MCU

Fantastic Four: First Steps – spoiler filled review

The Fantastic Four’s cinematic journey has been a long, winding road. In the early 1990’s, just to hold onto the property’s rights, Constantine films went through the motions and put out a low budget FF movie under the banner of Roger Corman’s studio. The cast and crew were given a measly one million dollars, yetContinue reading “Fantastic Four: First Steps – spoiler filled review”

Let’s talk about why you should go see “Fantastic Four: First Steps” (spoiler-free)

It was a quiet moment. Reed was shaving, Ben was taking a bubble bath, and a soot covered Johnny Storm barged in, asking what the heck they were doing?! Were they giving up? This was in the middle of Fantastic Four issue #49, “If This Be Doomsday”. The middle issue of The Galactus Trilogy, aContinue reading “Let’s talk about why you should go see “Fantastic Four: First Steps” (spoiler-free)”

And now… Your New Fantastic Four!

Well, finally. With this official casting announcement, the MCU is finally moving full speed ahead with Marvel’s first family. We’ve long known the FF was coming, as Kevin Fiege announced it at a convention 5 years ago, after Disney bought back the rights for the franchise. So now, let’s do a little analyzation of whatContinue reading “And now… Your New Fantastic Four!”

Fantastic four: Full Circle by Alex Ross

Abrams ComicArts did what Marvel comics was apparently hesitant to do — put out a comic featuring the Fantastic Four, starring Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Sue Richards (The Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (The Human Torch), and Ben Grimm (The Ever-lovin’ Blue eyed Thing). I’ve missed them. Oh, Marvel puts out a monthly Fantastic Four comic,Continue reading “Fantastic four: Full Circle by Alex Ross”

Waiting for casting on Doctor Who and the FF…

ANY week now. Or so I’m hoping. I, and countless other fans, are awaiting casting news on two franchises. The first is who will be picked as the 14th Doctor Who. The next is who will be cast in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s version of the Fantastic Four. Some crazy and unsettling rumors abound withContinue reading “Waiting for casting on Doctor Who and the FF…”

Interesting casting leak (?) for the MCU Fantastic Four movie…

YouTube has gobs and gobs of channels that try to bait you in with phony claims, announcements, etc., and over the years, I’ve taken note to bypass the biggest offenders, as 99% of the time, it’s a waste of time. They say they have BIG news, when in fact they have nothing. Such is theContinue reading “Interesting casting leak (?) for the MCU Fantastic Four movie…”

The Time has Come for the Black Widow (a spoiler free review)

You’ve got Ike Perlmutter to blame for the delay, far more than the pandemic. See, Kevin Fiege –the commander in creativity that’s shepherded the MCU into legendary status — wanted the Widow to have her own film years ago, but Perlmutter –chief penny pinching creep for years before being declawed– vetoed a BW movie sayingContinue reading “The Time has Come for the Black Widow (a spoiler free review)”

Excelsior!

I was going to put up competing lists of popular catch phrases and well known sayings from both DC and Marvel characters. And to my surprise, DC had very few of note. I mean sure, Perry White was always yelling “Great Caesar’s Ghost!” And there were some exclamations like “Great Krypton!” and “Great Scott!” butContinue reading “Excelsior!”

“And They Shall Call him…Champion”

Many of you know my admiration for the character of Benjamin Grimm. I’ve got a 155 piece collection of Thing figures, dolls, statues and various items. Yes, I am fond of this character. Why exactly do I and so many others live this guy? If you search YouTube, you’ll find that fans of the ThingContinue reading ““And They Shall Call him…Champion””

I…Am… Ironman

“Tony Stark makes you feel He’s a cool exec with a heart o’ steel As Iron Man, all jets ablaze He’s fightin’ and smitin’ with repulsor rays! Amazin’ armor! That’s Iron Man! A blazin’ power! That’s Iron Man!” That is of course, the catchy lil’ tune from the 1960’s Marvel Super Heroes’ Ironman cartoon. It was aContinue reading “I…Am… Ironman”