Every genre has its weak links, from the western giving us “Heaven’s Gate” to science fiction giving us “Battlefield Earth”. But the superhero genre arguably has it worse, as, when your cast is running around in colored lycra, screwing up can yield results that are quite memorable, laughable, and infuriating. Most of the time, these […]
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5 Reasons Why “Watchmen” Is A Masterpiece of The Genre
In 2007, director Zack Snyder took on the task of adapting Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons magnum opus “Watchmen”. Famous for revolutionizing DC Comics, “Watchmen” had had a troubled history making it to the big screen, but in 2009 was finally released to the public. The movie opened up to polarizing reviews, with some critics […]
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8 Reasons Why “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” Was Misunderstood
“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” (which shall from this point on be denoted as “BvS” for convenience purposes) was one of the most anticipated films of 2016. Featuring the Dark Knight and Man of Steel together on the screen for the first time, as well as being the live action cinematic debuts for Wonder […]
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7 Superhero Movies That Transcended The Genre
Ever since the release of “The Avengers” in 2012, the superhero genre has seen a massive upsurge in terms of quantity, with 2016 being home to an astonishing seven alone. Such an influx means that, more often than not, there are going to be lots of films that aim to be enjoyable popcorn entertainment, which […]
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8 Movies Guaranteed To Be Nominated for Best Picture This Year
At the end of December, the ‘Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ will officially stop accepting entrees for their esteemed “Academy Awards”. Like 2015, this year has been an incredible journey, and audiences have been given a wide range of films to view and ponder for their own enjoyment, with many people no doubt […]
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The 10 Best Indie Movies of 2016
With October over, there are only have two months left until 2016 itself ends, and with it its plethora of cinematic releases. While big blockbusters like “Captain America: Civil War”, “Zootopia”, and “The Jungle Book” dominated the cultural sphere, 2016 also proved to be a lucrative year for the indie film market, with such movies […]