Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
After the refreshing superhero palate-cleanser that was "Deadpool," it's tough to get back into the ponderous, self-important, choir-of-angels soundtrack, too long by at least 45 minutes. Even the...
View ArticleCaptain America: Civil War
The most important element of any superhero movie is the villain. He (or she) has to pose a credible threat to humanity and challenge particular strengths and vulnerabilities of someone with...
View ArticleThe Russo Brothers Tell Us What to Know Before Seeing “Captain America: Civil...
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View ArticleX-Men: Apocalypse
We love superheroes, but most of the time what makes a superhero movie work is the supervillain. Just as the Avengers on the other side of the Marvel Universe move into X-Men territory by having the...
View ArticleSuicide Squad
I always say that the success of a superhero movies depends on the bad guy. So, shouldn't a movie that is all bad guys be really great? That's the idea behind "Suicide Squad," a sort of "Avengers"...
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Doctor Strange
If they ever give a Best Supporting Prop Oscar, it should go to Doctor Strange's Cape of Levitation, the most endearing magical implement/sidekick since Sorceror Mickey's brooms in "Fantasia." And if...
View ArticleContest: Win Captain America – Civil War!
Win a DVD/Blu-Ray of Captain America: Civil War! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnoB22oJqxs Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with Cap in the subject line and tell me your favorite superhero....
View ArticleMVP of the Week: Dan Stevens
Dan Stevens has been best known as Matthew Crawley in "Downton Abbey," but this week he seems to be everywhere, starring opposite Emma Watson as the prince and the Beast in "Beauty and the Beast," and...
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Saban’s Power Rangers
Why why why why why make the popular series for children into a PG-13 movie? Why emphasize that decision in the very first scene with a crude joke about bovine body parts? Why drag the origin story on...
View ArticleGuardians of the Galaxy, Vol 2
Remember about a week ago when I said that the baby panda in "Born in China" was the most adorable creature on earth? That may still be, but Baby Groot is probably the most adorable baby in the...
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