It’s been a great year for superhero movies. In fact, it’s arguably been the best year that the genre has seen to-date. Given the recent, somewhat shocking news that comic book movies will now be able to qualify for Oscars in the not-too-distant future, it’s only fitting that I pose the following question: My vote goes to Avengers: Infinity War because it is the biggest, … [Read more...]
My Top Five Superhero Movies (2008-2018)
Just when I thought 2008 was the greatest year for superhero movies, 10 years later the ante has been upped. 2008* In 2008, we were gifted with best superhero movie of all time, The Dark Knight, as well as the splendid Iron Man, the movie that launched the greatest superhero franchise of all time, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). 2018** Somehow, someway 2018 has … [Read more...]
Where Does Avengers Infinity War Rank In The MCU?
I liked Avengers Infinity War so much that... I saw it two times this past weekend. And I will likely see it a third time this coming weekend. Since I do not want to spoil it for those who have not seen the film yet, my post highlights where Avengers Infinity War currently ranks on my unofficial Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) top five scorecard. The List: To quote the … [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...]
Four Reasons Why I Am Geeked To See Black Panther
Since his debut in Captain America: Civil War, T'Challa aka Black Panther has been top of mind for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in particular, and comic book movie fans in general. But what has happened in the months leading up to the release of the scene-stealing character's stand-alone film, has been mind-blowing. The hype and projections leading up to Black … [Read more...]