So, Comic-Con came back last month. Yes, the Mecca of Nerdom after a two-year hiatus due to COVID (which is still a thing btw) returned in its full(ish) glory as……
Tag: Marvel
The MCU, Disney, and the Gentrification of Hollywood
In my hometown, there used to be a really good restaurant called “Baja Fish Tacos” I frequented quite often not too long ago. It was a local joint that specialized……
Review: Raimi tries some fun and Strange things with “Multiverse of Madness”
Martin Scorsese once said the MCU “isn’t cinema” and it kicked off a firestorm of rage from fanboys of Hollywood’s biggest franchise. Fans accused him of being an “elitist,” a……
The insidious nature of how “Complex” Villains are written
CW: Police, State, and Racial violence discussed and presented ahead. I’ve always had at best a middling opinion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Even before my big shift in my……
My very late and very long review of “The Batman”…
The more things change, the more they stay the same. For instance, in my 32 years on this planet, I have now seen six different actors don the cape and……
Disney is not an ally…
Source: hellogiggles.com Disney’s newest animated feature, “Turning Red,” caused a considerable amount of positive buzz online last weekend. The film, which premiered last Friday, garnered widespread praise for featuring a……
Review: “No Way Home” is Fun Nostalgia Bait
WARNING: Spoilers Ahead Earlier in the year, I watched the sequel/reboot of the 1990s kids classic “Space Jam.” “A New Legacy,” as it was called, starred LeBron James this time……
“Shang Chi” and Hollywood “Representation”
When I first started this blog a few years ago my initial goal was to give the pop culture community a new Asian American voice and perspective, I felt it……
Superheroes are defenders of the Status Quo
I think I’m finally over superheroes. I don’t mean that I’ll completely stop consuming Marvel and DC properties (cause I’m a sucker for escapism and nostalgia) or that they weren’t……
Why I don’t give a fuck about canon
Recently, after randomly coming across some dope pictures of Transformer toys on Instagram that gave me a strong case of nostalgia, I was inspired to revisit an old childhood favorite……
“Who are you?” The scene that defines Chadwick Boseman’s legacy
Yesterday, the world lost a bright and promising, burgeoning talent in Chadwick Boseman. I had wondered privately for a while if something was wrong with him, as others had as……
“Joker” Review: Send in the (Problematic) Clowns
Directed by Todd Philips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beets, Frances Conroy “Joker,” on paper at least, has a message most us can all agree on. Over the……
My MCU Phase 4 Wishlist
So, over a decade and 23 fucking films later an era of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe has finally concluded with “Spider-man: Far From Home” premiering last week. It’s still staggering just……
How The MCU’s Captain America Keeps My Patriotism Alive
Growing up I’ve never considered myself overly patriotic. It wasn’t something hammered into my skull when I was kid, like giving extreme reverence to the flag or singing every time……
“Spider-man: Far From Home” Review: Spidey’s Euro Trip Keeps MCU Hype Alive
Directed by Jon Watts Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jake Gyllenhaal, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jacob Batalon Considering “Spider-man: Far From Home” had the unenviable task of following up perhaps the……
One Marvelous Scene: “No Tears For Me?”
For those who follow a lot of YouTube writing channels you might have noticed a series this week put out by its top influencers titled “One Marvelous Scene.” Much like……
“Avengers: Infinity War” Review: BAW GAWD! IT’S THANOS!
Directed by The Russo Brothers Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Josh Brolin, Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, and waaaay too many more… The best way to describe the……
“Justice League” Review TL:DR Edition: Prepare to be Triggered, Fanboys…
Directed by Zack Snyder and Joss Whedon Starring: Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Mamoa, Ray Fisher, Amy Adams, Henry Cavill There’s a scene in “Arrested Development” that perfectly……
“Thor: Ragnarok” Review: Shut up and Eat Your Popcorn!
Directed by Taika Watiti Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Tessa Thompson and Mark Ruffalo If you go into an MCU film expecting a serious take on super heroes……
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2″ Review: Fun-gettable…
Directed by James Gunn Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Kurt Russell, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper and Michael Rooker “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2″ is a fun, action-comedy, romp that……