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...]
Did Infinity War Introduce Marvel’s Next Big Superhero?
Infinity War Avengers: Infinity War is a huge film that's absolutely jam-packed with stuff. Dozens of characters, enormous action set-pieces, quips upon quips upon quips, not to mention a universe-spanning plot 10 years in the making. With all of that going on, it's only natural that some things would take a second or third viewing to really sink in with viewers. Now that … [Read more...]
I Really Liked Luke Cage Season 2
I really, really liked season two of Luke Cage because of... The Villains The main villain Bushmaster, like Erik Killmonger in Black Panther, is a wicked, tortured soul. And like Killmonger, his motivations are understandable to some extent, which makes his clash with Luke Cage carry that much more weight; The "second" villain, Black Mariah, the conniving cousin of the … [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...]