Who would’ve ever thought the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) would need saving? Not me, for one, after bearing witness to the ridiculous run of success of the MCU from 2008-2019. The success continued with a few streaming hits (WandaVision and Loki) and big screen ones (Spider-Man: No Way Home, Wakanda Forever and Guardians of the Galaxy 3). But it’s fair to say that the … [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...]