Yep, Marvel Studios has done it again! Doctor Strange is the latest (14) entry in the excellent Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). I haven't yet decided on where it ranks against the other 13 MCU films. But I think it is somewhere in or around the top five. What I liked most about this movie was that fact that it was not a "commercial" for future films. Sure, it had Marvel's … [Read more...]
How Strange Will Doctor Strange Be?
Ever since Doctor Strange was mentioned in Captain American: The Winter Solider, I have been geeked for this film. With the possible exception of the Guardians of the Galaxy, this promises to be the strangest Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie to-date. According to Google, the word strange has some of the following meanings: Let's start with the word unusual. Thus … [Read more...]
Ranking The Marvel Netflix Villains
After binge-watching Luke Cage this past weekend, and being way more than satisfied, a lot of things crossed my mind. One of them is how good the villains are. And where do they rank in the Marvel Netflix series' so far? I absolutely loved Mahershala Ali's depiction of Cottonmouth. Alfre Woodward is always great! And she did not let us down with her … [Read more...]
Seven Reasons To Get Excited About Luke Cage
I must admit that I am now more excited about upcoming shows in Marvel's Netflix universe than its cinematic one. Don't get it twisted though, I still thoroughly enjoy watching Earth's Mightiest Heroes come to life on the big screen. But it's the little screen which now has me mesmerized, with its Defenders - first Daredevil, then Jessica Jones and now Luke Cage. 7 Reasons To … [Read more...]
What Took So Long To Get The Punisher Right?
With Jon Bernthal's riveting portrayal of The Punisher aka Frank Castle in this year's season two of Netflix's Daredevil streaming video series, I breathed a sigh of relief. Alas, someone had finally gotten The Punisher right! However, I am compelled to ask myself, what took Hollywood so long?! I mean, the whole gun-toting, vigilante thing is not exactly a new theme. From … [Read more...]