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Sam Sewell-Peterson
Writer and film fanatic fond of black comedies, sci-fi, animation and films about dysfunctional families.
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Review in Brief: Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Whatever went on behind the scenes, however the slow implosion of the DCEU effected its final, flawed form, I absolutely get what director Patty Jenkins was going for with WONDER WOMAN 1984. It’s a big, goofy and outlandish comics Silver … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Film Review, Review in Brief
Tagged Chris Pine, DC, Gal Gadot, Kristen Wiig, Patty Jenkins, Pedro Pascal, Superhero Movie, Warner Brothers, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 1984
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Review: Justice League (2017)
JUSTICE LEAGUE is the most boring superhero extravaganza (or should that be urgh-stravaganza?) I’ve ever seen. You’ve got six superheroes to provide spectacle and colour, how do you end up with something so dull? Superman (Henry Cavill) is dead, but … Continue reading
Review: Wonder Woman (2017)
Through my own astonishing poor planning and lack of research, I’ve now seen WONDER WOMAN twice in the cinema, both times with subtitles. Luckily for me the film is compelling enough that I was drawn in and didn’t notice after … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Film Review
Tagged Alien: Covenant, Blockbuster, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Danny Huston, DC, Gal Gadot, Iron Man, Patty Jenkins, Robert Downey Jr, Robin Wright, Superhero Movie, Warner Bros, Wonder Woman
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A Few Thoughts More: Batman v Superman
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
Review: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
It’s been quite a journey to this one. I’m not just talking about the long wait, delays and steady build of hype throughout the production of BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE, which have all been considerable, but also note … Continue reading
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Tagged 300, Amy Adams, Batman, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ben Affleck, Blockbuster, Chris Terrio, Christian Bale, Film, Frank Miller, Gal Gadot, Hans Zimmer, Henry Cavill, Jeremy Irons, Jesse Eisenberg, Junkie XL, Justice League, Man of Steel, Movies, Oscar, Roger Ebert, Sucker Punch, Superhero Movie, Superman, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Watchmen, Wonder Woman, Zack Snyder
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If Batman v Superman somehow bombs, what then?
It’s almost unthinkable, I know, but what would it mean if BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE bombs critically and/or commercially when it is finally released later this month? At the very least it might sound the death knell for … Continue reading
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Tagged Avengers: Infinity War, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ben Affleck, Blockbuster, Christopher Nolan, Deadpool, Film, Gal Gadot, Jason Mamoa, Jeremy Irons, Jesse Eisenberg, Justice League, Man of Steel, Movies, Peter Jackson, Suicide Squad, Superhero Movie, The Dark Knight, Warner Brothers, Wonder Woman, Zack Snyder
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The Red Capes are Coming?
The internet is alive at the moment with talk of the first full BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE trailer that made its debut in the legendary Hall H of Comic Con yesterday. It’s got all the fireworks, striking heroic … Continue reading
Wonder of Wonders
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 →