Occasionally, the direction of the discourse becomes too toxic to actively engage with a film. In the case of The Flash, the ship had sailed years ago. The off-set antics of star Ezra Miller became known beyond the industry. Many directors had entered and exited the project, resulting in muddled visions. Perhaps worst of all, … Continue reading Streaming: ‘The Flash’ Crashes and Burns on It Horrible Visual Effects
Review: ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ – Heroes in a Heart Shell
Dad had gotten home from a business trip. As he said hello and hugged me, he pulled out a new toy from his briefcase. It was a Ninja Turtle. Four-year-old me had no idea what this thing was, but I was immediately enthralled by how awesome it looked. (It was Metalhead, for all you curious … Continue reading Review: ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ – Heroes in a Heart Shell
Review: ‘Stan Lee’ – A Glossy Look at Marvel’s Biggest Champion
The story of Marvel can scarcely be told without some focus on Stan Lee, the man, the myth, the mascot. The eponymously titled Stan Lee, a new documentary by David Gelb, flips this script to focus on the life of a true comic book giant. Told primarily in the first person, Gelb focuses on the … Continue reading Review: ‘Stan Lee’ – A Glossy Look at Marvel’s Biggest Champion
Secret Invasion – Episode 3 – ‘Betrayed’ Recap
Lots went down last week. We discover that Nick Fury has married a Skrull. Gravik is building a Super Skrull tech in a lab. With the potential for a new power rising, Fury must act fast to stop the impending events. Secret Invasion Episode 3 - “Betrayed” confirms the Super Skrull plan is in place. … Continue reading Secret Invasion – Episode 3 – ‘Betrayed’ Recap
Secret Invasion – Episode 2 – “Promises” Recap
In the premiere, we lost a huge piece of the SHIELD-based MCU. How the world will respond to this will be interesting. This week, Secret Invasion - "Promises" hones in on Nick Fury's relationships. The episode proves that Samuel L. Jackson creates chemistry with everyone. The plan that Gravik (Kingsley Ben-Adir) is hatching feels a … Continue reading Secret Invasion – Episode 2 – “Promises” Recap
Secret Invasion – Episode 1 – “Resurrection” Recap
The last few series from Marvel have been met with some decisive reactions. That said, our site has often looked favorably on controversial series, including Ms. Marvel and She-Hulk. If this is your first time reading our recaps, we hope to judge it solely based on what they’re bringing to the table, not compared to … Continue reading Secret Invasion – Episode 1 – “Resurrection” Recap
Review: ‘The Flash’ – The Past Cannot Be Changed and the Fate of the Old DCU is Sealed
Early marketing and interviews regarding The Flash hyped the best DC movie that Warner Brothers has made. Bold words, indeed. Yet anticipation was somewhat reserved due to real-life conflicts and controversy of its lead star. Further confusing matters was when the film was meant to take place. Was this meant to be the end of … Continue reading Review: ‘The Flash’ – The Past Cannot Be Changed and the Fate of the Old DCU is Sealed
TV Review: ‘Secret Invasion’ Ups the Personal Stakes For Nick Fury
The MCU foray into television has been a mixed bag. Some series, like WandaVision, Loki, or Ms. Marvel caught on with niche audiences. Others, like Moon Knight, seemingly disappeared as soon as they ended. Adding TV shows to the MCU portfolio might have been a breaking point for some, accelerating the superhero fatigue that hurt … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Secret Invasion’ Ups the Personal Stakes For Nick Fury
Review: ‘The Flash’ – A Heartfelt, Disappointing Mess
For movie studios everything, everywhere, all at once, seems to be about the multiverse. The DCU first dipped its toes into the idea of the multiverse and time-traveling with Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Since then, the comic book-inspired cinematic universe has attempted a soft reboot, veering away from its initial less-than-perfectly executed plan. … Continue reading Review: ‘The Flash’ – A Heartfelt, Disappointing Mess
Review: ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ – The Godfather II of Animated Films
Few sequels match their predecessor in terms of quality. Even fewer elevate the quality of the original to stand alone as a “best of” for their given genre. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse does this and then some. It’s better than the first film, better than any other animated feature in the last decade, and probably … Continue reading Review: ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ – The Godfather II of Animated Films