While Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is breaking records at the box-office, it has been one of the more controversial and ill-received blockbusters in years. It’s being blasted by many critics (not us) and fan’s reactions to the movie have been split directly down the middle. There are a variety of reasons for the criticism, however what […]
20th Century Fox has had a rollercoaster ride of emotions in regards to their version of the Marvel cinematic universe. In 2014, they had a huge hit with X-Men: Days of Future Past, which was the most successful X-Men film to date. That was followed in 2015 with one of the genre’s most disastrous releases ever with their reboot […]
This year comic book movies have proven to be strong as ever. We are only three months into the year and there have already been two certified blockbusters, in Deadpool and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. A large part of the success of the sub-genre is attributed to those who grew up on the material coming into […]
As expected, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice opened in first place at the box-office. The movie based on the characters from DC Comics had the biggest March opening ever with an estimated $166 million dollar weekend. The movie has received an abundance of mixed reviews from critics and continues to be a polarizing water cooler topic. […]
Jaws made people scared to swim in the ocean. A Nightmare on Elm Street made people afraid to fall asleep. It seems that there is a new horror movie on the way and this one just might make you keep your night light on. Lights Out is a new supernatural thriller, starring Teresa Palmer, coming to theaters this summer […]
There are a lot of criticisms that are being directed at Warner Bros’ latest contribution to the superhero genre with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. One of the most unanimous observations about the movie is that it feels disjointed and sloppily edited. It seems that there is a likely reason for this. Apparently the original cut of […]
It’s time for the Epic Comicast podcast and in this episode, TC and Karina are out for Justice! After years of anticipation Batman and Superman have finally battled on the big screen and the world still hasn’t recovered…in more ways than one. ECC are long-time DC Comics’ fans and they have been waiting a lifetime for […]
(There are HUGE spoilers for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice below.) Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has quickly become one of the most polarizing films in recent memory. A lot of the controversy stems from the stylistic and story choices made by director Zack Snyder, with his new aggressive interpretation of DC Comics on film. However, a project […]
Netflix is quickly making a name for itself by gaining credibility in both the critical and geek worlds. The streaming network is producing shows ranging from House of Cards to Fuller House, so at this point nothing seems to be out of bounds. Netflix has also brought back animated properties such as Inspector Gadget and Danger Mouse and will continue sparking nostalgia […]
Today is the dawn of the Dawn of Justice, the formal reboot of the Batman brand on film. The new live-action incarnation of the Caped Crusader is being brought to life by Ben Affleck in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and it’s hands-down the most brutal, adult version of the character. However, Warner Bros has a […]
It’s fascinating how the creative rivalry between Marvel and DC Comics has transitioned from the page to the big screen in the past few years. DC Comics has traditionally been known for their mythological takes on superheroes, who are closer to being gods than vigilantes (Batman aside). While Marvel Comics made their name by humanizing […]
There are few movies in film history that have the type of buildup and anticipation as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. These are two of the most famous fictional icons, not just in comic books, but arguably in American pop culture. Superman and Batman stand for more than just stopping petty crimes and fighting aliens. They […]