It’s been awhile gang, but there’s a couple of big ones to show off.
- Anna and the Apocalypse
- Captain Marvel
- Halloween (2018)
- Mary Poppins Returns
Tag Archives: Marvel
Disney-Fox Merger Approved By Shareholders
Variety has more details, but the short version is that the film rights to X-Men, Fantastic Four, and their related characters now go to Disney (who owns Marvel comics). The price tag? Just $71.3 Billion. No big deal.
Let the wild speculation begin! Doctor Doom as the next “Big Bad?” Magneto? Galactus?
Personally, I’m just holding out for a Firefly/Serenity ride at Disneyland (“Oh God, oh God, We’re All Gonna Die: The Ride”). Fingers crossed.
TV Review – “The Defenders”
Marvel’s latest Netflix series has been out for just over 48 hours. How does it hold up? Note: there is a scene after the credits of the final episode.
Trailer Park – SDCC 2017 Edition
San Diego Comic Con, one of the biggest gatherings of geekdom every year, always gets us good previews of coming attractions. Check out our round-up:
TV Review – “Iron Fist: Season One”
Marvel’s latest entry has been getting an unduly bad wrap. I’ve moved away from written reviews as a way to manage my tendinitis, hence all the podcasts, but this is getting so much negative criticism that I disagree with that I had to say my piece. It’s not perfect, and it’s probably the weakest of the Marvel Netflix series, but naming the weakest Marvel Netflix series is like naming the shortest player in the starting lineup of a professional basketball team. This is flawed, but it’s still good.
“Dr. Strange” (2016) – Movie Review
Short version: expect to enjoy it if you’ve enjoyed Marvel’s other films. Stay for extra scenes both during and after the credits.
Comic-Con Trailers: New TV Shows
There were a lot of trailers dumped on us this weekend. We’re trying our best to keep them organized, for the sake of coherent discussion threads.
- American Gods
- The Defenders
- The Exorcist
- Iron Fist
- Legion
- Luke Cage
- Star Trek: Discovery
Final Captain America: Civil War Trailer
Including our first look at the newest Spider-Man.
Comic Review: Wolverine – Snickt!
This week I’m taking a look a western comic by a manga artist – in this case Tsutomu Nihei’s take on Wolverine in the comic Wolverine: Snickt.
Trailer Park Tuesday – Fantastic Four Edition
Well, it’s finally here. It’s not much to go on, but we finally get a look at the new Fantastic Four coming in August.
- Fantastic Four
- Alien Outpost
- Batman vs. Robin
- Peanuts