James Wan on The Conjuring 2 and Aquaman

The director talks about returning to his horror franchise and making his first superhero movie. So it was great in that respect, yeah. But that didnt make the movie any easier to make in a lot of ways. Then its up to me to decide what jumps out in that hallway. I think having different cases is whats going to give each movie its episodic feel. Each movie is basically its own story, based on whatever the case is that they go and investigate....

March 28, 2016 · 1 min · 145 words · Karen Myers

Sharlto Copley interview: Hardcore Henry, Chappie, dangerous stunts

If theres a theme to Sharlto Copleys career so far, its transformation. His latest project also lets him play with a range of different ideas. From one scene to the next, Copley changes his outfit, temperament, and even accent. I dont want to spoil too much, but Jimmys definitely an interesting guy. I hadnt seen that done before. Did you get to have much input into the different iterations, then?...

March 28, 2016 · 3 min · 578 words · Renee Rodriguez

Batman v Superman and Batman & Robin: Two Sides of the Same Coin

This article contains Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice spoilers. They are the genres alpha and omega: two sides of the same scarred Harvey Dent coin. And they spell doom for all who dare to stare too long into their joyless cinematic abyss. Freeze hissing, Lets kick some ice!). Yet, are the results really any better forBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice? Instead, his real world parallels miss the collapsing building for the falling bodies....

March 26, 2016 · 1 min · 191 words · William Lee

Power Rangers Dino Super Charge: Riches and Rags Review

Dino Super Charge heads into the midseason hiatus with a fun Ivan focus. ThisPower Rangers Dino Super ChargeReview contains spoilers. Power Rangers Dino Super Charge Episode 8 Ivan is one of the greatest Rangers of all time. By the end ofDino Super Chargehe will join the greats of this franchise, including TJ and RJ. Hes such a delight to watch. Who cares if this was a run of the mill under a spell episode?...

March 26, 2016 · 3 min · 577 words · Matthew Fox

I Saw the Light Review

Tom Hiddleston puts down Lokis scepter and picks up Hank Williams' guitar in this biopic. The result is a film thats so dull and lifeless than Williams death literally happens offscreen. I Saw the Lightis out in theaters now.

March 25, 2016 · 1 min · 39 words · Beverly Brown

Scandal: Pencil’s Down Review

So, who would you vote for? Nobody puts Olivia in a corner. Hell, I would be too! We didnt get to learn really anything new with Vargas as far as his political positions go. But, if this means more Cyrus and Alex power struggles, then Im all for it. However…Papa Pope told Olivia told her not to do that to Edison. Did Eli Pope just give his daughter good, sound, heartfelt advice?...

March 25, 2016 · 1 min · 185 words · Lynn Roberts

Batman V Superman: a spoiler-filled dissection

More than one reviewer describedBatman V Supermanas a joyless slog. What had us excitedly clutching our seat-rests and what left us quietly shaking our heads. Bruce Waynes introduction into what was once Supermans territory is also artfully done. Jeremy Irons is quite wonderful as a more tech-savvy, dry and dapper Alfred Pennyworth. Snyders ability to craft short, eye-popping sequences is both his great talent and a narrative hindrance. But we digress....

March 24, 2016 · 2 min · 247 words · Madeline Atkins

Man of Blunder: 5 Ways Superman Might Finally Get a Good Video Game

Let’s face it: Superman hasn’t really had the best video game moments. Here are five ways the next game could change that! Superman is the embodiment of the very idea of a superhero. The last son of Krypton is the defender of truth, justice, tolerance, and presumably puppies. Well, except star in a decent video game, of course. The biggest reason that Superman has yet to star in a truly exceptional game is ironically Superman himself....

March 24, 2016 · 2 min · 217 words · Michelle Baker

Widescreen, pan and scan, and the slow rise of letterboxing

This was done through a process known as pan and scan. Ad content continues below Even when done properly, it could spoil big moments of a film. In the cinema, that was all done in one frame. And thats an example of when people cared about what they were doing. But still: pan and scan prevailed. It saved a lot of time and expense come the video release. So how did this, effectively a way of bastardising a movie, happen?...

March 24, 2016 · 3 min · 574 words · Steven Williams

American Crime Story: A Jury in Jail Review

The jurors go stir-crazy, and Robert Kardashian begins to doubt. ThisAmerican Crime Storyreview contains spoilers. They see their families once a week. Ad content continues below Basically, the jurors are like the contestants of most reality TV shows. And just like those contestants and competitors, every little interpersonal interaction becomes anthropologically fascinating. Later, she has a mental breakdown during breakfast that has her running and screeching through the dining hall....

March 23, 2016 · 2 min · 262 words · Cory Hunt MD

Daredevil Season 2: When Dark and Gritty Actually Works

This article contains minor spoilers for the first half of Daredevil season 2. He hangs there, as broken and processed as all the other slabs of meat in the refrigerator. And he breathes still when the masked vigilante known as the Devil of Hells Kitchen finds him dangling there. But that is not why these Netflix shows are so good. Increasingly, it seems most mainstream superhero movies are boxing themselves into one style or another....

March 23, 2016 · 1 min · 153 words · Michael Thompson

Do audiences want original movies?

This article contains spoilers for Star Trek Into Darkness. A question, then. Do people really want original movies, or are they happy with sequels and franchises and reboots and remakes? Some films can, of course, be an adaptation as well as another kind of non-original film. Most comic book movies are both sequels and adaptations for example. Adaptations are the second most popular movies, and then come original films. They are clearly declining while sequels are on the rise....

March 23, 2016 · 1 min · 207 words · Melissa Lucas

Why now is the time for Y: The Last Man

And why would it? But is that really the case? After all, this isnt really just another project x or z. And this time it seems that things may be different. Kindly allow us to explain. And as for us readers? The book ran for sixty issues from 2002 through to 2008 when it concluded. Whilst being lauded with such plaudits is certainly nice, its no guarantee of a greenlight....

March 23, 2016 · 2 min · 337 words · Christopher Li