Marvel Sizzle Reel 2021

“We’re All Part Of One Big Family.” With Stan Lee’s voice discussing how we are all one big family setting the tone, Marvel’s newest sizzle reel takes a look back at the films that have made the MCU so extremely popular, visits the defining “Avengers assemble” moment in Endgame in a crowded theater, and thenContinue reading “Marvel Sizzle Reel 2021”

Throwback Thursday: Blade

The Daywalker Before Black Panther‘s rise as a significant film in Marvel and cinematic history for its success and cultural impact and before Deadpool was erroneously declared the first R-rated superhero film, 1998’s Blade gave us an African American lead based on a superhero and a strong R-rating (But even Blade wasn’t the first R-ratedContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Blade”

Ruling Over The Next MCU Phase

Wakanda As Marvel begins to dig deeper into their vault of heroes to make new films, the major players such as Captain America, Spider-Man, Hulk, and Thor are taking a step back so that lesser known heroes such as Doctor Strange, Ant-Man, and Captain Marvel can take the spotlight.  Marvel did the exact same thing inContinue reading “Ruling Over The Next MCU Phase”

Aro Lucha Live!

Beaumont, TX Friday evening found my son and I deep in the heart of east Texas.  We attended an Aro Lucha show at the Beaumont Civic Center.  In the last year my son has really taken a lot of interest in lucha libre, a form of professional wrestling originated and perfected in Mexico.  I’ve encouragedContinue reading “Aro Lucha Live!”

My Geeky Christmas List!

Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-laaaaaaah! I am not ashamed to admit that Christmas is my favorite holiday.  I love the music, the cheesy Hallmark movies, the gaudy decorations, and all of the wonderful smells that range from the pine of the Christmas trees to the cinnamon of the cookies baked for the holidays.  I also love the smell ofContinue reading “My Geeky Christmas List!”

What’s So Civil About War Anyway?

In A Land Chock Full Of Avengers Captain America:  Civil War has been talked about and speculated over for a long time.  It finally arrived on the big screen on May 6th, and it has managed to meet the expectations of most fans and exceed those expectations for others. I fall in the “met expectations”Continue reading “What’s So Civil About War Anyway?”

Comic-al Craziness!!

Lake Charles, LA Last week saw the internetz explode with excitement over the trailer for the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy film.  To be quite honest, I wasn’t all that excited.  Don’t get me wrong, I want to see the film.  I just am not as hyped up about it as everyone else seems toContinue reading “Comic-al Craziness!!”