Batman Forever was almost great By Matthew Martin| February 28, 2022 Movie Blogs As we prepare for the upcoming release of The Batman, let's look back on the last time The Riddler was on the big screen, and the problems that plagued Batman Forever... Batman Forever was almost great By Matthew Martin| February 28, 2022 Movie Blogs As we prepare for the upcoming release of The Batman, let's look back on the last time The Riddler was on the big screen, and the problems that plagued Batman Forever...
Batman 89 is just Batman 66 during a goth phase By Matthew Martin| February 9, 2022 Movie Blogs As we near the release of The Batman, let's look back on the 1989 classic film, and consider how it's not the "serious" take on the hero we often think it is... Batman 89 is just Batman 66 during a goth phase By Matthew Martin| February 9, 2022 Movie Blogs As we near the release of The Batman, let's look back on the 1989 classic film, and consider how it's not the "serious" take on the hero we often think it is...
REVIEW: SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is the hero’s best film yet By Matthew Martin| December 17, 2021 Movie Reviews Here is your spoiler-filled review of SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME because there is no way to talk about any of this movie without spoiling what makes it so great... REVIEW: SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is the hero’s best film yet By Matthew Martin| December 17, 2021 Movie Reviews Here is your spoiler-filled review of SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME because there is no way to talk about any of this movie without spoiling what makes it so great...
REVIEW: Eternals is the worst MCU film by a mile By Matthew Martin| November 5, 2021 Movie Reviews Eternals is a failure in almost every way. I'm legit shocked. Full review here... REVIEW: Eternals is the worst MCU film by a mile By Matthew Martin| November 5, 2021 Movie Reviews Eternals is a failure in almost every way. I'm legit shocked. Full review here...
REVIEW: Shang-Chi has an imperfect debut but a lot of potential By Matthew Martin| September 6, 2021 Movie Reviews Shang Chi is not a perfect film but there's a lot to like and it manages to plant enough seeds that will sprout into something special down the line. Full review here... REVIEW: Shang-Chi has an imperfect debut but a lot of potential By Matthew Martin| September 6, 2021 Movie Reviews Shang Chi is not a perfect film but there's a lot to like and it manages to plant enough seeds that will sprout into something special down the line. Full review here...
REVIEW: The Suicide Squad is irreverent fun at its James Gunniest By Matthew Martin| August 6, 2021 Movie Reviews Let's go back in time to the year 2016. Warner Bros. and DC Comics were limping along with their still-infant "expanded universe" of their comic book properties on film. By that point, Marvel had already built an eight-year head start, which might no... REVIEW: The Suicide Squad is irreverent fun at its James Gunniest By Matthew Martin| August 6, 2021 Movie Reviews Let's go back in time to the year 2016. Warner Bros. and DC Comics were limping along with their still-infant "expanded universe" of their comic book properties on film. By that point, Marvel had alre...
REVIEW: Black Widow is a fitting coda to a departed hero By Matthew Martin| July 11, 2021 Movie Reviews Black Widow might not be the most essential film in the MCU, but it's quick-witted, tons of fun, and a fitting goodbye to a beloved comic book movie character. REVIEW: Black Widow is a fitting coda to a departed hero By Matthew Martin| July 11, 2021 Movie Reviews Black Widow might not be the most essential film in the MCU, but it's quick-witted, tons of fun, and a fitting goodbye to a beloved comic book movie character.
REVIEW: Zack Snyder’s Justice League is, in a word, “epic” By Matthew Martin| March 19, 2021 Movie Reviews Can Zack Snyder's Justice League live up to the hype? Was it worth waiting for? YES! REVIEW: Zack Snyder’s Justice League is, in a word, “epic” By Matthew Martin| March 19, 2021 Movie Reviews Can Zack Snyder's Justice League live up to the hype? Was it worth waiting for? YES!
REVIEW: Wonder Woman 1984 is a throwback in every way By Matthew Martin| December 27, 2020 Movie Reviews WW84 will be a polarizing movie, precisely because it tries to evoke the kind of comic book movie that had long-since been abandoned in the MCU era. REVIEW: Wonder Woman 1984 is a throwback in every way By Matthew Martin| December 27, 2020 Movie Reviews WW84 will be a polarizing movie, precisely because it tries to evoke the kind of comic book movie that had long-since been abandoned in the MCU era.
NEW MUTANTS is never getting released (full review inside) By Matthew Martin| August 31, 2020 Movie Reviews This movie was announced three years ago. It's finally here. Was it worth the wait? lolno, but let's try and figure out what happened along the way. NEW MUTANTS is never getting released (full review inside) By Matthew Martin| August 31, 2020 Movie Reviews This movie was announced three years ago. It's finally here. Was it worth the wait? lolno, but let's try and figure out what happened along the way.
REVIEW: Birds of Prey would have been better with just the Birds By Matthew Martin| February 8, 2020 Movie Reviews Birds of Prey is better than Suicide Squad, but there's little worth revisiting in a movie that manages to do all the important things completely backwards. REVIEW: Birds of Prey would have been better with just the Birds By Matthew Martin| February 8, 2020 Movie Reviews Birds of Prey is better than Suicide Squad, but there's little worth revisiting in a movie that manages to do all the important things completely backwards.
REVIEW: Joker is dark, disturbing, and…directionless? By Matthew Martin| October 5, 2019 Movie Reviews There are lots of movies that don't want you to like them; movies that you're supposed to walk away shaking your head at. Joker is a hard movie to enjoy, despite so much of it being praise-worthy, but the director seems to think I should enjoy it, all the same... REVIEW: Joker is dark, disturbing, and…directionless? By Matthew Martin| October 5, 2019 Movie Reviews There are lots of movies that don't want you to like them; movies that you're supposed to walk away shaking your head at. Joker is a hard movie to enjoy, despite so much of it being praise-worthy, but the director seems to think I should enjoy it, all the same...
Batman 1989 was not Batman…until it was. By Matthew Martin| July 16, 2019 Movie Blogs Tim Burton's first take on the caped crusader was transformative, radical, bizarre, and brilliant. Thanks to incredible music, set design, and casting, Batman 89 remains a must-see comic book movie, thirty years later. Let's talk about it... Batman 1989 was not Batman…until it was. By Matthew Martin| July 16, 2019 Movie Blogs Tim Burton's first take on the caped crusader was transformative, radical, bizarre, and brilliant. Thanks to incredible music, set design, and casting, Batman 89 remains a must-see comic book movie, thirty years later. Let's talk about it...
REVIEW: Spider-Man: Far From Home is the best two Spider-Man movies ever By Matthew Martin| July 3, 2019 Movie Reviews Spider-Man: Far From Home is the best solo outing in the webslinger's seven film repository. It's a fast-paced, densely-packed blockbuster that doesn't forget there's a sixteen year old kid in the middle of it all. Full review inside... REVIEW: Spider-Man: Far From Home is the best two Spider-Man movies ever By Matthew Martin| July 3, 2019 Movie Reviews Spider-Man: Far From Home is the best solo outing in the webslinger's seven film repository. It's a fast-paced, densely-packed blockbuster that doesn't forget there's a sixteen year old kid in the middle of it all. Full review inside...
MCU Phase Four WILD SPECULATION! By Matthew Martin| June 20, 2019 Movie Reviews The most profitable franchise in cinema history is about to enter a new phase of films. The future of the MCU has never been more unknown...so let's speculate wildly! MCU Phase Four WILD SPECULATION! By Matthew Martin| June 20, 2019 Movie Reviews The most profitable franchise in cinema history is about to enter a new phase of films. The future of the MCU has never been more unknown...so let's speculate wildly!
DARK PHOENIX ends the FoX-Men franchise, and that’s about it By Matthew Martin| June 8, 2019 Movie Reviews Here lies the Fox X-Men movie series. The franchise gifted us a few genuine greats, and also forced upon us more than a couple duds. Dark Phoenix is a dud. Here's why... DARK PHOENIX ends the FoX-Men franchise, and that’s about it By Matthew Martin| June 8, 2019 Movie Reviews Here lies the Fox X-Men movie series. The franchise gifted us a few genuine greats, and also forced upon us more than a couple duds. Dark Phoenix is a dud. Here's why...
The X-Men movie timeline makes no sense By Matthew Martin| June 4, 2019 Movie Blogs As we prepare to say goodbye to the Fox era of X-Men movies, let's look back on the franchise and consider just how little sense any of it makes when viewed as a whole... The X-Men movie timeline makes no sense By Matthew Martin| June 4, 2019 Movie Blogs As we prepare to say goodbye to the Fox era of X-Men movies, let's look back on the franchise and consider just how little sense any of it makes when viewed as a whole...
REVIEW: Avengers Endgame – Spoiler-filled observations By Matthew Martin| April 27, 2019 Movie Reviews There aren't adequate words to describe what a visceral and emotional and thoroughly satisfying movie this is. REVIEW: Avengers Endgame – Spoiler-filled observations By Matthew Martin| April 27, 2019 Movie Reviews There aren't adequate words to describe what a visceral and emotional and thoroughly satisfying movie this is.
AVENGERS ENDGAME is a love letter to the MCU fanbase (no spoilers) By Matthew Martin| April 27, 2019 Movie Blogs Endgame does the near-impossible: It sticks the landing after ten years of flying higher than anyone ever imagined AVENGERS ENDGAME is a love letter to the MCU fanbase (no spoilers) By Matthew Martin| April 27, 2019 Movie Blogs Endgame does the near-impossible: It sticks the landing after ten years of flying higher than anyone ever imagined
REVIEW: SHAZAM!’s infectous joy overrides its flaws By Matthew Martin| April 7, 2019 Movie Reviews Shazam! works because it has too much fun not to. It's infectiously happy and determined to charm you. While not perfect, you'll enjoy yourself too much to let its flaws bring you down. Full review here... REVIEW: SHAZAM!’s infectous joy overrides its flaws By Matthew Martin| April 7, 2019 Movie Reviews Shazam! works because it has too much fun not to. It's infectiously happy and determined to charm you. While not perfect, you'll enjoy yourself too much to let its flaws bring you down. Full review here...
