Posts Tagged ‘Batman’
The Folio Society To Publish DC: Batman
Presenting a dozen of the greatest Batman comics of all time including a replica copy of Batman #1.
Read MoreFrom the Couch Hole: Watch Out, Take Care
This week Barbie is brave and bold as the rabbit hunter so beware of darkness. The cheetos are turkey and the goldfish are cheddar.
Read MoreFrom the Couch Hole: Just Like a Song in Days of Yore
This week we go back to 2001 with Monsieur Spade and a girl like you. There’s a flower moon at the Einstein Interaction with frosted bunches.
Read MoreJustice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part Two 4K UHD Review: Once Again, It Is All About the Fighting
Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsman, Part Two is a worthy conclusion to an interesting team-up.
Read MoreJustice League: Warworld Blu-ray Review: A Minor Installment in the Tomorrowverse
While I appreciate the writers wanting to do something different with the characters,the overall story doesn’t come together as well as it should.
Read MoreJustice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One Blue-ray Review: When There Is Action, the Film Shines
Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One is half talking heads and half great action. Pick it up if you are a fan of either universe.
Read MoreBatman: The Doom That Came to Gotham Blu-ray Review: Superhero Goes Supernatural
Based on the Elseworlds miniseries of the same name written by Mike Mignola and Richard Pace, Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham places Bruce Wayne et al. in 1920s Gotham for a compelling tale of Lovecraftian horror. While the movie will not be for all superhero fans, the story presents a unique take on…
Read MoreWonderCon 2023 Program Highlights
What I am most interested in seeing, although whether I attend them is anyone’s guess at this point.
Read MoreThe Adventures of Batman: The Complete Collection Blu-ray Review: Filmation’s First Animated Iteration of the Caped Crusader
Although it might be too simple for modern viewers, it is a fun throwback before the dark of the Dark Knight dominated the character and his stories.
Read MoreBatman: The Doom That Came to Gotham Coming to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and Digital Starting March 28, 2023
Mike Mignola’s epic tale pits the Dark Knight against supernatural forces in a new DC Animated Movie.
Read MoreThis Friday, Special Screening of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm to Be Held in Honor of Voice Actor Kevin Conroy at The Frida Cinema
The Frida will be donating 20% of net ticket proceeds from this screening to City of Hope Orange County’s cancer research initiatives in honor and tribute of Kevin Conroy.
Read MoreFilmation’s The Adventures of Batman: The Complete Collection Is Coming to Blu-ray on February 28, 2023
The popular Filmation production is newly remastered for its first-ever release on Blu-ray.
Read MoreBatman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons Blu-ray Review: The Super Odd Couple Unites for the First Time
A good combination of superhero antics and family drama.
Read MoreDC League of Super-Pets Blu-ray Review: Sit and Stay for This One
A fun look at what it would be like if DC’s most popular superheroes owned pets.
Read MoreBatman: The Long Halloween Deluxe Edition Blu-ray Review: Happy Holiday, Batman!
Batman: The Long Halloween is a fine film noir-esque tale that sees Gotham transition from a city ruled by gangsters to one ruled by “freaks.”
Read MoreBatman & Superman: Battle of the Super Sons Coming 10/18/22 from WB Home Entertainment
It’s a race against time as Jonathan must join forces with assassin-turned-Boy-Wonder Damian Wayne to rescue their fathers and save the planet by becoming the Super Sons they were destined to be!
Read MoreLegion M to Host Four Spotlight Panels and Events at San Diego Comic-Con
William Shatner, Kevin Smith, Christopher Lloyd and more to join the fan-owned production company to unveil new projects and groundbreaking news.
Read MoreFrom the Couch Hole: It Drips on Down in a Mist From Above
This week we address a legend, a king and the world’s greatest detectives. There’s a crunchy cookie and a cool ranch and it just who you want.
Read MoreThe Batman (2022) Movie Review: Vengeance and Vigilantes Flood Gotham
A compelling mystery populated by intriguing characters brought to life by a talented cast.
Read MoreFrom the Couch Hole: Best of Film 2021: Don’t Cry in My Office
We start the finale with Part One in which we detail the best films and trailers of 2021 and 1971.
Read MoreBatman: Year One Commemorative Edition 4K Ultra HD Review: Good Batman Story Unexceptionally Told
Frank Miller’s seminal comic book story of Bruce Wayne’s first year as Batman gets a perhaps too faithful adaptation.
Read MoreInjustice (2021) Blu-ray Review: An Intriguing Story in An Alternate DC Universe
The story deals with interesting themes as our heroes behave in new yet believable ways under the dire circumstances they find themselves.
Read MoreBatman: Year One Commemorative Edition Available on November 9, 2021
Based on the landmark 1987 DC titles from Eisner Award Hall of Fame member Frank Miller and illustrator David Mazzucchelli.
Read MoreBatman: The Long Halloween, Part Two Blu-ray Review: Filled with Enjoyable Tricks and Treats
Tim Sheridan’s script does a great job handing a myriad of distinct characters and keeping them engaging for the viewer.
Read MoreBatman: The Long Halloween, Part One Blu-ray Review: Gotham for the Holidays
Although it’s only half of the overall story, Part One is an enjoyable addition to the DC Universe Movie series and will surely make one seek out Part Two.
Read MoreBatman: The Long Halloween, Part Two Arrives July 27 on Digital and August 10 on Blu-ray
The feature-length animated film will be accompanied by the latest DC Showcase animated short, Blue Beetle.
Read MoreBatman: The Long Halloween, Part One Coming June 22, 2021 to Blu-ray & Digital
Few cases have ever tested the wits of the World’s Greatest Detective like the mystery behind the Holiday Killer.
Read MoreHarley Quinn: The Complete First And Second Seasons Blu-ray Review: Very Adult, Very Funny
Remember back in the day when you were a child and you could turn on the television and watch Saturday morning cartoons? They were silly and fun and filled with cartoon violence of anvils dropping on people, or of getting hit by a truck only to see stars or tweeting birds circling their heads. Harley…
Read MoreBatman: Soul of the Dragon Blu-ray Review: Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting
Batman: Soul of the Dragon is a very entertaining and welcome detour in the DC Universe and is a must-own for fans of this genre.
Read MoreBatman: Death in the Family Interactive Movie Review: Ready Viewer One
The extra shorts are a welcome bonus especially for DC fans who know the obscure characters.
Read MoreJoker Blu-ray Review: A Gritty Origin Story for Batman’s Most Iconic Villain
Joaquin Phoenix delivers a strong performance as the Clown Prince of Crime.
Read MoreBest of 2019 Film Lists
The best of movie lists of 2019 for movies I saw and ones I should have seen. And a stab at 2020.
Read MoreBatman: Hush 4K Ultra HD Review: The Bat, the Cat, and Villains Aplenty
One of the stronger DCU animated films, in spite of some changes to the original story.
Read MoreBatman: The Motion Picture Anthology 1989-1997 Blu-ray Review: The Rise and Fall of a Franchise
Wait’ll you get a load of this.
Read MoreBatman Begins Movie Review: A Hero Reborn
Nolan’s use of realism adds to the film’s quality.
Read MoreBatman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Blu-ray Review: Fun, If Over-packed, Crossover Event
The mutant turtles join the Caped Crusader as Foot ninjas descend on Gotham city.
Read MoreThe Batman Four Film Collection 4K UHD Review: Long Live the Bat
Holy ultra hi def, Batman!
Read MoreThe New Scooby-Doo Movies: The (Almost) Complete Collection Blu-ray Review: A Solid Entry in the Franchise
Celebrity guest stars crossover to help solve mysteries with Mystery Inc.
Read MoreThe New Scooby-Doo Movies: The (Almost) Complete Collection Is the Pick of the Week
The baton is being passed on.
Read MoreSan Diego Comic-Con International 2018 Review: Go for the Comics, Stay for the Stories
Another year of Con but this time it’s the Big Picture.
Read MoreSaturday Program Highlights for San Diego Comic Con 2018
Three Sentries will be having three different Saturdays.
Read MoreBatman Ninja Blu-ray Review: East Meets West
Japanese anime creators play in the DC sandbox.
Read MoreJustice League (2017) Blu-ray Review: The DC Extended Universe Is Heading in the Right Direction
It leaves fans looking forward to the next film in the DC franchise.
Read MoreBatman: Gotham by Gaslight Blu-ray Review: The Steampunk World’s Greatest Detective
While it’s an above average DCU animated film, it’s best for viewers with no knowledge of its superior comic book source.
Read MoreSuburbicon is the Pick of the Week
George Clooney’s take on a Coen Brothers’ script leads this week’s new releases.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and the Grateful Dead
This week found me reading some cool comics, watching some non Doctor Who-related Peter Capaldi TV, and more.
Read MoreDC Universe Original Movies: 10th Anniversary Collection Bonus Disc Review
If this ever becomes available for sale individually, DC fans would enjoy it.
Read MoreSuperman / Batman: Apocalypse Blu-ray Review: Destined to Be a Fan Favorite
It’s great to see so much effort put into delivering a robust and informative package.
Read MoreBatman: Under the Red Hood Blu-ray Review: Pays off Better Than Expected
With a strong story, quality art, and a very good audio track, Batman: Under the Red Hood is recommend for fans of the character.
Read MoreSpider-Man: Homecoming is the Pick of the Week
This week brings us a web-crawling superhero, a couple of Criterions, some raunchy ladies, and several nice boxed sets.
Read MoreBatman and Harley Quinn Blu-ray Review: Poison, But Not the Ivy Kind
Bruce Timm disrespects his Harley Quinn creation in this sophomoric travesty.
Read MoreGotham (2014): The Complete Third Season Blu-ray Review: A Look at the Dark Underbelly of One of the Comic World’s Most Famous Cities
Gotham’s characters get one step closer to their comic-book versions.
Read MoreLost in America Is the Pick of the Week
Hope you have a nest egg ready to buy these releases.
Read MoreBook Review: Batman: A Celebration of the Classic TV Series by Bob Garcia and Joe Desris
A book no Bat-fan of the series should be without.
Read MoreA Woman’s Face (1941) / Flamingo Road (1949) DVDs Review: The Dark Side of Joan
Two classic features from the one and only Joan Crawford return to DVD thanks to the Warner Archive Collection.
Read MoreKiss of Death (1947) / Edge of Eternity (1959) Blu-rays Review: Homicidal Tendencies
Twilight Time brings us two remarkable, unforgettable, trend-setting thrillers from yesteryear in two equally beautifully transfers.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and Logan
Batman, Battlestar Galactica, Bruce Springsteen, and more are all cool things I discovered this week.
Read MoreBook Review: Batman: The Silver Age Newspaper Comics Vol. 3, 1969-1972
Final collection of Silver Age Batman daily comic strips finds our hero in decline due to diminishing publication and artistic changes.
Read MoreKristen’s Book Club for November 2016
Some books that will make readers thankful.
Read MoreBatman: Return of the Caped Crusaders Is the Pick of the Week
This week brings us an animated Caped Crusader, a sea of trees, bad moms and more.
Read MoreBook Review: Batman: Facts and Stats from the Classic TV Show by Y.Y. Flurch & Rian Hughes
Fun and colorful, just like the TV show.
Read MoreGotham (2014): The Complete Second Season Blu-ray Review: So Far, So Good
Warner and DC Comics’ small-screen reboot of the Batman franchise grows, leaps, and slays in great strides.
Read MoreJustice League vs. Teen Titans Blu-ray Review: That’s So Raven, Damian
Weak plotting in the first half undermines a terrific final act.
Read MoreBook Review: Batman V Superman — Dawn of Justice: The Art of the Film by Peter Aperlo
A highly detailed look at the art of this superhero blockbuster.
Read MoreBook Review: Batman V Superman — Dawn of Justice: Tech Manual by Adam Newell and Sharon Gosling
This new book details the technology in the film belonging to Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman.
Read MoreBatman: The Television Series: The Complete Third Season DVD Review: And Batgirl Makes Three
One of the best TV series to bring a comic book to life because of its writing, cinematography, and production design.
Read MoreGotham (2014): The Complete First Season DVD Review: Jim Gordon Steps Up to Bat
Warner Bros. and DC Comics’ prequel series is good bloody fun – even if it does feature Jada Pinkett Smith.
Read MoreBatman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem Blu-ray Review: The Joker is Back to Take Over the World
…and give Batman another exciting adventure.
Read MoreThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Complete Series DVD Review: Still the Best
Is it a very long DVD review? A semi-comprehensive episode guide? Why, it’s all those things, and still more!
Read MoreJustice League: Gods and Monsters Blu-ray Review: A Lot of Sizzle Without a Lot at Stake
A dark and gritty alternative to the bleak and dreary comics.
Read MoreBatman: The Television Series: The Second Season Part Two DVD Review: Back to the Batshow!
For any Bat collector who doesn’t already have them, this is a must-own.
Read MoreBatman Unlimited: Animal Instincts Blu-ray Combo Pack Review: A Forgettable Adventure
Might be best for younger kids who are mainly interested in watching lots of different heroes and villains fighting it out.
Read MoreTeen Titans Go!: Appetite for Disruption DVD Review: Young Superheroes’ Bratty Beginnings
Kids and adults (and tweens especially) will enjoy the fun, fast-paced episodes.
Read MoreBatman vs. Robin Blu-ray Review: Another Dark and Dangerous Day in Gotham
DC’s latest animated film is a dark but engaging adaptation of Batman’s Court of Owls storyline.
Read MoreWonder What I Want to See at WonderCon 2015 No More
The con programs I am most intrigued by are…
Read MoreBatman: The Television Series: The Second Season Part One DVD Review: Holy Classic TV Comedy!
It would be a crime not to own this.
Read MoreBatman: The Brave and the Bold: The Complete Second Season Blu-ray Review: Great Teamwork on and off Screen
Also highly recommended for comic book fans.
Read MoreBirdman of Alcatraz Blu-ray Review: The Cinematic System’s Sympathetic Psychopath
Twilight Time brings us a much-needed High-Def release of the Burt Lancaster/John Frankenheimer classic.
Read MoreLots of TV Series Sets Are the Picks of the Week
Halloween is over so its time for the Christmas season and with it lots of big TV collections.
Read MoreBook Review: The Art of John Alvin by Andrea Alvin
You know his work. Now get to know the man.
Read MoreBatman: Assault on Arkham Blu-ray Review: Better than Its Straight to Video Release Implies
Who needs Batman when you’ve got the Suicide Squad?
Read MoreThe Railway Man Is the Pick of the Week
I’m always interested in seeing the films Colin Firth is in because even if the film’s rubbish, you can count on his performance.
Read MoreDeath Among Friends (1975) DVD Review: Lighthearted Murder Fare = Failed TV Pilot
Not quite as nice as sex among friends, but I suppose it’ll do.
Read MoreBatman: The Brave and the Bold: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review: Action and Comedy Make a Great Team
Highly recommended for comic-book fans.
Read MoreBook Review: Batman: The Silver Age Newspaper Comics, Volume One: 1966-1967
A welcome addition to any Batfan’s library.
Read MoreBeware the Batman: Shadows of Gotham, Season 1 Part 1 DVD Review: A New Take On An Old Character
They decided to make some pretty big changes in order to set themselves apart.
Read MoreConcert Review: Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton
Genius on display.
Read MoreLEGO Batman: The Movie – DC Super Heroes Unite Blu-ray Review: Holy Bricks, Batman!
Feature-length film expands on the story of the Lego Batman 2 videogame.
Read MoreBatman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 2 Blu-ray Review: Supes vs. Bats, We All Win
Faithful adaptation of Frank Miller’s classic comic book delivers epic clash of the superhero titans.
Read MoreBatman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 Blu-ray Review: A Great Adaptation of Frank Miller’s Work
The plot is faithful, the animation outstanding, and the voice acting impressive.
Read MoreThe Dark Knight Trilogy Is the Pick of the Week
Christopher Nolan’s Batman films get a nice boxed set.
Read MoreBond 50: The Complete 22 Film Collection Is the Pick of the Week
The super spy gets a super box.
Read MoreThe Dark Knight Movie Review: Raised the Bar on What Superhero Movies Can Be
There is something to please everyone.
Read MoreJustice League: Doom Blu-ray Review: Action Triumphs over Plot
Plenty of action, but not much in the way of story or character development.
Read MoreMost Anticipated Films of 2012
I expect to see these in the theater.
Read MoreBatman: Year One Two-Disc DVD Review: Rise of the Bat
So similar to the original comic book it might as well be a motion comic.
Read MoreWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 40th Anniversary Edition Is the Pick of the Week
Willy Wonka gets a big box set for its anniversary.
Read MoreBatman: Gotham Knight (Two-Disc Special Edition) DVD Review: Deserves a Spot in the Pantheon of Animated Superhero Offerings
A worthy addition to your DVD shelf, especially if you’re a big Batman fan.
Read MoreThe Batman: Double Feature DVD Review: A Couple Crossovers
Both movies are entertaining and well done.
Read MoreSuperman / Batman: Public Enemies Blu-ray Review: A Lot of Comic-Book Fun
It’s a good team-up story, and there’s plenty of action.
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