Movie Review: Captain America – The Winter Soldier
By Hedge Director: Anthony & Joe Russo Starring: Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Robert Redford, Cobie Smulders (Review contains minor spoilers...
View ArticleMovie Review – Captain America: The Winter Soldier (A Second Opinion)
As Marvel Studios continues to weave its way through sequels to their standalone franchises the recurring pattern seems to be a dip in all-around quality. The general consensus for both Iron Man...
View ArticleMovie Review: ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Rise of Electro’
**MOSTLY SPOILER FREE!** Director: Marc Webb Cast: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Sally Field, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, Paul Giamatti, Dennis Leary Plot: As Peter Parker is haunted by the death of Capt....
View ArticleMovie Review: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
Director: James Gunn Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Lee Pace, Glenn Close, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, John C. Reilly, Djimon Hounsou, Benicio Del Toro...
View Article5 Strange Choices for Marvel Studios to Bet on Next
So Guardians of the Galaxy was a hard sell coming from Marvel. After a strong beginning developing their Avengers roster, they took a chance with an ensemble out of the gate rather than bringing a...
View Article5 Heroes Who Should Appear in Marvel’s Phase 3
After the initial excitement died down about Marvel’s Phase 3 announcement, some selfishness set in. I’m not judging, I get it. Everyone is wondering where the new Hulk movie is and Black Widow’s...
View ArticleDirector/Showrunner Wishlist for Marvel Phase 3
Thor: Ragnarok – Neil Marshall Ragnarok, for all intents and purposes, is he Norse apocalypse. There is a bit more hope since the world will be reborn afterward, but Ragnarok rears its head as a great...
View ArticleSlam Adams’ Top 50 Movies of 2014 (Part 3)
Out of 154 total movies seen. The movie had to be released in the US (because that’s where I am) between January 1st and December 31st, in theaters or on VOD. Part 2 10. Guardians of the Galaxy 2015...
View ArticleHOLY HATE FEST BATMAN! A Second Look At The “Dawn of Justice” Trailer
Like many superhero fans I hold Batman and Superman in high regard. Batman has been and always will be, my favorite superhero. As elaborate and sometimes fantastic as his tales have been, Batman’s...
View ArticleRanking the Villains of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The legendary Stan “The Man” Lee once spoke about how he had to put more effort into writing the villains than he did the heroes. The way Lee looked at it, the hero had to remain stalwart and noble,...
View ArticleMovie Review: ‘Ant-Man’
Director: Peyton Reed Cast: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll Plot: Scientist and former hero Hank Pym has spent decades hiding his ‘Ant-Man’ technology from the world. When his...
View Article8 Reasons Professor Xavier is a Goddamn Psychopath
Professor Charles Xavier is the respected, benevolent and caring founder and leader of the X-Men, the best selling superhero team in comic history. He’s the kind of character you’d want Patrick Stewart...
View ArticleTop 20 Performances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Now, that Ant-Man is out, Marvel’s Phase 2 of their cinematic universe is over. Before we move on with Phase 3, this would be a good time to look back on what they have accomplished so far. Here are...
View ArticleMovie Review: ‘Fantastic Four’
There Will Be Spoilers. I can’t actually review this film without discussing some of the points. That being said, there’s nothing surprising in this plot at all. I was holding out hope that everyone...
View ArticleThe Significance of Black Panther In The MCU & Beyond
Captain America, Iron Man, Batman, Superman & Thor. Each one of these superheroes has various similarities. Thor and Superman are physical powerhouses. Batman...
View ArticleTabletop Tuesday: ‘Marvel Legendary’
Or ‘Legendary: Marvel’. It’s not clear and we’re seen it written both ways. Either way it’s an Upper Deck deck building game under the Legendary heading based in the Marvel universe. It’s always...
View ArticleMarvel Animation is Dismal, So Let’s Fix It
I have a serious problem with Marvel Animation. Ever since Disney acquired Marvel Studios, the films have flourished, while the animated television branch has failed in my opinion. I have a plan and...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Marvel’s Jessica Jones’
The seemingly unending rolling out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues on Netflix, following up the amazing Daredevil with another street level hero of the underdog, Jessica Jones. Adapted from...
View ArticleLEGO Keeps Spoiling Marvel Movies – Including ‘Civil War’
There’s a very strange trend happening in regards to movie spoilers the past few years. There’s been an ongoing habit by Denmark based plastic brick production powerhouse of dropping big spoilers for...
View ArticleRevisiting Daredevil: A Return to Hell’s Kitchen
Daredevil is, in my opinion, the best comic book TV show to ever grace the small screen. It’s an amazing adaptation of the classic Marvel Comics character. The show took television by storm and became...
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