There’s something about the yellow, blue, and hand-drawn animations that will always define the X-Men to me. While Jack Kirby and Stan Lee created the characters in 1963, it was the 1992 show that introduced me to comics. The Saturday morning cartoon X-Men spawned games, cards, and my first comic book purchases. Gambit, Dazzler, and … Continue reading TV: X-MEN ‘97 – A Stunning Return to the Classic Animated Series
Review: MADAME WEB – A Vision of the Past Instead of a Look into the Future
At the time of this review, Madame Web has already made its debut in theaters and, nearly instantly, has achieved a reputation as the worst the comic book genre has to offer. Indeed, many of the criticisms of the film are deserved. However, Sony’s latest entry into the Spider-Man universe is far from unwatchable, and arguably, the … Continue reading Review: MADAME WEB – A Vision of the Past Instead of a Look into the Future
Review: ‘Blue Beetle’ – DC’s Latest Film Looks to Correct Course
After suffering from lackluster blockbuster gains, Blue Beetle has hit streaming service MAX with the power of a locomotive train. Several factors may contribute to superhero movies no longer breaking box office records, including the promise of an eventual streaming service release. In the case of the DC extended universe, these poor box office results … Continue reading Review: ‘Blue Beetle’ – DC’s Latest Film Looks to Correct Course
Review: ‘The Marvels’ – A Fun, Light Entry that Combats Superhero Fatigue
Preceded by a string of hit-or-miss entries from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and following a marketing campaign unable to utilize the film’s stars, The Marvels had a hard road ahead. Coupled with a toxic fanbase hellbent on review-bombing Brie Larson, prospects for the film were bleak. However, all the pre-release negativity proved unwarranted. The Marvels … Continue reading Review: ‘The Marvels’ – A Fun, Light Entry that Combats Superhero Fatigue
Review: ‘The Marvels’ – Fun Returns to the MCU in an Imperfect Vehicle
As rumors swirl around the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there have been glimmers of hope. For every frustrating dead end, there have been projects that bode well for the long-term viability of the franchise. Few have been more successful than Ms. Marvel, which helped launch Iman Vellani as a star. Her promotion to the big leagues … Continue reading Review: ‘The Marvels’ – Fun Returns to the MCU in an Imperfect Vehicle
TV Review: ‘Invincible’ Returns, Dripping with Ambition, Blood, and Style — Season 2 – Part One
The affect of Robert Kirkman on quality comic book television can be hard to quantify. While The Walking Dead came out swinging, it eventually fell off in a big way. However, every once in a while, the series can spin up an excellent mini-series or character arc. Invincible, based on Kirkman’s incredible comic of the … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Invincible’ Returns, Dripping with Ambition, Blood, and Style — Season 2 – Part One
TV Review: ‘Loki’ Season 2 – Mischief, Mayhem, Pie
At the end of Loki Season 1, there were plenty of questions to ponder about a return. What would Loki Prime (Tom Hiddleston) do about He Who Remains (Jonathan Majors)? Would the TVA, Mobius (Owen Wilson), and B-15 (Wunmi Mosaku) believe Loki? Where did Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino), Renslayer (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), and Miss Minutes (Tara … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Loki’ Season 2 – Mischief, Mayhem, Pie
Streaming: ‘The Flash’ Crashes and Burns on It Horrible Visual Effects
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