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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]

Ma and Pa Kent vs Man of Steel

Ian Dawe — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:00:37 +0000

Man of Steel" title="Ma and Pa Kent vs Man of Steel" style="float:left;" />Who is Superman, really? That’s one of the more compelling questions about one of the most interesting figures in world culture. (I don’t think of Superman as being a “comic book” character. Since at least… [more]

DC and Marvel: The Politics of Universes

Debarghya Sanyal — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:00:46 +0000

The superhero world is in bit of a rumble. Recently, Zack Snyder dropped another of his completely predictable little bombs, and we suddenly have a very familiar looking Aquaman on the blocks. (Did anyone notice… [more]

The Art of Miracleman: Olympus—Praising John Totleben

James Kelly — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 14:00:22 +0000

Miracleman: Olympus—Praising John Totleben" title="The Art of Miracleman: Olympus—Praising John Totleben" style="float:left;" />John Totleben's artwork on Miracleman: Olympus is the single most influential art on superheroes since Neal Adams. It is also a rare case of art being "better" than Alan Moore's writing. [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]

Why It Doesn’t Matter What Ben Affleck’s Batman Costume Looks Like

Ian Dawe — Fri, 16 May 2014 17:00:54 +0000

A rational person bases their judgement on previous experience. This applies across the board, but is often forgotten, particularly in emotional situations involving childhood memories. That’s the best explanation I can come up with for… [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]

Maybe this Franchise Thing is Out of Control

Julian Darius — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 22:55:05 +0000

It’s hard to believe, but there was a time when super-hero movies were few and far between. Now, they’re so ubiquitous that even super-hero fans worry there are too many. Marvel’s had success tying movies… [more]

A Tale of Two Choices—Reflections on Man of Steel

Forrest Helvie — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:00:41 +0000

Man of Steel" title="A Tale of Two Choices—Reflections on Man of Steel" style="float:left;" />Warning: If you somehow have managed to not see Man of Steel or had its controversial ending spoiled, turn away. In The Man of Steel from 2013, Superman faces a man that appears to be… [more]

What it Means to Take Superheroes Seriously

Mike Greear — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 11:00:03 +0000

It’s been a few weeks now, and I think that maybe, just maybe, comic book fandom is ready to talk about something else besides Man of Steel. Maybe. As expected, the movie turned out to be… [more]

Why Opposing “Dark Realism” is a Straw Man Argument

Julian Darius — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 11:00:20 +0000

For years now, I’ve heard people complain about how it’s time that super-heroes weren’t so dark and realistic. I’ve heard this relentlessly about super-hero comics, but I’ve also heard it about super-hero movies. Most recently,… [more]

The Man of Steel Lacks Heart, Brain, Courage

Mike Greear — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:00:40 +0000

The Man of Steel Lacks Heart, Brain, Courage" title="The Man of Steel Lacks Heart, Brain, Courage" style="float:left;" />It’s been two days since I saw Man of Steel and I haven’t stopped talking about it. Wait, let me revise that. It’s been two days since I saw Man of Steel and I haven’t… [more]

Zack Snyder’s Revisionist The Man of Steel

Julian Darius — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:00:10 +0000

The Man of Steel" title="Zack Snyder’s Revisionist The Man of Steel" style="float:left;" />The Man of Steel is very much Zack Snyder’s. But that doesn’t mean what we thought it did. (As usual, here there be spoilers.) Prior to the film’s release, super-hero fans had a lot of… [more]

5 Things I Hope Man of Steel Takes from Superman: Birthright

Mike Greear — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:00:20 +0000

Man of Steel Takes from Superman: Birthright" title="5 Things I Hope Man of Steel Takes from Superman: Birthright" style="float:left;" />Zack Snyder’s new Superman reboot flick, Man of Steel, is a mere two weeks away at this point, and here in New York City, us city folk have been treated to a new Gillette promotional… [more]

Bringing Superman Out of the Dark

Mike Greear — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:00:39 +0000

Last week, I called DC a bunch of tone-deaf morons (or something along those lines) and said that they need to lighten up in their approach to super-hero cinema. This is because they seem to… [more]

Millar Not to Write Next Superman Film

Julian Darius — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:00:56 +0000

Not to Write Next Superman Film" title="Millar Not to Write Next Superman Film" style="float:left;" />Seeing opportunity in the wake of changes to the next Superman film, Mark Millar offered to write the character’s next cinematic installment… for free. Millar, a longstanding Superman fan, made the offer on Monday in… [more]