You Can Thank Marlon Brando for Completely Changing the Meaning of Superman’s S-Logo
In the beginning, Superman's iconic "S" logo didn't mean anything more than his initial. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the duo who created the hero, had discussed putting "something on the front" of the character, and initially, they simply used…
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How ‘Creature Commandos’ Critiques (and Indulges In) Gender Dynamics
In just its first two episodes, Max's animated series Creature Commandos is already wading into some murky waters. The show, created and written by DC Studios boss James Gunn, delivers on its promise as a hyper-violent, tongue-in-cheek, darkly funny superhero-ish…
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The Best Film and Television Performances of 2024
You know it’s been a great year for actors when the line of performers snubbed from major critics’ honors is long and varied. Sadly, many superb performances didn’t make The Playlist’s selection either. Yes, we’re looking at you Nicole Kidman…
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Clint Eastwood Only Starred in This 1993 Thriller Because Kevin Costner Rewrote It
Clint Eastwood and Kevin Costner, two undeniable American icons, were born to team up. For such a legendary combination, both of whom were arguably at the peak of their creative powers following Best Picture wins, mainstream audiences are unfortunately oblivious…
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Was ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Snubbed at the Golden Globes?
Quick Links The Sophomore Slump Hurt 'House of the Dragon' Do the Golden Globes Matter for 'House of the Dragon?' It hasn’t exactly been a good week for fans of Westeros. A few days ago, George R.R. Martin seemingly confirmed…
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The Original ‘Transformers’ Was Supposed To Be a G.I. Joe Movie
The idea of a crossover between two of Hasbro's biggest toy brands-turned-film franchises, Transformers and G.I. Joe, has always been so exciting. These two have a long history of crossover in the comics, long before Transformers: Rise of the Beasts…
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Fans of ‘Gladiator’ Will Love the Miniseries ‘I, Claudius’
As Gladiator II returns audiences to the savagery and spectacle that existed in Ancient Rome, a genuine interest in the Imperial Family that ruled the empire for hundreds of years has once again been piqued by Ridley Scott's stylized depictions…
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The 20 Best Films Of 2024
This was supposed to be a bad year for movies. Although, to be fair, that becomes a mantra that bubbles up every other year or so. Despite strikes a year prior, despite upheaval in the industry, some of the best…
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How Accurate Is Roland Emmerich’s ‘Midway’?
Few naval battles stand out in history like the one that occurred near the small island of Midway in 1942, which helped secure American victory in the Pacific front of World War II, so any adaptation is going to have…
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Liam Neeson’s ‘Run All Night’ Was a Box Office Flop
Since his powerhouse performance as a relentless father and former CIA operative hunting down his kidnapped daughter in the 2008 hit Taken, prolific leading man Liam Neeson has enjoyed the well-earned status as one of Hollywood's most exciting action heroes.…
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‘Oh, Canada’ Film Review: Profound Reflection From One of Cinema’s Finest
The profundity of reflection and the damning pain of regret and self-hatred are at the core of Paul Schrader’s latest work, Oh, Canada. Based on the 2021 novel, Foregone, by Russell Banks, Schrader’s latest finds its dying lead character losing…
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‘Transformers One’ Hits a Franchise High That the Live-Action Movies Never Could
As a franchise that has endured for 40 years, Transformers has seen its ups and downs. The never-ending battle between the Autobots and Decepticons proved so popular with children in the ‘80s that it was inevitable they would make the…
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