LOOK! UP IN THE SKY! IT’S A BIRD; IT’S A PLANE; IT’S…MY FAVOURITE SUPERMAN!
This week Steve talks about live-action Superman portrayals. Who did he like? Whose movies are or were best? If you don’t agree with him, let him know!
Review: The Librarians and The Lost Lamp by Greg Cox
The Librarians and The Lost Lamp by Greg Cox is a fitting companion to the popular television series, filling that agonizing void until the show returns for its second season in November.
REVIEWS: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL and AURORA GRAPHIC NOVEL NOMINEES!
This week Steve does short reviews of a new movie plus five (5!) Aurora Award nominees for Graphic Novel… and asks for your consideration as well.
DC Comics at the Movies: Why So Dark?
These are the Four Color Heroes. They are meant to be bright primary colors – why are they do dark?
MARS! And Some Reviews…
This week, Steve visits Mars (really! Sort of…) and reviews a new book and an overlooked movie from 2014. Check it out!
Assisting Entropy
Entropy happens whether we want it to or not. Why are we so fascinated with helping it along?
The Interstellar Soundtrack Album Debacle
A look at the various controversies surrounding the release of the soundtrack album for Hans Zimmer’s score to Interstellar
Why Do We Love Super Hero Movies?
There are no super heroes in real life – that’s why we go to the movies!
The MCU and S.H.I.E.L.D: A Crime Against Comics
John takes a look at the ever shifting background stories and world histories as comics move from books to film.
[Title Bump] So We Have a New Wonder Woman, Now What?
On Wednesday, Variety broke the news that Warner Bros. has cast Gal Gabot, of the Fast & Furious franchise fame, as Wonder Woman in the upcoming sequel to Man of Steel, currently under the working title Superman Vs. Batman.
Team Marvel or Team DC?
Is it possible to be Team Marvel and Superman (stand alone) at the same time? Because that is where I am….
Rumour-tastic
The other news this week is Benedict Cumberbatch has reportedly signed on for the next Star Wars film.
It’s All My Fault – An Apology
Another summer of cinematic wilderness is drawing to a close and I owe you all a big apology. Why? Because I am responsible for the terrible state of mainstream American cinema today.
Review: Man of Steel Novelization by Greg Cox
The novelization of Man of Steel by Greg Cox is a book looking for an identity. The obligation to remain loyal to a script while remaining faithful to the character is an improbable task – one reader’s must realize if they are to accept the work.
What if Every Superman Actor Was One Man?
This week there was only one thing I could write about. Man of Steel. I saw the film and it was amazing. I personally think it is the best outing of Superman ever. Zack Snyder and Christopher Nolan have produced what is a brilliant new Superman franchise. If you loved the Dark Knight trilogy and are […]
TIME MACHINE: Past Popular Posts
Like the Omega 13 Device – but Better! Travel back in time up to seven days, not a paltry 13 seconds. Why, 13 seconds doesn’t give you a chance to do much of anything beyond changing a single mistake. Correct your own possible mistakes by reading some of these great posts you might have missed. […]
Man of Steel Is the Superman Film You’ve Been Waiting For, So Long as You Don’t Really Care About Women
Warning: Minor Man of Steel spoilers follow. In all fairness, Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel is a beautiful movie. It’s the kind of thing you’d expect from a “New 52”-era DC Comics adaptation: loads of fun, generally on par with Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, light-years beyond lesser attempts like Martin Campbell’s Green Lantern (2011), and […]
My Journey With Sci-Fi
There are many reasons that I love science fiction on the screen above and beyond any other format. I’ve always been someone who enjoys being told a story where I can see it in front of me. Yes I love the theatre too, but I also love the special effects with films and TV shows […]
