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The Legacy Of The Caped Crusader BATMAN BEGINS Retrospective
The Legacy Of The Caped Crusader: BATMAN BEGINS Retrospective

While there are dozens of memorable moments, the way the film makes Batman a genuinely interesting and complex character remains its lasting legacy.

PROJECT POWER: Pathetic Picture
PROJECT POWER: Pathetic Picture

Half-baked and poorly executed, Project Power is a big-budget, overly ambitious feature that does nothing but let you down.

I AM NOT OKAY WITH THIS Season 1: A Low-Stakes Yet Affecting Look At Teen Angst
I AM NOT OKAY WITH THIS Season 1: A Low-Stakes Yet Affecting Look At Teen Angst

I Am Not Okay with This is a great show that feels both familiar and refreshing, twisting the formula of superhero origin and coming-of-age stories.

BIRDS OF PREY: A Campy, Candy-Colored Frenzy
BIRDS OF PREY: A Campy, Candy-Colored Frenzy

Birds of Prey is a colorful ball of chaos. Is it a cinematic masterpiece? Far from it. But it’s an absolute blast, and that’s all it needs to be.

DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW (S5E2) "Meet The Legends": The Band Of Misfits Make Their Glorious Return
DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW (S5E2) “Meet The Legends”: The Band Of Misfits Make Their Glorious Return

The season premiere of Legends of Tomorrow doesn’t let fans down as it delivers another very entertaining installment.

The Joker's Smile, Part 3: The Final Joke (For Now...)
The Joker’s Smile, Part 3: The Final Joke (For Now…)

The Clown Prince of Crime has become, thanks to audiences’ ever-evolving social conscience and critical eye, the newest champion of the 99%. We explore the Joker’s full role-reversal, as well as that of his arch nemesis.

The Joker's Smile, Part 2: A Century Of The Joker
The Joker’s Smile, Part 2: A Century Of The Joker

With the release of Todd Phillip’s newest film, the Joker has left behind his traditional role and evolved into a progressive symbol of protest. The various iterations of the Joker are explored as part of a changing social environment.

No Sympathy For The Shooter: Contrasting TARGETS (1968) & JOKER (2019) In An Era Of Mass Shootings
The Joker’s Smile, Part 1: The 20th Century’s Most Adaptable Character

In this three-part exploration of everyone’s favorite “agent of chaos,” we’ll explore how the Joker has become the newest champion of the 99%.

CODE 8: Where Superpowers In Cinema Take A Left Curve
CODE 8: Where Superpowers In Cinema Take A Left Curve

Code 8 is exhilarating, gruesome, and touching, and its unique premise may very well be appreciated across genres.

Reacting To Super-beings In BRIGHTBURN And MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
Reacting To Super-Beings In BRIGHTBURN & MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

Cult-like reverence, government involvement, the possible destruction of humanity, and living in a constant state of panic are all what would happen if Superman showed up today.

WATCHMEN (S1E4) “If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own”: Raises The Stakes
WATCHMEN (S1E4) “If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own”: Raises The Stakes

Watchmen has hit a little under the halfway point, the pins are being set up and knocked down at the bat of an eye, and it just keeps getting more and more clever every week.

WATCHMEN (S1 E3) “She Was Killed By Space Junk”: Laughs To The Finish Line
WATCHMEN (S1E3) “She Was Killed By Space Junk”: Laughs To The Finish Line

Like the novel that came before it, Watchmen elaborates on its characters’ futures vs their pasts in ways only the author can imagine.

WATCHMEN (S1 E2) "Martial Feats Of Comanche Horsemanship": Lives With The Spirit Of The Comic
WATCHMEN (S1 E2) “Martial Feats Of Comanche Horsemanship”: Lives With The Spirit Of The Comic

Watchmen is a bit of a weird one right now. Looking back on these episodes it seems rather confusing, because that’s just how it is.

RAISING DION Season 1: An Indie Comic Justly Translated Onto The Small Screen
RAISING DION Season 1: An Indie Comic Justly Translated Onto The Small Screen

Raising Dion enlivens the superhero genre by offering a fresh tone and concept, and it also has some subtle messages that resonate with personal growth and sociopolitical challenges still being faced today.

ARROW (S8E1) "Starling City": The Beginning Of The End
ARROW (S8E1) “Starling City”: The Beginning Of The End

Arrow has kicked off its final season with a mostly entertaining and emotionally engaging episode.