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Jakob Conkling

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Batman (1989)

I have given a name to my podcast, and it is Now Playing

Reviewed May 22, 2012
Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale. Genres: Action, Crime, Fantasy, Superhero, Theatrical Release
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Iron Man 2

Demon in a podcast

Reviewed Apr 17, 2012
With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, with Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes at his side, must forge new alliances – and confront powerful enemies. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Superhero, Theatrical Release

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

I never thought I'd die fighting side by side with a Hulk

Reviewed Mar 13, 2012
Falsely accused of assault, Dr. David Banner is arrested and placed on trial, facing the possibility of a long prison sentence. Blind attorney Matt Murdock takes on his defence, while secretly operating as the vigilante Daredevil. As the courtroom battle unfolds, Banner’s struggle to control the Hulk leads to a dangerous confrontation with criminal mastermind Wilson Fisk. Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Superhero, TV Movie

The Incredible Hulk Returns

By Odin's Beard! Hulk Returns!

Reviewed Mar 6, 2012
Years after the end of the original series, David Banner continues his wandering search for a cure for the condition that turns him into the Hulk. He reunites with former colleague Don Blake, unaware of his mystical connection to Thor. When a criminal organization threatens their lives, Banner is forced to unleash the Hulk once again, marking the character’s return after the series finale. Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Superhero, TV Movie

The Return of the Incredible Hulk

If Mr. Feeny is killing Julie, Cory and Topanga better wa...

Reviewed Mar 2, 2012
Continuing his solitary flight, David Banner arrives in a small town where he saves the life of a young heiress, the target of a deadly conspiracy orchestrated by her stepmother and a corrupt physician. While working undercover to protect the girl and dismantle the plot, Banner must struggle to contain the beast within, especially when the arrival of reporter Jack McGee threatens to expose his secret to the world. Genres: Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Superhero, TV Movie
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Ghost Rider

It's Valentine's Day, so we review this love story!

Reviewed Feb 14, 2012
In order to save his dying father, young stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from the pure-hearted Roxanne Simpson, the love of his life. Years later, Johnny's path crosses again with Roxanne, now a go-getting reporter, and also with Mephistopheles, who offers to release Johnny's soul if Johnny becomes the fabled, fiery 'Ghost Rider'. Genres: Action, Fantasy, Superhero, Theatrical Release, Thriller

Captain America (1990)

Captain in the Rye

Reviewed Jan 31, 2012
During World War II, a brave, patriotic American Soldier undergoes experiments to become a new supersoldier, "Captain America". Racing to Germany to sabotage the rockets of Nazi baddie "Red Skull", Captain America winds up frozen until the 1990s. He reawakens to find that the Red Skull has changed identities and is now planning to kidnap the President of the United States. Genres: Action, Adventure, Direct to Video/Streaming, Science Fiction, Superhero, War

Captain America (1979)

The only thing this has in common with the comic characte...

Reviewed Jan 17, 2012
Artist Steve Rogers is nearly murdered by spies, seeking his late father's national secrets. He is saved during surgery via a secret formula; this serum not only heals him but also gives him fantastic strength and lightning reflexes. To help solve the mystery behind his father’s murder and bring those guilty to justice, a government agency equips him with a special motorcycle loaded with gadgets and an indestructible shield. Now armed, he battles against the nation's enemies as the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Superhero, TV Movie

Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Hell hath no Fury like David Hasselhoff!

Reviewed Jan 10, 2012
Marvel's hard-boiled hero is brought back to fight the menace of Hydra after exiling himself in the Yukon since the end of the Cold War. The children of the former Hydra head, Baron Von Stucker, have taken charge of the terrorist organization. Under the lead of his vicious daughter, Viper, Hydra has seized a deadly virus and threatens the destruction of America. Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Superhero, TV Movie