Gotham Episode 1.4 Recap
Gotham's fourth episode addresses the problem with prequels by asking us to sit back and enjoy watching the city turn from bad to Batman-worthy.
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The Restart: The Adventures of Batman and Robin
The completely bonkers Adventures of Batman and Robin for the Sega Genesis introduced Batman via Contra.
Gotham Episode 1.3 Recap
Gotham's third episode weighs in on Jules Winnfield's favourite Bible passage.
The Restart: Sega’s Batman Returns
Before Gotham, Oswald Cobblepot was a gimmick-stealing villain in Sega's movie adaptation.
Gotham Episode 1.2 Recap
This week on Gotham, a new enemy emerges: expository dialogue. Meanwhile, Penguin runs away with an episode named after the once and future Catwoman.
Gotham Episode 1.1 Recap
Jack Nicholson's Joker said it best: "This town needs an enema."
Play It Again, TIFF
Anchored by a week long run of a restoration of The Godfather Part II, the TIFF Bell Lightbox takes a look at some of history's greatest sequels with their latest film series.
The Death of Superman Lives Trailer Lands
Check out the trailer for upcoming doc The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? where Jon Schnepp delves into the 1998 Superman film that almost was...
Thought Bubble: Who Watches the Watch Dogs?
Aiden Pearce and the terror of a righteous protagonist in a game without a hero.
Jacob Kane’s Feminist Fatherhood
Kate Kane repeatedly credits her father, Colonel Jacob Kane, for the empowerment necessary to find her strength, her purpose. Pulling lessons in integrity and how to “soldier on” from the man who found a way to remain protective of his daughter without disrespecting her autonomy and individuality. Paternalism without patronizing.
Thought Bubble: The Death of the Sidekick
Sidekicks are dead, according to Dork Shelf's newest comic writer Diana McCallum, and the comic book industry seems intent to keep it that way.
The Lego Movie: The Video Game Review
The video game tie-in for The Lego Movie is perfect for good-hearted co-operative play with the family. Read on to find out why.
Films in Brief: 1/31/14
Since mainstream new releases seem to have us singing the blues, here are a few neat classical and nostalgic options, with Cineplex continuing their annual Great Digital Film Festival and the TIFF Bell Lightbox showcasing the works of Paul Verhoeven and the unsung, pioneering African American filmmaker Oscar Micheaux.
CONTEST: Win Passes to the Cineplex Great Digital Film Festival!
Enter for a chance to win a pair of passes to The Great Digital Film Festival, running from January 31st to February 6th at select Cineplex locations across Canada, and a copy of The Essential Batman Encyclopedia!
All-Ages Comic Book Round-Up!
Jay Batzner and his 8 year old daughter "Big D" review some great all-ages titles out recently!
