It’s hard to talk about superheroes without talking about Superman. Most of the conventions and tropes we see in superheroes today can be traced back to him. But who really is Superman, and what place does he have in the media? Let’s find out.
DetailsTarzan is a man that needs no introduction. He’s gotten around plenty considering his humble beginnings as a pulp magazine character created in 1912. It’s hard to consider him a missing person, as his legacy still reigns on. How did he start? Who is he today? Let’s find out.
DetailsA little known superhero now, The Phantom has a huge place in superhero history. Who is The Phantom?
DetailsOn the eve of the first MCU TV series “WandaVision” let’s get caught up on Vision and Wanda Maximoff!
DetailsThe character is one of the first masked Vigilantes with dual identities and is the precursor to our modern day superheroes.
DetailsWe Can Be Heroes
It can be difficult to review a movie where the intended audience is the pre-teen demographic and not being a pre-teen, I need to put myself in to the mind set of a 10 year old boy, to really give this film justice. Luckily, I never matured past 12, so it isn’t a big stretch!
DetailsA look back at the Good, The Bad and the In Between of 2020
DetailsRudolph’s Shiny New Year
On New Years Eve, Rudolph is sent to find the Baby New Year, who must be present when the clock strikes midnight. This entire concept must’ve been the result of a bad acid trip. And that isn’t necessarily a fault of the movie. How? Let’s find out.
DetailsWonder Woman 1984
Max Lord’s need to become great! To be the best! To impress his son! Leads down a road where the entire world is on the brink of annihilation.
DetailsMr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol
Mr. Magoo basically destroys the sets as the audience is applauding and in perfect Magoo fashion, he is oblivious to what is happening around him. Ending with his catch phrase, “Ah, Magoo, you’ve done it again, and by George, I’ve brought down the house!” .Classic!
DetailsA Christmas Carol (1938 Reginald Owen)
We do not see a sick boy feeling sorry for himself because he cannot slide on the ice, but we see a boy who is enjoying watching his brothers have fun! This is in direct contrast to Scrooge, who enjoys nothing, but has everything.
DetailsRise of the Guardians
Several folkloric figures are “the guardians,” who protect children’s happiness. A new guardian is appointed as an evil force arises. Modern holiday films either are generic romantic comedies or animated remakes of the classics. This is neither of those, this is an action movie and I’m all for it. Why? Let’s find out.
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