5. Baron Wolfgang von Strucker's Untimely Demise. I'm no comic book geek but even I was like, "damn," after I saw von Strucker vanquished in the first third of the film! He is not only a key, formidable foe of Captain America in the comics, but he was also seemingly pitted as the Avengers next rival in the post-credits scene in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. To say it … [Read more...]
Sai’s Take On Marvel’s Ant-Man
With the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron and Captain America: Civil War set to start filming this month, Marvel recently released a new trailer promoting its second summer release, Ant- Man, slated for July 17, 2015. The film stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne, Corey Stoll as Darren Cross/Yellowjacket, Bobby Cannavale as Paxton, and … [Read more...]
Three Things I Hated About Netflix’s Daredevil: Season 1
I have a reputation as being something of a contrarian. Ja often told me that I'm an impossible critic...but I can't help it if the world constantly fails to live up to my standards. That said, I enjoyed Daredevil over-all. I thought it was a solid, if uneven, effort with its high-points generally compensating for the failures. The acting was great, production was … [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...]