Five to ten years ago, when nerd culture really started cracking the mainstream, we saw two very different reactions from people creating content. One group was enthusiastically happy and embraced it wholeheartedly. The other, didn't understand it at all--but knew that they wanted to make money off it. The examples that spring to mind are the NBC show Community and the CBS … [Read more...]
Seven Reasons Why Deadpool Is A Must-See Movie (Mostly Spoiler-Free)
I saw Deadpool earlier today at the nearby Alamo Draft House. I must say, there is nothing quite like watching an enjoyable movie with a hot meal in front of you and a delicious cocktail in one hand. Now that I got that free plug for the Draft House out of the way, let's get to the main point of this post. To be more specific, the seven reasons why Deadpool is a must-see … [Read more...]
Five Things I Loved About The Captain America Civil War Trailer
For those that celebrate Thanksgiving, I wish you a happy one. And for those who recently had a nerd-gasm after watching the new Captain America Civil War trailer, I am here to tell you that I share your enthusiasm. And here are my primary reasons why: Continuity. I loved the fact that the opening scene in the new trailer picked up where the end-credits scene in Ant-Man … [Read more...]
Top Ten Superheroes, by the Number$
With all of the comic book-inspired films that have come out in recent years, a question popped into my head last night. Who are today's top ten most popular superheroes? To answer this question, I did some digging, and came up with a simple equation that comprises a 1) combination of the latest comic book sales information via eBay and 2) the year-to-date, domestic U.S. box … [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...]