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WONDER WOMAN 1984 Review
In the sequel to the 2017 blockbuster Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot returns as Diana Prince and takes us on an all-new adventure in Wonder Woman 1984. It’s a film that tries to be more than just your standard action flick but ends up falling into all of the same tropes as films that came before it. The film has this strange campiness to it, and at times it works, but mostly it doesn’t. We’re obviously in the 1980s, but the winks and nods can be too on the nose at times, and the script is ripped straight from that time period. The plot can be a bit clunky and downright…
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Birds Of Prey – Review
When Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) and The Joker breaks up, Harley Quinn decides that she shall show Gotham that she does not need the clown prince of crime to be a feared villain. However, her plans get put on hold when she meets a kid named Casandra Cain (Ella Jay Basco). Let’s talk about Birds of Prey. If you were hoping for an insane trip with colorful characters, humor, and well-executed action scenes, then I’m happy to report that Birds Of Prey deliver on every front. You know that you are in for a wild ride when Harley Quinn starts talking to the viewers like Ryan Reynolds‘ Deadpool. If there…
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The Legacy of ARROW – Eight Seasons and a Universe
Arrow started as a show about a guy wanting to atone for his father’s sins. Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) was nothing more than a rich douchebag who only cared about himself. After five years in hell, and eight years as the hero vigilante, the Green Arrow – Oliver became a god and helped usher in a new universe. This is the Legacy of Arrow. Let’s rewind a bit and take a look at what this show was initially. The CW, a Warner Brothers television network, previously had massive success with Smallville. A series that centered around a young Clark Kent and his adventures before he became the Man of Steel,…
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PODCAST: The Emerald Archer – A Look back at Arrow
Here’s a special episode of Mike and John at the Movies! We discuss the series, Arrow, and how much we’re going to miss the series. It’s a fun discussion. Don’t fail your city. Give it a listen. For more podcasts, check out Mike and John at the Movies. We’ll be back with more on the Arrowverse soon.
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Recap: Arrow Season 8
Ollie’s back, and he’s teaching us how to say goodbye, one last time. This final season of Arrow is much shorter (making my job easier), which means we cut out all of the filler. We see Oliver travel with the Monitor preparing for the upcoming Crisis. The stories are tight and act as a fitting conclusion to the series. Each episode is a love letter to the series. We see Oliver, Diggle, and Laurel travel to different Earths and familiar locations throughout the season. We go to Lian Yu, Russia, Earth-2, Hong Kong, and of course, Star City. We have Oliver getting closure with characters like Katana and Anatoly, while…
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Review: YOUNG JUSTICE: INVASION
Young Justice is about a group of young heroes who work a special ops team for the Justice League. The team’s mission is to bring down the Light, an evil organization that the main Justice League legally can’t get involved with. Season one dealt with the formation of the team and introduced us to the main cast (click here for our review). In season two, things got even crazier. Full spoilers from here on out, let’s talk about season two. Season two takes place five years after the events of season one. The team is still trying to combat the forces of the Light, but not much progress at the…
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Review: YOUNG JUSTICE Season One
Young Justice season one is full of action, humor, and lovable characters. It’s serialized unlike the more episodic shows like Batman: The Animated Series or Justice League. This allows time to develop the relationships between the teenage super team. Under the care of Batman: Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Superboy, Miss Martian, Artemis, and Zatanna act as a black ops team for the Justice League. The show starts out with sidekicks: Robin, Speedy, Kid Flash [who is not the one named Speedy for some reason], and Aqualad visiting the Hall of Justice for the very first time. The kids think they are becoming members of the League, but it turns out…
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Review: JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. THE FATAL FIVE – Nostalgia Overload
Justice League vs The Fatal Five is our latest DC venture; and after the Batman: The Killing Joke and Batman and Harley Quinn; it feels like WB Animation wants to win back its fan base. Now, they’re returning to the well that put them the map – the original DC Animated Universe. Yes, this film takes place in the world of Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Static Shock, and Justice League Unlimited. Does it reach the golden standard of the classic DCAU era?Or does it continue the line of bad DC direct to video movies? Well… The film only clocks in at 1hr and 17min so it’s not that long.…
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SHAZAM! Review – DC’s Answer to Deadpool
One day, the foster kid Billy Batson gets the chance to prove himself to be more than just a boy when he gets the ability to transform into a hero using one word. But a problem arises when a powerful threat emerges that threatens both him and his family. Before the movie started, I and the rest of the audience that were attending the screening got told by the director David Sandberg told us movies that were influences for this project. These were The Goonies, Ghostbusters, and Superman: The Movie. After watching this project, you can see were, and they fit like a hand to a glove. The children are…
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Rumor: THE FLASH Film to Start Production Later This Year
Fans of Ezra Miller’s Barry Allen have had a rough time in recent years. There has been a will they/won’t they scenario regarding the film’s production. Now, we have a report from Geeks World Wide that Warner Bros. is looking to kick off The Flash production later this fall. Hopefully, this means that Miller’s solo film will finally see the light of day; after many years of being stuck in the speed force. Outside of Ezra Miller, Kiersey Clemons is still attached to the role of Iris West, with Johnathon Goldstein and John Francis Daley still onboard for directing and writing duties. The Flash production date is supposedly scheduled for…
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