The upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set to represent the latest incarnation of the Fantastic Four’s live-action costumes, up against some tough competition. As Marvel’s leading superhero family, the Fantastic Four have been presented with a high degree of variation in their movie outfits over the years. With the excitement for the known details of The Fantastic Four: First Steps comes word that the latest batch of looks for the Fantastic Four will soon hit theater screens worldwide. For the most part, the costumes of the Fantastic Four are typically more of a cohesive set of uniforms rather…
Author: Alexander Valentino
The humble jump scare has become a staple tradition of modern horror film, with some films in the genre being particularly loaded with them. A “jump scare” refers to a sudden or abrupt camera cut, character appearance, or frightening situation that increases the viewer’s adrenaline, lulling them into a false sense of security before striking them with terror. While the biggest scares are memorable, some horror films have too many of them to count. Jump scares often get a bad rap in the horror community, often being seen as a cheap way to guarantee some jitters without having to try…
Avengers: Secret Wars promises to be the biggest crossover event in the world Marvel Cinematic Universe since Avengers: Endgamewith many long-awaited character returns likely to finally manifest. Taking inspiration from the comic book of the same name, the plot of Avengers: Secret Wars It’s likely we’ll see all of the MCU’s most prominent heroes and villains together on a battleworld manufactured at the behest of the all-powerful Beyonder. As such, the film has the opportunity to include some long-awaited returns of long-dormant characters. In recent years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been notorious for introducing new characters only to sideline…
Direct-to-DVD film sequels Disney It doesn’t have the best reputation, but there are some real gems hidden among its catalog of cult direct-to-video animated films. The best films of Disney’s golden age paid dividends for the company in the form of commercial intellectual property, but few of them received sequels worthy of their individual franchise titles. At the same time, some of Disney’s lesser-known sequel films have managed to perform solidly. despite its shortcomings, and sometimes even great. Admittedly, Disney hasn’t put much of a budget into its direct-to-DVD sequels, often leaving them with weaker voice acting, animation, and writing…
Robert Eggers is a master of horror who has proven time and time again his ability to masterfully create terrifying scenes. He first debuted in the A24 horror film in 2015. Witchthe visionary director has quickly earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the finest contemporary voices in the genre. The follow-up to his folk horror masterpiece comes a Lovecraftian thrill ride. Lighthouse and a Viking Age revenge film Northerner, Eggers continues to deliver truly disturbing sequences. Compared to most horror directors, Robert Eggers’ best films manage to do a lot with very little. Without showing too many outright horrific…
DC Universe is preparing to present the first official cinematic version of Jason Todd in a long time, with many excellent casting options for the as-yet-uncast role. Jason Todd was the second superhero to take up the mantle of Robin in the comics, famous for being killed by the Joker and resurrected as the murderous vigilante Red Hood. Upcoming Dynamic duo The animated film promises to team up Jason Todd with another Robin, Dick Gration, for a thrilling animated adventure. When thinking about who the DCU could turn to for the role of Jason Todd, it’s important to remember that…
One of the best things about Marvel Cinematic Universe it’s the franchise’s ability to seed small details that will later have huge consequences for the universe, whether they’re easy to spot or not. As with any film, the storytelling in MCU films is at its best when they can pay off what was created much earlier. Being such a vast franchise, the MCU can afford to seed tiny plot elements whose ramifications aren’t seen until a few films later, and end up being much bigger moments than originally thought. These small moments that end up being much more important than…
Martial arts films At first, horror doesn’t seem like a genre that works well together, but upon closer inspection, there are a number of films that combine the two styles to stunningly corny effects. Most genre-defining martial arts films focus on themes such as revenge, perseverance, and the strength of the human spirit through hand-to-hand combat. When this is mixed with horror concepts like blood, gore and supernatural beings, the resulting chaos often has to be seen to be believed. Admittedly, most martial arts horror films succeed primarily because of their novelty, in many cases being enjoyable in a more…
Romantic movies It’s not always such light-hearted affairs: many films dedicated to love quickly give way to dark and depressing ones. In the modern era, romantic comedies are most often associated with romantic love. However, since the time of William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet, Combining love with tragedy was a common practice in storytelling. Many films that revolve around romantic relationships can get quite moody as they play out in different ways. There are a few different routes that romance films can take to become darker. In many cases, genre-bending romance films combine the typical subtleties of passionate love with…
Joker: Folie à Deux didn’t make much of an impression on fans of the first film, prompting consideration of films more similar to the 2019 film. Joker Watch as a palette cleanser. Openly hostile towards fans of the previous film. Joker: Folie à Deux failed to reach audiences, failing even more than infamous comic book movie bombs like Morbius and Madame Web. The sequel was such a disappointment to those who enjoyed it Joker, now is a better time than ever to watch some great films that are more like the first film than Joker: Folie à Deux is. Topics…