Tag: Wonder Woman
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Superman: Legacy Release Date, Cast, Director And More Info
Warner Bros’ DC Comics franchise is in dire need of an industrial-grade fumigation. When Christopher Nolan peaced out with the wildly uneven “The Dark Knight Rises” in 2012, the studio asked Zack Snyder to quarterback its DC Extended Universe answer to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Avengers” initiative. Unfortunately, Snyder’s “Man of Steel” not only fell…
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‘John Wick: Chapter 4’: The Hidden Meaning of the Staircase Sequence
You may not have realized it from the poster alone, but John Wick: Chapter 4 arguably has just as many references to mythology as Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Wonder Woman, and 300, the likes of which peak in both subtlety and significance during the instantly iconic staircase sequence preceding the film’s climax. While not…
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Poolman Review: Chris Pine’s Chinatown-Inspired Neo-Noir Bellyflops [TIFF 2023]
Chris Pine is one of our best currently working actors, a performer who understands his assignments, capable of adding sincerity to both ridiculous genre roles like Edgin the Bard in the “Dungeons and Dragons” movie or Steve Trevor in “Wonder Woman,” while also delivering gripping dramatic performances in films like “Hell or High Water.” Now,…
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Pedro Pascal’s Early TV Roles Before He Became a Household Name
Pedro Pascal has become one of the world’s most prolific actors. He’s currently enjoying unprecedented success, starring in two smash-hit television shows: The Last of Us on HBO and The Mandalorian on Disney+. He’s also starring in the anticipated Strange Way of Life with Ethan Hawke in October. That’s on top of his roles in…
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After ‘The Matrix’, Carrie-Anne Moss’ Next Sci-Fi Flick Was a Major Flop
When we were first introduced to Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity in 1999’s The Matrix, we were blown away for a number of reasons. The first thing that most people who are familiar with her work know is that she is an incredibly versatile and gifted actor. She also has an on-screen presence that is even…
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The Most Controversial Recasting Decisions in TV and Film, from ‘The Witcher’ to ‘Wonder Woman’
DC Studios needs a hero; many heroes in fact. And James Gunn is in the process of picking them. Since taking up the mantle of DC Studios co-ceo with Peter Safran in October of last year, “The Suicide Squad” writer/director has been steadily assembling a new cast of actors to replace the Justice League once…
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Where to Watch ‘Retribution’: Showtimes and Streaming Status
Liam Neeson has always been synonymous with gritty dramas and action thrillers, but in recent years, the latter seems to have become the Taken star’s go-to genre. The trend continues as the Academy Award-nominated actor is all set to star in the upcoming action thriller Retribution (2023), scheduled to arrive later this week. A remake…
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25 Years Ago, Blade Was A Great Comic Book Movie Before Comic Book Movies Were Cool
In the Marvel vs. DC debate, it’s important to remember that the latter had a headstart of several decades. Some of DC Comics’ most popular characters were introduced on the page in the late 1930s and early 1940s, allowing them to stand at the very base of the pop culture firmament. Superman, Wonder Woman, and…
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‘Blue Beetle’ Review: DC’s Latest Trades Big Scope for Smaller Stakes
This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the film being covered here wouldn’t exist.DC usually doesn’t usually care about the little guy. While Marvel has plenty of underdogs that become heroes, DC’s superheroes are more akin to gods. Even the…