If you were to rewrite a few scenes a bit and squint, this episode of Smallville could actually serve as a pretty solid critique of toxic masculinity in sports. If I’m being generous, I’d say that’s what the writers were going for with “Hothead”, but honestly, I think someone just threw out the idea of … Continue reading
It’s funny how hard Smallville goes into “freak of the week” territory with its second episode. What’s downright hilarious, then, is the fact that “Metamorphosis” was often aired with the pilot as a two-hour movie event. Sure, this episode picks up directly after the events of the pilot and carries over a few story threads, … Continue reading
You know, if the proceeding 217 episodes go down this smoothly, I’m in for a pretty good time. Smallville opens with a strong pilot, one that does all of the necessary legwork setting up an ongoing series while also serving as an enjoyable hour of television in its own right. While a few characters and … Continue reading
In an era when superhero shows seem like an inescapable part of our pop culture landscape, it can be hard to remember a time when live-action versions of such properties were few and far between. Granted, as a huge fan of superhero movies and television, I don’t really have a desire to revisit those dark … Continue reading