— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Considering Robin Hood has been a folklore icon since the medieval times and stretching into modern literature and art — including countless television and film adaptations — it’s safe to say that director Ridley Scott had immense courage to retell [...]
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Behind the Scenes of ‘Splice’
— by ROB COX — “Splice” is Hollywood’s latest variation on the Frankenstein myth, with this version employing cloned DNA to create a monster that’s part human, part animal. In that way, this film, quite literally, bridges ancient Greek myth with modern genetics through[...]
Is a Pac-Man Movie on the Horizon?
— by ROB COX — In yet another sign of Hollywood ’s ever-depleting idea pool, IGN reported recently that video-game company Namco Bandai may be interested in developing a Pac-Man movie. If so, the announcement is anticipated to come June 15, when Bandai will throw a 30th birthday celebr[...]
‘Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker’ Original Motion Picture Score
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — For the first feature length “Batman Beyond” release, it was clear that the musical score would need to deliver on a level far and above Saturday morning television. Fortunately, given its high-profile plot and storyline, “Batman Beyond: Return of[...]
Under Review: ‘Harry Brown’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — I have been called many things. One example is sarcastic but many people also call me a cynic. I don’t see where this inference comes from. I just see things as they are. But something I am quite pessimistic about are the social problems spreading like fore[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Batman: Under the Red Hood’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — There are many “Batman” incarnations in live-action movies, animated series and movies, and in the printed pages of comics and books. The list would be endless if we had to recount the history and adventures of the heroic character (but It’s Just[...]
‘Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker’ (2000)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — The sleeker, more dangerous and seemingly immortal Clown Prince of Crime is back to terrorize Futuristic Gotham City, the new generation’s Batman and the aging Bruce Wayne.[...]
Kristen Wiig to ‘Clown’ Around on Big Screen
— by ROB COX — Deadline Hollywood reported recently that current “Saturday Night Live” cast member Kristen Wiig has optioned the rights to author Monica Drake’s 2007 novel “Clown Girl.” Wiig purchased the rights with her own money and will write the script herself. In a[...]
‘Batman Beyond’ (1999 to 2001)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — “Never again.” Those were the words uttered by Bruce Wayne as he shut down the Batcave…ending his crusade as Batman once and for all. But evil is never completely eradicated. The poor professor that it is, it continues to manifest in the generations…even a[...]
Two Clips from ‘It’s a Wonderful Afterlife’
— by TIERNEY BUTLER — Murder: To kill (a human being) unlawfully and with premeditated malice Above is the definition of murder according to Merriam-Webster and notice how there is no mention of anything that could be remotely funny involving murder. At least one would think that. There [...]
New ‘X-Men’ Project Raises Interesting Questions
— by ROB COX — This week’s announcement that “Kick Ass” director Matthew Vaughn will helm Fox’s “X-Men: First Class” raises some interesting questions. According to boxofficemojo.com, “First Class” will be an origin story, detailing how Charles Xavier and Erik Lensher[...]
‘Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman’ (2003)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — The Dark Knight must contend with a mysterious female vigilante who emulates him, but to a more ruthless degree. “Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman” is about as entertaining as animated Batman movies get. Not as much darkness, but the fun is still intact[...]