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Dwayne Johnson is Better Than the Uneven, but Decent ‘Black Adam’
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Dwayne Johnson is Better Than the Uneven, but Decent ‘Black Adam’

Dwayne Johnson is the biggest movie star in the world, but DC wastes him on its middling, occasionally fun origin story. Continue reading Dwayne Johnson is Better Than the Uneven, but Decent ‘Black Adam’

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Dreams Come True in Netflix’s Stunning, Complex Series ‘The Sandman’
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Dreams Come True in Netflix’s Stunning, Complex Series ‘The Sandman’

Neil Gaiman’s influential comic book series comes to thrilling, emotionally rich life on the small screen. Continue reading Dreams Come True in Netflix’s Stunning, Complex Series ‘The Sandman’

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Movie Scenes That Pop: Superman’s First Flight in ‘Man of Steel’
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Movie Scenes That Pop: Superman’s First Flight in ‘Man of Steel’

A deep dive into when the Snyderverse did Superman justice: his first attempt at flight. Continue reading Movie Scenes That Pop: Superman’s First Flight in ‘Man of Steel’

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How ‘Young Justice’ Became Casually, Quietly, and Powerfully Inclusive
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How ‘Young Justice’ Became Casually, Quietly, and Powerfully Inclusive

The DC animated series’ casual approach to depicting a broad array of identities is remarkable, and important. Continue reading How ‘Young Justice’ Became Casually, Quietly, and Powerfully Inclusive

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‘The Batman’ Trailer Teases Robert Pattinson’s Unsettling, Grittier Caped Crusader
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‘The Batman’ Trailer Teases Robert Pattinson’s Unsettling, Grittier Caped Crusader

Zoe Kravitz’s slinky Catwoman nearly steals the show in the visceral preview of the upcoming Batman film. Continue reading ‘The Batman’ Trailer Teases Robert Pattinson’s Unsettling, Grittier Caped Crusader

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Regina King Leads the War Against White Supremacy in the Arresting Premiere of <i>Watchmen</i>
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Regina King Leads the War Against White Supremacy in the Arresting Premiere of Watchmen

HBO’s highly-anticipated adaptation of the celebrated graphic novel gets off to a bizarre, fascinating start. Continue reading Regina King Leads the War Against White Supremacy in the Arresting Premiere of Watchmen

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<i>Shazam</i> Rediscovers The Simple Joys of Being a Superhero
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Shazam Rediscovers The Simple Joys of Being a Superhero

The latest DC film transcends its few limits to make an all-time great hero out of Zachary Levi. Continue reading Shazam Rediscovers The Simple Joys of Being a Superhero

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Post-Pilot: Starfire Shines Bright Amidst <i>Titans’</i> Excessive Darkness
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Post-Pilot: Starfire Shines Bright Amidst Titans’ Excessive Darkness

That Batman line is still terrible, but DC Universe’s flagship series may not be (yet). Continue reading Post-Pilot: Starfire Shines Bright Amidst Titans’ Excessive Darkness

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