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MARVEL TELEVISION: THE CONUNDRUM OF THE MCU

Sometime between the release of 2018's "THE AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR" and 2019's "THE AVENGERS: ENDGAME", Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige made an announcement that stunned a good number of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fans. He claimed that the ABC series, "MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D." was never part of the franchise. Not only did this news stun a good number of fans, but me as well. ( Collapse )

"THE LOSERS" (2010) Review

Back in 2010, Hollywood took a comic book series for the umpteenth time and adapted it for the movie screens. This particular comic book movie happened to be an adaptation of a Vertigo Comics series created by Andy Diggle called "THE LOSERS". ( Collapse )

Below are images from "THE LOSERS", the 2010 adaptation of Vertigo/D.C. Comics' 2003-2006 series, created by Andy Diggle. Directed by Sylvain White, the movie starred Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Zoe Saldaña: ( Collapse )

Below is my ranking of the five movies in the "PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN" franchise: ( Collapse )

"TAKERS" (2010) Review

Over ten years ago, a crime thriller about a group of bank robbers operating in Los Angeles was released to the theaters with little fanfare and a great deal of scorn. Although "TAKERS" earned over twice its budget, it barely made a dent with film goers. Out of curiosity, I decided to see what the lack of fuss was all about. ( Collapse )

Below are images of the 2010 crime drama, "TAKERS". Directed by John Luessenhop, the movie stars Idris Elba, Paul Walker, and Matt Dillon: ( Collapse )

"AVATAR" (2009) Review

Had twelve (12) years really passed between director/producer James Cameron's Academy Award winning movie, "TITANIC" and his last film, "AVATAR" Twelve years? Yes, it is true. And I must say that it was worth the wait. But I have also noticed that eleven (11) years have passed since the release of "AVATAR". And I believe it was time to re-visit it. ( Collapse )

Below are images from the 2009 science-fiction movie, "AVATAR". Written and directed by James Cameron, the movie starred Sam Worthington and Zoë Saldaña: ( Collapse )

HIGH POINT OF THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE (MCU)

I have watched the movies and some of the television shows from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) since its inception with 2008's "IRON MAN". I am sure that many of the franchise’s fans have their own favorite movies and shows. ( Collapse )

THE MCU AND ITS SPIDER-MAN FETISH

I have a confession. I am getting tired of the media pushing this idea that the MCU "needed" Spider-man. I get it. The media has been churning out these articles on behalf of Disney Studios and Marvel Films. But I find this mindset disturbing. The media and many of the franchise’s fans are wallowing in this belief that without Spider-man, the MCU will fall apart. What? The franchise had survived and THRIVED for eight years without Spider-man. What was this sudden need for him? ( Collapse )