I’m not alone in loving Daredevil: Born Again. The show has deftly grabbed the baton from the Netflix incarnation of the show which debuted 10 years ago in 2015. I had some initial concerns when the series moved to Disney+, assuming that the darker themes and violent scenes would be toned down. But boy was I wrong! Episode 1: Heaven’s Half Hour The series starts off … [Read more...]
Echo Rings Loud And Clear
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...]
Ranking The Marvel Netflix Villains
After binge-watching Luke Cage this past weekend, and being way more than satisfied, a lot of things crossed my mind. One of them is how good the villains are. And where do they rank in the Marvel Netflix series' so far? I absolutely loved Mahershala Ali's depiction of Cottonmouth. Alfre Woodward is always great! And she did not let us down with her … [Read more...]
Not Another Raving Daredevil Review?!
Contributed by Coach K Now that I've finished watching all 13 episodes of Marvel's second adaptation of Daredevil (DD), I can safely say what I already knew by episode three--this show is incredible! Marvel/Netflix really nailed it with this one. Now, this is the Daredevil that fans have been waiting for!! I've always felt that there are less than a handful of … [Read more...]
The Three Things I Liked Most About Netflix’s Daredevil: Season I
Just so you are clear, this blog is not just about superhero movies. If you know anything about me, anything fantasy, sci-fi or superhero-related will do, for purposes here. And with that, I can't help but share my thoughts on Netflix's game-changing Daredevil. I rarely speak in hyperbole but as I finished up Season One's finale in the wee hours last night, I could only sit … [Read more...]