Henderson Oracle

The sequel to the delightful comic film "Hellboy" has fallen far from the proverbial tree. Guillermo Del Torro, critically acclaimed director of "Pan's Labyrinth" considers the Hellboy franchise to be his directorial baby. In my opinion, DHS should be called as this baby has been abused.… Post the First Comment

I have been a fanatical Batman lover since birth. I don't remember a time without the Caped Crusader. I've only recently begun reading the comics, but I am a true connoisseur of all things bat. In my cramped office in Huie Library, you'll find a "Batman Begins" poster on my wall and a small display case filled with Batman memorabilia on the opposite wall.… Post the First Comment

Finally there is a superhero flick worth two hours of your life. "Hancock" is a refreshingly abstract look at superheroism. The main character, Hancock, is a drunken, angry, perverse man who destroys everything in his path due to his almost uncharacteristic desire to fight crime and evil.… Post the First Comment

I'm not a big fan of massive action movies. However, Timur Bekmambetov's "Wanted" was a wonderful exception. There were no dummies with guns; no dark, contemplative, sullen war-drenched, stereotypical action heroes; but truly a motley crew of completely professional, professionally trained anti-hero gunmen.… Post the First Comment

It's time for summer blockbusters, folks, and they've started off with a wild and fervent... "meh." Edward Norton stars as Bruce Banner, the gamma irradiated Incredible Hulk, in this wannabe flick. What this film wants to be is deeply psychological with references to monsters within and the corruption of power, but these messages were glazed over with poor CGI and a cast acting below their talents.… Post the First Comment