The Odyssey Is an Epic Journey Worth Taking
“To burn the walls of Troy was to burn the entire world.”The Odyssey is a dour and desaturated film. The movie desperately needs a more vibrant color palette. Despite this,…
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“To burn the walls of Troy was to burn the entire world.”The Odyssey is a dour and desaturated film. The movie desperately needs a more vibrant color palette. Despite this,…
Going to a comic con? Whether it's your first convention or your fiftieth, here are some tips to help you avoid common mistakes, save money, and make the most of…
“Maybe we’re supposed to be red sun folk and feel things.”Supergirl is a saucy yet truncated adaptation that nimbly deals with weighty topics of loss, love, despair, revenge, trauma, and…
“I stole what I was paid to protect. People have a right to the truth.” Disclosure Day is a good film with a great cast doing excellent work. Steven Spielberg…
Comic fans know Fabian Nicieza as one of the most influential writers of the modern era, thanks to his celebrated runs on X-Men and his co-creation of Deadpool. His latest…
My Adventures with Superman returns for a brand-new season, bringing back everything fans have come to love about the series while introducing some exciting new twists along the way. Season…
“Why are you wearing gloves?”“Would you believe I’m planning to go as OJ Simpson for Halloween?”“But your gloves fit!”Like its predecessors, Scary Movie (6) is a loose configuration of skits…
“I promised to make him a man.”“Yes, but what kind of man?”Masters of the Universe comes out during Pride month, and good for them. A brash, boisterous, goofy, silly, super-gay,…
Another Fan Expo has come and gone, and it was a lot of fun. Over the years, I've come to realize that Fan Expo isn't really a comic convention in…
Spider-Man Noir started off as part of Marvel’s Noir line of comics, which reimagined Marvel characters in film noir-inspired settings during the 1930s. Some of those books were stronger than…