. Under terms of the deal, Spotify will have…
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Review: Batman: The Adventures Continue – Mentors
In the first story arc, we returned to the world of Batman: The Animated Series. Batman had to take on Lex Luthor and free Superman from a Robot prison. You can check out our review here. For the next story, Batman and the family have to take on Clayface, Firefly and encounter Deathstroke. We follow along as the Bat-Family fight Clayface. Batman, Batgirl, and Robin try and stop the monster from destroying the Gotham theatre. Our mystery man watches and praises the boy wonder’s abilities from a distance. Jason Todd vanishes before being spotted, and a new fighter has joined the fray. Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke, is here to help…
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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…