Flickering Myth

Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games

Patty Jenkins braced herself for a critical backlash prior to Wonder Woman’s release

by

The comic book crowd is not always the most easy to please. When creating an adaptation of a beloved comic book franchise, one is going up against — potentially — decades of history to be compared with. As a result, even the most open-minded of the fanbase can be pretty critical, often blessed with years […]

Cancelled Justice League Mortal film would have featured a fight between Wonder Woman and Superman

by

Remember that Justice League movie that was announced way way back in 2007 with George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road) at the helm? It was the film that had everyone confused at the time: would Christian Bale be Batman? Wait, it’s another Batman? Who is this Armie Hammer fellow (this was before he blew everyone […]

Patty Jenkins is “honored” by all of the Oscar Buzz surrounding Wonder Woman

by

Before Wonder Woman released this summer, we were hit with a steady flurry of rumours that the film was a mess. Many people simply expected the film to fail. The movie, after all, had a huge hurdle to leap. Man of Steel was just A-Okay with critics (though this writer will defend it to the […]

Rumour: The Joker origin movie will be “super dark” and “real”

by

A week ago we were treated to the news that Martin Scorsese is producing a Todd Phillips (The Hangover) directed Joker movie. This movie may not even have the Clown Prince of Crime sparring with Batman either: It will serve as an origin movie for the character. Not only that, but the film will apparently […]

Justice League reshoots are maintaining Zack Snyder’s vision, according to recent reports

by

Ever since Joss Whedon took over directing duties for Justice League, and has oversaw “extensive” reshoots, many fans have been wondering just what will end up on screen? So many rumors abound. Is the movie a mess? Has Joss Whedon simply retouched the film, or has he made major changes? Recent rumors have said the […]

Joining the Justice League is a fanboy’s dream come true for The Flash, says Ezra Miller

by

What if your favorite band, sports team, or movie director came up to you and said: “Our top guy is injured, and we need you to step in.”? It doesn’t really matter what age you are: It would be awesome, right? That is precisely how The Flash feels when approached by Bruce Wayne to join […]

Wonder Woman’s Patty Jenkins on what she would be change about the film

by

Although Wonder Woman was a smashing success both financially, and with critics, the film is not perfect. Read even a glowing review of the film, and you are likely to see small nitpicks. For example, some took issue with the fact that Ares’ mustache was distractingly visible with his helmet on, or perhaps that the […]

Rumour: Zack Snyder may be returning to help finish Justice League

by

In April we were hit with the news that Zack Snyder would be stepping down as director of Justice League in the wake of his daughter tragically passing away. In his place stepped Joss Whedon, who has allegedly spent the majority of production working on the connective tissue of the film, and trying to give it an […]

UPDATE: Casey Affleck doesn’t think Ben Affleck is returning for The Batman

by

UPDATE: As suspected, it seems that Casey Affleck was just having a little fun here, as his rep has confirmed that he was “not speaking from a place of firsthand knowledge”, while Ben Affleck’s rep also confirmed that “he’ll continue to be Batman as long as the studio will have him”. Original story follows… The […]

Ben Affleck promises a “more traditional Batman” in Justice League

by

Regardless of the rumors circulating around the star’s involvement in The Batman, Ben Affleck’s Dark Knight will be front and center in the upcoming Justice League film. Now, we know that Batman will be receiving a suit upgrade, and some sleek new vehicles in Justice League, but how else has his character changed? Justice League […]