Despite being burned out on caped superhero movies, Noah and Daren were impressed enough by Matt Reeves' body of work to check out "The Batman". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZhVvdBSh6s The 3-hour runtime is daunting, and that's just one of the elements the guys weren't thrilled about. Let us know what you think! Call Slice of SciFi, 602-635-6976 … [Read more...] about Review: “The Batman”
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Review: “Joker”
Noah and Daren weigh in on the pros and cons of the emotional look at the spiral of mental illness portrayed in "Joker". While it is a compelling and uncomfortable story to watch, it's devoid of the mythic lore which should connect it more closely to Batman's rogue's gallery, and the domain of Gotham City. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1SUGPl5oFo That separation of … [Read more...] about Review: “Joker”
Review: Shazam!”
Noah and Daren talk about how they enjoyed "Shazam!", and especially enjoyed the DC Universe shift away from the relentless darkness from previous DC Films. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyZcemSaDPw Let us know what you think! Call Slice of SciFi, 602-635-6976 … [Read more...] about Review: Shazam!”
Review: “Justice League”
Noah and Daren went into seeing "Justice League" with eager geek hearts and minds, and returned very disappointed. Is there a disconnect between the darker tone that Zack Snyder created and the lighter tone that Joss Whedon introduced when he was brought in to replace Zack mid-way through post-production? Were the wrong DC superheroes picked for this initial team, when a … [Read more...] about Review: “Justice League”
Review: “Wonder Woman”
Warning: Here there be Spoilers! If you haven't seen the movie and don't want to have certain plot points revealed befhorehand, come back after you've seen it for yourself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nRKXmHrM_Y Both Noah and Daren think "Wonder Woman" is a vast improvement over previous DC Universe feature films, and believe director Patty Jenkins knocked it out of … [Read more...] about Review: “Wonder Woman”
Review: “Suicide Squad”
Noah and Daren had high hopes for Suicide Squad, and were prepared to give DC every benefit of the doubt, thinking that maybe since all the characters weren't as well known outside the comics aficionados that chances would be taken with them and the story. Alas, their disappointment is epic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4_AO9ZGDxo What did you think of Suicide … [Read more...] about Review: “Suicide Squad”
Review: “Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice”
Noah and Daren discuss "Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice", talking about their expectations before going to seeing the film, especially their reservations about the portrayals of Batman and Superman, given their feelings on previous film portrayals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMeoIwI5cto Have the animated series handled these story lines better than the feature … [Read more...] about Review: “Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice”
Alan Kistler on Superman’s S
Slice of SciFi contributor Alan Kistler of Stay Geeky shares some brilliant historical insight on the origins of the big 'ol "S" on Superman's chest. See how it evolved, what it meant over the years, who had a say in the designs and how we perceived it, and why it all makes sense now… thanks to Alan's concise report. Join Sam, Michael, Meghan and Tim as they dig deeper into … [Read more...] about Alan Kistler on Superman’s S
