Art by Samantha MillerThe world has had its eyes on Batman for over 80 years, and with Matt Reeve's 2022 film "The Batman," the DC Franchise updated the superhero for a Gen Z audience. Writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane created Batman for DC Comics in May 1939, and since creation, the hero has experienced his fair share of representation in Hollywood.The superhero sulks on … [Read more...] about Film Review: Batman Gets Better
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Spoiler-Free ‘Joker’ Review: A Divisive Descent Into Madness
Photos courtesy of Warner Bros. Buildup, comparisons and controversy — “Joker,” directed by Todd Phillips, is perhaps one of the most unique and original comic book movie adaptations to date. It's not a reboot, it's not a sequel, and it's not connected to any origin story from DC Comics, America's largest and oldest comic book company.The film’s main … [Read more...] about Spoiler-Free ‘Joker’ Review: A Divisive Descent Into Madness
Pull the Plug on Superhero ‘Universes’
Graphic by Nate Barton Marvel Studios and DC Entertainment are hurting filmmakers' creativity by glutting Hollywood with superhero projects planned well into the next decade. Because these studios insist on building a unified cross-film narrative, individual films within those broader story arcs suffer creatively. Both studios set their films within self-contained … [Read more...] about Pull the Plug on Superhero ‘Universes’
Poetry Reading Explores Childhood, Parenting and History
Photos by Maria Valente A poetry reading on campus explored themes of home life, parenting and the importance of family history. F. Douglas Brown, an award-winning poet, read a handful of his own poems on Tuesday to a group of students in the Plaza classrooms for about an hour. Professor Jeffrey Schultz introduced Brown, whom he has known for years. "Poets need to do … [Read more...] about Poetry Reading Explores Childhood, Parenting and History
