Which five superheroes most represent Memorial Day 🇺🇸? #1 Captain America This is the easiest one to rank. America is literally in his name! Steve Rogers not only is a beacon of service and protection of the U.S., but he is also tasked with leading the Avengers to protect the entire planet. He is truly the “Star-Spangled man with a plan.” #2 Superman The son of … [Read more...]
The Comic Book Superhero Movie That Most Influenced Me (And The Genre)
The superhero movie genre has come a long way since The Adventures of Captain Marvel released in 1941. It is credited by many as being the first comic book-based superhero movie ever made. Fast forward to 1978, and Superman dropped. Like Star Wars, this movie and its sequels, dominated the box office and the hearts of families, especially children, across the world. And … [Read more...]
The 10 Greatest Superhero Movie Performances
The two most important criteria for the greatest superhero movie performances are: 1) is the performance the most memorable in the film and 2) does the performance stand the test of time? See my answers below! Ranked in No Particular Order 1. Wesley Snipes as Blade 🗡️ proved that a Black superhero lead and an obscure comic book character could be bankable at the box … [Read more...]
The Top Five Superhero Origin Movies
Number Five: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) 🇺🇸 To be honest, I found the film a bit slow-paced but it is a perfect introduction to how the world’s must famous super soldier came to be while also setting up the greatest superhero team-up movie of its time—The Avengers (2012). Chris Evans established himself as an A-list actor with his performance as well as … [Read more...]
My Top 10 Superhero Movies (2021 Update)
Six years ago I posted a top superhero movies of all-time list. Six years later it is time for me to update and expand this list, with accompanying Rotten Tomatoes scores. Without further ado: 1. Logan (2017) —arguably the best Western since Unforgiven. 93% 🍅 2. The Dark Knight (2008) —quintessential Batman and Joker duel. RIP Heath Ledger. 94% 🍅 3. Captain America: … [Read more...]