The Wiz (1978)
May 5, 2007All-Black Musical Wizard of Oz Remake
Musical modernisation of The Wizard of Oz relocated in New York City with an All-Black cast. Despite a clear budget arrayed, the film lumbers and never much comes to life
Michael Jackson
Moonwalker (1988)
Jun 1, 2004Michael Jackson Anthology/Michael Jackson Superhero
A collection of Michael Jackson short pieces, leading up to the 25 minute Smooth Criminal segment where he transforms into a godlike being. Fascinating in its bizarreness, largely a Michael Jackson ego trip
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part I (2012)
Dec 22, 2012Comic-Book Superhero/Animation
The first of a two-part animated adaptation of the classic graphic novel ever written. The film lacks the same impact because, firstly, it is an incomplete story, and secondly, Frank Miller's ideas have now become so much part of the modern Batman
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part II (2013)
May 6, 2013Comic-Book Superhero/Animation
The second of the two-part animated adaptation of Frank Miller's classic graphic novel. More satisfying than the first part, this where the story comes into its own