I have been really encouraged by the emphasis on mental illness in television and film, as of late. I was struck by The Millennium Trilogy from Sweden. Based on Steig Larsson’s books, the films were directed by Swedish filmmakers Neils Arden Oplev and Daniel Alfredson and featured Noomi Rapace as the enigmatic and engaging heroine […]
Logan: More Cormac McCarthy than comic book
Fighting against becoming what you were made to be. With lots of violence, too.
All blockbuster franchise movies are now boring in this way. Even the good ones.
It must be marketing departments that are responsible, right?
With Deadpool, the ’90s revival marches on
I mean, he even says “outtie 5000.” On purpose.
Is Hugh Jackman hanging up his claws?
the actor has indicated he’ll end his time as Wolverine.
Review: Legendary Star-Lord 1 & 2
Anna and Jeff read Legendary Star-Lord off the strength of Guardians of the Galaxy
Marvel is the (all-time, franchise) box-office champion, and other franchise news
As Marvel becomes the #1 Film series, the landscape of franchises is more populated than ever.
Brian Michael Bendis and the Women of X-Men
Celebrating the artists who are resisting the impulse to feed the fantasy of the dominating reader.
Chris Claremont on The Wolverine
The Wolverine, yet another motion-picture vehicle for Hugh Jackman’s sideburns, is now out. I haven’t seen it yet, but will.
