Tag Archives: Man of Steel

A Few Thoughts More: Batman v Superman

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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 →

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Review: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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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If Batman v Superman somehow bombs, what then?

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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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The Red Capes are Coming?

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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 →

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Review: Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

This might be staying the obvious, but the problem with setting the bar ever higher is that each time it’s a harder task to clear it. Marvel might well have now reached that stage. The studio has become synonymous with … Continue reading →

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A Few Passing Thoughts More…

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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 →

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Review: Man of Steel (2013)

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

MAN OF STEEL is a much better sci-fi movie than it is a Superman movie. If Zack Snyder, Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer had been as interested in what Superman represents as a character on Earth as they evidently … Continue reading →

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Bat-Bets Are Now Closed!

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

The wait is over – it was announced today that Ben Affleck will play Batman in Zack Snyder’s BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN (or whatever it ends up being called), and I couldn’t be happier. The reaction to the news was mixed to say … Continue reading →

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Place Your Bat-Bets Now!

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

UPDATE 2 – 10 Aug: Scott Adkins, according to some sources, has had an audition. The British stuntman/martial artist certainly has the physical ability to portray The Dark Knight (following impressive fight choreography in THE WOLVERINE and THE EXPENDABLES 2) … Continue reading →

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