Joss Whedon

"You're On My Crew": FIREFLY 20 Years Later
“You’re On My Crew”: FIREFLY 20 Years Later

In the end, Firefly is full of not only wit, style and imagination, but a burning compassion for its characters, along with their individual differences.

Horrific Inquiry: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER S4 E10: “Hush”

Welcome back to the scariest, and at times goriest, column here at Film Inquiry: Horrific Inquiry.…

How One Avengers Deleted Scene Shows The Central Flaw Of The MCU
How One Avengers Deleted Scene Shows The Central Flaw Of The MCU

The MCU is undoubtedly a success, both with fans and critics alike, yet there is one major flaw running through many of them: a rushed pace and overblown action.

Much Ado About Nothing Twice Over
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Twice Over

Kenneth Branagh and Joss Whedon have each put their unique stamp on Shakespeare’s classic Much Ado About Nothing, and both are essential to the canon.

BATMAN RETURNS: The Birth Of Villain Overload
BATMAN RETURNS: The Birth Of Villain Overload

Zac Hestand takes a look back at the comic movie classic Batman Returns and how its overload of villains spawned an industry standard.

JUSTICE LEAGUE: Visually Captivating, Stealthily Substantive, & Surprisingly Cohesive
JUSTICE LEAGUE: Visually Captivating, Stealthily Substantive & Vacillatingly Cohesive

Justice League has its flaws, but is outweighed by its superb direction, decent dialogue and the bonding of its heroes throughout.

A Look Back At THE CABIN IN THE WOODS: Overturning Horror Plot Devices
A Look Back At THE CABIN IN THE WOODS: Overturning Horror Plot Devices

 “The horror genre gets (us) in touch with our primal instincts as a people more than any other genre I can think of. It gives (us) this chance to … reflect on who we are and look at the … uglier side that we don’t always look at, and have fun with that very thing.” —Drew Goddard (IMDb) I may be a little late to the party (by about four or five years) but for those of you who have not yet seen Drew Goddard (writer and director) and Joss Whedon’s (writer and producer) The Cabin In The Woods be forewarned, this article contains spoilers.

Avengers Age of Ultron
AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON: An Overstuffed, Yet Enjoyable Sequel

When I think back to Avengers: Age of Ultron, the best thing I can compare it to is a multi-layered Impressionist painting. From up close, it often looks and feels like an over-stuffed mess, as if director Joss Whedon was trying to cram as much as possible into his 2 hour and 20 minute timeframe.