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Wonder Woman (2017)
Wonder Woman (2017)
2017 | Action, Fantasy, War
Empowering
I'm not one to watch DC movies, but this one was just amazing. It did seem to drag on a little at different parts throughout the movie. But so empowering and had great characters.
  
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Christina Tsitlakidou (43 KP) Jul 5, 2017

loved this!!!

Suicide Squad (2016)
Suicide Squad (2016)
2016 | Action
I have to say that this movie was amazing. I am not a DC fan. Not even close. I find more pleasure in watching Marvel movies. But this movie was so well done that I'll except it into my favorites. I just love how the bad guys are bad but good bad. I don't know if that makes sense but if you've seen it I think you'll understand what I mean. Take a look you might just become a fan of this DC movie
  
Weird Science DC Comics Podcast
Weird Science DC Comics Podcast
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A Big Bad Bumper Comics Podcast
Jim and Eric bring us bumper Comic Book reviews each and every week. All of the DC range is reviewed on this show from your favourite DC characters.

Split up into easily manageable sections of books and responding to a plethora of Emails from their devoted fans known as the get fresh crew.

You won’t find a more honest and open forum podcast I guarantee it. They call it as they see it warts and all
  
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Batman vs. Two-Face - Official Trailer

Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment bring together two of pop culture’s all-time heroes to voice the title characters in the full-length, animated feature film, Batman vs. Two-Face.

  
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Kristy H (1252 KP) rated The Hopefuls in Books

Feb 13, 2018  
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The Hopefuls
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Beth is less than thrilled when her husband, Matt, announces they are moving to Washington, DC. Beth loves New York City and all that comes with it, and DC is an intense culture shock. Matt is involved with President Obama's campaign and the couple's life revolves completely around politics. Beth, a writer, tires easily of the endless business talk and her husband's obsession with politics and the DC scene. Soon Matt and Beth meet Jimmy and Ashleigh. Jimmy works at the White House as well. The couples become fast friends, sharing meals, parties, and vacations. But as Jimmy raises in the ranks in politics, the friendship becomes quickly threatened by jealousy.

I was intrigued by the premise of this book--a relationship set to the backdrop of the Obama campaign and administration. Living close to the DC area, I can say that Close's description of many DC citizens is spot on: the Blackberrys, the obsession with security clearance and work standing, the fashion. She's excellent at weaving a story in the details.

The problem, however, is that Beth--the novel's narrator--is just so dull. She's beyond passive, willing to watch life unravel as she watches. It doesn't seem as if Beth is interested in anything, beyond whining. After a while, I just became so frustrated with her, I wanted to scream. It doesn't help that her husband, Matt, is similarly self-absorbed, and Jimmy and Ashleigh aren't any more likable. The book sort of bumps along, with no real movement to swing it along, or a character with any redeeming quality of any sort (good or bad). Even the DC details can't save this often frustrating novel from its own irksome and passive characters. 2.5 stars.
  
Shazam! (2019)
Shazam! (2019)
2019 | Action, Sci-Fi
Zachary Levi is amazing and charisma leaps off screen. (1 more)
A fun enjoyable film that flew by.
Seemed a bit simplistic. (1 more)
Cooper Andrews is wasted in his supporting role.
An actual fun DC movie.
It goes without saying that most modern DC Universe movies tend to be on the dark and very serious side. So, this was a nice turn. Once the villain is introduced in typical DC dark fashion, the movie tilts to the lightness of youth and the chicanery that can ensue. So many light-hearted fun moments throughout. Zachary Levi is brilliant as the quick-quipping hero and embraces his child alter ego with ease. While the gaining understanding of powers and defeat of the villian seemed a little simplistic to me, overall it was just a fun, enjoyable film. The time flew by. It had laughs. It had heart. The cast had amazing charisma and chemistry. (Though the incredibly charismatic Cooper Andrews is kinda wasted in his supporting role.) While I think Batman and Superman need the gravitas, the light tone fit perfectly here. Great job by DC and a hope that they are making changes for the future thread of films in this universe.