There’s something about misfits that seems to fit the worldview of comic book fans. Whether it’s the motley Guardians of the Galaxy, the slightly less slacker Avengers or, in this latest comic book film, Suicide Squad. Like The Expendables, Suicide Squad is made up of tough, dangerous criminals who are pulled out of an ultra-maximum security prison because the world needs ’em to combat an unspeakable evil. Created by the tough-as-nails bureaucrat Amanda Waller (Viola Davis),…Read More
Review: Ender’s Game
Orson Scott Card’s book “Ender’s Game” stands as one of the best sci-fi titles ever written and is one of my personal favorites in the genre. Turning its sweeping story of alien invasion and complex war game simulations into a film that retains the ethical dilemma faced by the main character, Ender Wiggin has been a daunting task. Rumors of cinematic adaptations have swirled around the industry for almost 25 years. Director Gavin Hood took…Read More