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Deadpool 2 is the most recent, and to some minds, most egregious, example of a mainstream film figuring out that it can benefit from appearing subversive, without needing to put in the creative work of fulfilling this promise.
Though struggling with its initial attempts to find its footing, Deadpool 2’s overall sense of exuberance and self-aware nonsensicality is still evident throughout, showcasing both David Leitch’s talent to direct action and Reynolds’ commitment to his character.
Zac Hestand takes a look back at the comic movie classic Batman Returns and how its overload of villains spawned an industry standard.
We examine the motives of Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War, and how they relate in a familiar way to the traditional superhero narrative.
Believe the hype. Avengers: Infinity War begins to close the portal to Marvel Studios’ three phases in an extravagant fashion, serving as a prime example that story and spectacle can coexist in a summer blockbuster.
Away from the hype and the Twitter hubbub and the behind the scenes stories, Fantastic Four is still a very bad movie. Hopefully, it hasn’t put the final nail in the coffin of perspective Fantastic Four adaptations.
With its unique aesthetic, incredibly talented cast, and political relevance, Black Panther is a landmark superhero film that should set the trend for others to follow.
In the latest of our Take Two series, we reexamine Batman & Robin, the sequel we watched so you don’t have to.
Justice League has its flaws, but is outweighed by its superb direction, decent dialogue and the bonding of its heroes throughout.
Thor: Ragnarok may be a fun time, but it’s also disruptive to the MCU as a whole, trading real drama and storytelling for cheap laughs.
In the age of over-bloated Hollywood tentpoles and remakes, Thor: Ragnarok is truly King of the…
Batman And Harley Quinn’s lack of action and poor voice acting for the character of Harley Quinn make for a disappointing film.
Although unashamedly made for the youngest audiences possible, Captain Underpants is infectiously charming to all ages.
Superman’s character is often criticized in the film Batman v Superman, but here’s why it might actually be worth a further look.
The most absurd assumption about saying films “transcend genre” is that works of genre are somehow so trivial that they are apolitical.