‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Champions Humanity and Excess to Its Detriment
It's always sad when the highlight of a female-led film is the two male supporting characters. Read More
December 23, 2020
DC Extended Universe
Cinematic Universe.
The Alternate Universe ‘Batman vs Superman’
Let's imagine a world where this movie went ahead, and The Dark Knight trilogy did not exist. Read More
May 18, 2020
‘Birds of Prey’ Flies High With Kick-Ass Action and Personality to Spare
DC's latest delivers laughs, thrills, oodles of charm, and the best action scenes in a comic book movie since Captain… Read More
February 9, 2020
A Brief History of Actors Successfully Going From Hero to Villain
Sometimes joining the dark side brings out the best in us. Read More
October 29, 2019
‘Joker’ Had the Best Second Weekend of Any DC Movie
We consider a number of reasons why the new villain showcase might just be the most successful movie of its… Read More
October 14, 2019
‘Joker’ Review: A Thrill Without Wit
The first worthwhile Joker since Heath Ledger. Read More
September 3, 2019
‘Shazam!’ is the First Reconstructive Superhero Film
Are superheroes good or bad for the world? In this case we choose good. Read More
April 11, 2019
‘Shazam’ Gives DCEU Its Smallest Opening (and That’s Okay)
The former Captain Marvel didn't have a super-big debut, but like its onscreen hero, it should eventually take flight. Read More
April 8, 2019