‘The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains’ Is a Read You Won’t Regret
For a book about the worst of comic book bad guys, The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains isn’t bad at all. In fact, it’s good fun.
Jeremiah Massengale
Jeremiah Massengale is an assistant professor of communication arts at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky. He teaches courses in media history, journalism and graphic design. He also advises the award-winning student newspaper.
There’s Splendid Concept Art to Be Found in ‘The Art of Star Wars’
This is a visually stunning display of concepts, characters and starships from a galaxy far, far away that, more often than not, didn’t even end up on screen.
‘The League of Regrettable Superheroes’ Is a Heroic, Enjoyable Effort
Jon Morris’ book is a courageous, witty look at 100 short-lived superheroes you’ll never see coming to a theater near you.
Al Pacino Is the Showstopper in ‘Danny Collins’
Al Pacino steals the show as Danny Collins in a feel-good redemption story that also happens to be his best role in many years.
‘Alexander’ and the Not-So-Terrible Family Comedy
When it comes to family comedies, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is the exact opposite of terrible, horrible, and no good.
The Odds Are Ever in Its Favor: ‘Mockingjay – Part 1’
Mockingjay -- Part 1 proves that a stellar cast and some meaningful direction can take a dreary storyline and turn it into the ultimate penultimate film.
‘Legends of the Knight’ Is a Little Too Reverent About the Dark Knight
Legends of the Knight takes the cultural impact of Batman seriously by highlighting a few of his biggest fans, even though the hero worship gets a little redundant by its conclusion.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Is Not Worth a Cowabunga
The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie will have longtime Turtle fans shouting “No, ninja, no, ninja, no!”, for this reboot is a mindless mess.
Dwayne Johnson Bulks Up for Nothing in ‘Hercules’
One day, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will land a role in a film that’s fitting of his charisma, physique, and on-screen likability, but Hercules is not that film.
‘I Am Santa Claus’ Shows That Santa’s Life Isn’t All Candy Canes and Cheery Smiles
After watching I Am Santa Claus, you'll never think of Santa the same way, whether you like it or not.
With Feeling: ‘Joss Whedon: The Biography’
The only problem with the sincerely enjoyable Joss Whedon: The Biography is that we learn a heck of a lot more about his creative endeavors than we do about the geek god himself.
The Wit is Strong With This One
Dear Luke, We Need to Talk. Darth offers an amusing, fresh look at some pop culture classics that you only thought you had overanalyzed before.
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