del Toro’s ‘Hellboy’ (2004) an artistic feast
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This comic adaptation is an artistic feast from del Toro and his team.
Superhero Movies
del Toro’s ‘Hellboy’ (2004) an artistic feast
‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’ (2011) has fire, not much logic
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The “Ghost Rider” sequel has more fire than the original, but still makes no sense.
‘Ghost Rider’ (2007) a rote live-action debut
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This Nic Cage-starring comic adaptation is a rote live-action debut that lacks any fire.
‘Fantastic Four’ (2015) tries out a darker tone
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The “FF” franchise tries out a darker. One problem: no one wanted it.
del Toro’s ‘Blade II’ (2002) deepens vampire mythology
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): del Toro’s sequel ups the cool factor and deepens the vampire mythology in a test run for “The Strain.”
‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’ (2007) a superior sequel
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): A better villain and bigger stakes make “Rise of the Silver Surfer” a superior sequel.
‘Blade’ (1998) becomes Marvel’s first successful big-screen outing
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This vampire comic adaptation, of all things, becomes Marvel’s first successful big-screen outing.
A look at the MCU’s Phase Four movies and TV shows
Movie and TV preview: Here are my thoughts on the five movies and five TV shows of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Four.
‘Fantastic Four’ (2005) a safe, respectable introduction
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Tim Story delivers a safe, respectable introduction to Marvel’s first superteam.
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’s’ cornball rom-com humor hits the spot
Movie review: The cornball rom-com humor of Tom Holland’s second Spidey film hits the spot after “Endgame.”