Superhero movies

Then again, why would they bother? Their current strategies are paying off at the box office, so it’s no surprise that they continue to make the same movies that follow the same templates. But Marvel and DC aren’t the only ones making superhero movies. From first-time indie filmmakers to renowned directors, many have pushed the bar and given us against-type superhero stories that enthrall and delight in ways that conventional superhero movies don’t....

For some, the draw of superhero movies is the escape from reality mixed with the never-ending battle between good versus evil. And while superhero movies have shifted from black-and-white towards greater moral complexity, deep down the genre is fundamentally the same. We love watching the heroes from our childhoods and we love seeing the new takes, the new iterations, the new actors and actresses who step into the shoes of our beloved grand superheroes....

But there’s one thing in particular that can make a cool character that much cooler: an expertly chosen backing track. Whether it’s perfectly timed to fit the scene or it’s thematically resonant with the film’s story, a singular song can elevate a movie to heights that would not have been reached otherwise. Here are my picks for the best music choices for scenes in superhero movies and why they stand out....