The embargo for Wonder Woman has lifted, and the latest chapter of the DC Extended Universe is proving to be a huge hit with critics, with many reviews hailing the Amazon Princess’ solo movie to be the best DC offering since The Dark Knight. Speaking to IGN to promote its release, cinematographer Matthew Jensen has […]
Raising Caine: Sir Michael Going On In Style
Tony Black on screen legend Michael Caine… His recent political leanings aside, Sir Michael Caine remains one of the surviving legends of British and indeed American cinema of the last fifty years, and this weekend’s Going in Style–a heist caper directed by none other than Scrubs‘ Zach Braff–sees him share top billing with fellow aged […]
Why Have People Forgotten That Superhero Cinema’s Golden Age Was the Mid-Noughties?
Henry Bevan on the golden age of superhero cinema… Wonder Woman will save the DC Extended Universe. This is a loaded statement, but at this point, it seems everyone will save the DCEU. We all need a hero, and my money is on Diana Prince. The latest trailer only strengthens my belief. My belief that […]
The Week in Spandex – Logan reviewed, Thanos’ role in Infinity War, Phase Three concept art, Mel Gibson for Suicide Squad 2, The Batman director woes
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Logan, X-Men: Supernova, X-Men: The New Mutants, Deadpool 2, Legion, Avengers: Infinity War, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Captain Marvel, Black Widow, Namor the Sub-Mariner, Cloak & Dagger, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Defenders, The Batman, […]
LEGO Batman Is The Hero Hollywood Needs Right Now
Henry Bevan on why LEGO Batman is the hero Hollywood needs right now… The Joker is Batman’s greatest enemy, and he has been almost since the start. Batman may have the best roster of rogues (rivalled only by Spider-Man), but nothing gets Bat-fans excited more than a tussle with the Clown Prince of Crime. A […]
Batman at the Movies – The Films That Never Were
Tony Black on the Batman films that never were… One of the most lucrative and successful movie franchises in cinematic history, Batman prefigured the current superhero franchise craze and set the standard after Tim Burton’s 1989 picture established a succession of films which changed the long-held perception of Batman on screen as a camp throwback […]
Trends and the Lack of Originality in Hollywood
Eric Bay-Andersen on trends and the lack of originality in Hollywood… At the beginning of this year I went to the cinema and saw a preview of all the big films coming out in 2016, and it really depressed me because almost every upcoming ‘event’ film was a sequel, a re-boot, or a prequel to […]
Franchise Reboots: A Necessary Evil
In the aftermath of this weeks disastrous Fantastic Four release, David Opie argues that reboots are still essential to modern day filmmaking… Remake. Reimagining. Reboot. The Three dreaded R’s of Hollywood. Every day, it seems that studios announce plans to launch yet another a new franchise reboot and every day, the internet responds with a collective groan louder […]
Kevin Feige compares Marvel’s Spider-Man reboot to Batman Begins
Despite Avengers: Age of Ultron heading to cinemas in just a couple of weeks, much of the talk with talent in front of and behind the camera is about the big news of Spider-Man joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We’ve already heard today from Robert Downey Jr. about his thoughts, and now Kevin Feige is […]
Interstellar and Christopher Nolan’s Continued Impact
Sam Carey on Interstellar and Christopher Nolan’s continued impact… Modern cinema throws up few things you can depend on but Christopher Nolan is one of them. Released this week on DVD and Blu-ray is Interstellar, the director’s tenth feature. In celebration we look back at a few of his most important films and examine what […]
