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“Where Have You Been?”: Wonder Woman and the Dawn of Justice in a Polarized World

Ian Boucher — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 20:00:05 +0000

Wonder Woman and the Dawn of Justice in a Polarized World" title="“Where Have You Been?”: Wonder Woman and the Dawn of Justice in a Polarized World" style="float:left;" />Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) “This is how a democracy works. We talk to each other. We act by the consent of the governed, sir. I have sat here before to say that… [more]

Academics on Batman v. Superman

Nicholas Yanes — Wed, 04 May 2016 15:30:23 +0000

Batman v. Superman" title="Academics on Batman v. Superman" style="float:left;" />Released on March 25, 2016, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice was a movie decades in the making. As the first live action film featuring both Batman and Superman it was a movie featuring two… [more]

Batman V Superman and the Lack of Emotion

David Hernando — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 14:50:59 +0000

Batman V Superman and the Lack of Emotion" title="Batman V Superman and the Lack of Emotion" style="float:left;" />SPOILERS AHEAD… I wasn’t moved. There I was, watching my three all-time favorite superheroes together on the big screen for the first time and I wasn’t moved. Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman were there, in… [more]

Smorgasbord #40: He Came from (and in) Canada

Tom Shapira — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 11:00:06 +0000

On this Very Special Episode of Smorgasbord, Tom and Shawn talk about dissenting critical opinions of Batman v Superman and season 2 of Netflix’s Daredevil, Dark Tick is a thing we’re pretty sure nobody asked… [more]

Thoughts on Batman V Superman

Stuart Warren — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 17:00:13 +0000

Batman V Superman" title="Thoughts on Batman V Superman" style="float:left;" />When I was first introduced to Zack Snyder’s DC universe, with Man of Steel, I was very hopeful for the project given Snyder’s previous track record with comic book films. I’ve heard from the multitudes… [more]

Smorgasbord #38: Moon Witch is Gonna Get Ya

Tom Shapira — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 17:49:26 +0000

The Iron Fist casting news brings with it a large discussion which dominates the episode as Shawn and Tom discuss the Marvel monochrome universe, the diminished importance of source fidelity, and being uncomfortable by heaving… [more]

“Through the Eyes of a Fan”: How Being a Fanboy Changes One’s Outlook Both In and Outside the World of Comics

Jarrett Mazza — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 22:00:52 +0000

I am not pessimist. Let me make that very clear before I begin this exposition. I am not some kind of troll who sits behind a computer screen, ready to pounce on the latest superhero… [more]

A Problematic Trailer for a Problematic Film: BvS

Ian Dawe — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 22:30:46 +0000

BvS" title="A Problematic Trailer for a Problematic Film: BvS" style="float:left;" />It’s a dangerous game to review a trailer, or draw inferences from one. I’ve done it here before and made some (probably) wrong assumptions about a film, as well as some (probably) right ones. (I… [more]

Julian Darius on the DC Cinematic Universe and the State of Pop Culture

Michal Chudolinski — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 11:00:00 +0000

What’s your feelings about Batman v. Superman teaser trailer? Do you like it or does it make you bored? My original reaction was underwhelmed. I know it was only a teaser trailer, but there’s not… [more]

We Don’t Want What We Want: Thoughts on Superman and Movie Trailers

Greg Carpenter — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 11:00:28 +0000

When I sit down to read a comic or watch a movie, I don't know specifically what I want. And I think that's a good thing. [more]

Our Feature Presentation: How Superhero Films Have Changed Trailers

Emmet O'Cuana — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 18:00:03 +0000

What’s the perfect kind of pleasure? Oscar Wilde quipped that a cigarette is most exquisite due to its leaving one unsatisfied afterwards. The having of it immediately leads to wanting another. Now Hollywood has taken… [more]

Overcoming the Status Quo: Wonder Woman, Superheroes, and the American Criminal Justice System (Part 3)

Ian Boucher — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 11:00:17 +0000

In this three-part series, I explore where superheroes fit into popular conceptions of criminal justice in the United States, and the potential for Wonder Woman to help improve those conceptions. In Part 1, I looked… [more]

Why Don’t We Trust Filmmakers?

Cody L. Martin — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 09:00:34 +0000

Where is the trust? That is the question I asked after the recent flurry of criticisms leveled at Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice. It got me thinking about fandom reactions in general when it… [more]

Eternal Return: The Enduring, and Problematic, Influence of The Dark Knight Returns

Paul Jaissle — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 11:00:53 +0000

The Dark Knight Returns" title="Eternal Return: The Enduring, and Problematic, Influence of The Dark Knight Returns" style="float:left;" />When the Man of Steel sequel was officially announced at Comic-Con back in July of 2013, director Zack Snyder claimed that the film would be “inspired” by Frank Miller’s classic Dark Knight Returns. Even though… [more]

Some Cautious Thoughts on Zach Snyder’s Batman v Superman

Julian Darius — Thu, 22 May 2014 13:00:30 +0000

Batman v Superman" title="Some Cautious Thoughts on Zach Snyder’s Batman v Superman" style="float:left;" />Yesterday, Batman v Superman got a subtitle — Dawn of Justice — and began filming. I wrote about the film in a news story, but I thought I’d complement that with a few brief thoughts,… [more]

Batman v Superman Gets a Full Title, Begins Filming

Julian Darius — Wed, 21 May 2014 20:59:38 +0000

Batman v Superman Gets a Full Title, Begins Filming" title="Batman v Superman Gets a Full Title, Begins Filming" style="float:left;" />It’s official: the Man of Steel sequel co-starring Batman will be titled Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The subtitle clearly suggests that the film will feature the formation of the Justice League — which… [more]

Dear Zack Snyder: Get Wonder Woman Right!

Marc DiPaolo — Sat, 10 May 2014 11:00:54 +0000

“You’ll never believe this, but the Dredd movie is fantastic!” my brother Brian informed me. “Oh?” I didn’t want to say that all I really cared about was the portrayal of Psi-Judge Anderson, but …… [more]

What Batman vs. Superman Could Get Right (And Wrong)

Amy Maynard — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 02:37:49 +0000

Batman vs. Superman Could Get Right (And Wrong)" title="What Batman vs. Superman Could Get Right (And Wrong)" style="float:left;" />Last year when Man of Steel came out, I was reminded of the line uttered by Chastity (Gabrielle Union) in 10 Things I Hate About You: “I know you can be overwhelmed… and you can… [more]