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[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Well, we have hit the mid-point of the main story of DC's major event, Dark Nights Metal, and Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion and FCO Plascencia really hit their stride with the series and the stakes for the DC Universe. With Batman lost to the Dark Multiverse, and the Dark Knights wreaking havoc across[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Every so often I go into a film not particularly expecting to be caught up in it Not for any lack of its own part, but perhaps the trailers haven't really connected, or the news around it hadn't yet gotten my attention So I settled into the screening of Professor Marston and the Wonder Women expecting[...]

We're taking a break from the normal Weekly Static to answer some of the questions/comments you sent us through social media over the past few days.

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] We've got our own Film Editor, Kaitlyn Booth, reporting from New York Comic Con Marvel's Runaways season one episode one is a solid start to a new corner of the Marvel universe that feels fresh and new. Creators: Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage Summary: After discovering their parents are super-villains in disguise, a group of teenagers band[...]

Last night at NYCC, attendees were treated to a sneak peek at some clips from the new movie The Death of Stalin, as well as a discussion and Q&A session.

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Motor Crush is back, and we finally get to find out where Domino has been Motor Crush #6 gave us plenty of backstory and a healthy dose of appreciation for Sully, but now it's time for our girl to get back in the mix — and #7 does not disappoint. Dom has been gone for two[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Batman and the Shadow are back with another fabulous team-up, this time with Steve Orlando in complete control of the script. A semi-sequel to the run we had earlier this year, in this six issue run we see the Dark Knight start on unequal footing Out of Gotham — and seemingly out of luck when[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Lucifer Season 3 sets up a new status quo for the devil, as revealed in the Season 2 finale, with a set of angel wings and new dangers. Creator: Tom Kapinos Summary: Lucifer Morningstar has decided he's had enough of being the dutiful servant in Hell and decides to spend some time on Earth to better[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] The Gifted has a fairly strong start, wasting no time introducing relatable characters and building a new world. Creator: Matt Nix Summary: In a world where mutated humans are treated with distrust and fear, an institute for mutants battles to achieve peaceful co-existence with humanity. The X-Men movies have been telling roughly the same story since the[...]

4: 11/9 Trailer | FX (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14cBD4znnmg) But one quick thing before we get our recap underway… Once again, this is not a formal review — more of a recap/review/stream of consciousness mash-up "monster" all its own — but I will be covering some themes and takeaways involving major and minor plot points from the episode[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Hollywood studio executives seem to continue to be under the impression that any film that was made more than a decade or two ago is ripe for a remake I'm sure some suit will come along and notice that Trolls and Trolls 2 hasn't been dug out for a redo yet, and we'll get[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] These days, Tom Cruise is in a rather odd position as a Hollywood star: people expect him to be solid in his roles, but they don't really expect him to do anything that might be award-worthy, either He always gives a full-court-push, regardless of the project he's in at the time, be it Rock of[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] American Made might be telling an interesting true story but a dragging pace and the juxtaposition between tone and content hurt the production overall. Director: Doug Liman Summary: A pilot lands work for the CIA and as a drug runner in the south during the 1980s. In The Wolf of Wall Street we got to see a[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Not too long ago, Marvel announced that we'd be getting yet another crossover — this time featuring the Avengers and the Champions It was billed as a "cataclysmic clash" between the older generation, the new, and a world shaking super villain The covers seemed to bleed contention, spelling trouble for our young cast. Well, we[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] The LEGO Ninjago Movie aims younger for its target audience, and while it's still enjoyable, it doesn't quite reach the peak of its predecessors. Director: Charlie Bean Summary: The battle for Ninjago City calls to action young Master Builder Lloyd, AKA the Green Ninja, along with his friends, who are all secret ninja warriors[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Kingsman: The Golden Circle isn't as good as the first one, with an overly long running time and some questionable plot choices, but there are enough laughs to make up for it. Director: Matthew Vaughn Summary: When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, the Kingsman's journey leads them to the discovery of[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Kingsman will always hold a special place in Bleeding Cool's heart Eight and a half years ago, on Bleeding Cool's first day, it was our first big scoop, that Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons were working on a new comic book together It would be called The Secret Service and then renamed Kingsman as[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Fresh off the series finale of Teen Wolf, Dylan O'Brien continues to prove that he's got some genuine acting chops — but even paired alongside Academy Award nominee Michael Keaton, they can't save American Assassin from being an uncompelling and ambivalent bore. After the pre-release studio buzz of Assassin possibly being on the level of John[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] American Assassin doesn't bring anything new to the genre of spy thrillers, aside from Michael Keaton clearly having a ball whenever he's on screen. Director: Michael Cuesta Summary: A story centered on counterterrorism agent Mitch Rapp, a CIA black ops recruit under the instruction of Cold War veteran Stan Hurley. When you're diving into a genre where[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Mother! is the type of self-aggrandizing piece of so-called "artistic filmmaking" that tries to get away with not having a message by claiming it's on the audience to discover one. There is nothing wrong with making a weird movie There's nothing wrong with making a movie that is there to be a piece of art[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Beware, this review does contain mild spoilers for Dark Nights: Metal #2. Dark Nights: Metal #2 comes out this week and gives us the next part in the wild, crazy DC event, and it really does continue to be something quite unlike anything that's come before. Dark Knights: Metal #2 cover by Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Stephen King's properties are again making the rounds as tentpole film events — just a few months ago we had The Dark Tower, and now we have another of his literary classics, It, taking the jump to the big screen Originally published back in '86 and widely celebrated at the time, this new film[...]

Fox's new science fiction series The Orville has finally left drydock and it more than deserves a chance to stretch it's legs. Fox has a fabulous track

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Generation X #6 is the latest issue of the series that, as you may know, I have had some problems with since ResurrXion I adored the original Generation X, but this volume was just not scratching the same itch for me. However, Generation X #6….well, I actually really enjoyed it. Generation X #6 cover by Terry[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Today I received in the post an advance review disc for the much-hyped Activision/Bungie game Destiny 2, still embargoed for now Thankfully, in that time, I was able to fully review every aspect of the game that I was able to — which, admittedly, wasn't much, because I don't actually have a PS4. However, I[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Iceman has hit its stride now; this much is obvious The last few issues have been powerful, fun, incredibly deep, and full of heart — none more so than the new Iceman #5. Iceman #5 cover by Marco D'Alfonso Iceman #5 picks up where the last issue left off, with Bobby Drake having finally come out[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] The Wicked + The Divine #31 is a game changer. This issue has the next big events that really change the direction for the series, and it brings some shockers, believe you me. The Wicked + The Divine #31 cover by Jamie McKelvie, Matthew Wilson and Clayton Cowles What's especially wonderful here is these shockers are delivered[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Hawkeye #10 is just so much fun It's an action-packed story filled with great characterisation and beautiful art. This issue continues an ongoing plot wherein Madame Masque has installed herself in a clone of Kate Bishop's body, hoping it will develop superpowers She decides to take her stolen identity out for a night on the[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Batman #30 marks another aside in the overarching plot of The War of Jokes and Riddles, and again, this sidebar focuses on the character Kite Man Now, be aware, there are spoilers in this review, so if you've not read it yet, come back later, or if you don't mind being spoiled, then read[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Black Bolt #5 continues the quirky, wonderful and different comic series, as Black Bolt, freed of the prison that has tormented him since the start by his faithful hound Lockjaw, has to decide does he run, or does he save the despots and thugs that have become his friends inside. Black Bolt #5 cover by[...]