Monday, May 2nd, 2011
By Ned
Monday, May 2nd, 2011
By Neal - Johns Hopkins
With Thor coming out this Friday (5/6), we thought we’d take a look at how superhero movies are doing as a genre. What once was relegated to big time blockbuster affairs has spread into other genres as well – take “Super“, “Paper Man” and “My Super Ex-Girlfriend” for example. While the genre’s resurgence has caused a near saturation level at the box office, one can’t argue with the bottom line. Numbers never lie, so we’re sharing an infographic detailing the genre in full, courtesy of CinemaBlend. Check it out after the jump!
Monday, January 3rd, 2011
By Mark - Art Institute
With the upcoming film adaptations of Green Lantern, Thor and Captain America, the floodgates are opening for more movies based on comic books. However, before we go all willy-nilly buying up every comic property left and right, let us not forget that not all comics are as golden as Batman or Spider-Man. With that in mind, here are a few comic books producers should avoid to prevent a box-office disaster.
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
By sarahkasulkeithacacollege
Everyone wants to be a superhero. The powers, the gadgets, the crazy chicks with White Knight complexes- what’s not to love? As an alternative to your ultra-glamorous retail job or that useless PhD you’re working towards (come on man, a podiatrist isn’t even a real doctor-give it up already), let COED show you how to become a superhero and immediately start living a more awesome, cell-shaded life.
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
By Charlie
Bruce Wayne. Tony Stark. Megatron. If you know who those 3 are, you have passed the geek test and will be in for a treat with this post. With super hero movies coming out every weekend these days, we thought we’d be the filter for you and give you some insight on some of the most anticipated super hero movies to come over the next couple of years.
Friday, March 12th, 2010
By davidfuchs
As the old Hollywood saying goes, the bigger the blockbuster, the most unlikely the plot. Filmmakers work hard to cultivate our suspension of disbelief–that is, as long as we’re entertained, we’re willing to overlook huge, unrealistic flaws in the film. Hollywood continues to abuse this tacit agreement in everything from low-budge… Click to read more