Which five superheroes most represent Memorial Day 🇺🇸? #1 Captain America This is the easiest one to rank. America is literally in his name! Steve Rogers not only is a beacon of service and protection of the U.S., but he is also tasked with leading the Avengers to protect the entire planet. He is truly the “Star-Spangled man with a plan.” #2 Superman The son of … [Read more...]
The Top Four Superhero Movies In 2022
1. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever My favorite superhero movie of 2022 is a bittersweet film experience. The film opens with the sad passing of/homage to Black Panther/Chadwick Boseman and ends with Queen Shuri watching the sunrise while reminiscing about her brother’s life. In between these two powerful scenes, is a vintage MCU movie filled with great action sequences, … [Read more...]
The Batman
At first, I wasn't too excited when I heard that Batman was being re-cast so soon. Although I didn't love Batman v. Superman or the Justice League movies, I was totally fine with Ben Affleck's depiction of the Caped Crusader. In fact, Batfleck was starting to grow on me. Enter Robert Pattinson Like many fans and pundits, I asked myself, "why is the dude from those … [Read more...]
What Superman Means To Me
Superman is arguably the most recognizable and imitated character in comic books and superhero movie history. But he's meant so much more to me during my nearly half-a-century on earth. Superhero Movie Genesis In 1978, when the first big budget Superman film released, I was smitten. Like many of my fellow children of the 1980's, I really thought a man could fly after seeing … [Read more...]
Aquaman Is One of the Better DCEU Movies To-Date
The First Act Aquaman really starts out well. The film lays the groundwork on how the titular character (Arthur Curry) came to be, as the byproduct of an inter-species relationship between an Atlantan princess (Atlanna) and a human (lighthouse keeper Thomas Curry). Ultimately, this culture clash pushes the parents apart (Atlanna is forced to return to Atlantis, leaving her … [Read more...]