Aug 22 2011
If you’ve ever wondered about which superhero movies are the best and worst of all time, I’ve compiled Rotten Tomatoes’ ratings below. Please note that this is just superhero movies, so other comic book/graphic novel movies (like Scott Pilgrim and 300) are not included. If you’re interested in a comparison of how DC’s movies stack up against Marvel’s, please see this article.
Jun 28 2011
The good news is that Warner Bros. is planning a GL sequel. The bad news is that the preliminary box-office returns look rough enough (so far) that I do not think the sequel will survive.
May 14 2009
CNN published an article titled “Superheroes rise in tough times,” which claims that superhero stories are most popular during rough economic times. It’s a plausible theory, but the evidence suggests otherwise.
May 04 2009
Jesse Walker of Reason Magazine did an article on the role of politics in superhero stories.
It describes an interesting phenomenon: how superhero stories can brazenly delve into politics without turning off at least half of the audience. For example, The Dark Knight and Ironman and Team America all brought up political issues without infuriating either conservatives or liberals. In contrast, political polemicists like Michael Moore and Ann Coulter can’t even blink without angering the other side.
How is it that superhero stories can do what political writers can’t? Here are some explanations.
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