Spoiler Warning: This post discusses events and character developments throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including major plot points from recent films and series. Proceed with caution if you're not caught up! When we think about what makes the Marvel Cinematic Universe so compelling, our minds often jump to the spectacular action sequences, the witty one-liners, … Continue reading The Heart of Heroes: How Partnerships Define the Marvel Cinematic Universe
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Marvel’s Long Game: Phase 1 Easter Eggs That Paid Off Years Later
When Iron Man hit theaters in 2008, few could have predicted it would launch one of the most ambitious and successful film franchises in cinema history. Yet with the benefit of hindsight, we can now see how Marvel Studios meticulously planted seeds throughout their Phase 1 films that would blossom into major plot points, character … Continue reading Marvel’s Long Game: Phase 1 Easter Eggs That Paid Off Years Later
The Journey of Iconic Comic Book Characters
Hey there, fellow comic book aficionados and nostalgia seekers! Today, we're taking a wild ride down memory lane as we explore the fantastic journeys of our beloved comic book characters. From the moment they sprang to life on the page to their modern-day evolution, these characters have captured our hearts, made us laugh, cry, and … Continue reading The Journey of Iconic Comic Book Characters
Some Thoughts After Seeing Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder 2022 Directed by Taika Waititi Quick synopsis... Thor's plans for finding inner peace in retirement end abruptly when he's called upon to halt Gorr the God Butcher's plans to eliminate the gods. Joining Thor in his quest are King Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster. Here we go... Oh, I should … Continue reading Some Thoughts After Seeing Love and Thunder
22 Movies I’m Anticipating in 2022
The last time I did a list like this was in January of 2020. Pretty sure only a couple of those movies actually released in theaters that year. Several of those movies, I still have not seen. So I didn't think it was worth it to put together a list of movies to anticipate in … Continue reading 22 Movies I’m Anticipating in 2022
10 Marvel Moments That Live in My Head Rent Free
I remember a few months ago there was this trend on Twitter where various hashtags got going where people asked questions like, "What Star Wars scenes live rent free in your head?" or "What MCU moments live rent free in your head?" I'm not sure where the idea of something living rent free in our … Continue reading 10 Marvel Moments That Live in My Head Rent Free
After Seeing Avengers: Endgame… No, Really, I Mean It This Time…
All right… Has everyone seen Avengers: Endgame by this point? If you haven’t, you may be one of the ten who did not see the movie. But we are now more than two months past its opening weekend and even the Russo brothers, directors of the film, have stated that the ban on spoilers was … Continue reading After Seeing Avengers: Endgame… No, Really, I Mean It This Time…
My Favorite Movies #57 – The Avengers
The Avengers 2012 Directed by Joss Whedon Quick synopsis... An all-star lineup of superheroes -- including Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk and Captain America -- team up to save the world from certain doom. Working under the authority of S.H.I.E.L.D., can our heroes keep the planet at peace? Y'all... Remember when this movie was about the … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #57 – The Avengers
A to Z Challenge – Adventures in Babysitting
Adventures in Babysitting 1987 Directed by Chris Columbus Quick Synopsis... When Chris agrees to baby-sit for the Andersons after her boyfriend stands her up, it's hardly the boring night she expected. Chris takes the kids along on an errand to downtown Chicago, but one flat tire leads to an outrageous all-night fiasco. Admit it... If Elisabeth … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Adventures in Babysitting
After Seeing Wonder Woman Again
I didn't mean for this to be a two part review. But part one turned into a defense of DC movies in general. I warned about spoilers yesterday, but then I don't think I gave anything away. So those spoiler warnings carry over to this post. Also, you are warned that I am an unapologetic … Continue reading After Seeing Wonder Woman Again
The Confusing Middle 