Tag Archives: Superheroes

Super (2010)

Now we come to Super, written and directed by James Gunn. A “dark comedy” apparently full of stunning, satirical insight. Or so you’d think if you believe what you read. I believe in using past experience as a guide. Some … Continue reading

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Defendor (2009)

There are a lot of mentally unstable superheros out there. Most realize Batman wouldn’t be half the goddamn Batman he is if he weren’t a little bit (or a lot, depending who’s writing him) crazy. But Bruce Wayne’s only the … Continue reading

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Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010)

Robin, the Boy Wonder, is one of the most controversial characters in superhero comics. First debuting in 1940 as a transparent attempt to (what else?) attract new readers, he immediately became a popular and enduring staple of the Batman mythos … Continue reading

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All-Star Superman (2011)

Every once in a not-so-great while, comic book companies decide to annihilate decades of established continuity and set their famous characters back to Year Zero in the name of attracting new readers. Such publicity stunts will inevitably antagonize existing fans … Continue reading

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M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994)

Our review of the 1994 made-for-TV film “from the writer of Batman and the director of Darkman.”

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Darkman III: Die, Darkman, Die (1996)

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Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995)

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Darkman (1990) – A video supplement

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The Rocketeer (1991)

Here’s another great example of a good idea handled badly by a major studio more interested in selling toys than selling a movie. Dick Tracy didn’t do as well as Disney’s upper management hoped, at least not on the merchandising … Continue reading

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The Top 5 Dumbest Things in Batman Forever

Because of our obvious love for Batman, we present this video supplement to our review of Batman Forever.

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