2023 Mid-Year Film Ranking

Below is my current mid-year ranking of all the new 2023 releases I’ve seen so far, with some quick thoughts on each film. As of right now, these are my current ratings and ranking for each but they are subject to change by the end of the year when heavy hitters such as Oppenheimer, Dune:…

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The Flash Review – Shades of Greatness But Uneven

The Flash is entertaining and exciting, with Ezra Miller and Sasha Calle shining brightest in the film, but the final product is more of a mixed bag of plot threads and unpolished endings. The Flash, starring Ezra Miller and directed by Andy Muschietti has a long list of things it wanted to accomplish. It is…

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Black Adam Review – DC’s New Powerhouse

Black Adam is an action-packed crowd-pleaser, featuring Dwayne Johnson at the top of his game. With incredible visual effects and filled to the brim with DC characters and cameos, Black Adam serves as a B-12 shot for the DCEU.

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What Will it Take for WBD to Regain Our Trust?

Once the Warner Bros. Discovery merger was announced, we had a little hope for what WBD could do for DCEU. But can we trust them?

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THE BATMAN Review – The Quintessential Bruce Wayne Story

The Batman is bold, brutal and one of the best superhero films of all time. In a superhero movie climate where cameos and roller-coaster action is the name of the game, The Batman answers back with cinema.

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Why Hasn’t Hollywood Figured Out How to Make a Horror Comic Book Movie?

Marvel Studios have horror characters coming. DC Comics has a legion in waiting. So, why don’t we have a real horror comic book movie?

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The Suicide Squad – Review : Action-Packed. Distinctly Gunn.

The Suicide Squad boasts strong character beats and crisp writing. While there is an overindulgence in gore and violence, the film is engaging enough to keep fans happy. 2016’s Suicide Squad film was divisive and seemingly disavowed by most who’ve worked on it, including director David Ayer himself. Still, there is no denying the commercial…

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Zack Snyder’s JUSTICE LEAGUE Trailer REACTION

HBO Max and WarnerMedia released the Snyder Cut’s first full trailer on Sunday, showcasing the entire Justice League, Darkseid, and the Joker. The Farooqi Bros react to Zack Snyder’s Justice League Trailer and do a shot-by-shot breakdown of the entire moment. Zack Snyder’s Justice League is set to release exclusively on HBO Max on March…

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The Farooqi Bros Podcast – July 2020

You’re listening to the Farooqi Brothers Podcast on ComicBook Debate Here, you’ll find the latest discussion about the superhero movie world, including all things DCEU like The Snyder Cut, The Batman, Wonder Woman 1984 s well as all things MCU like Spider-Man and the Avengers.  The Farooqi Brothers podcast is a part of the ComicBook…

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The Future of Superhero Movies as Theaters Remain Shut

With the film industry delayed due to the current state of the world, many superhero movies have been delayed, including Wonder Woman 1984, The Batman, and Black Widow. ComicBook Debate’s The Farooqi Brothers discuss the future of the theatrical model for superhero movies, debate whether streaming is the future for many Hollywood films and which…

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The Farooqi Bros Podcast – June 2020

You’re listening to the Farooqi Brothers Podcast on ComicBook Debate Here, you’ll find the latest discussion about the superhero movie world, including all things DCEU like The Snyder Cut, The Batman, Wonder Woman 1984 s well as all things MCU like Spider-Man and the Avengers.  The Farooqi Brothers podcast is a part of the ComicBook…

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The Benefits of a DCEU Multiverse

DC has always featured the Multiverse in its comics. With Michael Keaton’s return as Batman in The Flash movie, the future of DCEU is brighter than ever. The DCEU multiverse will be introduced through FLASHPOINT, opening the doors for movies like Batman Beyond, Crisis on Infinite Earths, and more. ComicBook Debate’s The Farooqi Bros discuss…

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The DCEU’s Future is Brighter Than Ever and Zack Snyder’s JUSTICE LEAGUE is Why

Here is why Zack Snyder’s Justice League changes everything for the DCEU going forward, including new opportunities for DCEU actors like Henry Cavill and Ray Fisher, and future films going with a direction in line with Snyder’s vision and more. Zack Snyder’s Justice League will release in 2021 on HBO Max. The DCEU is back…

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FIRST LOOK At The Batmobile for Matt Reeves’ THE BATMAN

ComicBook Debate Reacts to the latest photos of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, including the first look at the Batmobile. The Batman stars Robert Pattinson as The Dark Knight. He is joined by Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Andy Serkis asĀ Alfred Pennyworth, Paul Dano as the Riddler, Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon, and Colin Farrell as the…

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The Brilliance of Dark DC Films: Past, Present & Future

Joker is now a juggernaut worldwide. Praised for its dark, disturbing and twisted take on the character, the film has taken a $55 million budget and flipped it into Avengers: Infinity War level profit. DC is at its best when it embraces its dark side. DC’s track record for darker storytelling has been a defining point of their…

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