Who would’ve ever thought the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) would need saving? Not me, for one, after bearing witness to the ridiculous run of success of the MCU from 2008-2019. The success continued with a few streaming hits (WandaVision and Loki) and big screen ones (Spider-Man: No Way Home, Wakanda Forever and Guardians of the Galaxy 3). But it’s fair to say that the … [Read more...]
The 10 Greatest Superhero Movie Performances
The two most important criteria for the greatest superhero movie performances are: 1) is the performance the most memorable in the film and 2) does the performance stand the test of time? See my answers below! Ranked in No Particular Order 1. Wesley Snipes as Blade 🗡️ proved that a Black superhero lead and an obscure comic book character could be bankable at the box … [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 Five Marvel Characters Who Most Represent Halloween
Blade 🗡 Yes, the world’s most famous day-walker is that dude. From Wesley Snipes’s original depiction to the eagerly-awaiting depiction by Mahershala Ali, geeks can’t get enough of the badass vampire slayer. Ghost Rider 💀 🔥 ⛓ 🏍 This one is easy. A guy who made a deal with the devil, fights demonic forces and is basically indestructible most definitely makes my top … [Read more...]
The Best Superhero Movies In 2022 (Thus Far)
With Black Adam (October 21), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (November 11) and Shazam! Fury of the Gods (December 21) right around the corner, I want to take a quick look back at the superhero movies released so far in 2022. My 2022 (this far) superhero movie rankings are below.👇 The Batman (March 4) — still my number one until further notice. This gritty, detective film … [Read more...]