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Clayface is a movie struggling with an identity crisis.
I didn’t hate the film. I didn’t love it either. It simply exists.
The movie tries to balance body horror, tragedy, and a comic book origin story, but never quite succeeds at any of them.
It’s not the worst entry in the DCU, but it certainly lacks the depth and sophistication we’ve seen with Lanterns.
I had fun watching it, and there were moments I enjoyed. But when it was over, I couldn’t shake the feeling that there just wasn’t much there.
I’m sticking with my 3/10 rating.
Here’s my quick, spoiler-free reaction to Clayface.
Marvel’s abandoned KANG DYNASTY is making the rounds again.
An alleged 2023 script by Jeff Loveness details a MUCH darker Avengers film, with the Council of Kangs devastating Earth and Kang eventually creating Battleworld.
But is it REAL? The script’s authenticity remains unverified.
Even if it’s genuine, we’re talking about an early draft. A LOT can change during development.
There are some fascinating ideas here, especially Kang’s tragic backstory. But the sheer scale of the story could have made it difficult to pull off.
What interests me most is how much of this story survived the transition to Avengers: Doomsday.
I’d love to know what Marvel KEPT, what it abandoned, and what it completely reinvented.
GHOST RIDER is on FIRE! 🔥
Connor Storrie, who broke out in Heated Rivalry, is in talks to play a villain opposite Ryan Gosling in the upcoming Marvel film, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
His character hasn’t been revealed, but Ghost Rider has no shortage of supernatural enemies, including Blackheart and Mephisto.
Shawn Levy is directing, with Dune: Part Three cinematographer Linus Sandgren joining the production. The movie will also be shot on FILM.
Dune: Part Three looks absolutely amazing. This was a HUGE get for Marvel. Ghost Rider should look genuinely terrifying, not like another superhero surrounded by digital effects.
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Amanda Seyfried could make Oscar HISTORY for playing Elizabeth Holmes. Again.
After winning an Emmy for The Dropout, Seyfried is now generating Best Supporting Actress buzz for Nathan Fielder’s documentary You Can See Everything.
Here’s what makes this unusual. Seyfried appears as herself AND portrays Holmes in dramatic reenactments.
A24 is mounting an Oscar campaign for the documentary, and Seyfried is emerging as a potential acting contender.
If nominated, she’d enter largely uncharted territory for performances in documentaries.
Hollywood is losing one of its SWEETEST spots.
Danny Trejo’s iconic pink donut shop is closing its doors on October 29 after nearly a decade in Hollywood.
ABC7 reports that Trejo’s Donuts is closing because its lease has ended. The GOOD NEWS is that the owners plan to reopen at a new location.
I’m a big fan of Danny Trejo, and I’ve always loved this little spot in LA. It’s one of those places that gives Hollywood its personality.
Sad to see it go. Hopefully, we’ll see that pink storefront pop up somewhere else in LA soon.
Walter Koenig had PERFECT comedic timing as Chekov.
With the news of his passing, I wanted to revisit one of my favorite scenes from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
Chekov wandering around San Francisco asking strangers where he can find the “nuclear wessels” is still hilarious.
It’s Koenig’s delivery, his complete sincerity, and his growing frustration that make the scene work.
The Voyage Home remains one of my favorite Star Trek films, and moments like this are a big reason why.
The USS Enterprise has lost another member of its ORIGINAL crew.
Walter Koenig, best known for playing Pavel Chekov in Star Trek, has died at 90.
Koenig joined the series in its second season in 1967 and went on to reprise Chekov in seven Star Trek films.
He also played the memorable Alfred Bester in Babylon 5 and returned to the Star Trek universe in 2023, voicing President Anton Chekov in Picard.
Koenig helped bring Gene Roddenberry’s vision of a united humanity to life during the Cold War.
Rest in peace, Walter Koenig.
I can hate Clayface and not hate James Gunn.
Apparently, giving Clayface a 3/10 upset enough DC fans that I had to stop my workout to address the backlash.
For the record, I didn’t hate the movie. I had fun watching it, but I didn’t think it was particularly good. We can disagree about movies without making it personal.
That doesn’t change how I feel about James Gunn’s leadership at DC Studios.
From Supergirl and Clayface to Creature Commandos and Lanterns, Gunn is giving audiences stories that go beyond the usual Superman, Batman, and Justice League formula.
I didn’t love every creative decision in Lanterns either, but I appreciated its sophistication and willingness to do something different.
I want a DCU that takes risks, even when those risks don’t pay off. That’s why I’m still rooting for James Gunn.
This might help make some sense out of how I approach film criticism.
Enjoying a movie doesn’t make it a GOOD movie.
The Odyssey is probably the best film of 2026 (10/10). Compared to that level of filmmaking, I stand by giving Clayface a 3/10.
For me, Clayface falls short in three areas: technical execution, creative ambition, and storytelling.
That doesn’t mean it’s a terrible movie. I enjoyed parts of it. But those moments don’t erase its weaknesses.
ENTERTAINMENT and QUALITY aren’t always the same thing.
I can enjoy watching a movie and still recognize that it isn’t particularly well made.
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Magnum Force was my favourite. Great plot and supporting cast. The rest of the movies were not great, but I loved the Harry Callahan character. “Make my day!” line came from Sudden Impact.
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Looking at all the “Dirty Harry” sequels you can really tell how inexpensively they were made compared to the original. I didn’t notice this in the theatre, but it’s obvious now. Still good movies and entertainment.
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Spider-Man: BND was probably my favorite film this year, but I only gave it an 8/10.
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Agreed. Sometimes movies are just fun.
I’m sure we all have at least one in our top 10 that we wouldn’t nominate for any awards.
Enjoying a movie doesn’t make it a GOOD movie.
The Odyssey is probably the best film of 2026 (10/10). Compared to that level of filmmaking, I stand by giving Clayface a 3/10.
For me, Clayface falls short in three areas: technical execution, creative ambition, and storytelling.
That doesn’t mean it’s a terrible movie. I enjoyed parts of it. But those moments don’t erase its weaknesses.
ENTERTAINMENT and QUALITY aren’t always the same thing.
I can enjoy watching a movie and still recognize that it isn’t particularly well made.
Enjoying a movie doesn’t make it a GOOD movie.
The Odyssey is probably the best film of 2026 (10/10). Compared to that level of filmmaking, I stand by giving Clayface a 3/10.
For me, Clayface falls short in three areas: technical execution, creative ambition, and storytelling.
That doesn’t mean it’s a terrible movie. I enjoyed parts of it. But those moments don’t erase its weaknesses.
ENTERTAINMENT and QUALITY aren’t always the same thing.
I can enjoy watching a movie and still recognize that it isn’t particularly well made.
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This how you see what's working and what's not plus the Justice League is its own thing we don't need big connections to gather what its going to be like just as long the product is good
James Gunn doesn’t want a Justice League-centric DCU.
Responding to fans on Threads, Gunn defended his approach to DC Studios, arguing that individual stories should stand on their own rather than exist simply to set up the next big crossover.
He compared the DCU to Star Wars, where countless stories can unfold across different characters, locations, and time periods.
Gunn also confirmed that the Superman Saga will continue through Man of Tomorrow and beyond, bringing together characters introduced throughout the DCU.
I didn’t love Clayface, but I didn’t hate it either. And that’s okay. I appreciate Gunn’s willingness to experiment rather than play it safe. It’s the same reason I enjoyed Lanterns on its own terms.
I don’t need every DC project to connect to Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, or the Justice League.
I want Gunn to go wild with his green lights.
Give me a DC Universe overflowing with creativity, even if a few projects miss the mark.
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That's not what he said,what he is trying to say is even though they're doing connectivity in the DCU they also want movies that can stand alone, it's all about striking the right balance else you run the risk alof making your universe look like a bunch of elseworld projects.
James Gunn doesn’t want a Justice League-centric DCU.
Responding to fans on Threads, Gunn defended his approach to DC Studios, arguing that individual stories should stand on their own rather than exist simply to set up the next big crossover.
He compared the DCU to Star Wars, where countless stories can unfold across different characters, locations, and time periods.
Gunn also confirmed that the Superman Saga will continue through Man of Tomorrow and beyond, bringing together characters introduced throughout the DCU.
I didn’t love Clayface, but I didn’t hate it either. And that’s okay. I appreciate Gunn’s willingness to experiment rather than play it safe. It’s the same reason I enjoyed Lanterns on its own terms.
I don’t need every DC project to connect to Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, or the Justice League.
I want Gunn to go wild with his green lights.
Give me a DC Universe overflowing with creativity, even if a few projects miss the mark.
MightyMike616 retweeted
Clayface is a movie struggling with an identity crisis.
I didn’t hate the film. I didn’t love it either. It simply exists.
The movie tries to balance body horror, tragedy, and a comic book origin story, but never quite succeeds at any of them.
It’s not the worst entry in the DCU, but it certainly lacks the depth and sophistication we’ve seen with Lanterns.
I had fun watching it, and there were moments I enjoyed. But when it was over, I couldn’t shake the feeling that there just wasn’t much there.
I’m sticking with my 3/10 rating.
Here’s my quick, spoiler-free reaction to Clayface.
James Gunn doesn’t want a Justice League-centric DCU.
Responding to fans on Threads, Gunn defended his approach to DC Studios, arguing that individual stories should stand on their own rather than exist simply to set up the next big crossover.
He compared the DCU to Star Wars, where countless stories can unfold across different characters, locations, and time periods.
Gunn also confirmed that the Superman Saga will continue through Man of Tomorrow and beyond, bringing together characters introduced throughout the DCU.
I didn’t love Clayface, but I didn’t hate it either. And that’s okay. I appreciate Gunn’s willingness to experiment rather than play it safe. It’s the same reason I enjoyed Lanterns on its own terms.
I don’t need every DC project to connect to Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, or the Justice League.
I want Gunn to go wild with his green lights.
Give me a DC Universe overflowing with creativity, even if a few projects miss the mark.