Movie Review: BATMAN NINJA (2018)

DC’s animated film line is one that I almost always look forward to seeing what is released next.  They have been able to adapt some of my favorite storylines from the comics, bringing them to life in a way I never thought would happen.  So, when I heard that they were gearing up to release a new, original film inspired by the world of anime, I was definitely intrigued.  Now, what you need to realize is that I’m not a huge anime fan.  I’ve seen a few of the older anime films, like Akira, Project A-ko, Vampire Hunter D, etc., but never really got into it as a genre. However, once I saw the trailer for Batman Ninja, I was sold.  It looked amazing, from the intricate details to the fantastically unique character designs, and the story seemed interesting.  So, once I got my copy, I was ready to give this baby a whirl.

Movie Review: JUSTICE LEAGUE

The moment many DC Comics fans have been waiting for is finally here. Zack Snyder’s vision for a DC Cinematic Universe began back in 2013 with Man of Steel, which, due to a less than optimistic Superman and a very controversial ending, led to mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.

Short Film Spotlight: BATMAN VS. THE TERMINATOR

Welcome to a new installment of SHORT FILM SPOTLIGHT! This week, we conclude our short series on superhero fan films with one final production, this time an animated one from 2014...BATMAN VS. THE TERMINATOR!

Short Film Spotlight: BATMAN: CITY OF SCARS

Welcome back to another installment of SHORT FILM SPOTLIGHT. This week, we begin a short series taking a look at specifically superhero themed fan films. Each week for the next five weeks, we'll be reviewing a different film, taking a look at what works, what doesn't, and what other filmmakers can learn. To kick off this series, we're looking at the acclaimed short fan film by Bat in the Sun Productions...BATMAN: CITY OF SCARS!

Trailer Review: THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE (Trailer #4)

Howdy fellow film freaks, Robert here. The fourth trailer for the upcoming Lego Movie spinoff, The Lego Batman Movie has dropped, and it looks like this one is all about making the moral of the story clear as ... something that's really clear. Check it out below.

This Week In Movie News: 8/14 - 8/20

Hey there, movie fans!  Welcome to a new edition of THIS WEEK IN MOVIE NEWS, where we compile all the top movie news for the week and bring it to you all in one convenient place.  So, without further ado, here's the news:

Weekly Comic Pull #16: Vision Family Values

Welcome to this week's installment of the WEEKLY COMIC PULL, where we run down the latest in the world of comics. This week is an extra special week, because this week's got a very strong line-up of titles, more than usual by my count. But enough stalling, let's get on with the show, starting with perhaps the best series to come out of DC in a while...

Weekly Comic Pull #15: Lunatics and Time Travelers

Greetings, one and all, to the latest installment of the Weekly Comic Pull, the show where I take a dive into the world of comics and talk about what I fished out. This week, we've got some great stuff ready for me to review. Some good stuff, some not so good stuff, but all worth talking about. So, without further delay, let us begin.

Weekly Comic Pull #14: All the World is Waiting

Welcome to this week's installment of the Weekly Comic Pull, where I go over everything I've been reading in the world of comics. This week, we'll be pulling double duty, as I figured, seeing as this week was short enough, I could do an extra large pull with a more interesting smattering of things. So, without further adeu, let's start off with something a bit more off the beaten path...

Movie Review: SUICIDE SQUAD

I had the opportunity to see an advanced screening of this highly anticipated movie about a group of iconic DC Comics villains played by an impressive array of big name talent. They are touted as the most dangerous supervillains in the world and all are being held in a super-maximum prison. That is until one, high up the food chain government official named Amanda Waller gets the bright idea to assemble them into a team to fight against supervillains even more dangerous than this ‘Suicide Squad’ is.  The team, is of course kept in check by explosive devices that have been implanted in their necks and can be remotely detonated. The team leader is a tough as nails military guy named Rick Flagg.  

Weekly Comic Pull #12: Unite the Seven

Welcome, one and all, to this week's installment of the Weekly Comic Pull, the show where I run down everything on my pull list this week. This week (July 6th), we're back with some great stuff from DC, Marvel, and even an indie. So, without further delay, let's get into this week's comics.

Side By Side: BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE (Theatrical Cut vs. Ultimate Edition)

Welcome to another installment of SIDE BY SIDE, where we dissect the differences and similarities between two films, be it a remake/reboot with its original, a sequel with its original, two similar movies, or in this case, two different versions of the same movie.  This week Bailey T. Steen compares the highly divisive BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE Theatrical Cut with the recently released R-rated Ultimate Edition.  Enjoy!

Weekly Comic Pull #9: Election Year

Welcome to this week's entry of the Weekly Comic Pull! This is the show where I catch you up on the latest goings on in comics, This week, we have a great variety of comics, from more Rebirth titles to some interesting picks from the Marvel Universe. Without further adeu, let's get started.

Weekly Comic Pull #7: Rebirth Edition

Welcome to the seventh installment of our weekly dive into the world of comics! As I mentioned before, I was not able to post at our usual time last week, as I was on a plane and therefore was unable to be at a comic shop. After a spell, I ended up deciding to just wait until this week for a few reasons, the main one being that this gives me an opportunity to have the DC Rebirth 80 page one-shot as well as some of the new Rebirth issues in the same post. So not only will we get the big issue, we'll be seeing the aftermath too.

Just a heads up, I probably won't be covering EVERYTHING as I usually do (I don't want this to get too long), so I'll probably skip over the issues I had less to say about. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the Rebirth edition of this week's Weekly Pull List, starting with the big one...

Weekly Comic Pull #5: The Old 52 Edition

Welcome to this week's installment of WEEKLY COMIC PULL, where I go over all the new comics I'm reading this week, recommend new comics for you, and all in all, just nerd out for a bit. This week, we've got all sorts of neat things for you to check out as some of DC's long running series come to an end, some of Marvel's newer series find their footing, and everything else in between. Let's get started!

Weekly Comic Pull #3: All the World's a Stage

Welcome to this week's installment of the Weekly Comic Pull, where I review all the new comics in my pull list this week. This week, we'll be visiting Gotham, Hell's Kitchen, and a galaxy far, far away for perhaps the longest pull I've done so far. So strap in, and enjoy the ride!

Movie Review: BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.  The long-awaited follow-up to Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, and the second chapter in the new DC Cinematic Universe (also known as the DC Extended Universe).  This film has been getting destroyed by critics since before its wide release, and some of these criticisms are not unfounded, but overall, I truly enjoyed this film in almost every possible way.  It was visually breathtaking and had an amazing score by the talented Hans Zimmer.  It also had some huge balls, pulling off things I never thought would be done, especially the ending.

Trailer Review: THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE - Trailer #1

The first official trailer for next year's The LEGO Batman Movie has hit the web, and it was great.  Check it out:

'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' Trailer Review

Holy Sh#%!

That was my initial reaction to watching the brand new, 3-minute full trailer for DC's highly anticipated film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and it continues to be my reaction after each subsequent viewing.