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3 things about Tim Burton’s BATMAN RETURNS

Posted on December 14, 2019 by

Batman Returns [1992] 1. What is Jan Hooks doing in this movie? I don’t know, but for about 45 seconds while she’s onscreen everything comes alive. 2. In neon, HELL HERE. 3. Penguin pallbearers. Blech.

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3 things about James Mangold’s LOGAN

Posted on July 9, 2019 by

Logan [2017] 1. He admonishes the nurses not to view them as children. 2. Going to the bathroom. 3. A grass shroud.

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3 things about Ryan Coogler’s BLACK PANTHER

Posted on September 15, 2018 by

Black Panther [2018] 1. A hidden casino redolent of the one in Skyfall. 2. Only the driver’s seat and steering wheel intact. 3. Battle rhinos.

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3 things about Zach Snyder’s JUSTICE LEAGUE

Posted on March 20, 2018 by

Justice League [2017] 1. “Millions of dollars of structural damage, nice to see you haven’t lost your touch.” 2. The Lasso of Truth is comedy gold. 3. Devoured by his own fear.

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3 things about Patty Jenkins’ WONDER WOMAN

Posted on March 3, 2018 by

Wonder Woman [2017] 1. “I’m both frightened and aroused.” 2. A brief vision of earth without humans. 3. In the last crowd scene, there’s something that bothers me about Etta and Diana appearing in public without wearing a hat. Victory … Continue reading →

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3 things about Richard Donner’s SUPERMAN: EXTENDED CUT

Posted on December 30, 2017 by

Superman: Extended Cut [1978] 1. Feeding the babies. 2. Rex Reed. 3. Water returns to the desert.

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3 things about Patty Jenkins’ WONDER WOMAN

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

Wonder Woman [2017] 1. “What is that?” Long pause. “It’s a watch.” 2. She takes on the challenge of a revolving door. 3. He looks up and notices the point of her sword sticking through the roof. Wow. Splendid. They … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ang Lee’s HULK

Posted on March 26, 2016 by

Hulk [2003] 1. A succession of conveniently stretchy pants. 2. “Bingo, your parking lot is ready.” 3. Hand becoming metal.

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3 things about Richard Donner’s SUPERMAN

Posted on June 23, 2014 by

Superman [1978] 1. “He will need that advantage to survive.” 2. Pink. 3. Dirty pantsuit.

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3 things about Zack Snyder’s MAN OF STEEL

Posted on December 3, 2013 by

Man of Steel [2013] 1. Shirtless and flaming hot, literally. 2. In front a stained glass window in a church. Real subtle. 3. Headgrind across the side of a skyscraper.

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