Spider-Man: The Lost Years

Oh man, this one is… damn, this just hits different, you know? The Lost Years is one of those. It’s not like the big, flashy Spider-Man fights or city-destroying villains. Nah, this one is quieter, smaller, but somehow… heavier. It’s like you finally get to see Peter Parker not swinging around, not cracking jokes, but…

Doom Patrol: Casey Patrol

For this episode, they veer off in another direction entirely, as none of the main cast even show up while they parody some characters from another company. The Doom Patrol gets a break as the story shifts elsewhere in “Casey Patrol.”

My Adventures with Superman: Adventures of a Normal Man, Part 2

I have some mixed feelings about “My Adventures With Superman,” and I’ve been trying to work out why. I think, for me, it comes down to the cutesy animae art style. Since comics, cartoons, and especially cartoons based on comics are very visual mediums, the look of these is very important, at least to me. That said, the writing and new takes on old characters have been really well done, as was the case in “Adventures of a Normal Man part 2.”

What If… Captain Carter fought the Hydra-Stomper?

Marvel’s “What If…?” series has been a lot of fun. The glimpses into different realities are always interesting, and Jeffery Wright has done a great job as the Watcher, the series “host” and guide to what could have been. The role has slowly shifted from impartial observer to occasional participant and humorous commentator. He breaks the fourth wall from time to time, and gets in a few of those in “What If Captain Carter Fought the Hydra-Stomper?”

Superman

In 1978, Christopher Reeve brought Superman to movie theaters in what many consider the best take on the role. There have been many different takes on the character since then. My personal top three, as of today, are Christopher Reeve, David Corenswet, and Tyler Hoechlin. Superman is back, and acting like the great hero and incredibly caring man many of us adore and prefer. As with all my current movie reviews, I will do my best to remain spoiler free.

Role Models (2008): Stream It or Skip It?

Some comedies are just dumb fun and to be honest that’s okay. But this film does something a little different. Sure, it’s filled with crude jokes, inappropriate costumes and ridiculous scenarios, but underneath all that chaos is a movie that’s strangely wholesome. It’s the kind of film that makes you laugh way more than you’d…

As Superman prepares to soar back into theaters, we’re seeing more scenes with some of the supporting characters. Since most of them aren’t the best known, it seemed like a good time to go over who some of them are.

Thunderbolts*

The Marvel Cinematic Universe concludes Phase 5 with its 36th film, Thunderbolts*. A very unlikely group of characters from assorted movies and shows comes to face what they think is a threat before finding out they really don’t know what’s going on at all.