— by CAM SMITH — Just out of curiosity, how many of you out readers knew that there was a major studio tentpole called “Jonah Hex” scheduled for release in less than two months? Based on the popular DC comic-book, and starring the likes of Josh Brolin, Megan Fox, Will Arnett and John[...]
Archive for the ‘Superheroes’ Category
‘Batman’: The Soundtrack by Prince (1989)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — Films, whether consciously or subconsciously…whether intended or not…usually end up becoming a product of their time in some form or fashion. And as timeless as Burton’s original film is, it’s obvious that the inclusion of pop music would give it that[...]
‘Batman’: The 1989 Movie
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — When Gotham City falls prey to crime and corruption, a vigilante the papers call Batman begins his war on crime with his first major enemy — the clownishly homicidal Joker.[...]
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1980 to 1989)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — From pulp vigilante and allied soldier to space explorer, tragically hip comedian and newly-revived hardboiled detective, Batman had just about seen it all…surviving his own history to become what many people thought a comic book hero couldn’t be… A Legend.[...]
Batman: A Detective’s Revival (1970 to 1979)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — As the comic book industry entered into the ’70s, a realization was made…readers were maturing. No longer impressed by the overcooked nature of the ’50s and ’60s, they sought characters and stories with tangible drama…emotional depth…and an[...]
The (New) Adventures of Batman
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — At the height of Saturday Morning glory, you’d be hard pressed to find a more suitable and worthwhile character than Batman. A perfectly cartoonish example of this is 1968/1977/1985’s “The (New) Adventures of Batman.”[...]
Holy Hit TV Show!: Batman in the ’60s Part II
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — The 1960s…a tumultuous decade defined by the emergence of counter culture, the exponential increase of narcotic experimentation and sexual promiscuity and an abysmal failure in the Vietnam War that left America disillusioned and radically altered. We traveled to[...]
Whedon In Final Negotiations to Direct ‘The Avengers’
— by BEN FOWLER — Deadline New York has confirmed what other sites previously had reported: “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” and “Dollhouse” helmer Joss Whedon is all but signed to direct the Marvel superhero team up “The Avengers.” After a lot of[...]
Biff! Bam!! POW!!!: Batman in the ’60s Part I
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — The ’60s. Thinking about the decade rings echoes of the past that range from over the top and commercially digestible to fundamentally altered and extraordinarily redefined.[...]
Green Lantern to Suit Up in CGI?
— by BEN FOWLER — From what seemed like nothing, a flurry of information/rumors has appeared regarding the highly anticipated look Ryan Reynolds will be sporting when “Green Lantern” lands next year. An artist named Jason Palmer, who is known for his artwork and designs from [...]
Is Logan Lerman the Top Choice for ‘Spider-Man’?
— by SEAN GERSKI — Is Logan Lerman close to locking up the part of Peter Parker in the reboot of the “Spider-Man” franchise? Depends on who you ask. HitFix states: “A source close to the production tells HitFix Lerman is ‘almost 100% locked’ but not in contr[...]
Batman: To Space, Caped Crusader! (1950 to 1959)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — Surviving the end of the Depression, Batman also successfully maneuvered the pitfalls of potential irrelevance following World War II. From Commissioner Gordon to Robin to a colorful cast of nefarious villains, the Dark Knight and his team of writers and artists[...]
Batman: The 1949 Motion Picture Serial
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — Antisocial Prof. Hammil’s Remote Control device, which enables the user to take over any motor vehicle within 50 miles, is stolen by The Wizard. Batman and Robin must now prevent the Wizard from obtaining diamonds, needed as fuel for the device, and also res[...]
Batman: The 1943 Motion Picture Serial
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — Batman and Robin battle Japanese spymaster Tito Daka as he operates a covert espionage organization in Gotham City’s now-deserted Little Tokyo that turns American scientists into pliable zombies for the Third Reich.[...]