The Mandalorian has gotten off to a great start, kicking off the much-anticipated Disney+ streaming service earlier this month. But the famed bounty hunter has had the show stolen by The Child, who has seemingly stolen his heart. I'm here to tell you why we love "Baby Yoda" so much! 😈 He's so cute.This side of the Porgs and an infant Ewok, the Star Wars universe hasn't seen … [Read more...]
Three Reasons Why Joker Is The Best DC Movie Since The Dark Knight
Simply put, Joker is a great movie. It does not try to "force fit" into an expanded universe. It does not try to appeal to kids. It embraces the horror, humor and insanity that the Joker embodies. And because of that, I put on my happy face immediately after seeing it in the theater. 🤡 Reason #3: 🚫 DCEU I've stated many times on this blog and via Twitter, that Warner Brothers … [Read more...]
My Favorite DCEU Films Revisited
I've been on a roll when it comes to lists, so I'm going to keep the streak going--this time with some love for the DCEU. Seven films-and-going, the DC Extended Universe has been a mixed bag. Some good. Some decent. And a couple have been bad. The Hits... 1. Wonder Woman (2017) 👸🏻 is the best movie that the universe has offered thus far. It is a tour-de-force for Gal Gadot, and … [Read more...]
The Best MCU Movies (Part II)
In part two of my MCU rankings, I countdown the best (not necessarily my favorite) Marvel Cinematic Universe movies (23). My “best” rankings are based on a combination of 1) critical scores and 2) fan scores across the “geek-verse” online. The Best MCU Movies By Phase Are: Phase 11. The Avengers (2012) 2. Iron Man (2008) 3. Thor (2011) 4. Captain America: The First Avenger … [Read more...]
My Favorite MCU Movies (Part I)
Marking the end of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s epic Phase III, I bring you my favorite (23) MCU movies, ranked by phase and overall. My “favorites” are not necessarily ranked by which movie is the “best,” according to film critic/fan scoring websites like Rotten Tomatoes or Metacritic, but are ranked by 1) how much I enjoyed the movie the first time that I watched it, and … [Read more...]