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Ben Affleck (Batman) and Henry Cavill (Superman) in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ review — but first, a backstory

Post author:JL
Post published:March 30, 2016
Post category:Me and the Movies Movie Reviews Show Business

Before I start on this review proper, buckle up for a not-so-brief history of how Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (from now on referred to as BVS) came to be. It'll help you understand why BVS rubbed me wrongly from the get-go, and why I went into it with derisive feelings. My friend accused me of being biased against the film, and so even if it was good, I wouldn't say so, but that's not true. *If* it was good, I would admit it -- in tones of absolute surprise, yes, but I would.

Director and producer Steve McQueen celebrates after accepting the Oscar for best picture at the 86th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 2, 2014. (Lucy Nicholson/REUTERS)

The 86th Annual Academy Awards roundup

Post author:JL
Post published:March 4, 2014
Post category:Awards Season

Director and producer Steve McQueen celebrates after accepting the Oscar for best picture at the 86th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood…

The all-star cast of American Hustle: Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, Christian Bale and Jennifer Lawrence

‘American Hustle’ review: Messy plot, memorable characters

Post author:JL
Post published:December 28, 2013
Post category:Movie Reviews Awards Season

When a movie spends its first three minutes on Christian Bale carefully arranging his sparse hair into a comb over, with his shirt unbuttoned to show off a paunchy stomach, you know somehow that plot isn't its biggest concern.