The First Act Aquaman really starts out well. The film lays the groundwork on how the titular character (Arthur Curry) came to be, as the byproduct of an inter-species relationship between an Atlantan princess (Atlanna) and a human (lighthouse keeper Thomas Curry). Ultimately, this culture clash pushes the parents apart (Atlanna is forced to return to Atlantis, leaving her … [Read more...]
Top 3 Superhero Movies of 2018
Avengers: Infinity War Infinity War is the quintessential event movie. Marvel Studios’ 20-year, 20-movie journey culminates here. And boy did it deliver! Despite the heavy CGI used in portraying the super villain Thanos -- his actions and movements felt natural. It's some of the best motion effects work that I have seen since Gollum in the Lord of the Rings film … [Read more...]
There Was A Lot To Be Thankful For In 2018 As A Comic Book Movie Fan
2018 was another great year to be a comic book movie fanAs a worker in corporate America for a good portion of my life, I'm breaking this post up by quarter. The first quarter of the year was good, the second quarter was great, the third quarter was ok, while the fourth quarter has gotten off to a slow start. I'm hoping that the Christmas month closes out the comic book movie … [Read more...]
The Five Scariest Villains In Comic Book Movie History
In the spirit of Halloween, I thought it would be a great time to come up with a “top five” list that acknowledged the holiday, but also gave a little love to the bad guys. For my money, these are the five most harrowing characters in comic book movie history. The Winter Soldier Before he became an Avenger ally most recently been referred to as the White Wolf, Bucky Barnes … [Read more...]
Will Venom Have Enough Bite At The Box Office?
I Not So Sure How I Feel About Venom, And Here's WhyAlthough the very talented Tom Hardy is cast in the titular role, I have my doubts about the Venom movie. The reasons are various. Some are related to the film's production. Others are due to the film's screenplay. I have three major concerns. SonyLike everyone, I was very excited when Sony brokered a deal with Disney to … [Read more...]