In response to breathlessly hyperbolic branding of “Man of Steel” as a “non-sequel,” Nick investigates the biggest opening weekends for TRULY original movies. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Christopher Nolan
Superman Revisited
In honor of “Man of Steel,” Sam takes a look back at “Superman,” which is as much an epic American biopic as it is a superhero spectacle. Continue reading
Nick’s 25 Best, 5 Worst and More of 2012
French actor. British spies. U.S. presidents. German dentist. Alaskan wolves. Indonesian thugs. Japanese chefs. Bengal tigers. It’s Nick’s best & worst of 2012. Continue reading
The Dark Knight Rises
The final chapter of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy ends not with a bang but an allegory. Continue reading
The Dark Knight Rises
The Batman saga ends not with a bang but an allegory. It’s a darker, bolder superhero flick that often tries to do too much. Continue reading
Reinventing Batman: Part Two
Pitting Batman against Harvey Dent and The Joker, Christopher Nolan’s second of three films officially changes the comic-book movie forever. Continue reading
Reinventing Batman: Part One
Director Christopher Nolan changed the landscape of superhero movies forever with “Batman Begins” — delving into superhero psychology. Continue reading
Pete Postlethwaite: Actor and Activist
It’s about that British bloke with the funny name. Continue reading
Austin’s Top 10 of 2010
Since all of the other cool kids were doing it, Austin also made a Top Ten list. Continue reading
Nick’s Top 25 and Worst 10 of 2010
Nick Rogers takes a look back at his picks for the 25 best — and 10 worst — films of 2010. Continue reading