A life that doesn’t have a few regrets probably isn’t a life that is fully lived, yet we wish for the chance to fix our mistakes, take the chances ignored, and ultimately seek out a better life. If we could trade in our commitments and … Continue reading The Do-Over (2016)
Venom walked a tightrope between being gritty and not alienating its younger fanbase, even though it didn’t receive as stellar reception, polarisation doesn’t seem to be a huge barrier to success. A somewhat negative reaction isn’t enough to stop a multibillion-dollar company from telling its … Continue reading Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)
They say that animals are a man’s best friend, even if there are cases where we mistreat them (and vice versa). Yet we still can’t comprehend their thoughts. Not for a lack of trying, even household pets we can develop some basic understanding, but it … Continue reading Dolittle (2020)
While in the days of old, it was commonplace to introduce a comic book villain directly in the hero’s film. Not today where gradual dripping of world and character building before the two face-off, approximately three films down the line, with maximum build-up. In 2018, … Continue reading Venom (2018)
When characters are introduced in comic book films, there’s a wealth of untapped potential that is just left of the pages. So, when Jennifer Garner was introduced as the literal butt-kicking love interest to Matt Murdock, Elektra you couldn’t leave such potential trapped as an … Continue reading Elektra (2005)
No matter if they are a dyed-in-the-wall Hero, or a murky anti-hero, the inspirational rise to greatness is a good part of what makes a comic book origin story so stirring. Whether it be overcoming their struggles, or their ability to go above and beyond … Continue reading Daredevil (2003)
When Catwoman was reborn on the silver screen, it was the dawn of a new direction and needed all the help it can get to make the splash that it deserved. In 2004, in a bid to help promote the film, a tie-in game was … Continue reading Catwoman: The Game (2004)
Superhero origin stories are a dime a dozen nowadays, with every couple of years, the classic tale is recreated, sometimes slight details are altered to keep up with the times, but audiences, generally know the beats before going into the theatres. You must reinvent the … Continue reading Catwoman (2004)
Heroes come in a variety of different flavours, some have special powers, others have an unflinching desire to complete their noble quest. Yet, in the mid-80s, Hollywood action stars took their brawn to 11, armed to the teeth with heavy assault machinery that could mow … Continue reading Leonard Part 6 (1987)
Before the commonplace intertextuality, that became conventional in both cinemas and streaming platforms, there was a time that franchise mix-ups were a rarity. In 1999, Alan Moore drew upon some of the tallest tales of the public domain, to fashion intriguing graphic novels dedicated to … Continue reading The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
The Real Mr. Positive 