In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok, Ant-Man, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Ms. Marvel, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Guardians of the Galaxy, Fantastic Four 2, Deadpool, Prophet, Batman v Superman: Dawn of […]
Lionsgate and director Alex Proyas apologise for “whitewashing” of Gods of Egypt
Earlier this month Lionsgate released the first trailer for Gods of Egypt, with the film subsequently coming in for criticism, not only for its overuse of CGI, but also the lack of diversity – or “whitewashing” – of its cast. Taking note of the backlash, both director Alex Proyas and Lionsgate have now issued statements […]
Supergirl Season 1 Episode 5 Review – ‘Live Wire’
Martin Carr reviews the fifth episode of Supergirl… Something fundamental happened between episodes three and five. In light of those Paris bombings we have jumped ahead one and stumbled on ‘Live Wire’. A cohesively structured, powerhouse of an instalment, which puts Supergirl back on the map. Concerning itself with less navel gazing and more substance. […]
Movie Review – Doctor Zhivago (1965)
Doctor Zhivago, 1965. Directed by David Lean. Starring Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Rod Steiger, Tom Courtenay and Alec Guinness. SYNOPSIS: Based on Boris Pasternak’s novel of the same name, this is a love story between poet and doctor Yuri Zhivago and young nurse, Lara. Set between World War I and the Russian Revolution, they are […]
Gotham Season 2 Episode 10 Review – ‘The Son of Gotham’
Martin Carr reviews the tenth episode of Gotham season 2… Smirking through security glass Galavan eyed Gordon with confidence. Outside Gotham had an overcast, rain slicked heavy duty feeling. All pouring rain, slate grey sky and overbearing crane shots of pallbearers with grim expressions. Stepping up to the plate comes McKenzie. All steely eyed determination, […]
29th Leeds International Film Festival Review – In The Crosswind (2014)
In The Crosswind, 2014. Directed by Martti Helde. Starring Ingrid Isotamm, Mirt Preegel, Laura Peterson, Tarmo Song and Einar Hillep. SYNOPSIS: In 1941, an Estonian woman and her young daughter struggle to find their way home after being deported to Siberia by the Soviet occupiers, in this dreamlike saga of survival inspired by a true […]
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice companion novel Cross Fire announced
Scholastic has released the cover and synopsis for Cross Fire, an upcoming children’s companion novel to next year’s DC epic Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. SEE ALSO: Batman v Superman sneak peek coming during Monday’s Gotham After saving Metropolis from an alien invasion, Superman is now famous around the world. Meanwhile Gotham City’s own […]
Gotham Season 2 Episode 9 Review – ‘A Bitter Pill To Swallow’
Martin Carr reviews the ninth episode of Gotham season 2… Things kick off this week with Tabitha Galavan in a vendetta kind of mood after big brother gets locked away. To be honest it was good seeing her do more than just inflict pain and fulfil that dominatrix role she has been lumbered with. By […]
Supergirl Season 1 Episode 4 Review – ‘How Does She Do It?’
Martin Carr reviews the fourth episode of Supergirl… Now we get that missing episode you start seeing how Supergirl has turned things round. There are motives aplenty, minimal saccharine soaked lovefests. While episode four does everything its bland predecessor fudged up in such fashion. Managing to give us intrigue, character beats and supply a long-term […]
Memorable Star Wars Moments – Obi-Wan vs Darth Maul
Flickering Myth’s writing team are counting down to the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens by discussing their most memorable Star Wars moments. Next up is Tai Freligh with the Darth Maul/Obi-Wan fight from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace… I fancy myself somewhat of a Star Wars originals snob. Love, love, loved IV, V, […]
