Tag Archives: Superman

Review: Superman (2025)

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Sam S-P

It’s good to have Superman acting like Superman again. On the big screen at least, it’s been a while. Following writer-director James Gunn’s hugely successful shepherding of the GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY for Marvel and his memorable SUICIDE SQUAD do-over … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Blockbuster, David Corenswet, DC Studios, James Gunn, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, Superhero Movie, Superman, Warner Brothers | Leave a comment

Review: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Sam S-P

“There used to be dragons here when I was a boy”. I love the original HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON. The sequel was even better. THE HIDDEN WORLD had a lot to live up to, not least getting us to … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged America Ferrera, Animation, F. Murray Abraham, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Fantasy, How to Train Your Dragon, How to Train Your Dragon 2, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, Jay Baruchel, John Powell, Justin Rupple, Marlon Brando, Superman | Leave a comment

Review: The Incredibles (2004)

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Sam S-P

Can you believe THE INCREDIBLES came out fourteen years ago? For millennials like me, that kind of thought makes us feel old. It’s a film that still holds up despite how much further on animation has come, this vibrant superhero-spy-family-sitcom … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Animation, Archer, Batman: The Animated Series, Brad Bird, Craig T Nelson, Fantastic Four, Holly Hunter, James Bond, Jason Lee, John Barrie, Michael Giacchino, Pixar, Sarah Vowell, Spencer Fox, Spy Film, Superhero Movie, Superman, The Incredibles | 1 Comment

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: 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

Review: How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Sam S-P

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 comes agonisingly close to bettering its predecessor. It’s not quite the pitch-perfect intimate adventure the first film was, but there’s still humanity here (not to mention dragonity) as this world of Vikings and flying … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged America Ferrera, Animation, Cate Blanchett, Dean DeBlois, Disney, Djimon Hounsou, Fantasy, Film, Gerard Butler, Godzilla, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Jay Baruchel, John Powell, Kit Harington, Lord of the Rings, Movies, Star Wars, Superman | 5 Comments

Superhero Movies Before They Were Cool

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Sam S-P

Once upon a time, superhero movies were not the norm. They didn’t dominate. They certainly weren’t the most popular and profitable film genre on the planet. Hollywood had had dalliances with comic book adaptations, for sure – Christopher Reeve’s SUPERMAN … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Feature | Tagged Alex Proyas, Batman, Blade, Brandon Lee, Christopher Reeve, Dark City, Darkman, Evil Dead, Film, Frankenstein, Ghost Rider, Heath Ledger, Hellboy, John Leguizamo, Liam Neeson, Martin Sheen, Michael Jai White, Michael Keaton, Michael Wincott, Movies, Night Watch, Phantom of the Opera, Rochelle Davis, Sam Raimi, Spawn, Spider-Man, Superhero Movie, Superman, The Crow, The Dark Knight, The Invisible Man, The Matrix, The Mummy, The Shadow, Tim Burton, Universal Horror | Leave a comment

Bat-Bets Are Now Closed!

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Sam S-P

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 →

Posted in Film, Film Comment | Tagged Batman, Ben Affleck, Film, Henry Cavill, Man of Steel, Movies, Superman, Zack Snyder | Leave a comment

The Son Becomes the Father…

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Sam S-P

SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER CUT is far more than a slightly different edit of a superhero film sequel. It’s an almost entirely new version of the story that changes fundamental plot points for the benefit of the narrative as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Feature, Film Review | Tagged Christopher Reeve, Film, Michael Thau, Movies, Richard Donner, Richard Lester, Superman, Superman II, Superman Returns, Terence Stamp, Tom Mankiewicz | 1 Comment

Tag Archives: Superman

Review: Superman (2025)

Review: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)

Review: The Incredibles (2004)

Wonder of Wonders

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

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

Review: How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)

Superhero Movies Before They Were Cool

Bat-Bets Are Now Closed!

The Son Becomes the Father…

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