The superhero film genre is on a decline, and so is American empire | Arts and Culture
Last week, Warner Bros Pictures released a new reboot of the Superman film series. The movie soared to the top of the box office and…
Contributor: We desperately need a dose of ‘Truth, Justice, and the American Way’
OK, I’ll say it. I’m sick of superheroes. I blame the Marvel Cinematic Universe (36 movies and counting over 17 years) and the DC Extended…
‘Superman’ is back on the big screen. Can it revive DC?
He can outrun a train, hold up a collapsing tower on a fiery oil rig and fly around the world to turn back time. But…
‘Invincible’ on Prime Video is an antidote to superhero fatigue
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who needs a refreshing spin on the superhero. Whether or not you call it fatigue, Prime Video’s…
‘Fantastic Four’ trailer: Galactus looms in ‘First Steps’ footage
Even superheroes make time for family dinners.Marvel Studios on Tuesday debuted its trailer for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” offering the first proper look at…
Jordan Chiles puts in superhero-like performance for UCLA gymnastics
One after another, comic-book-style designs of UCLA gymnasts appeared on the jumbotron. But it was clear one Bruin was omitted.“Wait, we’re missing someone,” a text…
Jimmy Kimmel praises L.A. ‘superheroes’ amid SoCal fires
Jimmy Kimmel is moved by community support and the commitment of first responders amid a dark period of L.A. history defined by devastating wildfires and…
'Bonhoeffer,' a dramatization of a celebrated theologian's life, makes him a superhero
Director Todd Komarnicki's simplified portrait of the WWII Christian resistance hero ups the ante, adding several action beats to what should have been a drama.…
‘The Franchise’ review: Marvel at the nightmare of a superhero film
I am more than probably naive about these things, but in spite of documentary evidence to the contrary, not to mention a century of backstage…