Articles by Valerie Complex

About Valerie Complex (19 Articles)

Writer, Critic, and passionate about comics, movies and equality on the big screen.

Denzel Washington & Antione Fuqua Team Up To Be Magnificent

December 19, 2014 // 0 Comments

According to the Guardian, MGM is in talks with actor Denzel Washington, and director Antione Fuqua to star and direct the Magnificent Seven. The idea of the Magnificent [...]

Debate Time: Do You Love or Loathe DC’s New 52?

November 20, 2014 // 0 Comments

This past September marked the 4th anniversary of DC Comic’s New 52, and comic fans seem to be split down the middle when it comes to the ‘New 52. Some think it’s [...]

A Lesson From The Matrix: Protect Your Work!

November 4, 2014 // 0 Comments

By Valerie Greene As a lover of the first Matrix films, I was disturbed at what I learned today. It appears, the Wachowski siblings, producer Joel Silver, and the folks [...]

Resident Evil 6: Saving The Best For Last

October 20, 2014 // 0 Comments

By Valerie Greene Shortly after the success of 2012 Resident Evil: Retribution, Sony announced that a sixth and final installment of the franchise was slated for release in [...]

Jena Malone As Lady Robin in JLA: Dawn of Justice?

October 14, 2014 // 0 Comments

Actress Jenna Malone has gone and dyed her hair red and the Internet is up in arms! Fans are consumed with speculation if Jenna Malone will play Batman’s famous sidekick [...]

Do Capes Matter for Superheroes?

October 13, 2014 // 0 Comments

by Valerie Complex Should superheroes always wear capes? I think it depends on two things: the purpose and costume design. The cape definitely highlights a sort of dynamism. [...]

Ghost in the Shell Live Action Film: A Tragedy in the Making

September 30, 2014 // 3 Comments

In the past I have voiced my concerns surrounding this film. My concerns were: Whitewashing, direction, script, and authenticity. With the new developments on the film, [...]

Theo James to Replace Kate Beckinsale as lead in Underworld Franchise

September 23, 2014 // 0 Comments

According to Variety magazine, actress and star Kate Beckinsale of the Underworld franchise will not be returning for a sixth film. Theo James, star of Underworld: Awakening [...]

Small Press Expo (SPX) 2014: Hip to be square

September 16, 2014 // 1 Comment

By Joe Thacker I’ve been to several SPX in the past, and sometimes even volunteering. I wish I could say that this one was different from the past, but it’s hard [...]