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: MCU
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……
Rebellion is not a metaphor
In the early goings of “Star Wars: A New Hope,” we get to see the humble origins of Luke Skywalker at his moisture farm on Tatooine alongside his uncle Owen……
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……
Sam Raimi’s “Spider-man” is both Dated and Refreshing
It might not feel like it, but Sam Raimi’s original “Spider-man” will be 20 years old by May of 2022. It feels like a short time ago in some ways……
“Young Frankenstein”: How to tell a Sincere Story in a Funny Way
One of the things that has always irked me about the Marvel Cinematic Universe is how adrift the entire franchise is in bathos. What is bathos, you might ask? Bathos……
“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……
Lockdown Lookback: Catching up on the past months’ Pop Culture
Aaaaannnd we’re back! It’s amazing what a little pandemic can do to shake you out of your creative cobwebs but if we’re all going to die, I want to make……
“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……
“Avengers: Endgame” Review: An Imperfect, Perfect Ending to an Era
Directed by The Russo Brothers Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, Josh Brolin, Karen Gilian “Fan Service” is most typically a pejorative……
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……
Citizen Mouse
*Disclaimer: The following is a fan based parody. The characters mentioned in this fan parody are all owned by The Walt Disney Company, 20th Century Fox, Lucas Film and Marvel……