‘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.
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‘Fantastic Four’ (2015) tries out a darker tone
‘Matrix Reloaded’ (2003) gets almost too dense to penetrate
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The brilliance of the first film flirts with turning into mumbo jumbo, but … my god, those action sequences.
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.
‘Twister’ (1996) spins perfect funnel of absurdity
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): “Twister” has a reputation as a dumb movie. But if so, this is glorious, spectacular, thrilling dumbness.
‘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.”
Talalay’s ‘Tank Girl’ (1995) is a stylish misfire
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): More of a long music video than a film, this comic adaptation is a stylish misfire.