Tag: DCEU
Give and Take in Superhero Cinema
The other day I was talking to a friend and he brought up the idea that there’s no such thing as a perfect movie, arguing that the best films have flaws that enhance them rather than sully them. In principle, I disagree with this (a Hitchens quote comes to mind: “It’s only true if you …...
Read MoreGive and Take in Superhero Cinema
The other day I was talking to a friend and he brought up the idea that there’s no such thing as a perfect movie, arguing that the best films have flaws that enhance them rather than sully them. In principle, I disagree with this (a Hitchens quote comes to mind: “It’s only true if you …...
Read MoreDoes Hollywood Have it in for the Rock?
Amazon may not like the smell of what the Rock is cooking. A recent article from The Wrap details a litany of production issues for Red One, the upcoming Christmas action movie starring Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson and Chris Evans, and while there’s blame to go around, it paints an unappealing pi...
Read MoreZack Snyder Thinks Batman is Irrelevant if he Doesn’t Kill
Zack Snyder appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience and talked about, among other things, his DC films. The segment that’s setting off alarm bells in superhero fans is when he talks about Batman and his rule against killing. In Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Snyder’s version of Batman – pl...
Read MoreDean Cain Talks James Gunn’s Superman with Geeks + Gamers
James Gunn’s Superman movie – which is now officially called Superman – has begun filming, and whatever your expectations at this stage, everyone is eager to see what the new version of the world’s greatest superhero will be like. That includes Superman himself, Dead Cain, the co-star (with...
Read MoreJames Gunn Explains Why Peacemaker Will Move to DCU
James Gunn’s DCU continues to get more confusing. One of the few things from the DCEU that will remain in the DCU will be Peacemaker, Gunn’s HBO series starring John Cena in the lead role. But Gunn’s decision to keep certain DCEU elements while jettisoning others has people unsure of what to m...
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