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Let's Talk about "The Batman"
Spring has sprung and so has another Batman film… over the decades many newer versions of older stories have been recreated and honestly, made better with today’s special effects technology but is that to say that the newest version of any remake is better? Absolutely not… and The Batman is no different. The Batman released only earlier this month in theatres stars Robert Pattinson as Batman, Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, and to my surprise, Andy Serkis as Alfred! Directed by Matt Reeves who is known for the latest renditions of Planet of the Apes and the Cloverfield collection, The Batman definitely has the action scenes and grand cinematic-ish shots you may be familiar with, but I personally wouldn’t go so far as to say The Batman is better than his Planet of the Apes trilogy or Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, and here’s why…
Landmark Comic Book Storylines Part 4: The 90s
Comics in the 90s are often written off as bottom of the barrel, no-quality, all-gimmick garbage, and rightfully so. For fans who grew up reading the legendary comics of the 60s and 70s, it was awful to see the industry turned into a wasteland of hologram covers and endless spin-offs meant to entice comics investors. A-list heroes like Spider-Man and Batman, who carried two regular titles, a team-up title, and a reprint title each in the 70s suddenly had 5 monthly titles each, plus the reprint title, plus endless graphic novels, specials, mini-series, and guest appearances, all geared toward pushing the latest cartoon and toy line. But there was quality out there if you knew where to look.
Doctor Who: Circular Time Review
In 2007, Big Finish launched a new recurring format for the Monthly Adventures. Every year, there would be a release that, instead of featuring one 4-part story, would feature four 1-part stories, often centred around a theme or central idea, and these releases ended up becoming some of the best examples in the Monthly Adventures of creativity and using the short-form format to tell Doctor Who stories out of the norm. The first of these was "Circular Time": four stories centred around the seasons and the relationship between the Doctor and Nyssa. It remains to this day one of the most well-regarded anthology collections, and one of my personal favourites, due to doing some very unexpected things with the Doctor Who format.
Joseph A. MorrisonPublished about a month ago in Geeks
Moonknight
After being very pleasantly surprised by the first episode of Moonknight I was very much looking forward to how they were going to open this story up further. I think that so far they are doing a great job of balancing all of their story elements, here are my in-depth, as I watched thoughts on the second episode of Moonknight.
Alexandrea SamsPublished about a month ago in Geeks
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Movie Review
Harry Potter is an iconic property, but for the last decade it’s been coasting along with diminishing returns. The franchise took a major downturn in 2018 with The Crimes of Grindelwald, but production has continued at pace. One recast and several delays later, The Secrets of Dumbledore makes an improvement, but not by much.
Robert CainPublished about a month ago in Geeks
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Review: Does it Live up 2 the Hype? (Minor spoilers)
With the success of Paramount's 2020 film Sonic the Hedgehog, based on the hit video game series of the same name, high expectations were placed on the sequel, which introduces the fan favorite sidekick, Miles "Tails" Prower (voiced by veteran voice actress Colleen O'Shaugnessy), and the tough as leather rival, Knuckles the Echidna (voiced by Idris Elba). The first film may have gotten a bit of a rocky start with initial reactions to the first design being so great that Paramount had to go back and change it, but this film had no such uphill battle. All eyes were set upon how Sonic the Hedgehog 2 could build upon the story established in its predecessor. Not only did it meet the expectations given to it, but in some cases, the movie exceeded them.
Culture SlatePublished about a month ago in Geeks
Last Night in Darkness
You ascend the Raleigh Grande steps; tickets up on the phone, a close confidant on your arm. Said confidant had seen your worst shades of bitter tears, exploits and anger emerged from insecurities long sunken by the repression of awareness. The kind of pain that may have been concocted years in the making, but still unjustified for the mere microseconds at hand, particularly the ones out here in the present, at this movie theater with your confidant.
J.C. EmbreePublished about a month ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Everything, Everywhere, All at Once' is My Favorite Movie
Everything Everywhere All at Once is my new favorite movie. This gloriously chaotic comedy drama from directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, collectively known as Daniels, is an epic of galaxy-brained thought experiments, love, despair, and everything in between. While the Multiverse is a concept most often given over to Marvel movies in our modern pop culture, it’s also a real theoretical and philosophical concept and Everything Everywhere All at Once plays out the theoretical and philosophical concept to an absurdly brilliant degree to explore the relationship between a mother and a daughter and the choices that made them who they are.
Sean PatrickPublished about a month ago in Geeks
7 Shows Fans of Invincible Do Not Want to Miss!
It is safe to say, in this era of DCEU failures and MCU game-changers, many people were probably not sure what to expect from Amazon Prime’s animated superhero series Invincible, based on the popular comic book created by the man also responsible for The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman. But the Certified Fresh endeavor on Rotten Tomatoes outdid all expectations with a gripping story following the offspring of the most powerful being on Earth, Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons), Mark (Stephen Yeun), aka Invincible, who gets his powers in high school. Through his arduous attempts to follow in his father’s footsteps, he quickly realizes being a hero can be messy and learns how monumentally difficult it will be to live up to his name.
D.J. RiveraPublished about a month ago in Geeks
Severance is a Brutal Mystery Box of a TV Show You Should Watch
The new Apple TV series Severance is a brutal mystery box of a TV show, and you should watch it. While this premise might sound like the plot of an episode of Black Mirror, the theme of the show couldn’t be more different.
Edison AdePublished 2 months ago in Geeks
Bruce Willis' Aphasia Diagnosis
Scout Willis, Bruce Willis' daughter, has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support toward her , her family, and her father have received since learning of Willis' aphasia diagnosis. Willis is an American actor best known for his roles in action films such as the Die Hard and Red film series. The actor's career spanned decades and more than a hundred films. It earned him the title of one of Hollywood's most recognizable actors, as well as numerous honors, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Dimer | TLC Addict | WriterPublished 2 months ago in GeeksAnimation Is Cinema For All
Recently at the Oscars, we looked on as the misconception that animation is a medium solely for children, was once again highlighted. Thankfully, creators and viewers alike came together to discuss and uplift incredible examples of animation, showcasing the fact that the medium is truly for anyone. That animation is simply a tool that can be used across any genre in order to tell incredibly compelling stories.
Marley MonroePublished 2 months ago in Geeks
