EJ Moreno looks at a selection of unfairly maligned superhero movies… Nowadays, all we hear is “superhero fatigue,” with audiences and critics growing tired of the genre. As cinema has been dominated by DC and Marvel for decades now, it seems like almost every superhero movie is met with a blah reaction. But that wasn’t […]
A DCEU Obituary: Ranking the DC Extended Universe from Worst to Best
EJ Moreno ranks the DC Extended Universe… Let’s get this out of the way first: everything you are about to read comes from someone who was once a DCEU super-fan. Admitting that feels like the step to recovery, as does reflecting on the journey that began over a decade ago. Man of Steel, the 2013 […]
David S. Goyer on WB pressure to build the DCEU: “We need our MCU! We need our MCU!”
We know Man of Steel would later become the building blocks for the DC Extended Universe, but fans don’t know the pressure there was to make something as close to the MCU as quickly as possible. At least, that’s why David S. Goyer disclosed in a recent interview on Happy Sad Confused podcast. The writer […]
Re-evaluating Zack Snyder’s DCEU Trilogy: The Misunderstood Superman Saga
EJ Moreno looks back at Zack Snyder’s time in the DC Universe… Andy Muschietti’s The Flash attempts to shut the door on the SnyderVerse in many ways. The time-traveling, universe-hopping adventure shakes the state of the DC Universe ahead of the upcoming James Gunn “reboot.” As the studio attempts to complete the most massive chapter […]
Zack Snyder dives into why audiences didn’t engage with Batman v Superman
Would you call Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice a “hardcore deconstructivist” superhero movie? According to Zack Snyder he believes his alternative take on the comic book film is why viewers didn’t connect with his 2016 film. In a recent Q&A, the filmmaker got candid when discussing the reception to his insanely polarizing cult classic […]
The Most Incredibly Annoying Movie Characters
Tom Jolliffe looks at some of the most annoying movie characters ever… Cinema at its best delights and enthrals. For that to work, we need engaging characters we can get behind. There’s a problem though. Sometimes for an array of reasons, some characters just end up being incredibly annoying. It can be the cherry on […]
Ben Affleck says he “absolutely” would not direct something for James Gunn’s DC Studios
Ben Affleck has shot down rumours that he was set to direct a film for the new James Gunn and Peter Safran DC project by revealing that he “would not direct something for the [James] Gunn DC. Absolutely not.” There was a palpable excitement back when Ben Affleck was originally set to write, direct and […]
The Best Superhero Movie Opening Scenes
Red Stewart presents superb opening scenes in superhero films… Newswriters spend a lot of time learning how to create great hooks, and the same can be said for filmmakers. An opening, whether before or during a title sequence, is integral to capturing audience attention. It sets the standard and tone for the rest of your […]
How Disney could revolutionize the theatrical experience and put ‘Multi’ back in Multiplex
Anghus Houvouras on how Disney could put the ‘multi’ back into multiplex… Spider-Man: No Way Home was a massive hit. The kind of film that appealed to a wide variety of film fans. A rare blend of comedy, tragedy and bombast that made it one the most lucrative movies ever released. A new version of […]
Every Zack Snyder Movie Ranked From Worst To Best!
EJ Moreno ranks every entry in Zack Snyder’s filmography… Zack Snyder is a polarizing filmmaker with a gang of films that get people buzzing. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, 300, Justice League, Watchmen, and even Sucker Punch always spark a conversation. And the discussions aren’t always about his films, as Snyder can cause a […]
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