This post is inspired by the myriad of Tweets that I have read recently suggesting that movie critics, i.e. Rotten Tomatoes (RT), have a bias for Marvel vs DC. Although there are a few examples (e.g. the generally disliked Thor: The Dark World receiving a Fresh score) that suggest that this could be the case, there is overriding evidence that tells an … [Read more...]
Where Does Captain America Civil War Rank In The Marvel Cinematic Universe?
After the euphoria that I experienced after watching Captain America Civil War twice this weekend, me and my buddies couldn't help but think about where it ranks in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) pantheon. The list below is my attempt at doing just that. Captain America: The Winter Soldier. It's still number one to me, to quote rap legend KRS-1, until further … [Read more...]
Marvel And Netflix Have Me Hooked: From Daredevil To Jessica Jones To Blade?
Unless you have been living under rock or simply do not care for the geek realm, you are well aware that the second season of Daredevil drops in a few weeks. To say that I am hyped to see it, would be quite the understatement. Marvel and Netflix have me hooked! The season two trailer, which prominently features Frank Castle aka Punisher, is my favorite Marvel/ Netflix … [Read more...]
The Best Comic Book Movie Of 2015
Happy New Year to geeks and non-geeks around the world! It was a relatively quiet year for the comic book movie genre in 2015, but there was still a gem among this year's trio of major superhero-themed releases. #3 Coming in at number three, by default, is the infamous reboot of Fantastic Four. The movie was panned so much by family, friends and fellow geeks that I did … [Read more...]
My Updated Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Rankings
In the wee hours of the night after re-watching Avengers: Age of Ultron, I couldn't help but think about how each Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) entry ranks vis-a-vis the other. I proceeded to tweet my rankings. Please leave a comment to let me know where you rank each film and why! … [Read more...]