Jor-El is Superman’s biological father, and Russell Crowe’s portrayal marks the second major cinematic take on the character. The role has been interpreted across decades of comics, television, and film, and this version holds up as one of the more memorable renditions. As is typical for the character in DC adaptations, his story in the…
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Things I Like: Lois Lane (DCEU)
I’ve had a major crush on Amy Adams since the early 2010s, and I was certainly fine with her being cast as Lois Lane in the DCEU after Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill, hit theaters. While I do enjoy her performance in the role, she wasn’t quite the ideal Lois Lane. One key reason…
Things I Hate: Kordax (DCEU)
Kordax technically became the last literal villain of the DCEU, but unlike what they probably originally planned, it was definitely not Darkseid or any other Omega-level threat. Instead, it was just an Aquaman villain that not many people knew very well, as he became the major antagonist of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the final…
Things I Like: Michael Keaton’s Batman (DCEU)
Michael Keaton was the very first Batman on the silver screen if you don’t count the Adam West version appearing in his own movie based on the television series. He was my major draw for watching The Flash, and I almost watched it in theaters because of that. However, Ezra Miller’s disturbing actions and opinions…
Things I Like: Kara Zor-El/Supergirl (DCEU)
Kara Zor-El may never get as much attention as her famous cousin, Superman, but I was glad the DCEU at least tried to put the character into the universe, even though it was at the very last minute. I feel bad for Sasha Calle because I know she was probably promised a long-term contract, but…