‘Man of Steel’ (2013) lays foundation for DC Extended Universe
Movie review: In 2013, the controversial “Man of Steel” laid the foundation for the DCEU.
Superman/Supergirl
‘Man of Steel’ (2013) lays foundation for DC Extended Universe
6 dumb things and 6 cool things about ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ (2016)
Movie commentary: Here’s a look back at Snyder’s grand meeting of superhero stalwarts.
EW’s 50 Most Powerful Superheroes list has absurd omissions
Commentary: An analysis of Entertainment Weekly’s list of elite superheroes.
John’s 10 favorite TV characters at the moment (Commentary)
As we wind down the traditional season and gear up for some summer shows, here’s a look at 10 TV characters who have my attention:
Supergirl does the minimum, but somehow is seen as a role model
TV commentary: The self-centered Supergirl does the minimum of superhero work, but somehow is seen as a role model.
Batman, Superman fight rather than talk in ‘BvS: Dawn of Justice’
Movie review: Batman and Superman could’ve avoided fighting if they had just talked it out.
Why is Katniss Everdeen so reluctant to be a hero? (And why ‘Gotham’ features the rarest of heroes)
Movie and TV commentary: John Hansen examines the odd trend of fictional cinematic heroes who are initially unwilling to fight for what’s right.
‘Supergirl’ makes a slick but unimaginative debut
First episode impressions (TV review): “Supergirl” struggles to make a case for its existence.
Fall TV 2015: 2 PKD adaptations and 5 other new shows worth checking out (Commentary)
The laboratories of innovation are churning away in the world of TV. Competition from cable, pay cable and – most recently and importantly – Internet streaming has led to the formerly unheard-of sight of network […]
‘Terminator’ flashback: ‘Superman versus The Terminator: Death to the Future’ (2000) (Comic book review)
Writer Alan Grant started his 13-issue run on “The Terminator” with the gritty, adult-oriented “Death Valley,” then followed it up with the shallow “The Dark Years,” and he closes on an even weaker note with […]