Silber Linings: On Ebon Moss-Bachrach, FANTASTIC FOUR and comic crushes
This week on Silber Linings, Greg considers the crush the upcoming Fantastic Four's The Thing (Moss-Bachrach) had growing up and reading Elfquest.
Silber Linings: Why is FRANKENSTEIN back in the zeitgeist?
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg explores why so many riffs on Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' have been filling movie theaters lately.
Silber Linings: JOHN WICK transcends modern blockbusters
In this week's Silber Linings, Gregory Paul Silber reflects on what makes the John Wick movie franchise so special.
Silber Linings: Have you ever heard of Batman?
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg recalls the time he met a boy who'd never heard of Batman... or fiction in general.
Silber Linings: THE COURT OF OWLS was the perfect story for a Batman reboot
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg explores why The New 52's first 'Batman' arc remains an excellent read for veteran Batman fans and newcomers alike.
SILBER LININGS: What happened to our sense of Wonder?
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg explores the concept of "wonder" in entertainment, and how the latest Mario game's commitment to wonder makes it a winner.
Silber Linings: Why the comics press matters (despite what the Eisners think)
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg responds to a recent Eisners controversy by reflecting on a decade in comics criticism.
Silber Linings: In praise of casual fandom and TMNT: MUTANT MAYHEM
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg defends casual fandom and explores how our relationships with fandom evolve over time.
SILBER LININGS: A playlist for Danny Boyle’s THE MATRIX-themed dance show
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg curates some musical suggestions for the recently-announced MATRIX-themed dance show, "Free Your Mind."
SILBER LININGS: Shut up and show me the monster
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg pushes back against the conventional wisdom that great horror stories don't "show the monster."
SILBER LININGS: The enduring appeal of “Weird Al” Yankovic
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg explores "Weird Al" Yankovic's impressive career in anticipation of the comedy musician's upcoming biopic
SILBER LININGS: Why hasn’t there been a superhero movie musical?
For the latest Silber Linings, following the news that Lady Gaga may play Harley Quinn in a musical sequel to 2019's Joker, Greg examines the curious nonexistence of superhero movie musicals.
