Anghus Houvouras on Batman and the “no kill” policy… At this point in my career, I’ve spent a few hundred thousand words devoted to analyzing movies and television and the fevered hyperbole of fandom that encompasses it. Truth be told, I find myself far more fascinated by the pop culture zeitgeist and fandom that surrounds […]
The Flickering Myth Podcast #95 – Zack Snyder Doesn’t Understand Fiction
In the latest Flickering Myth Podcast, Allen and Gerald are joined by Alan Hardy, Jr. to discuss a ton of DC news, Avengers: Endgame posters and trailer takeouts, their reactions to Jordan Peele’s Us, and question why anyone would want to reboot Child’s Play. Listen to the episode here… Email in your questions, feedback etc. […]
If you’re angry about Batman killing you need to “wake the f*ck up”, says Zack Snyder
Zack Snyder has certainly split opinions – and come in for some pretty heavy criticism – with regards to his vision for the DC Universe with Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League, and his latest comments aren’t likely to sit too well with some of his critics. Speaking at […]
Zack Snyder reveals origin of Batman v Superman’s infamous Martha scene
Director Zack Snyder has explained the origin of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’s infamous Martha scene. Batman v Superman wasn’t the game changer that DC was hoping it to be and while there were some aspects of the film that were praised there were moments like the infamous ‘Martha’ scene that have caused ridicule. […]
Zack Snyder thanks Ben Affleck for blessing Batman “with that f*cking glorious chin”
After the best part of two years of rumour and speculation, it was finally confirmed last month that Ben Affleck has decided to hang up the cape and cowl, stepping down from the role of the DC Extended Universe’s Dark Knight as he makes way for a young actor in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Affleck […]
Aquaman tops Batman v Superman to become DCEU’s highest-grossing instalment
After blowing the competition out of the water over the holiday period, Aquaman has now set a new milestone at the box office, overtaking 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to become the highest-grossing instalment in the DC Extended Universe. The Jason Momoa-headlined solo movie has taken its global haul to $887 million, surpassing […]
Teen Titans Go! to the Movies poster spoofs Batman v Superman
Warner Bros. has released a new poster for its animated superhero comedy Teen Titans Go! to the Movies, which spoofs the divisive DC Extended Universe release Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice with the faux title Slade v Robin: Yawn of Justice; check it out here… SEE ALSO: Warner Bros. releases teaser for Teen Titans […]
Superman and the DCEU: Henry Cavill Never Stood a Chance
Henry Bevan on Superman and Henry Cavill… Henry Cavill is Superman no more. When the Hollywood Reporter dropped this rumour and suggested Warner Bros. want to replace him Michael B. Jordan, the internet went into a tizzy. Some were happy to see him leave. Others were angry at DC and Warners. Many were angry their timeline was […]
The faulty logic of “You’re not the intended audience”
Anghus Houvouras on the faulty logic of “you’re not the intended audience”… In nearly two decades of writing about movies, the motivating factor has always been the joy of discussing film with others. Whether that cinematic discussion was happening at a bar after the movie, a chat room or the toxic bowels of social media, […]
Zack Snyder states that Dick Grayson is Batman v Superman’s dead Robin, planned to introduce Carrie Kelley
Earlier this year, Zack Snyder implied that the Robin suit on display in the Batcave in 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice may not have belonged to Jason Todd, and now the filmmaker has confirmed on his Vero account that he intended it to belong to “Richard” – a.k.a. Dick Grayson. As we saw […]