Movie Review: Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003) directed by Curt Geda Gotham City is once again the scene of crime. In this case, Oswald “Penguin” Cobblepot, Rupert “Boss” Thorne and Carlton “I’ve Been Here All Along” DuQuesne, three crimelords, have joined forces in an arms smuggling deal. It’s perhaps not surprising when a bat-winged silhouette… Continue reading Movie Review: Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman
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Movie Review: Lord of War
Movie Review: Lord of War (2005) directed by Andrew Niccol Yuri Orlov (Nicolas Cage) is not the protagonist’s real name. He is a Ukranian immigrant (as a child) who grew up in a rough neighborhood infested with gangsters. On day he witnessed a mob hit, and came to the realization that he could make steady money… Continue reading Movie Review: Lord of War
Comic Book Review: Essential Ms. Marvel Vol. 1
Comic Book Review: Essential Ms. Marvel Vol. 1 by Various In 1976, Marvel Comics felt the time was right for another try at a overtly feminist superhero to appear in a solo book. (Their first stab was 1973’s The Cat, who became Tigra.) Someone, probably Gerry Conway, who would be the first writer on the series,… Continue reading Comic Book Review: Essential Ms. Marvel Vol. 1