The New York Times – Music:
Ed Piskor, 41, was known for his detailed “Hip Hop Family Tree” and “X-Men: Grand Design.” A Pittsburgh gallery canceled an exhibition of his work after the initial allegation.
Category: Comic Books and Strips
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It Was a Year of Superhero Fatigue on the Big Screen
The New York Times – Film:
Audiences are showing fatigue when it comes to Marvel’s box office behemoths of recent years. Based on what they were served in 2023, it’s hard to blame them.
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‘The Archies’ Review: A Masala Milkshake at Pop’s, Anyone?
The New York Times – Film:
Archie and pals get radicalized when their hometown, now conveniently relocated in India, is threatened by corporate overlords.
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Book Review: ‘MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios,’ by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzalez and Gavin Edwards
The New York Times – Film:
“The Reign of Marvel Studios” captures how movies based on comic-book properties came to dominate pop culture. At least until now.
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Can a New Genre of Eco-Thrillers Inspire Climate Action?
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Fighting the apocalypse is a timeworn movie trope. But in an era of environmental catastrophe, some filmmakers are creating more down-to-earth heroes.
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How the ‘Spider-Verse’ Movies Have Changed Animation for the Better
The New York Times – Film:
The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie and other C.G.I. cartoons are taking a looser, imperfect approach. The style represents a shift made possible by Spidey’s success.
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The Complicated Estates of Obsessive Collectors
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
When collectors die, their families face a lot of decisions, including what to do with a hundred Superman figurines.
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‘Nimona’ Review: Fright the Power
The New York Times – Film:
A zingy, chintzy, idea-driven animated feature based on the ND Stevenson comic.