One of the biggest ways that the modern comic book movie has changed the course of film storytelling is also one of the more subtle. While the post-credit tag scene wasn't invented by the genre (hell, the 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie had one), the Marvel Cinematic Universe truly brought it into the mainstream, using … Continue reading A Krypto Scam – Supergirl
Superman is the original comic book hero. Sure, what we consider comics existed in various forms for years before his debut in 1938, but once he came into the cultural zeitgeist with Action Comics #1, the "Man of Steel" has been the standard by which all heroes are judged. An orphan from a distant and … Continue reading More Human Than Humans – Superman
Right off the bat, I should apologize for the relative lateness of this month's column. Today, April 5, is the first day of the month for new theatrical releases, and typically I have this piece out well in advance of that. However, two variables came into play that I did not expect. One is that … Continue reading This Film is Not Yet Watchable – April 2024
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