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1. Television series based on superhero comic books:
* So far Gotham is the best and most innovative series that I've ever seen based on a superhero comic book series (and I've seen a lot of them). Not to mention the most compelling. With ambiguous characters, a wicked sense of humor, and clever twists - plus the style of the series feels like a graphic comic come to life. If you are a comic book snob, or a tv snob, particularly fond of noir and anti-heroes - check out this series yesterday.
The last episode focused on Harry Bullock - who is played by character actor Donal Logue of Terrier's fame. Although the stand-outs are the kids playing Oswald Cobblepot, Nygema, Bruce Wayne, and Selina Kyle - who are depicted in new ways.
* Agents of Shield does sort of pale in comparison. While fun, it does lack the depth and sly humor of Gotham. Gotham is basically for the television snob, Agents of Shield not so much. Also, no real superheros in Gotham - it's pure noire with a hero struggling against the pull of the abyss. Note to self - don't watch them back to back. That said - it's is getting more interesting and there's a particular plot arc that's intriguing me - because I can't figure out which direction they'll go. It's a toss-up.
( spoiler )
*The Flash - is entertaining, but has a few weak points that need flushing out. Also my interest tends to wander during it. I like the use of John Wesley-Ship as the dad, Ship played the Flash in a television series of the same name back in the 1980s. Also the two father figures, Joe West and the head of Star Labs, who is a bit less moral and very manipulative. Unfortunately Caitlin and Cisco are a bit weak and either need to be developed more or dropped, as does Iris, the alleged love interest - who Barry has 0 chemistry with, and is dating her father's hot-shot partner, who feels miscast. Like I said, it's uneven. But it has potential.
* The Arrow - haven't seen this season yet. Arrow starts slow and then builds up speed as you go. I like the structure of it. And it has a rather good vigilante to hero arc going for it. Plus, unlike The Flash, the Arrow's support team is quite good, I adore Digger and Felicity Smoke.
2. Favorite Scary Movies
( below is my list of favorite scary movies )
* So far Gotham is the best and most innovative series that I've ever seen based on a superhero comic book series (and I've seen a lot of them). Not to mention the most compelling. With ambiguous characters, a wicked sense of humor, and clever twists - plus the style of the series feels like a graphic comic come to life. If you are a comic book snob, or a tv snob, particularly fond of noir and anti-heroes - check out this series yesterday.
The last episode focused on Harry Bullock - who is played by character actor Donal Logue of Terrier's fame. Although the stand-outs are the kids playing Oswald Cobblepot, Nygema, Bruce Wayne, and Selina Kyle - who are depicted in new ways.
* Agents of Shield does sort of pale in comparison. While fun, it does lack the depth and sly humor of Gotham. Gotham is basically for the television snob, Agents of Shield not so much. Also, no real superheros in Gotham - it's pure noire with a hero struggling against the pull of the abyss. Note to self - don't watch them back to back. That said - it's is getting more interesting and there's a particular plot arc that's intriguing me - because I can't figure out which direction they'll go. It's a toss-up.
( spoiler )
*The Flash - is entertaining, but has a few weak points that need flushing out. Also my interest tends to wander during it. I like the use of John Wesley-Ship as the dad, Ship played the Flash in a television series of the same name back in the 1980s. Also the two father figures, Joe West and the head of Star Labs, who is a bit less moral and very manipulative. Unfortunately Caitlin and Cisco are a bit weak and either need to be developed more or dropped, as does Iris, the alleged love interest - who Barry has 0 chemistry with, and is dating her father's hot-shot partner, who feels miscast. Like I said, it's uneven. But it has potential.
* The Arrow - haven't seen this season yet. Arrow starts slow and then builds up speed as you go. I like the structure of it. And it has a rather good vigilante to hero arc going for it. Plus, unlike The Flash, the Arrow's support team is quite good, I adore Digger and Felicity Smoke.
2. Favorite Scary Movies
( below is my list of favorite scary movies )