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SUPERGIRL Review: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly…Or Is It?

Introduction When DC Comics introduced Supergirl in 1959, she wasn't simply conceived as a female version of Superman. She was created during a period when...

THE EXORCIST: MARTYRS Aims To Continue One Of Horror’s Most Enduring Legacies

Introduction Few horror films have left a mark on popular culture quite like The Exorcist (1973). The film redefined what audiences expected from the genre....

John Carpenter: The Early Years – Part Two

Introduction In part one of this retrospective, we looked back at the early years of John Carpenter's career (you can read it here!). This included...

The Rise And Fall Of The Hollywood Studio System – Part 3: The Unmaking Of A Dream Machine: 1946–1950

Introduction As the smoke cleared over Europe and the Pacific in 1945, American soldiers came home to parades, prosperity—and to a Hollywood that was suddenly...

THE NAKED GUN (2025) Review: Put Your Zeitgeist Where Your Mouth Is

Introduction The main attraction of spoofs and parodies is that they make fun of something popular or familiar. Think about the most famous spoofs. Every...

THE BAD GUYS 2 Review: Everything An Animated Sequel Should Be…And More

Introduction I was struck while watching Pierre Perifel's The Bad Guys 2. Frankly, I was surprised to find that I was enjoying it as much...

Scholars Spotlight: Stanley Kubrick – Part One

Introduction Stanley Kubrick is widely regarded as one of the most important directors in film history. From his earliest documentary shorts to major works like...

FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Review: Third Time’s A Charm

Introduction I know you’re worried about The Fantastic Four: First Steps. You remember the aggressively mediocre first two Fantastic Four movies featuring Jessica Alba and...