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Our Batman: How Adam West Took On Pop Culture
Our Batman: How Adam West Took On Pop Culture

Jacqui Griffin remembers the late Adam West – the heroic, wacky and nostalgic actor whose career and look-on-life transcended generations.

MIDNIGHT SPECIAL As A Superman Origin Story
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL As A Superman Origin Story

By the talented Jeff Nichols, Midnight Special is similar to the comic hero Superman, documenting how he would be depicted in the real world.

LOGAN NOIR: Superior In Black & White
LOGAN NOIR: Superior In Black & White

Released in cinemas for one night only, Logan Noir is every bit as bloody, brutal and essential as its brightly coloured counterpart.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2: James Gunn Does it Again
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2: James Gunn Does It Again

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 pales, in some ways, to its predecessor, yet it has just enough charm and heart to make up for its pitfalls.

SLEIGHT: Strong themes Shine Through Its Frustrating Plot
SLEIGHT: Strong Themes Shine Through Its Frustrating Plot

Sleight offers great commentary about the lack of opportunities for minority communities – yet ironically never lets its hero use his powers.

The Beginner's Guide: James Gunn, Writer/Director
The Beginner’s Guide: James Gunn, Writer/Director

James Gunn has made a name for himself for his gloriously offensive yet emotionally poignant films; here is a rundown of his filmography.

The Beginners Guide: Christopher Nolan, Director
The Beginners Guide: Christopher Nolan, Director

In this Beginner’s Guide we discuss some of Christopher Nolan’s best work to date, his influences and artful filmmaking skills.

What Makes A Comic Book Movie Artful?
What Makes A Comic Book Movie Artful?

The comic book movie has become the biggest targets for criticism, but some of them still remain artful. We compare six superhero films.

A Summer Box Office Forecast – Part 1

In the first of a series for 2017, we take a run-down through the box office potential of several high-profile summer movies.

POWER RANGERS: Late In Game Reboot Morphs With THE BREAKFAST CLUB
POWER RANGERS: Late In Game Reboot Morphs With THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Entertaining without being too campy or ironic, Power Rangers gives its target audience what they’re looking for – sentiment and nostalgia.

Film Inquiry Podcast Episode 20: The Kubrick Cast
Film Inquiry Podcast Episode 4: Lamenting The Superhero Genre

In the 4th episode of the Film Inquiry Podcast, Jay & Mike talk, or rather lament, the state of the superhero genre, discussing Legion and Logan.

LOGAN: Wolverine's Last Hurrah Is Among The Great Superhero Films
LOGAN: Wolverine’s Last Hurrah Is Among The Great Superhero Films

There’s no living with, with a killing. There’s no going back from it. Right or wrong, it’s a brand, a brand that sticks.

President Trump: Did American Cinema In 2016 Foreshadow His Rise to Power?
President Trump: Did American Cinema In 2016 Foreshadow His Rise to Power?

2016 saw a burst of right-wing ideology in mainstream and indie cinema, which, scarily enough, seemed to foreshadow the rise of Donald Trump.

It's All Connected: Can Marvel Studios Solve Their Villain Problem?
It’s All Connected: Can Marvel Studios Solve Their Villain Problem?

Marvel Studios has been quite successful with their heroes, however, it seems that their villains are lacking. How can they solve it?

GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE & The Duality Of Guilty Pleasures
GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE & The Duality Of Guilty Pleasures

Halloween has come to an end, but some scary things follow us all year. One of them is our guilty pleasures. No matter how critical a film enthusiast can be, there will always be that bad film that is difficult not to love.