— 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[...]
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‘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[...]
‘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.[...]
‘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[...]
Alice Returns in ‘Resident Evil: Afterlife’
— by CHRISTINA PUMPHREY — Get ready for the newest installment in the “Resident Evil” series. It is the latest movie to use the same 3D technology as James Cameron’s “Avatar’ to create the fascinating fight scenes and monsters we all love. The next movie in [...]
‘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[...]
‘The New Batman Adventures’ (1997 to 1999)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — In the years following the end of “Batman: The Animated Series,” it seemed that the production team headed by Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Alan Burnett and Glen Murakami had sufficiently moved on…right along to a wonderful take on the Man of Steel with “Superman[...]
‘Batman & Mr. Freeze: Sub Zero’ Original Motion Picture Score (1998)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — While not as bombastic and sweeping as the score for “Batman: Mask of the Phantasm” (1993), composer Mike McCuistion (a member of Shirley Walker’s team from the animated series) delivers a finely tuned and tragically poetic score for “Batman & Mr. Fre[...]
‘Batman & Mr. Freeze: Sub Zero’ (1998)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — When Mr. Freeze kidnaps Barbara Gordon for a mysterious medical procedure to save his cryogenically frozen wife Nora, Batman and Robin embark on a blazing rescue mission to save her.[...]
‘Batman: Mask of the Phantasm’: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1993)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — If I had to make note of where the absolute zenith for superhero symphonic exercise occurred…I’d honestly have to hand it over to the period from 1989 to 1993/1994. The reigns of Danny Elfman and Shirley Walker.[...]
‘Batman: Mask of the Phantasm’ (1993)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — When a mysterious cloaked figure murders Gotham gangsters, Batman is labeled the prime suspect. Now, not only must Wayne fight to clear his name…but the return of a lost love links the murderer to Bruce’s past…and the revelation of why he truly became a vigi[...]
How It Should Have Ended: ‘Iron Man’
The comedic heroes at HISHE (How It Should Have Ended) have set their sights on the Jon Favreau-directed superhero movie “Iron Man” and come up with a hilarious take on how the movie … well … should have ended[...]
‘Batman: The Animated Series’ (1992 to 1995)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — The Dark Knight battles crime in Gotham City with occasional help from Robin and Batgirl.[...]
‘Batman & Robin’: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1997)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — With the smash arrival…and quick fizzle…of “Batman & Robin” (1997), it seemed as if the caped crusader’s cinematic escapades would never possibly recover. However, in the thick of 1997, Joel Schumacher’s lavish portrayal of Gotham City lived it up[...]