Tag: Crime
Watchmen: Embracing a Darker Superhero Evolution
1978’s Superman: The Movie has stood as a symbol for the archetype of what people felt a superhero was supposed to be: save the citizens, beat the villain, stand tall as a guardian of righteousness. But somewhere along the line, perhaps having its roots ironically embedded into the cynicism of...
Read MoreREVIEW: Gotham – Season 5, Episode 8 “Nothing’s Shocking”
With last week’s tour de force, I honestly thought Gotham was going to slow down a bit, particularly with the McKenzie-scripted trial of James Gordon on the horizon next week. Little did I realize that, with “Nothing’s Shocking,” the show was about to capitalize on a relationshi...
Read MoreREVIEW: Gotham – Season 5, Episode 6 “13 Stitches”
Last time on Gotham, Dorrance’s true purpose in Gotham was revealed, Nygma’s story took a new turn, and Harvey gave the soon-to-be Batman some much-needed advice. As the players are about to take their rightful places in Gotham, it now falls to Gordon to become both the beacon of law and order t...
Read MoreShaft Trailer is a Bad Mother… Shut Your Mouth!
The cat that won’t cop out when there’s danger all about is back – or, rather, both of them are. Warner Bros. has released the trailer for Shaft, the sequel to Shaft, which was itself a sequel to Shaft (not to mention Shaft’s Big Score and Shaft in Africa). The story – which is difficult &...
Read MoreREVIEW: Gotham – Season 5, Episode 5 “Pena Dura”
With last week’s death of Jeremiah, the sky seems to be the limit for Bruce and Selena going into “Pena Dura.” Yet there is still much work for him Gordon to do to keep Gotham safe, and Gordon’s potentially rekindled relationship with Barbara (more on that towards the end of ...
Read MoreREVIEW: Gotham – Season 5, Episode 2 “Trespassers”
When we last left Gotham, Tabitha had been killed by Penguin, Nygma was at war with himself and Bruce had finally earned his place in No Man’s Land. The promo promised a battle with Jeremiah and even gave us a glimpse of the Dark Knight himself. I knew the latter wouldn’t be happening until ...
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