“Joker” scored a record October opening weekend of an estimated $94 million. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures) Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Joker” is an R-rated, dark, gritty origin story to the classic DC Comics supervillain Joker, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix. It is the first DC movie since “The Dark Knight Rises” to not be…
Lightning did not strike for ‘Shazam’
Dwayne Johnson was originally in talks to play the villain of Black Adam, who ended up not appearing in the film. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures) Troy Lafond Connector Editor At the beginning of the second act of “Shazam,” the newest entry in the DC Cinematic Universe, there is a scene where the titular…
‘Justice League’ movie does not do the league justice
Director Zach Snyder stepped away from the movie in May 2017, following the death of his daughter. Joss Whedon took over to finish the film. (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures) Owen Johnson Connector Editor What do Joel Schumacher’s “Batman & Robin” and Halle Berry’s “Catwoman” have in common? There are two answers to this. One:…
Batman v. Superman: Yawn of Melancholy
“Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice” is the second film in the DC Comics Cinematic Universe, which will continue with a planned Justice League movie next year. (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures) Owen Johnson Connector Staff After the failure of Zach Snyder’s “Man of Steel” in 2013, I really did not have much hope for…