I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Marvel’s Echo, which is currently streaming on Disney+. This darker, more-violent-than-your-typical MCU entry feels very similar to the tone of the now-defunct Marvel Netflix universe. And it works for me. The standouts Alaqua Cox is fantastic in the titular role (Echo/Maya Lopez). Her non-verbal acting is on point, … [Read more...]
Who Is Most Likely To Die In Avengers Infinity War?
Who's Gonna Die? With Avengers Infinity War only 27 days away, there has been excitement and speculation leading up to this blockbuster movie. For purposes here, I will focus on the speculation. For years, Marvel Cinematic Universe chief Kevin Feige has said that the Infinity War movies would include major character deaths. And the Russos have said that Avengers 3 and 4 will … [Read more...]
Was The Second Captain America Civil War Trailer The Best Comic Book Movie Trailer Ever?
I am not sure whether the second Captain America Civil War trailer was the best comic book movie trailer that I have ever seen, but damn, it sure felt like it! Where do we start? The opening portion of the trailer starts off like previous MCU iterations, with an ominous musical score playing in the background, and a "location setting" shot without humans or heroes … [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...]