Superhero films aren't always the commercial hits studios want them to be, especially when it comes to these DC Universe. Although there have been some amazing adaptations of DC comics for film, almost as many films under the company's banner have bombed at the box office. Some of these failures are incredibly deserving, but in DC's least commercially viable films rest some truly amazing uses of superhero stories. Historically, DC's films have failed for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, conditions like the COVID-19 pandemic or simple superhero fatigue can be deadly for the financial success of a given entry. Other…
Author: Alexander Valentino
Batman is one of the few superheroes whose roster of villains is strong enough for many of them to have their own dedicated movies and TV shows. The best cinematic Batman villains have all certainly left a big impression on general audiences and DC fans alike, presenting. Some of the most compelling characters under the DC umbrella. Given this, it's no wonder that the company has capitalized on the Dark Knight's rogues gallery with various films and series putting them on center stage, with even more to come in the near future. The different projects focusing on Batman villains do…
The DC Universe is full of bad movies with great concepts that deserve to be given another shot, despite what negative publicity may remain circling around their title characters. Cinemas have seen some true critical and commercial bombs released under the DC banner over the years, from one-off solo films to the movies of the DCEU. As bad as some of the adaptations can be, the fault is never to be laid with the source material itself, with some of DC's most butchered concepts and characters deserving of another film attempt. DC has previously made re-makes of poorly received films.…
The direct-to-DVD sequels of Disney Don't exactly have the best reputation, but there are some real hidden gems hidden among the iconic animation studio's catalog of straight-to-video films. The best movies from Disney's golden age paid dividends for the company in terms of marketable IP, but few of them received sequels worthy of the names of their individual franchises. that is, Some of Disney's lesser-known follow-up films have managed to be solid Despite their faults, or even great ones on occasion. Admittedly, Disney didn't allocate much budget to their direct-to-DVD sequels, often leaving them with weaker voice casts, animation and…
Hugh Jackman Wolverine Has proven himself once again as one of the greatest live action superhero characters ever, with excellent scenes in all ten of his movie appearances. Hugh Jackman's performance as Wolverine is easily one of the greatest superhero castings of all time, and has carried many scenes in the Fox X-Men movies. In fact, each of the ten movie appearances Jackman's Wolverine has made so far has had a single standout scene worthy of praise. Not all Fox X-Men movies are created equal, with some leagues ahead of others in terms of quality. However, each one is able…
Movies Aimed at children are typically more lighthearted affairs, but that doesn't stop the occasional screenwriter from injecting some surprisingly chilling dialogue into an otherwise family-friendly story. Even the best movies made for kids are less intense by their very nature, with rating guidelines and cultural sensibilities usually demanding a more relaxed tone. While children's films can delve into more serious topics like heartbreak and death, it's certainly rare that their dialogue is exactly hardcore. There are rare children's movies that break the trend, with some hard-hitting quotes that rank with the best movie lines in history. Sometimes, these witticisms…
Romantic Movies They are not always necessarily such light-hearted affairs, with many films centered on love quickly taking turns to the dark and depressing. In the modern era, romantic comedies are the most commonly associated type of film with romantic love. Still Since William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Pairing love with tragedy was a common practice in storytelling. Many films revolving around romantic relationships can become quite morose as they progress in a number of different ways. There are several different avenues romantic movies can take to become more uncomfortable. In many cases, romance films with sudden genre shifts will…
In modern times, Lovecraftian Or Ellorch horror has become more and more popular, with an increasing number of films representing this particular subgenre of scary movies. Named after the works of HP Lovecraft, Lovecraftian horror refers to stories that lean on specific tropes emblematic of the writer's work, including forbidden knowledge, cosmic terror, the insignificance of humanity, and creatures or entities that exist outside the boundaries of Human perception. Also referred to as Elrich Horror, this particular type of scary movie has become incredibly popular in recent years. The best Lovecraftian horror films develop heavily into the themes of Lovecraft's…
Quentin Tarantino has always been one to wear his cinematic influences on his sleeve, and these Kill Bill Duology is certainly no exception. The classic revenge tale is a love letter to various types of films, with the influence of Westerns like The searchers And classic exploitation films from the 70s are easy to find in both volumes. But above all else, Kill Bill is Tarantino's take on a martial arts movie, with a few titles in particular heavily referenced throughout the two-part film. There are several ways in which both Kill Bill Vol. 1 And Kill Bill Vol. 2…