With Black History Month coming to an end in a little over a week, the idea of the greatest black superhero crossed my mind this past weekend. And my pick may surprise some of you. The obvious selection, especially given the character’s prominence in mainstream media as of late, would be Black Panther. With nearly $2 billion in box office receipts and its great portrayal by … [Read more...]
Reasons Why The Marvels Failed At The Box Office
The Marvels had a budget of approximately $220 million but has only earned roughly $165 million through November. By any metric, that qualifies as a box office bomb. Why did The Marvels bomb? I found the movie to be pretty entertaining but it’s not without its flaws. But I’m not here to chronicle the film’s flaws. I am here to tell you the four reasons why I think … [Read more...]
The Five Saddest Comic Book Movies of All-Time
After watching the Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 3 earlier this month, I’m feeling a little somber and sad. The movie touched me in a weird kind of way. 🥲 With this in mind, I decided to rank the five saddest comic book movies that I have seen. #1 Logan It’s still number one. The film is a two-hours and 17-minutes punch to the gut. This splendidly-acted film … [Read more...]
The Five Marvel Characters Who Most Represent Halloween
Blade 🗡 Yes, the world’s most famous day-walker is that dude. From Wesley Snipes’s original depiction to the eagerly-awaiting depiction by Mahershala Ali, geeks can’t get enough of the badass vampire slayer. Ghost Rider 💀 🔥 ⛓ 🏍 This one is easy. A guy who made a deal with the devil, fights demonic forces and is basically indestructible most definitely makes my top … [Read more...]
Will Venom Have Enough Bite At The Box Office?
I Not So Sure How I Feel About Venom, And Here's WhyAlthough the very talented Tom Hardy is cast in the titular role, I have my doubts about the Venom movie. The reasons are various. Some are related to the film's production. Others are due to the film's screenplay. I have three major concerns. SonyLike everyone, I was very excited when Sony brokered a deal with Disney to … [Read more...]