Tag: DC

The Batman is a fulfilling and intense slow burn

Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. When it comes to comic book movies, DC Films’ output has been a much more mixed bag than Marvel. Though their films have had immense commercial success, their critical reception has been inconsistent with each release, ranging from monotonous to being nominated for Academy Awards. […]

Comedy-driven Shazam! impresses DC fans

Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia When a studio as big as Marvel has managed to make billions and billions of dollars off of their “MCU Phases,” it’s no surprise that Warner Bros. has tried to use the same tactic with their iconic DC heroes and villains. Unfortunately, like most […]

Female Superheroes Make Breakthrough on Screen

Marvel and DC’s film universes have captured the attention of worldwide audiences and smashed box-office records over and over again. But these films all have something in common; all tend to feature white male superheroes that completely outshine anyone else onscreen. While some female characters impact parts of their stories, […]