Whether you are a DCEU apologist or an MCU mouthpiece, we can all agree that Spider-Man: Homecoming and Wonder Woman are great movies. But if we pit Spiderman Homecoming v Wonder Woman, I wonder which movie comes out on top? Judging movies against one another is often a matter of taste. And it's really difficult to distinguish movies with similarly great quality like these … [Read more...]
Two More Days Until Spiderman Homecoming…
And I am really excited! In many ways, Spiderman Homecoming is a "homecoming" of sorts for me as well. Let me explain. My favorite superhero as a child was Spider-Man. However, I was not an avid comic book reader. My fandom was based on my devotion to watching Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981-1986) on Saturday mornings. As I began to age out of cartoons so to … [Read more...]
What I Am Looking For In Spiderman: Homecoming
What am I looking for in Spiderman: Homecoming? First off, it's nice to see that Marvel Studios finally has creative control of its most popular superhero. This reality makes me more than confident that this movie will be excellent. But beyond being a really good movie, I expect to see: A career-defining turn as Peter Parker/Spider-Man by Tom Holland. The talented, … [Read more...]
Wonder Woman Is A Wonderful Movie
Wonder Woman is a really good movie. A few quick observations: Gal Gadot proves that she can carry a film, and then some. As a child of the 1980's, there was only one Wonder Woman. It was Lynda Carter. Gadot's powerful performance, literally and figuratively, has proven that there is now room for two. Chris Pine is pretty good at this acting thing. With his performance … [Read more...]
The Five Reasons Why I Am Going To See Wonder Woman
It has not been smooth sailing for the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). From critical bombs to polarizing fan reaction, it's been a tough go for the DCEU, especially compared to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). However, all of this will not stop me from seeing Wonder Woman, on opening weekend no less! I count at least five reasons why Wonder Woman is must-see cinema, for me … [Read more...]