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No One Even Mentions Batman In The Penguin & That Makes Perfect Sense
There's been no sign of Pattinson's Batman in the new spinoff, but the plot of the first movie explains the character's absence.
The Penguin Is By Far The Best Reinvention Of A Batman Villain
Colin Farrell's Penguin is an excellent new take on an often underrated character, and his new spinoff is the perfect spotlight.
The Penguin's Secret Weapon Is Its Pulpy Tone
The latest DC TV series feels inspired by a different kind of old-fashioned fiction than the usual comic book adaptation.
Cybot Gozilla, Explained
This animatronic iteration of the King of the Monsters appeared in one film, but its unique status posed a lot of problems.
Star Wars: Banthas, Explained
These gentle giants inhabit the deserts of Tatooine, providing blue milk to the masses and serving as mounts for the Tusken Raiders.
Sonic the Hedgehog: Could This Character Carry A Spinoff Too?
The Sonic franchise gave Knuckles a chance to shine solo, but could Tails ever enjoy the same opportunity?
Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Every Prominent Voice Behind Shadow the Hedgehog
Before Keanu Reeves' take on Shadow hits the screen, it's worth looking back at the original performers who gave the ultimate life form his voice.
Thunderbolts*: The Behind the Scenes Pro Making The Next MCU Movie Look So Good
As Marvel movies struggle to stand out visually, cinematographer Andrew Droz Palermo adds a lot to the new project's aesthetic.
There Is A Limit On LOTR Content & Studios Are Already Reaching It
As Hollywood tries to get more out of Tolkien's work, fans have to wonder whether the appendices can carry as much as the studio wants them to.
This Video Game Movie Should Always Be The Example For Good World-Building
Detective Pikachu is far from perfect, but the first live-action Pokémon film captured something pure and joyous about its source material.
Star Wars: The Dianoga, Explained
The tentacled beast that threatened the rebels in the trash compactor scene has a bit more going on than it seemed.
Dune: Who Is Jamis, & Why Is He Significant?
The Fremen warrior who tested Paul's right to join Sietch Tabr did more than just die in that fateful duel.
Dune: Are The Kwisatz Haderach & Lisan Al-Gaib The Same Thing?
The Dune franchise isn't always clear about its proper nouns, but these two terms have key differences that shadow Paul's rise to power.
The Penguin Review
This impressive spinoff of The Batman delivers a compelling mob story and one of the finest character studies to come from a comic book in years.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Knuckles Isn't Required Viewing, and That's a Good Thing
As the third Sonic movie draws hype, it seems more and more like the Echidna's spinoff was the fun side adventure it promised.
Sonic 3 and Minecraft: The State of Video Game Movies in the 2020s
The two biggest upcoming adaptations of interactive classics say a lot about the nature of the ailing medium as it moves into a new era.
The Minecraft Movie Should Have Copied Another Successful Adaptation
The Lego Movie was a shocking success because it maintained its source material's gimmick. A Minecraft Movie could have done the same.
Star Trek: Exploring Clint Howard's Legacy In The Franchise
Clint Howard has played five different characters in Star Trek, and each of his appearances carries an interesting story.
Can DC Movies Grow Beyond the Superhero Genre?
Comics and comic book movies have the potential to play with things other than costumed crime fighters.
DC Comics: Who is Sgt. Rock?
Frank Rock is a classic DC war hero, but his role evolved as the comics extended well past World War II.