For many years, DC led the way when it came to live-action adaptations, featuring some of the most titillating and terrifying villains on the big and small screen. There has always been a rivalry between the two greats when it comes to comics and superheroes. And this is only amplified when both organizations are all in their respective film and television universes. However, while the MCU currently holds the top spot in terms of profitability and popularity, DC has managed to bring in some exciting villains in the DCEU and before. When it comes to live-action storytelling, there’s a lot…
Author: Ben Gibbons
Notice! This article contains spoilers for the season finale of Agatha All Along. Jennifer Kale was one of the few survivors of the Witch Road in Agatha all the time but she is separated from her clan, which leaves her future in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) ambiguous. All over Agatha all the timeThe mismatched coven of witches slowly becomes more familiar to audiences and endears themselves to viewers at home. Although most of these characters appear here for the first time, they all had compelling stories and touching moments. However, most of these brave women came to an end on…
Cellar door delivers a compelling mystery thriller with a solid cast that keeps the narrative moving forward. Scott Speedman, best known for his roles in Underworld film series, Fast & Furious’ Jordana Brewster and Laurence Fishburne complete the main cast. Cellar door is a smaller independent production from Lionsgate, and while it doesn’t stand out and lacks certain creative directions, its quality and technical achievements are solid overall. Cellar door follows a couple – John (Speedman) and Sera (Brewster) – who are desperately trying to start a family. When they tragically miscarry, they decide to move elsewhere for a fresh…
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is set to introduce some incredible characters to James Gunn’s film UDC with incredibly talented actors cast in the roles. The theatrical side of the DCU is expected to begin in 2025 with the release of Supermanbut equally exciting and in another part of this universe is the Supergirl film slated for release in 2026. While Clark Kent is usually the Krypton who takes center stage in DC stories, his older cousin, Kara Zor-El, is often ignored or underrated. Hopefully the 2026 film can finally change that and give comic book fans a Supergirl worth celebrating.…
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place reboots a beloved Disney show, but the new cast has a lot in common with its predecessors. Wizards of Waverly Place . It has been more than a decade since Wizards of Waverly Place ended in 2012, and the subsequent one-off special, Return of the Sorcerers: Alex vs.but now the show is finally back. However, considering the interval between shows, the cast grew and, as a result, it was not possible to bring everyone back. Despite this, the new series, Wizards Beyond Waverly Placefeels eerily similar to the original show, and for good reason. Throughout the…
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was one of the most ambitious entries in the series, but it also laid the groundwork for the future of the films. The original Planet of the Apes The 1968 film broke new ground in science fiction by presenting a primitive world ruled by apes, but the big reveal at the end of the first film reshaped the entire meaning behind the films. As the series progressed, it built on this incredible narrative, so rebooting the franchise in 2011 was always going to be a struggle. In fact, when legendary film director Tim…
Notice! This article contains spoilers for Maxxina.MaXXXine It’s the perfect starter at Ti West’s X trilogy to include several popular songs, and the film makes great use of music. Ti West is the hands-on creative behind X trilogy of films, which began with X in 2022, followed by Pearl later that year, and 2024 MaXXXine. Each film features Mia Goth as the protagonist, and she occasionally appears as multiple characters. Meanwhile, Ti West took on the role of director, writer, producer, and editor, while also bringing in Tyler Bates as composer for each entry, along with some additional help along…
Ryan Murphy’s haunting anthology series, American horror story featured some incredibly talented actors, but after seeing Finn Wittrock in another horror thriller, it’s clear he’s an exceptional villain. AHS helped highlight incredible talent, old and new. Thanks to the series’ changing format with an entirely new story each season, the cast has the opportunity to explore various characters and play the roles of heroes and villains between different seasons. However, an underrated talent who first appeared in AHS season 4 has mostly played villains within the context of the series… until now. Finn Wittrock has been cast as antagonist Richard…
The next Superman (2025) film will be a new beginning for the UDC and director James Gunn has already promised that it won’t be long before the trailer is shared with the world. James Gunn began working with Warner Bros. in DC films in 2018. His work on The Suicide Squad led to the popular writer and director having the opportunity to further expand on these characters with the show Peacemakerbefore being announced as the new co-CEO of DC Studios in 2022, and tasked with reinventing the entire DCEU. As a result, Gunn laid out plans to start over and…
Hitpig was intended to become a successful family-friendly animated film, but the film missed the mark. When it comes to animated family films, they have several hurdles to overcome to please and entertain audiences of all ages while still providing excitement, fun, and an engaging story. However, Hitpig seems to have bet on silly humor and left the film with an unpleasant and unenthusiastic story that, despite the novelty of a bounty hunting pig, cannot compensate for a film without risks. Director Cinzia Angelini, David Feiss Release date April 19, 2024 Studio(s) Adventure Distributor(s) Sky Writers Berkeley Breathed, Dave Rosenbaum,…