Captain Marvel is on the way. Are you ready? I am! I purchased my opening night tickets at the local Alamo Draft House nearly a month ago. Why I Am So Hyped MCU Movie SabbaticalIt’s been six long months since the last Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) release, Ant-Man and the Wasp, back in July 2018. I’ve still received my comic book movie fix by way of Sony’s Venom and … [Read more...]
Aquaman Is One of the Better DCEU Movies To-Date
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...]