Tagged Robert Downey Jr

In what is essentially a classic father-son tale played out in a courtroom, The Judge could easily fall into clichéd coasting. And yet what a surprise this was. Robert Downey Jr. is perfectly cast as the...

He weighs in at 83kg, 185cm tall and he’s the male acting equivalent of Anne Hathaway. A figure that’s often derided by critics for his apparent absence of talent, Channing Tatum is a by-word for “tries...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe needs no explanation. There's little doubt that even just the letters M, C, and U arranged in that order are enough to get the message across. That's a hefty monopoly on the...

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the only sequel to match its predecessor is The Godfather: Part II. Yet despite (or perhaps because) of this, expectations for follow-ups continue to remain sky...

As the superhero franchise machine rumbles on, it seems like an appropriate time to look back at the history of the genre. I’ve explored its past, present and future and now I’m here to put my neck on the...

We live in a golden age for the superhero film – a period that will go down in cinematic history for its unprecedented levels of productivity, creativity and popular acclaim. The comic books where these...

From Ancient Greece to Star Wars, the Bible to Breaking Bad, throughout history the father figure has been a major feature in dramatic storytelling. This is especially evident in film, but in post-9/11...

John Rambo, Rocky Balboa, Lt. Raymond Tango – Sylvester Stallone has been an icon of cinema for almost 40 years, keeping his '80s troupe current through the Expendables franchise. Yet behind all his bravado...