Tag Archives: DC

Review: Logan (2017)

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Sam S-P

The title LOGAN is a mission statement. Finally, after six (full) movies filled with claw-popping, re-treads and contradictory flashbacks we are asking who he is. We know he was born James Howlett, served in the military and as a mercenary, … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged 20th Century Fox, Dafne Keen, DC, Hugh Jackman, James Mangold, Logan, Patrick Stewart, Superhero Movie, Warner Brothers, X-Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, X-Men: Apocalypse | 2 Comments

Review: Doctor Strange (2016)

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Sam S-P

The problem with Marvel is that a lot of their characters have the same origin story. “Arrogant prig becomes selfless hero” is almost as commonplace as DC’s “Death of family gives hero guilt-driven purpose”. Stephen Strange’s story may not be … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Batman Begins, Benedict Cumberbatch, Benedict Wong, Blockbuster, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Christopher Nolan, Dark City, DC, Doctor Strange, Film, Inception, Mads Mikkelsen, Marvel, Movies, Rachel McAdams, Sci-fi, Scott Derrickson, Steve Ditko, Superhero Movie, The Matrix, Tilda Swinton, Warcraft | 4 Comments

A Few Thoughts More: Batman v Superman

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Sam S-P

This piece contains spoilers for BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE and its Ultimate Edition extended cut. I still stand by my original review of Batman v Superman, but after watching Zack Snyder’s extended cut of the already unwieldy film … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Feature, Film Review | Tagged Amy Adams, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ben Affleck, DC, Film, Frank Miller, Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill, Jeremy Irons, Jesse Eisenberg, Justice League, Man of Steel, Michael Cassidy, Movies, Warner Brothers, Zack Snyder | 1 Comment

Review: Suicide Squad (2016)

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Sam S-P

Watching SUICIDE SQUAD won’t kill you, it’ll just hurt you really, really bad. Unfortunately I watched this through dodgy 3D glasses, but I don’t care enough to go back and see it properly in case I missed anything. Maybe I’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Carla Delevigne, David Ayer, DC, End of Watch, Film, Fury, Heath Ledger, Jack Nicholson, Jai Courtney, Jared Leto, Jay Hernandez, Marot Robbie, Movies, Suicide Squad, Viola Davis, Warner Bros, Will Smith | 8 Comments

Wonder of Wonders

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Sam S-P

Alright Warner Brothers, you have my attention. The coveted high-profile Hall H panels at San Diego Comic Con as always boasted the very shiniest footage from big studios’ upcoming extravaganzas, but by far the most promising was our first proper … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Comment | Tagged Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Captain America: The First Avenger, Chris Pine, Comic Con, Connie Nelson, DC, Film, Gal Gadot, John Williams, Junkie XL, Mad Max, Marvel, Monster, Movies, Patty Jenkins, Superman, Thor, Warner Brothers, Wonder Woman | Leave a comment

Review: Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Sam S-P

Isn’t it nice when something lives up to expectations? CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR is not just as spectacular as we’ve come to expect from a Marvel movie, but it’s a grown-up, layered and very well-told story up there with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Anthony Mackie, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Blockbuster, Captain America: Civil War, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Chadwick Boseman, Chris Evans, Christopher Markus, DC, Elizabeth Olsen, Film, Martin Freeman, Marvel, Movies, Paul Bettany, Robert Downey Jr, Sebastian Stan, Stephen McFeely, Superhero Movie, The Avengers, The Russo Brothers, Tom Holland, William Hurt | 7 Comments

Review: Batman: Bad Blood (2016)

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Sam S-P

More-or-less following on from the iffy SON OF BATMAN, BAD BLOOD is straight in with a well-staged brawl between Batman, Batwoman, and multiple C-Grade villains from the Dark Knight’s rogues gallery. In less sure hands, this would be a messy … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Animation, Batman, Batman: Bad Blood, Batman: The Animated Series, Damian Wayne, DC, Film, Frank Miller, Jason O'Mara, Marvel, Movies, Mystery of the Batwoman, Sean Maher, Son of Batman, Superhero Movie, The Avengers, Tim Burton, Warner Brothers, Yvonne Strahovski, Zack Snyder | 3 Comments

Sons, Knights, Tights and Bat-nipples: The Best and Worst of Batman and Superman

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Sam S-P

With BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE finally hitting theatres, I thought I’d take a look at some of DC’s two most iconic heroes’ cinematic outings of the past – the good, the bad, and the mishandled. Best Batman: BATMAN: … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Feature | Tagged Alicia Silverstone, Annette O'Toole, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Batman, Batman & Robin, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Batman: Under the Red Hood, Bruce Greenwood, Chris O'Donnell, Christopher Nolan, Christopher Reeve, DC, Gene Hackman, Kevin Conroy, Margot Kidder, Michael Keaton, Richard Donner, Richard Lester, Richard Pryor, Robert Vaughan, Superhero Movie, Superman, Superman II, Superman III, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, The Dark Knight, Tim Burton, Uma Thurman, Zack Snyder | 1 Comment

Luthorland

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Sam S-P

After months of speculation, and pretty much nothing 100% confirmed about DC/Warner Bros’ mind-blowingly ambitious comic book extravaganza (that still may or may not be called BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN) we now know who’ll be playing Lex Luthor. That man is Jesse … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Comment | Tagged Batman vs. Superman, Ben Affleck, Brandon Routh, Christopher Reeve, DC, Gene Hackman, Henry Cavill, Jeremy Irons, Jesse Eisenberg, Kevin Spacey, Michael Rosenbaum, Movies, Now You See Me, Smallville, Superhero, Superman Returns. Film, The Social Network, Warner Brothers, Zombieland | Leave a comment

A Few Passing Thoughts More…

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Sam S-P

Another really busy week of movie news that I thought I’d comment briefly on. Annoyingly, AMERICAN HUSTLE is still being showered with critical praise (just give Jennifer Lawrence an award and leave it at that!). More inspiringly, GRAVITY is keeping pace with … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Comment | Tagged 12 Years a Slave, American Hustle, Ant-Man, Batman vs. Superman, Ben Affleck, David O Russell, DC, Disney, Edgar Wright, Fast & Furious 7, Film, Gravity, Henry Cavill, J. J. Abrams, Judi Dench, Jurassic World, Man of Steel, Marvel, Michael Douglas, Movies, Paul Rudd, Roger Lloyd-Pack, Star Wars Episode VII, Terminator Genesis, The Avengers: Age of Ultron, Warner Brothers, Zack Snyder | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: DC

Review: Logan (2017)

Review: Doctor Strange (2016)

A Few Thoughts More: Batman v Superman

Review: Suicide Squad (2016)

Wonder of Wonders

Review: Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Review: Batman: Bad Blood (2016)

Sons, Knights, Tights and Bat-nipples: The Best and Worst of Batman and Superman

A Few Passing Thoughts More…

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