Just so you are clear, this blog is not just about superhero movies. If you know anything about me, anything fantasy, sci-fi or superhero-related will do, for purposes here. And with that, I can't help but share my thoughts on Netflix's game-changing Daredevil. I rarely speak in hyperbole but as I finished up Season One's finale in the wee hours last night, I could only sit … [Read more...]
Why Deadpool Might Be the Most Exciting Superhero Movie Yet
We are living in the Golden Age of Superhero films. As a fan, I am thrilled and have enjoyed the ride so far but I am also a little dissatisfied. Look, I love Iron Man, Hulk and rest of the Avengers. I’m a fan of the X-Men reboot. Batman and Superman? Yes, please. But even though the films are coming at a fast and furious pace, they've all been very generic: good white guys, … [Read more...]
What Are You Most Looking Forward To In Avengers: Age of Ultron?
Happy April Fool's Day to all! But damn the jokes--we are exactly a month away from Avengers: Age of Ultron which debuts in theaters on May 1. And yes, I already bought my ticket! I also just came across the news that the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer will drop on the same day of Avengers: Age of Ultron. In fact, in a brilliant cross-promotional idea by Disney, … [Read more...]
How Marvel Should Introduce Spider-Man to the MCU
The more I’ve thought about it, the more potential problems I see with introducing Spider-Man at this juncture of the MCU. Don’t get me wrong: I’m still excited as hell to see him and I’ll be first in line to the theater, but having him touch down in the Civil War storyline has some really troubling consequences. Spider-Man’s big moment in Civil War is when he reveals his … [Read more...]
Is Captain America Civil War Too Ambitious?
With the recent announcement that your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man would be swinging his way into the MCU, one has to wonder how this acquisition will shape the landscape of the Marvel's Civil War saga. The "Web" Effect For those who don't know: Spider-Man played a pivotal role in the comic book Civil War crossover, by first siding with Tony Stark's pro-registration … [Read more...]