By: Amanda Guarragi For over 80 years, Superman has always been a beacon of hope and purity. The appeal of Clark Kent’s Superman is that he is a wholesome young man who wants to do good for the people. His Boy Scout aura gives people the optimism that he will always make the right decisions. Creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created an iconic hero … Continue reading ‘Superman’ (2025) Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Five years ago, Todd Phillips released Joker on October 4th and won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 2019. It went on to be nominated for 11 Academy Awards and win two Oscars; one for the brilliant score composed by Hildur Guðnadóttir and the other for Joaquin Phoenix’s transformative performance. You could say that this DC “Elseworlds” comic book … Continue reading ‘Joker: Folie á Deux’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi This year has been an interesting year for comic book films. To say that it has been hard for comic book movies out there is an understatement because, for some reason, they aren’t generating the same turnout as in previous years. We’ve learned this year that it’s not about the repetitive use of the conventions in the genre that is turning audiences … Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Warner Bros and DC have had it rough the past couple of years as they have been trying to get their heroes off the ground. They have attempted to create their universe, but due to studio interference and a regime change, things haven’t gone according to plan. The Flash has been a film in the making for the past nine years and … Continue reading ‘The Flash’ (2023) Review
By: Amanda Guarragi For ten years now, DC has tried its best to build a foundation for its comic book universe for Warner Brothers. And for a little while, it was working. They were going against the grain, they had unique directors who cared about the source material, and they cast some bold actors to fill the giant shoes. However, when the climate started to … Continue reading ‘Shazam: Fury of the Gods’ Review
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