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"Red Hood and the Outlaws: Rebirth" #1 Clears Up the Mysteries Surrounding Jason Todd

Sat, July 30th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

Scott Lobdell and Dexter Soy's highly enjoyable "Red Hood and the Outlaws: Rebirth" #1 establishes the Red Hood and his relationship with Batman.

"Batgirl" #1 Restores Barbara Gordon's Gusto in the Wake of "Batman: The Killing Joke"

Fri, July 29th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

Wash away the sour taste of "The Killing Joke" with Hope Larson and Rafael Albuquerque's "Batgirl" #1, which celebrates the fan-favorite character.

While Everyone is Fixated on "Captain America," You Should Really be Reading "The Fix"

Fri, July 29th, 2016 | Category: Comic Book Reviews

While the writer Nick Spencer takes heat for his "Captain America" storyline, his superb series "The Fix" receives relatively little attention.

REVIEW: Otherwise Solid "Batman: The Killing Joke" Falls Apart in Handling of Batgirl

Fri, July 29th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Film, Film Reviews

"The Killing Joke" attempts to retell a classic story for a modern audience, and while its intentions are laudable, it doesn't quite stick the landing.

REVIEW: "Jason Bourne" Might Be The Worst Movie Of The Summer

Tue, July 26th, 2016 | Category: Film, Film Reviews

Nearly a decade since he last reprised the role of reluctant assassin, Matt Damon returns with "Jason Bourne." But you might wish he hadn't.

"Preacher" Recap: "Finish the Song" Picks Up the Pace For the Season's Penultimate Episode

Mon, July 25th, 2016 | Category: TV Reviews

Those who have been complaining about the AMC show's ponderous speed have reason to rejoice

Adam Hughes Channels "Saved By The Bell" in Archie's "Betty & Veronica" #1

Fri, July 22nd, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

The acclaimed writer/artist travels to Riverdale for "Betty & Veronica" #1 and brings with him a little bit of Bayside attitude.

"The Hellblazer: Rebirth" Harkens Back to John Constantine's Jamie Delano Era

Fri, July 22nd, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

Simon Oliver and Moritat's "Hellblazer: Rebirth" #1 is the most deliberate and successful attempt to evoke the spirit of the original "Hellblazer" series.

"Justice League" Is Your Summer Disaster Blockbuster, in Comic Book Form

Fri, July 22nd, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

Bryan Hitch, Tony S. Daniel and Sandu Florea's "Justice League" #1 feels like an epic feel like a summer movie transformed into a print event.

REVIEW: "Star Trek Beyond" Delivers The Spectacle This Summer So Desperately Needs

Tue, July 19th, 2016 | Category: Film, Film Reviews

"Fast & Furious" helmer Justin Lin brings his flare for inventive action and machismo-fueled melodrama to the final frontier in "Star Trek Beyond."

"Preacher" Recap: "El Valero" Begins and Ends With a Western Standoff

Sun, July 17th, 2016 | Category: TV, TV Reviews

Jesse Custer stages his own version of The Alamo as the first season gets close to its conclusion.

Here's Why "The Vision" Has Become the "Breaking Bad" of Marvel Comics

Fri, July 15th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

In "The Vision" #9, Victor must deal with the fallout of Vin's shocking discovery, and it goes as badly as you'd expect.

"Hal Jordan & the Green Lantern Corps: Rebirth" #1 Restores the Status Quo with Dazzling Artwork

Thu, July 14th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

Not a lot happens in "Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps: Rebirth" #1, but it's so cosmically cool readers won't care.

"Nightwing: Rebirth" Ties Up Loose Ends, Keeps Elements That Worked

Wed, July 13th, 2016 | Category: Comic Book Reviews

Tim Seeley & Yanick Paquette build on past glories, celebrating pre-Flashpoint aspects of the character while setting the stage for all-new challenges and foes.

REVIEW: Sorry, Haters, But "Ghostbusters" Is Great

Sun, July 10th, 2016 | Category: Film, Film Reviews

After much outcry and controversy, it turns out Paul Feig's franchise reboot is hilarious -- and it won't even ruin your childhood.

DC's "The Flintstones" Is a Surprisingly Dark -- and Honest -- Satire

Sat, July 9th, 2016 | Category: TV, Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

"The Flintstones" #1 is a postmodern look at the Modern Stone Age Family that's a must-read for old fans and newcomers alike.

"Aquaman" #2 is Totally Different Than #1 - And Here's Why That's a Good Thing

Thu, July 7th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

Dan Abnett, Scot Eaton and Wayne Faucher's "Aquaman" #2 goes down a far more interesting road than its first issue.

Here's How "Justice League: Rebirth" #1 Succeeded Where Other One-Shots Fail

Wed, July 6th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

Bryan Hitch's "Justice League: Rebirth" #1 finds a balance between existing as part of the DC Universe and telling its own independent story.

REVIEW: "Finding Dory" Is Sure to Make Kids Cheer, and Parents Tear Up

Fri, June 17th, 2016 | Category: Film, Film Reviews

The Pixar sequel is filled with sumptuous animation, quirky characters, goofy humor, and loads of heart.

Pixar's "Finding Dory" Delivers An Inspiring Message In A Colorful Adventure

Tue, June 14th, 2016 | Category: Film, Film Reviews

Though undeniably colorful, outlandish, fun and heartfelt, what really makes "Finding Dory" a standout is its message.

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of The Shadows" Outshines Its Predecessor, But Has Major Missteps

Tue, May 31st, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Film, Film Reviews

The sequel gives us Turtles we can cheer for, but has serious issues when it comes to its human characters, April O'Neil in particular.

REVIEW: Review: Pena & Skarsgård Bring Biting Comedy With "War On Everyone"

Tue, May 24th, 2016 | Category: Film, Film Reviews

Michael Pena and Alexander Skarsgård play a pair of crooked cops who bring the pain and the laughs in the deeply disturbed buddy comedy.

REVIEW: Ryan Gosling & Russell Crowe Kill It As "The Nice Guys"

Wed, May 18th, 2016 | Category: Film, Film Reviews

Playing like a companion piece to "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," "The Nice Guys" is laugh-out-loud funny and edge-of-your-seat exciting.

REVIEW: "X-Men: Apocalypse" May Make You Whisper, "No More Mutants"

Mon, May 9th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Film, Film Reviews

"X-Men: Apocalypse" is a lifeless affair, squandering its star power, underselling its characters, and muddying its action in greys and cutaways.

REVIEW: "Captain America: Civil War" is Everything We Want in a Superhero Movie (and More)

Wed, April 27th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Film, Film Reviews

Directors Joe and Anthony Russo deliver an action-packed, emotion-filled Marvel sequel that lives up to the hype.

REVIEW: Wonder Woman Can't Save Dull "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice"

Tue, March 22nd, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Film, Film Reviews

"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" has arrived, but despite a bright spot in Gal Gadot, it's "too gritty to be fun and too grim to be thrilling."

REVIEW: Fletcher & Wu Make "Black Canary" #7 Sing with Fun, Inventive Layouts

Fri, January 29th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

"Brenden Fletcher and Annie Wu tell a story that uses the visual language of comics with great success" in "Black Canary" #7.

REVIEW: Waid & Asrar Bring Fun New Dynamics to "All-New, All-Different Avengers" #4

Thu, January 28th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

Mark Waid and Mahmud Asrar's Avengers team "is still recognizable and just as fun" in "All-New, All-Different Avengers" #4.

REVIEW: Houser, Portela & Sauvage's "Faith" #1 Truly Shines

Wed, January 27th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

Jody Houser, Francis Portela and Marguerite Sauvage's "Faith" #1 "is the charming continuation of a character who definitely deserved her own series."

REVIEW: Spurrier & Kelly Let Slip a Bold New World in "Cry Havoc" #1

Mon, January 25th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

Simon Spurrier and Ryan Kelly's "Cry Havoc" #1 features "a brilliant coloring scheme, vigorous art and memorable, layered characters."

REVIEW: Fazekas, Butters & Anka Take "Captain Marvel" Higher & Further Than Ever Before

Wed, January 20th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

"The Carol Corps will find their hero the same and even better" in Michele Fazekas, Tara Butters and Kris Anka's "Captain Marvel" #1.

REVIEW: Snyder & Capullo Trigger an Explosive Confrontation in "Batman" #48

Wed, January 20th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo's "Batman" #48 "takes the double-cliffhanger from last month... and makes both situations even tenser."

REVIEW: Ted McKeever's "Pencil Head" #1 is Offbeat but Delightfully Satiric

Wed, January 20th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

McKeever "takes the odd characters from his world and turns them into strange and often hilarious caricatures" in "Pencil Head" #1.

REVIEW: Slott & Allred Fill "Silver Surfer" #1 with Joy & Creativity

Wed, January 20th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

"The second volume of Dan Slott and Mike Allred's 'Silver Surfer' looks to be just as colorful, creative and warm-hearted as the first."

REVIEW: What Have Comics Fans Done To Deserve The "Lucifer" Pilot?

Tue, January 19th, 2016 | Category: TV, Comic Books, TV Reviews

Damned by its own sinfully stupid choices, Fox's "Lucifer" is bad, not wickedly entertaining.

REVIEW: Ellis & Shalvey's "Injection" #6 is Undeniably a Blast to Read

Mon, January 18th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

Warren Ellis and Declan Shalvey's "world building blithely demands the reader eat and run at the same time" in "Injection" #6.

REVIEW: Millar & Albuquerque Keep "Huck" #3 Upbeat & Cheerful

Mon, January 18th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

Mark Millar and Rafael Albuquerque's "Huck" #3 "is another charming issue... [with] art that quietly steals the show."

REVIEW: Kirkman & Adlard's "The Walking Dead" #150 Plays to the Series' Strengths

Mon, January 18th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard "create a dramatic and life-changing comic at a relatively small scale" in "The Walking Dead" #150.

REVIEW: Hopeless & Bagley Put the Fun Back in "All-New X-Men" #3

Fri, January 15th, 2016 | Category: Comic Books, Comic Book Reviews

Dennis Hopeless and Mark Bagley's "All-New X-Men" #3 "is a pleasant reminder that the X-Men don't have to be about revolutions and genocidal agendas."