11 Top Superman Stories Of All Time To Celebrate Action Comics No. 1,000
The scarred heart of humanity that breathes life into all fiction is what makes Superman truly great. And in many ways his story is the story of America.
How ‘Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay’ Turns The Antihero Upside Down
This little superhero film is a textbook in MacGuffin. It even has an extra featurette discussing the nature of MacGuffins.
TV’s Trippiest Superhero Thriller Returns To FX With ‘Legion’
‘Legion’ asks: What if a mutant named David Haller (Dan Stevens) hears voices in his head and at least some of them are not the thoughts of humans?
‘Black Panther’s’ Achievement Is Offering A Black Hero Who Lives In Freedom
Yes, America, this is a story about the legacy of black pride and the civil rights struggle after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
If You’re Sour On DC Comic’s Live-Action Movies, Watch ‘Gotham By Gaslight’
This solid Batman film is continued proof that the problem with the DC live-action universe is more complex than simply blaming Zack Snyder or saying the films are too dark.
In ‘Black Panther,’ Wakanda Is A Trumpian Fever Dream
If you forget that Wakanda is supposed to be in East Africa, it starts to sound an awful lot like a Trumpian fantasy land.
Why ‘Justice League’ Is So Frightfully Boring
‘Justice League’ is more of the same action-packed boredom that Zack Snyder began in ‘Man of Steel’ and perfected in ‘Batman v Superman.’
‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Is An Enjoyable, Positive Hero Flick Worth Your Family’s Time
From the very first scene, ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ emits a strong message about vocation — that is, the roles in which one serves his or her neighbor.
In Storytelling, ‘The Defenders’ Is Prestige Television At Its Worst
The new Netflix-Marvel series asks interesting questions about human dignity, but falls into individualism and identity politics instead of answering them.
Meet The Best Spider-Man You’ve Never Heard Of
For my money, the best Spider-Man is a short-lived, small-screen animated series called ‘The Spectacular Spider-Man,’ a superhero cartoon that ran from 2008 to 2009.
For Now, Identity Politics Overshadows Xavier’s Dream Of Integrated X-Men
The edge of extinction storyline begun in ‘House of M’ through the end of ‘Avengers vs. X-Men’ resulted in a slog of increasing irrelevance for Marvel’s merry band of mutants.
Spiderman’s Responsibility For His Power Persists In The Latest Movie
So, does the film do away with Uncle Ben’s nugget of wisdom, ‘With great power comes great responsibility’? No, it’s just softer in this film.
Marvel’s New ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Portrays The Ideal American Millennial
This new ‘Spider-Man’ has none of the sweetness of the old comics or movies, none of the suffering—but all the gadgets and heroism audiences want.
‘Homecoming’ Sidelines Spider-Man’s Most Inspiring Virtue
‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ affords the opportunity to compare Peter’s pursuit to wield super-powers responsibly with other, older heroes’ endeavors to do the same.
The Late Adam West Made Batman Truly Great Again
The actor’s comedic portrayal of Batman may not be considered the greatest or most moving. But he made all other Batmans possible.
‘Wonder Woman’ Refreshingly Rejects The Moral Ambiguity Of Other Superhero Flicks
Too often, Hollywood gives us attractive villains and bad-boy heroes. Our narratives are morally muddy. Thankfully, ‘Wonder Woman’ avoids this pitfall.
Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman Manages The Tough Task Of Winsomely Portraying Virtue
The new ‘Wonder Woman’ film transcends our political moment and offers something—or rather, someone—both inspiring and thoughtful.
The New ‘Wonder Woman’ Is Really A Story About Jesus
The movie is wrapped up in faux Greek mythology, true, but there’s no mistaking the Christology here.
‘Guardians’ Vol. 2 Secretly Explores Atheism’s Weaknesses
The film’s egotistical celestial is exactly the sort of figure atheists condemn. Thankfully, whatever else the Christian God may be, he is not Ego.
Here’s The Real Reason ‘Wonder Woman’ Is A PR Disaster
Wonder Woman is a perfect storm of PR disaster. She cannot be written without triggering something that is completely and utterly unacceptable to trigger.
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