10 Television Show Recommendatations For April

Jesse Eisenberg’s portrayal of Lex Luthor was not well received by the mass audience when this film was released, many feeling that he felt more like The Riddler than Lex Luthor and because of that, some still dislike his performance. When this film came out I felt the same way about it, but I began to think more about what I saw. At the time this movie came out, I had not read Superman Birthright, that story was the inspiration for the characterisation of Lex Luthor that would be done here, this story shows off the eccentric Mad-Scientist side of the character more than the businessman side that we are more used to seeing after Gene Hackman’s performance in the Christopher Reeve films. The film is meant to be set in the real world, to this iteration of Luthor being so young works, because ask yourself this: How many people in their mid twenties and around that age group reject the Idea of God? And then Boom! God shows up and all your wealth and intellect can never replicate that kind of power, so you decide to kill the god. Love him or hate him, everything that character says and does IS Lex Luthor. Which is more compelling: this version of Lex Luthor or the version of Lex Luthor who only wants land and real-estate to get richer? People went into this movie with a certain vision in their minds for how Lex Luthor should be, they wanted Walter White and were disappointed when they got Lex Luthor. Lex’s Plan backup plan was to kill Superman, what he really wanted was to make people Hate Superman, and you know what...It Worked.

Batman. It is hard seeing your heroes fall. Besides the film being Too Dark, the biggest complaint people have with this film is: Why does Batman Kill so many People? The fact that people complain about this really irritates me, because all it tells me is that they were not paying attention to the story. This is a Redemption Story of a Fallen Batman. The Design and Characterisation of Batman, was Inspired by one of the most iconic Batman Stories ever written, Frank Millers’ The Dark Knight Returns. The internet is constantly divided over this, on one hand we have fans who absolutely hate that Batman kills in this movie and believes the very act of him wanting to kill Superman should not have been in the script, that it is some kind of Blasphemy to even touch the topic. And on the other hand you have those who love the journey the character went through. I do believe that The Icon that is The Batman is Defined by his No Killing Rule, but Batman CAN Kill if The STORY is about How He Should Not Kill, like this film. This film dared to take Batman’s no Killing Rule and make it a direct plot point for the character, instead of just mentioning it once and Glossing over it for the rest of the movie like with Michael Keaton or Christian Bale’s Batman (Even though there are compilations on YouTube of these Batmen killing, guess it’s only a problem when Snyder does it, smh.) A lot of the Dialogue Bruce has with Alfred is them debating whether or not Bruce can go through with the deed of looking Superman in the eye and thrusting a Spear through his heart, with the criminals he killed in the process being necessary collateral damage in his paranoid quest to try and save the world. We have already seen the story of the young Batman who is steadfast in his ideals and him being challenged by his villains, so what is wrong with letting us see this story of an older, jaded Batman who lost his way, regaining his Hope.

FINAL THOUGHTS Like Man of Steel, people criticise Batman V Superman because of its tone, feeling it is too dark and serious. And I say, why is that a problem? Marvel has already cornered the Market with their bright Family Friendly cinematic universe, why not let DC be their own thing? Superhero Movies should not be all homogeneous, Competition Breeds Success. If all Superhero Movies were bright and joyful we wouldn’t have gotten masterpieces like this, or Todd Phillips Joker, which I will definitely write an article about in the future. I noticed more and more people flocking to these DC Movies because they have their own Cinematic Identity, they all feel unique, where with the MCU, a lot of those movies feel too similar, formulaic and overly safe, and a lot of hate was given to Batman V Superman because people were already used to the Marvel Formula and Expected this film to be FUN, but were disappointed because this is a movie you are meant to actively think about, and ponder. I love these DC Films because they fill the void and provide us with more emotionally and intellectually rich stories, giving us more variety in Comic Book Films.

By: Nigel Wurayayi As a filmmaker, and a lover of the screen in general, I watch quite a lot of movies and televisions shows on a regular basis, and I would like to share some of them with you. In this article, I will share 10 tv show recommendations for you to watch. This is not a top 10 list, and not all of the shows on this list are 100% amazing, but all of them are worth watching. I will create a list just like this each month and hopefully you will enjoy the movies and shows listed. Next to each recommendation, you will find the genre of the movie, as well as a short logline (synopsis) that will give a bit of information about what the movie is about. Enjoy!

Comedy series following the exploits of Det. Jake Peralta and his diverse, lovable colleagues as they police the NYPD’s 99th Precinct.

2. The Boys (2019- ) Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime Age: TV-MA (Mature)

A group of vigilantes set out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers.

3. Amazing Stories (2020) Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama Age: PG

Executive produced by Spielberg, “Amazing Stories” will transport the audience to worlds of wonder through the lens of today’s most imaginative filmmakers, directors, and writers.

4. APB (2016-2017) Genre: Crime, Drama Age: 14+

After witnessing a violent crime, a tech billionaire purchases a troubled police precinct, rebooting it as a private police force.

5. The Good Doctor (2017- ) Genre: Drama Age: 14+

Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and Savant syndrome, is recruited into the surgical unit of a prestigious hospital.

6. Servant (2019- ) Genre: Drama, Mystery, Horror Age: TV-MA (Mature)

A Philadelphia couple is in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home.

7. The Punisher (2017-2019) Genre: Action, Crime, Drama Age: TV-MA (Mature)

After the murder of his family, Marine veteran Frank Castle becomes the vigilante known as “The Punisher,” with only one goal in mind: to avenge them.

In a not-so-distant future, a human cop and an android partner team up to protect and serve.

9. Deadly Class (2018-2019) Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy Age: TV-MA (Mature)

A coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of late 1980s counterculture, which follows a disillusioned teen recruited into a storied high school for assassins.

10. How To Sell Drugs Online (Fast) (2019- ) Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama Age: 17+

To win back the love of his life, a high school student and his best friend launch Europe’s largest online drug business from their teenage bedroom.

Bonus. Grimm (2011-2017) Genre: Drama, Crime, Fantasy Age: 14+

A homicide detective discovers he is a descendant of hunters who fight supernatural forces.