Before Supergirl ever reached theaters, thousands of people had already decided whether it deserved to succeed. That's a strange way to experience stories. Somewhere along the line, we stopped letting movies surprise us and started treating them like arguments we were expected to win. I saw Supergirl this weekend. I thought it was very good. … Continue reading Before the Cape: Supergirl, Sincerity, and Why We Decided to Hate It First
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Put Me In Charge of the DC Cinematic Universe
Okay, I'm not really demanding that the powers that be at Warner Bros. Discovery put me in charge of their DC properties and the movies that could possibly be made in the next 10 years. I mean... someone should definitely be in charge. They need a Kevin Feige-esque architect that can mold their cinematic universe … Continue reading Put Me In Charge of the DC Cinematic Universe
My Favorite Movies #66 – Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Who Framed Roger Rabbit 1988 Directed by Robert Zemeckis Netflix says... Director Robert Zemeckis seamlessly mixes live action with animation wizardry in this cinematic groundbreaker featuring Bob Hoskins as gruff gumshoe Eddie Valiant, who agrees to take the case of Roger Rabbit, a zany cartoon star framed for murder. This movie holds up remarkably well considering … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #66 – Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Before Seeing Batman v. Superman…
Kids, this one has been a long time coming. To say I'm excited about seeing Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman together on the big screen is a supreme understatement. See, it's rare that I get excited. In fact, I've often joked that, for me, excitement looks like your average person's meh. But I'll admit that … Continue reading Before Seeing Batman v. Superman…
The Confusing Middle 