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Away from the Hype: THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

In the latest of our Away From the Hype series, we take a look at The Dark Knight Rises, the final cap to Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy.

"F*ck Superheroes": Trope Maintenance Vs. Trope Subversion in DEADPOOL 2
“F*ck Superheroes”: Trope Maintenance Vs. Trope Subversion In DEADPOOL 2

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.

DEADPOOL 2: More of the Same But Still Great Fun
DEADPOOL 2: More Of The Same But Still Great Fun

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.

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.

Marvel's Big Bad: How Thanos Is A Dark Reflection Of Blockbuster Heroism
Marvel’s Big Bad: How Thanos Is A Dark Reflection Of Blockbuster Heroism

We examine the motives of Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War, and how they relate in a familiar way to the traditional superhero narrative.

AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR: Thanos Devastates The MCU In This Thrilling Penultimate Entry
AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR: Thanos Devastates The MCU In This Thrilling Penultimate Entry

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: FANTASTIC FOUR
Away From The Hype: FANTASTIC FOUR

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.

BLACK PANTHER: A Wonderful Welcome To Wakanda
BLACK PANTHER: A Wonderful Welcome To Wakanda

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.

The Dark Knight or the Dark Shite? Batman & Robin gets the Take Two Treatment
The Dark Knight Or The Dark Shite? BATMAN & ROBIN Gets The Take Two Treatment

In the latest of our Take Two series, we reexamine Batman & Robin, the sequel we watched so you don’t have to.

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.

THOR: RAGNAROK & The Perils Of Reinvention
THOR: RAGNAROK & The Perils Of Reinvention

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.

THOR: RAGNAROK: A Beast Of Hollywood's Burden
THOR: RAGNAROK: A Beast Of Hollywood’s Burden

In the age of over-bloated Hollywood tentpoles and remakes, Thor: Ragnarok is truly King of the…

BATMAN AND HARLEY QUINN: The Visuals Are Classic DC Animation, The Content, Not So Much
BATMAN AND HARLEY QUINN: The Visuals Are Classic DC Animation, The Content, Not So Much

Batman And Harley Quinn’s lack of action and poor voice acting for the character of Harley Quinn make for a disappointing film.

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: Low-Brow Humour, High-Level Heart
CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: Low-Brow Humour, High-Level Heart

Although unashamedly made for the youngest audiences possible, Captain Underpants is infectiously charming to all ages.

Why Do People Want a Boring Superman? Defending Superman's Character Arc In BvS
Why Do People Want a Boring Superman? Defending Superman’s Character Arc In BvS

Superman’s character is often criticized in the film Batman v Superman, but here’s why it might actually be worth a further look.