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 […]
The 10 Best Comic Book Movie Scenes
Anghus Houvouras with his 10 best comic book movie scenes… As I watched X-Men: Apocalypse this week, I marveled at a particular thought that was swimming around my cerebellum: Bryan Singer has directed four of the best comic book scenes ever staged. This seems somewhat surprising since the finished films end up being a mish-mash of […]
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 […]
Henry Cavill’s Superman dons the black suit for new 1:2 scale collectible from Prime 1 Studio
Sideshow Collectibles has released promotional images for Prime 1 Studio’s 1:2 scale Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Superman (Black Suit Version) statue which is based on the likeness of Henry Cavill as the Man of Steel. Limited to 150 pieces, it is available to pre-order now, priced at $2,299; check it out here… SUPPORT […]
Why I Hate Being Told To ”Stop Watching Trailers”
Harrison Abbott on movie trailers and spoilers… Has it ever occurred to you that a sizeable portion of modern movie trailers are almost deliberately calibrated to ruin their respective films? Sure it has! You’re a vaguely cognisant person with at least a few remaining brain cells. Otherwise you wouldn’t be able to read (Disclaimer: if […]
Gal Gadot reveals that DC has retconned Wonder Woman’s history after Batman v Superman
During the closing scenes of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Gal Gadot’s Diana Prince told Bruce Wayne that “100 years ago, I walked away from mankind” – a clear set-up for this year’s solo movie, which saw Wonder Woman encountering the horrors of World War I. However, as we saw at the end of […]
Captain Marvel concept art, Deathstroke not in Batman anymore, Wonder Woman Oscar campaign and more – Weekend News Roundup
SUPER SKRULL After last week’s reveal that Captain Marvel would take place in the 1990s and feature classic Marvel villains the Skrulls, illustrator Jerad S.Marantz has taken to Instagram to reveal official concept art for them. Interestingly, in his caption Marantz includes the hashtag #SuperSkrulls, making reference to Super-Skrull, a character possessing the combined abilities of […]
The Week in Spandex – Avengers: Infinity War, Thor: Ragnarok, Captain Marvel, Justice League, Wonder Woman 2, The Batman, Flashpoint, Watchmen
Rounding up all the big superhero news from the past week… Unfortunately, due to some major technical issues (resulting in a switch to a brand new server), it’s another abridged edition of The Week in Spandex this weekend. Apologies. Barring any more gremlins in the system, we’ll be back to normal next weekend… MARVEL CINEMATIC […]
The Week in Spandex – Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Justice League, Wonder Woman 2, The Incredibles 2 and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Spider-Man: Homecoming, Venom, Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Thor: Ragnarok, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Defenders, The Punisher, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Inhumans, Agents of S.H.I.E.L..D., The Gifted, X-Men: The New Mutants, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Justice League, Wonder […]
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