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June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

Elseworlds Will Kill the DCU Before It Even Starts

Elseworlds stories may work in comics, but throwing multiple disconnected timelines into DC’s cinematic relaunch is a recipe for disaster. If everything is “what if,” then nothing matters—and the audience won’t stick around to figure it out.

June 18, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

James Gunn and Kevin Feige Are Rebooting Their Childhoods

Superman and Fantastic Four are embracing Silver Age nostalgia, but for who? With flying dogs, surprise babies, and '60s throwback vibes, it feels less like a revival and more like two Gen-X creatives working through a midlife crisis—dragging audiences into a version of comic book history they may not even want.

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

The Clock Is Ticking for Pattinson’s Batman at DC Studios

James Gunn says Batman is his “biggest issue” in building the DCU—but it’s not just creative frustration, it’s a brewing power struggle. With Matt Reeves dragging his feet on The Batman Part II, Gunn is running out of patience and time. And while Superman might kick off this new universe, it’s Batman who really holds it together—and Gunn knows it.

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

James Gunn Is Half-Right About Why Movies Are Dying

James Gunn says the movie industry is dying because studios keep filming without finished scripts—but that’s only half the story. From improv-heavy classics like Iron Man to the rising cost of a single IMAX ticket, the real problem runs deeper than screenplays. It's about value, spontaneity, and a film culture that's pricing itself into irrelevance.

June 14, 2025June 14, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

The Search for More Money Is Over: Spaceballs 2 Is Happening

Spaceballs 2 is finally real. Mel Brooks returns at 98 alongside Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis in a sequel that dares to parody every Hollywood franchise choking the industry. But without Barf or Dot Matrix, can it still hold the Schwartz?

June 14, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

Andor Proves Star Wars is NOT for Kids Anymore (And That’s a Good Thing)

Forget lightsabers and chosen ones—Andor proves Star Wars isn't just for kids anymore. This gripping prequel throws out the nostalgia bait and delivers a bleak, brilliant take on rebellion, radicalization, and resistance. And it might just be the most grown-up thing the galaxy has ever produced.

May 22, 2025May 24, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

Why “Fan Service Is Poison” Is a Lazy Hot Take

Christopher McQuarrie thinks fan service is poison—but his own movies are drenched in it. From Mission: Impossible callbacks to Marvel’s absurd “no more homework” claims, here’s why fan service isn’t toxic—it’s the seasoning that makes franchises matter.

May 21, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

IMAX Ghosted Jurassic World: Rebirth — Let’s Talk About Why

Jurassic World: Rebirth is skipping IMAX, and it’s not just a scheduling fluke — it’s a signal. In 2025, if you’re not filming for the format, you’re not getting the format. What used to be a guaranteed spectacle has become a litmus test for effort — and this dino reboot didn’t make the cut.

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

The $500M Weekend That Proves Theaters Aren’t Dead—They’ve Evolved

Half a billion dollars in one weekend. Not bad for an industry everyone keeps insisting is dying. But the real story isn’t just the money—it’s how theaters are transforming into premium-first, event-driven experiences. From Sinners to Stitch, audiences are choosing spectacle, scale, and nostalgia over originality—and studios are more than happy to oblige.

May 20, 2025 Matt Jarbo News

James Gunn Is Willy Wonka, and Krypto Is the Golden Ticket

James Gunn just gave Superman the Willy Wonka treatment—literally. DC’s latest stunt hides golden dog biscuits in reprints of Adventure Comics #210, giving fans a chance to attend the Superman movie premiere. It’s clever, nostalgic, and maybe just a little desperate.

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