Black Lightning CW Season 1, Episode 1 “The Resurrection” Folks in the town of Freeland have mixed feelings about a man with special powers called Black Lightning. For many, he was a hero, for others a vigilante, and still others a menace that needed to be eliminated. But that all ended nine years prior when Black… Continue reading Black Lightning 1X01 REVIEW
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Bright Review
Bright (2017) Netflix Directed by: David Ayder Written by: Max Landis Starring: Will Smith, Noomi Rapace, Lucy Fry, Joel Edgerton, Veronica Ngo, Jay Hernandez, Edgar Ramirez, Ike Barinholtz Just a few years ago, a big-budget fantasy flick would be a major theater release, but in 2017, the Will Smith-starring Bright is heading straight to Netflix. Reports say… Continue reading Bright Review
How To Fix Batman Post Batfleck
We’ve got another problem to add to the long list of DCEU woes: Ben Affleck is planning to leave his role as Batman very soon. The actor said he is looking for a “graceful and cool way to segue out” of the franchise. This news is frustrating and disappointing (albeit not all that surprising) for… Continue reading How To Fix Batman Post Batfleck
The Punisher and Glorifying Violence
Like many others, I was hesitant to watch The Punisher. It was an understandable stance; after all, the comic series and protagonist Frank Castle are notorious for glorifying and even normalizing violence and murder. My fears that the Netflix show would follow suit seemed to be confirmed when Marvel delayed its release after the recent… Continue reading The Punisher and Glorifying Violence
Why Marvel’s Runaways Could Be A Runaway Hit
Confession time: I’ve never read a comic book. Occasionally I’ll pick up a graphic novel from the library at random, but I don’t follow any particular storylines, Marvel or DC. And yet, I love superhero movies and television shows. They provide wonderful opportunities for escapism, especially in this particularly bleak time. More than any other… Continue reading Why Marvel’s Runaways Could Be A Runaway Hit