No, I’m not reviewing a porno. Max Steel was a line of action figures released in the late 90s by Mattel. They were apparently popular enough to warrant not one, but two different television series’ over the last two decades.…
DEFINE Podcast: Diversity in the DC Extended Universe
The Young Folks is proud to present a new podcast that hopes to take part in the ongoing discussions on diversity in the film and television industry. DEFINE: Conversations on Hollywood & Diversity is a monthly podcast hosted by yours truly…
A Brief History of the DC Expanded Universe
The past decade has seen an increase in the presence of DC in television and film. At the same time, the idea of “universes” in television and film also began to increase in popularity. DC…
Movie Review: Suicide Squad
How? How did this turn out to be what DC Comics stands for? How have we come to the point of 5 or 6 comic book movies being released in 2016 from some of the largest studios in the world,…
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition Review
Redemption. That’s a common theme in comic books and for a very good reason. It’s a story we can all relate to and usually one with a happy ending. My first viewing of the theatrical release of Batman v Superman:…
Suicide Squad ‘Blitz’ Trailer: “So Perfectly Hectic”
With DC Comics looking to reinvigorate their film department, it comes as no surprise they’d look towards every popular franchise under their belt to explore on the silver screen. However, with one Batman themed movie having already released this year (the…
Batman, Superman & superhero narcissism
Man of Steel (directed by Zack Snyder) was released in 2013 to a decidedly mixed critical response. The standard in which critics spoke of the film seemed rather impartial. Some complained about its grey tone or its excesses in action…