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...]
The Five Things I Loved About Age of Ultron
Spoiler Alert: If you have not seen Avengers: Age of Ultron yet, continue reading at your own peril. About a month ago, I posed the following question: what are you most looking forward to in Avengers: Age of Ultron? And you responded in kind. After seeing the movie this past week, accompanied by two of my siblings and my oldest child, I can honestly say that I really … [Read more...]
Spoiler-Free Thoughts on Age of Ultron
Last night, I saw an early showing of Avengers: Age of Ultron at a theater of Marvel fans packed tighter than Thor in Iron Man’s suit. It was a lot of fun; we were treated to a showing of the last Avengers movie first, and the ticket included waiter service for drinks and food. This weekend (and for the next year or so), many, many, MANY people are going to see the film, so … [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...]
Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailer Observations
I'll start by saying that I was generally wowed by the latest Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer. But y'all know me, I have just a few things to say. And to quote Star-Lord, "Something good, something bad... a bit of both," as how I felt about the trailer. Something good... Hulk versus Hulk-Buster. In the previous Age of Ultron trailer, this was the most … [Read more...]