Author: Paul Romano

While the superhero genre has been dominated by big-budget live action films in recent years, there have been many animated adaptations as well. Most recent ones have been direct-to-video (such as DC’s Original Animated Movies line), but a few have been released in theaters as well. In 2014, Disney Animation brought to life Big Hero… Continue reading FEATURE: Five Ideas for Animated Superhero Movies

Created in 1912, the Tarzan character has starred in countless movie adaptations over the past century. This filmography ranges from silent films to Disney’s 1999 animated classic. The latest adaptation, Warner Bros.’ The Legend of Tarzan, offers a new take on the mythos. In this film, John Clayton III has left the Congo, but the time… Continue reading ‘The Legend of Tarzan’ (2016) Film Review

At CinemaCon this year, Warner Bros. confirmed that a fully animated cinematic universe, based on characters created by Hanna-Barbera, is in the works. It will be kicked off by 2018’s Scooby-Doo reboot, titled S.C.O.O.B. Additionally, the studio put new animated adaptation of The Flintstones, Tom & Jerry and The Jetsons into development a couple years ago.… Continue reading FEATURE: Five Movies That Should Be Added to the Hanna-Barbera Cinematic Universe

To say that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is one of the most highly anticipated comic book movies of all time is an understatement. The movie marks the first cinematic meeting between Batman and Superman, the first film iteration of Wonder Woman, AND it lays the groundwork for the DC Extended Universe. So, this movie is extremely… Continue reading ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ (2016) Film Review

Normally, comic book movies feature the heroes as the protagonists. However, that’s about to change with this summer’s Suicide Squad, the first major CBM to be told from the villains’ perspective. Antagonists such as Deadshot, Harley Quinn and The Joker headline this movie, with writer-director David Ayer proclaiming that it’s time for “Bad vs. Evil.”… Continue reading FEATURE: Ten More Supervillain-Led Comic Book Movies That Should Happen

Sony Pictures attempted to expand the Spider-Man universe with 2014’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2, which set up a planned Sinister Six spin-off film. Movies starring Venom and an unknown female hero were also in the works. However, these plans were pretty much scrapped when Amazing Spider-Man 2 underperformed, and a new iteration of Peter Parker… Continue reading FEATURE: Eight SPIDER-MAN Spin-Off Movies That Should Be Made

2015 was a rather monumental year for tentpole films. The Jurassic Park franchise made a huge comeback with Jurassic World, the Avengers won another battle with Age of Ultron, and the Star Wars saga continued with The Force Awakens. Other memorable blockbusters include The Martian, Mad Max: Fury Road, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Inside… Continue reading FEATURE: Paul’s Ten Most Anticipated Movies of 2016