In somewhat surprising news, Natalie Portman has announced that not only will she not appear as Jane Foster in the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok, but that she probably won’t appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe again ever. This is a rather disturbing turn of events that could prove to be a bigger problem than people think. For all the success that Marvel films have generated, … [Read more...]
Tweets, Lies And Videotape: Critical Bias For Marvel Vs DC?
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...]
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of Batman Vs Superman
Before I delve into the good, the bad and the ugly of Batman Vs Superman (BvS), I want to share a few disclaimers and insights, so that no one reading this thinks that I'm a Marvel fanatic and/or DC hater. I am a comic book movie fan before I am a fan of DC or Marvel. Movie reviews are opinions not facts, but are often key indicators on how well a film is made as well as … [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...]