‘X-Men’ (2000) makes superhero flicks fun again
‘X-Men’ flashback (Movie review): Singer’s “X-Men” ushers in a fun new era of superhero flicks.
Superhero Movies
‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ (2009) isn’t as great as I thought it was
‘X-Men’ flashback (Movie review): The first “X-Men” solo spinoff film isn’t as great as I thought on first viewing.
‘X-Men: First Class’ (2011) rejuvenates the saga
‘X-Men’ flashback (Movie review): The first entry — in terms of the timeline — rejuvenates the saga.
‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ balances epic scope with character drama
Movie review: Just enjoy the ride and don’t think too hard about this timeline-jumping film.
Series recovers with 4th film, animated ‘TMNT’ (2007)
‘TMNT’ flashback (Movie review): More than a decade after “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III,” the movie series continues, now in animated form.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III’ (1993) is saga’s low point
‘TMNT’ flashback (Movie review): Despite an ambitious time-travel concept, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III” is easily the weakest of the film series.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze’ (1991) hasn’t aged well
‘TMNT’ flashback (Movie review): It has cool 1990s moments like Vanilla Ice’s “Ninja Rap,” but “TMNT II” doesn’t hold up like the original.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ (1990) a great superhero film
‘TMNT’ flashback (Movie review): “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (1990) remains the saga’s best film, and best representation of the Turtle ethos.
Love of ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ lingers
Commentary: Eastman & Laird’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” is on my Mount Rushmore of entertainment franchises. Here’s why I love it.
Jackman, production design shine in ‘The Wolverine’
Movie review: Hugh Jackman continues to be great as the Wolverine saga gets smarter.