It’s been a long year, to say the least. From COVID-19 to political divisiveness here in the U.S., “Baby Yoda” and Din Djarin will be sights for sore eyes later this weekend on Disney+. … [Read more...]
Thank You Chadwick Boseman
For 42 ⚾️ And re-educating millions of people around the world about the legacy and legend of the late, great Jackie Robinson. The most famous Dodger of all-time was given a re-boost into our collective conscience. I thank you for that. For Get On Up 🎙 And re-introducing the “Godfather of Soul” to millions. His influence is undeniable—from rock-and-roll of the late … [Read more...]
The Batman
At first, I wasn't too excited when I heard that Batman was being re-cast so soon. Although I didn't love Batman v. Superman or the Justice League movies, I was totally fine with Ben Affleck's depiction of the Caped Crusader. In fact, Batfleck was starting to grow on me. Enter Robert Pattinson Like many fans and pundits, I asked myself, "why is the dude from those … [Read more...]
What Superman Means To Me
Superman is arguably the most recognizable and imitated character in comic books and superhero movie history. But he's meant so much more to me during my nearly half-a-century on earth. Superhero Movie Genesis In 1978, when the first big budget Superman film released, I was smitten. Like many of my fellow children of the 1980's, I really thought a man could fly after seeing … [Read more...]
The Three Greatest Spider-Man Movies of All-Time
#1 Spider-Man: Homecoming is the MCU's first stand-alone movie for Marvel Comics's most popular character. He made his scintillating debut in Captain America: Civil War, after a few years mired in the mediocrity that was Sony's Amazing Spider-Man franchise. The only knock that I have against Homecoming is the "Iron Man, Jr." dynamic between Peter Parker and his mentor Tony … [Read more...]