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The Shadow Returns (1946) (a classic film review).
I was surprised to find that the sequel to the ‘The Shadow’ film serial was actually a 1946 film titled ‘The Shadow Returns’.…
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December 2023
October 2023
ReviewFilms
The Spider Returns (1941) film series (film series review)
Despite assuring his wife Nita (actress Mary Ainslee) that he had put his Spider identity to rest, Richard Wentworth (actor Warren Hull)…
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The Spider’s Web: 1938 serial (film serial review).
Upon watching the initial half-hour episode of the 1938 film serial ‘The Spider’s Web,’ viewers will notice that the Spider, portrayed by Warren…
September 2023
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Spy Smasher: a Republic serial (film serial review).
The 1942 Republic 12-part film serial, “Spy Smasher,” begins with immediate action. The agent, in disguise, is in France gathering information when he…
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Superman: the Theatrical Serials collection boxset (film serial review).
In contrast to other film serials from the 1940s and ’50s, the ‘Superman’ series had more money behind it. The first two serials…
August 2023
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Blue Beetle: the DC superhero version of Iron Man? (film review)
Alright, folks, let’s address the elephant in the room. “Blue Beetle” had a lot going against it. I mean, come on, a hero…
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The New Adventures Of Batman And Robin, The Boy Wonder 1949 Serial (film serial review).
When I was looking for a copy of ‘The New Adventures Of Batman And Robin, The Boy Wonder 1949 Serial’, I came across…
July 2023
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Batman: The Complete 1943 Movie Serial Collection (film serial review)
I expect like many of you, the odd photo I’ve seen of the 1943 movie serial of ‘Batman’ have had some distain over…
April 2023
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Justice League vs The Fatal Five (blu-ray animated film review).
The film ‘Justice League Vs The Fatal Five’ kicks off with the Legion of Super-Heroes (LSH) battling the Fatal Five, though only Star…
March 2023
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DC League Of Super-Pets (2022) by Mark R. Leeper (a film review).
In ‘DC League Of Super-Pets’, the dog Krypto comes to Earth with Superman and, of course, he has super-powers. But when Lex Luthor…
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Legion Of Super-Heroes (2022) (film blu-ray review).
In recent years, the Legion Of Super-Heroes has had a chequered release in the comic books, not to mention numerous remakes and team…
January 2023
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The Batman (2022) (blu-ray film review).
I’ve held back watching this nearly 3 hour long film until now when I have a comfortable time watching it. Definitely a lot…