Ranked in no particular order. 1. Black Panther—a geopolitical action film which delves into isolationism versus globalization as well as the often-overlooked schisms between native Africans and diasporic Africans. 2. Captain America: The Winter Soldier—a political action-thriller centering on global conspiracy theories and personal privacy debates. 3. Iron Man—the … [Read more...]
The Batman Movies Ranked In Order!
Yes, The Batman starring Robert Pattinson is great. I saw it opening weekend earlier this month, and thoroughly enjoyed it. So much so, that I am inspired to rank all of the live action Batman movies that I have watched. The Dark Knight (2008) To quote rap legend KRS-1, The Dark Knight is still number one, thanks largely to the late Heath Ledger’s seminal turn as the … [Read more...]
The Book Of Boba Fett Was Not Great But The Other Mandalorian On The Show Was
I was unpleasantlys surprised by how mediocre the first few episodes of the Book of Boba Fett were—save for Fett’s compelling flashback scenes with the Tuscan Raiders aka “Sand People.” I’m sure the show-runners didn’t plan to start out the series but in underwhelming fashion, and then have it rescued by Djin Djarin and Grogu (“Baby Yoda), but that’s exactly what … [Read more...]
I Really Like Peacemaker ☮️ So Far…
The Peacemaker series on HBO MAX has been vintage John Cena and James Gunn—and that’s a good thing! The titular character (portrayed by Cena) and director (Gunn) literally and figuratively pick up right where The Suicide Squad (2021) left off. This continuity gives the show nice cohesion and flow—bringing back some of the ancillary characters from the theatrical release, … [Read more...]
Santa Gave Us Superhero Gifts Galore In 2021
Given all of the health-related issues that have racked the world the past two years, 2021 has been a breath of fresh air—providing us with a half dozen superhero movie treats to get a much-needed mental breather. Below, I rank my top five comic book movies of the year, in reverse order. 5. The Eternals is a daring movie. It introduces totally new characters into the … [Read more...]