Bob Ross’ Joy of Painting series has always marveled me for some reason. Whether it be Ross’ colorful one-liners, endlessly upbeat demeanor, or calming sense of style, Joy of Painting is one of my all-time favorite shows. When I first started watching, I was continuously amazed how, in a mere thirty minutes, Ross could take a blank canvas, throw a… Read more →
Author: Steve
Superman: The Man of Many Failed Adaptations
Superman is not among the group of superheroes that have truly flourished in mediums outside of comic books. He is no recent blockbuster success like Spiderman or Batman, though many attempts over the years have tried and failed at bringing the most recognizable hero in the game to other forms of media. Why has Superman failed where others have succeeded?… Read more →
Zach Snyder’s Watchmen: The Triumph of Outstanding Opening Credits
Zack Snyder’s Watchmen adaptation is not up to par with the graphic novel for a variety of reasons. I actually enjoy the film overall, but find it a flawed work with a particularly weak second half. Despite this, through moments of gripping style and a general dedication to the source material, a few of Snyder’s scenes are masterful strokes that… Read more →
Comics and Film: The Popularity of the Dark Superhero
David Cronenberg, director of the loose graphic novel adaptation A History of Violence recently sounded off on his disapproval of the recent fanfare and critical acclaim for Christopher Nolan’s Batman film trilogy saying “I think it’s still Batman running around in a stupid cape, I just don’t think it’s elevated.” He went on further to say “A superhero movie, by… Read more →