It’s been a rough year for films based on DC Comics. The mixed critical reception and box office whimper of Shazam! Fury of the Gods as well as, well, everything surrounding The Flash has resulted in the home stretch of this iteration of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) becoming a laughing stock for the public at large. Other than Aquaman: The Lost
Read MoreFive years after the original film took a chomp out of 2018’s summer box office, Meg 2: The Trench swam into theaters last night. Though the first movie was an entertaining way to spend two hours of your life, I can’t claim the same for the sequel. No one expects movies like Meg 2 to be masterpieces, but unfortunately, this second
Read MoreLive-action game adaptations have become popular in recent years. Some of the most popular live-action movies adapted from games are Sonic the Hedgehog, Uncharted, Detective Pikachu, and Tomb Raider. However, few know that 1995’s Mortal Kombat was the first successful live-action game adaptation. Along with the critical success, the games have achieved very good sales results. So naturally, as soon as
Read MoreMortal Kombat is a long-standing and iconic fighting game series created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. The first Mortal Kombat game was originally released in 1992 and has since evolved into a popular franchise with numerous sequels, spin-offs, movies, and comics. To this date, 24 games in the series have been released. As the release of the latest and most
Read MoreAfter months of buzz, the live-action Barbie movie finally hit theaters this weekend, and we’re diving deep into this episode of the Cosmic Circle. The world’s most famous doll has been brought to life by writer-director Greta Gerwig and her professional partner Noah Baumbach. After seeing the massively successful box office, it’s safe to say we’re in a Barbie world. On this episode of
Read MoreLater this week, Harley Quinn makes a long-awaited return after some worry that the hit series could be cancelled like several other DC shows on Max and CW. Happily, Harley Quinn season 4 is about to release on Max, with Kaley Cuoco voicing Harley along with her girlfriend/partner-in-crime Poison Ivy voiced Lake Bell. Let’s take a look at these new episodes and
Read MoreAfter over a generation of hijinks, heroism, and heartbreak, The Venture Bros. has come to an end. Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart, the grand finale to the epic 7-season, 20-year saga, is now streaming on VOD platforms for all to enjoy. But did co-creators Christopher McCulloch and Doc Hammer stick the landing to their life-long passion project? After years
Read MoreThe Barbie movie has taken the world by storm. From its extensive (and impeccable) marketing campaign to the powerhouse creatives behind the film, Barbie became a cultural phenomenon long before it landed in theaters last night. Through it all, it’s been very clear that Greta Gerwig has approached the Barbie brand in a way no one quite expected. I’m pleased to
Read MoreWith Superman & Lois finishing its third season, My Adventures with Superman on Max now, and Superman: Legacy beginning to assemble its cast, now is the perfect time to reflect on the greatest hero of them all: SUPERMAN! Featuring in 85 years of comics, radio, TV, film, animation, and live action, no character has had a greater impact on comic book
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