Now You Can See What I’m Saying!

So, four years ago, I wrote a blog post about the movie Batman v Superman or, more specifically, a single line of dialogue from the film. I removed that line of dialogue, along with a few other lines I didn't care for, and it really changed that scene for the much better. Today, I finally…

How Too Much Dialogue Can Get In The Way

In my previous post, I discussed the infamous, “Why did you say that name?!” line in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and how removing it changed the interpretation of the scene and brought sense to it. Now, we’re going through more dialogue to see how too much dialogue can actually bog things down a…

How Removing One Line Of Dialogue Can Totally Change A Scene

I have a firm love/hate relationship with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. While I love Batman, and Superman is a favorite character of mine, I’ve always felt that the story in the film is so completely flawed that it needs a complete re-imagining. No, that’s not what this particular blog post is about (although…

Why did I make this writing prompt?

In honor of the release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition on Blu-ray, I have come up with a writing prompt based on a scene in the movie. I call this the Batman v Superman Writing Prompt. Ready? First, type “Martha.” Now ask: “Why did you say that name?” That’s a totally…

You’ll Love Wonder Woman, Trust Me

If you’re looking for a fun take on Batman v Superman, look no further than the below video from Nostalgia Critic. Featuring YouTube gaming personality Angry Joe, these two do a wonderful job of breaking down, in their opinions, where the critically-pounded superhero film went wrong. But they don’t do their thought-sharing in a dry,…

The Difference Between “Good” and “Enjoyable,” or, My Obligatory Batman v Superman Aftermath Post

Whether or not you were disappointed by or excited about this past weekend’s runaway success Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, one thing is probably certain: you’re talking about it. If you’re in the former category of those not terribly captivated by the film, then it may be likely that you’re running into the latter…

Would You Rather…

Because I’ve been tagged by the lovely Jasmine Carlisle, and because we’re in the same Camp NaNoWriMo cabin, which means that she knows exactly where to find me for the purpose of giving me a total earful if I don't participate, I am taking part in this “Would You Rather…” tag. If there’s anyone reading…

Why I Don’t Care About Batman V Superman Anymore

I’m going to be discussing the latest Batman V Superman trailer, which, I believe, contains a major spoiler. If you don’t want to know what it is, then don’t watch the newest trailer and certainly don’t read any further. However, if you do want to see the trailer, for your convenience, it is right below…