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Zach Snyder fails to save the bleak, uninspired storytelling of DC

Zach Snyder fails to save the bleak, uninspired storytelling of DC
“Justice League” returns with the same story, despite more edgy content.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer March 20, 2021

Zach Snyder’s increasingly despairing look at DC’s most iconic heroes leaves a bad taste in the mouths of viewers. HBO Max audiences will witness mass destruction, hostage situations involving children and disturbing sequences of shooters screaming profanity and gunning down large groups of people—spurring...

Batman… forever

Batman… forever
Celebrate 80 years of Batman by taking a look at five of his most influential stories.
Russell Spacy, Freelance Writer April 9, 2019

This year marks a momentous year for the Dark Knight and the man under the mask, Bruce Wayne, as fans celebrate his 80th anniversary. With the release of its 1,000th issue on March 27, Detective Comics, the series that first introduced Batman, becomes the second line in DC's repertoire of comic books...

Excelsior! The Loss of a Legend

Excelsior! The Loss of a Legend
Stan Lee, founder and face of Marvel Comics, passes away at 95.
Russell Spacy, Freelance Writer November 13, 2018

Stan Lee, founding member and face of Marvel Comics, passed away Monday morning at the age of 95. Lee began his career in 1939 as a writer, editor and occasional artist, at the then-named Timely Comics. At the time, comic books were an industry dominated by DC Comics, which had the likes of Batman, Superman...

Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker is what DC needs for revival

DC Comics showcase a new Joker
Reimagined and retwisted, director Todd Phillips provides first look into Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) September 22, 2018

Warner Bros’ DC universe is failing, if it has not already failed. In its struggle to catch up with Marvel’s gargantuan success, they have rushed their universe along, dissatisfying fans and critics alike with inconsistent, bland and boring films. The beauty of “Man of Steel” is lost in its...

DC faces its most important test yet

DC faces its most important test yet
The Justice League saves the world as DC tries to save their franchise.
Caleb Aguilera, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 28, 2017

DC Entertainment officially launched its cinematic universe with “Man of Steel” in 2013. This began their arduous and often fruitless attempt to compete with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which already had a five year head start. DC’s hamfisted attempt to rush the development of their film universe,...

That Time I… was thrown into conservative chaos

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In attending CPAC, I never thought I would see so many contrasting views on conservatism.
Brooke Carlucci, Writer March 8, 2017
In attending CPAC, I never thought I would see so many contrasting views on conservatism.

Batman spurs the Lego resurgence

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Underneath the silliness, movie about plastic bricks speaks into the caped crusader's character.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer February 14, 2017
Underneath the silliness, movie about plastic bricks speaks into the caped crusader's character.

Marvel and DC battle for the box office

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Marvel may hold the commercial crown, but DC paves the way for diversity and edginess.
Mary Strother, Writer February 11, 2015
Marvel may hold the commercial crown, but DC paves the way for diversity and edginess.