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 […]
Patty Jenkins is Back on Rogue Squadron
Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins appeared on the Talking Pictures podcast to discuss her return to Rogue Squadron, the Star Wars movie based on the Nintendo 64 video game that was delayed and then removed from Disney’s release schedule. That’s right, you heard me; in light of Wonder Woman 3 getting scrapped at DC and Warner Bros., Jenkins is […]
Dean 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 the immortal Teri Hatcher) of the 90s TV […]
James Gunn Disputes Story of Comedian’s Firing from Superman: Legacy over Political Statement
Has another actor lost a role because of his political opinions? That’s in dispute. Bassem Youssef, an Egyptian-American “comedian and TV presenter” (as well as a cardiac surgeon), spoke to Salon recently and claimed he was fired from Superman: Legacy because he criticized Israel over the current conflict in Gaza while appearing on Piers Morgan’s show. Here’s […]
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has Fewer Day 1 Players than Marvel’s Avengers
Remember Marvel’s Avengers, the video game fans were excited for that turned out to be a disappointing bait-and-switch that bombed so hard it was delisted three years later? Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League just asked it to hold its wine spritzer. According to PCGamesN, the first-day Steam peak player count for Suicide Squad: Kill the […]
People Searching for Refunds for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
If you’ve been anywhere on social media in the last couple of weeks, you’ve seen how angry the new video game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has made people. But the ire the game has stoked is worse than anyone likely would have guessed; Windows Central reports that Google searches for “Suicide Squad refund” have […]