Author: Stephen Bitsoli
Elton John’s Rocketman ‘Not All True, But It’s the Truth’
When celebrities authorize an official story of their life, you might expect a whitewash, glossing over blemishes or unsavory details. Elton John’s authorized biopic Rocketman had been in development for 15 years or more because the artist wanted the film to openly and honestly explore his character, particularly his homosexuality and substance abuse. Coming to…
Shazam! or Captain Marvel: What’s in a Name?
Four weeks after the release of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Captain Marvel, the DC Cinematic Universe opened Shazam!, a film that by most rights deserves the title more, but not by copyright. The fault lies with DC as much as anyone. You could also say it serves them right. Zachary Levi in Shazam! (2019) That’s because the first…
How Captain Marvel became an Alcoholic in the Comics
Most viewers probably knew very little about Captain Marvel before seeing the movie. The truth is, the character has had a very long and difficult journey.