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Why the Emmy-Nominated Watchmen is a Must-Watch for Any Fan of Joker or The Dark Knight

Today, a superhero story can be many things, from an R-rated comedy romp (Deadpool), to a grim character study (Joker). There is more depth in the genre now than ever before, and it can be traced back to one important question: “Who watches The Watchmen?”

Dushyant Shekhawat July 16, 2016

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Thor: Ragnarok and the Marvel of Self-Parody

Thor: Ragnarok is a road trip loaded with more jokes than the Bill Burr stand-up, more emotion than the fakery of the second Guardians movie, and perhaps the best CGI ever in a superhero film.

Arré Bench July 16, 2016

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Logan: The Darkest Knight Rises

Logan uses its advantage of being the last film in a series to get away from superhero tropes. It tries to combat the grand question: Why are superheroes important?

Parthshri Arora July 11, 2016

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The World According to Joker: The Dark Knight Predicted the Future a Decade Ago

Ten years ago, a movie made sense of the chaos around us. Its most astute character was not the hero Batman, but the film’s arch-villain, The Joker. When he said “The only sensible way to live in this world is without rules,” you know he was prophesying the future.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 2, 2016

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Spider-Man, Your Friendly Neighbourhood House Husband

Spider-Man is on a new mission now. After setting the world right, he’s ready to set his home right. What good are his superpowers if he can’t make the dishes sparkle, the carpet bright, and the floors shiny and white?

Purba Ray June 23, 2016

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Hellboy Review: An Underappreciated Superhero Returns to Form

It’s been over a decade since the demonic hero from Dark Horse Comics made his last appearance on the big screen. And while Hellboy might never be as popular as Iron Man or Wonder Woman, the character has dedicated fans that know what they want.

Arré Bench June 17, 2016

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Deadpool 2: A Film So Meta It is Its Own Review

Deadpool 2 manages to make fun of several Marvel superheroes, the entire DC Universe, the people who make all these movies, and the viewers. It is a reminder of how absurd our obsession with comic book superheroes is.

#VALUE! June 1, 2016

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Years Before Black Panther, We Had Blade: The Black Superhero We Forgot

On the 20th anniversary of Blade’s film debut, it’s worth remembering his role in making superhero movies what they are today. He was the first black superhero before Black Panther, the first gritty franchise before Batman Begins, and Iron Man and Captain America owe their popularity to him.

Dushyant Shekhawat May 21, 2016

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The Batman Re-imagines the Caped Crusader to Stirring Effect

Robert Pattinson’s Batman, if it were even possible, is darker and grimmer but the franchise and film is all better for it. This is a new vision and maybe a new legacy for the superhero we thought couldn’t be imagined any other way.

Samarth Mahajan April 30, 2016

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What’s Not to Love About Ryan Reynolds’ Theatre of the Absurd?

Pokémon Detective Pikachu features Ryan Reynolds as the amnesiac, coffee-chugging, New York wisecracking title character. But underneath Pikachu’s ironic wit and conspiracy theories, lies a core of sincerity that defines the actor. The ability to skewer a beloved story without disrespecting its essence is signature Reynolds.

Kahini Iyer April 12, 2016