Tag Archives: Superhero Movie

Passing Thoughts: Spider-Physics and a Case of Mistaken Identity

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Sam S-P

I have this physicist friend and the other day we were talking in the pub about nuclear fusion, like you do. My mind went straight to the scene in SPIDER-MAN 2 where Doc Ock attempts such an experiment to create … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Comment | Tagged 20th Century Fox, Fantastic Four, Film, Marc Webb, Movies, Pirates of the Caribbean, Sam Raimi, Sony, Spider-Man 2, Superhero Movie, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 | Leave a comment

Review: Batman: The Killing Joke (2016)

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Sam S-P

This review contains spoilers for the 1988 graphic novel THE KILLING JOKE. By Batman’s underpants, they almost fixed The Killing Joke! The iconic, but overrated and problematic comic by Alan Moore had Barbara Gordon appear, get shot and paralysed then … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Alan Moore, Animation, Batman: The Animated Series, Brian Azzarello, Film, Heath Ledger, Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Movies, Superhero Movie, Tara Strong | 2 Comments

Review: X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Sam S-P

Well, as superhero movies go it’s certainly better than BATMAN V SUPERMAN. This time they try out a bit of self-aware humour when Xavier’s new students come out of seeing RETURN OF THE JEDI agreeing that “the third one is … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Bryan Singer, Film, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, John Ottman, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Michael Fassbender, Movies, Nicholas Hoult, Olivia Munn, Oscar Isaac, Return of the Jedi, Rose Byrne, Simon Kinberg, Sophie Turner, Superhero Movie, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Tye Sheridan, X-Men, X-Men: Apocalypse, X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: The Last Stand | 4 Comments

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

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

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Sam S-P

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 →

Posted in Film, Film Review | 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 | 20 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

If Batman v Superman somehow bombs, what then?

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Sam S-P

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 →

Posted in Film, Film Comment | 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 | Leave a comment

Review: Deadpool (2016)

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Sam S-P

DEADPOOL is exactly what it should be. It’s not big (by superhero standards) and it’s not clever but it’s lewd, violent and supremely self-aware, just like its titular scarlet-clad antihero. Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) makes a dishonest living as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Black Comedy, Briana Hildebrand, Deadpool, Ed Skrein, Film, Gina Carano, Keira Knightley, Monty Python, Morena Baccarin, Movies, Nolan North, Paul Wernick, Rhett Reese, Ryan Reynolds, Stefan Kapicic, Superhero Movie, The Voices, TJ Miller, X-Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine | 7 Comments

Review: Turbo Kid (2015)

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Sam S-P

Future cult classic alert! It takes an incredibly delicate touch to zip back and forth between a wholesome tale of friendship and the most exaggerated ultraviolence imaginable and have it work in harmony. TURBO KID is a bit of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Anouk Whissell, Ex Machina, Film, François Simard, Laurence Leboeuf, Martin Scorsese, Michael Ironside, Movies, Munro Chambers, Quentin Tarantino, Sci-fi, Superhero Movie, Turbo Kid, Yoann-Karl Whissell | 1 Comment

Tag Archives: Superhero Movie

Passing Thoughts: Spider-Physics and a Case of Mistaken Identity

Review: Batman: The Killing Joke (2016)

Review: X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

Review: Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Review: Batman: Bad Blood (2016)

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

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

If Batman v Superman somehow bombs, what then?

Review: Deadpool (2016)

Review: Turbo Kid (2015)

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