Christmas time is a season of giving, recieving and all-round merriment. It is no coincidence then, that Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol is one of the most enduring tales of the period. It is so popular that for years people have attempted to recreate, reimagine and reuse the story in the medium of film. From Scrooge to The Muppet Christmas Carol, the story of a … [Read more...]
Review: Superman: The Movie (1978)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B000RF9YXC][/pullquote] Released in 1978, Superman: The Movie represents the first, major Hollywood comic book film adaptation. Based on DC Comics most successful character, Superman: The Movie was directed by Richard Donner, the plan was to film two films … [Read more...]
Review: Superman II (1980)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B009CSWBZS][/pullquote] Superman II is one of the most controversial cinematic releases in comic book film history. On release, Superman II credited Richard Lester as director, although there were rumours that Richard Donner has filmed almost the whole film before … [Read more...]