Jump to content

Comics on Film: The Pressure is On 'Aquaman'


NelsonG

Recommended Posts

As we've discussed a lot over the past couple of years, the state of DC Comics on film is in a bit of a precarious position. Sure, the way that the characters have been exploited on film recently isn't nearly as bad as when Joel Schumacher ran Batman into the ground in 1997, or Superman's cheaply embarrassing turn at the hands of Cannon Films in 1987, but most of the characters – and their respective movies – aren't where they could or should be. This column was one of the few refuges of positivity concerning last year's Justice League, a sentiment we stand by, because it took a step with the characters in a right direction. The move was a bit of a lopsided mess owing to the drama and production difficulties that inundated it behind...
Read More

rss;dcopt=ist;env=prod;sz=300x100;

View the full article

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in



Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Our picks

    • Wait, Burning Man is going online-only? What does that even look like?
      You could have been forgiven for missing the announcement that actual physical Burning Man has been canceled for this year, if not next. Firstly, the nonprofit Burning Man organization, known affectionately to insiders as the Borg, posted it after 5 p.m. PT Friday. That, even in the COVID-19 era, is the traditional time to push out news when you don't want much media attention. 
      But secondly, you may have missed its cancellation because the Borg is being careful not to use the C-word. The announcement was neutrally titled "The Burning Man Multiverse in 2020." Even as it offers refunds to early ticket buyers, considers layoffs and other belt-tightening measures, and can't even commit to a physical event in 2021, the Borg is making lemonade by focusing on an online-only version of Black Rock City this coming August.    Read more...
      More about Burning Man, Tech, Web Culture, and Live EventsView the full article
      • 0 replies
    • Post in What Are You Listening To?
      Post in What Are You Listening To?
    • Post in What Are You Listening To?
      Post in What Are You Listening To?
    • Post in What Are You Listening To?
      Post in What Are You Listening To?
    • Post in What Are You Listening To?
      Post in What Are You Listening To?
×
×
  • Create New...