Until we actually see the movie, Fantastic Four is going to be a source of debate this year. Michael B. Jordan offered an excellent retort to anyone opposed to his casting here. But then on the flip side there was a factually challenged piece in the Daily Beast about minorities in superhero films. This stuff … Continue reading Here we go again
Payback Recap
Payback is all done, and unlike other shows I've recapped, I went to this one in person. Let me tell you, seeing it live is an entirely different experience than watching it at home. For one, it's a lot more fun being in the house and chanting along with the other fans. And second there … Continue reading Payback Recap
Review: Furious 7
I know, I know. This is way late. But I just saw the movie, so what can you do? I'm a big fan of the Fast and Furious movies and have seen them all, four in the theater. When it comes to knowing what you came to see and giving it to you, the crew … Continue reading Review: Furious 7
Mediocre Movie Reviews: Green Lantern (2011)
Synopsis: Hal Jordan is given a green power ring by a dying Green Lantern, Abin Sur, and takes Sur's place as a Green Lantern. As he learns how to use his new powers he has to take an alien menace known as Parallax and save the world. Green Lantern.......sigh.......so much potential, so little realization. It … Continue reading Mediocre Movie Reviews: Green Lantern (2011)
Bill Simmons is CM Punk
(Warning: This post includes gratuitous shots at CM Punk.) Big news today is Bill Simmons leaving ESPN. Simmons started out as a simple blogger, the Boston Sports Guy, who got picked up when ESPN.com created Page 2, a sister site to branch out into other topics that the website's fans might be into. Simmons insights … Continue reading Bill Simmons is CM Punk
Age of Ultron vs The Moron Brigade
So less than a week after from the Avengers: Age of Ultron theater release, the complainers have descended upon us. People just can't help themselves these days it seems. Instead of enjoying a really awesome movie some people have to concoct some 'well actually' argument and run to the internet to get some recognition. There … Continue reading Age of Ultron vs The Moron Brigade
Review – Avengers: Age of Ultron
Sequel time! Avengers: Age of Ultron is the sequel to the Avengers movie from 2012. The title is taken from a Marvel Comics crossover event from a few years ago, but the story isn't the same. Here Ultron is the creation of Tony Stark instead of Hank Pym in the comics. His ultimate goal is … Continue reading Review – Avengers: Age of Ultron
Why I don’t pine for the Attitude Era (UPDATED)
Note: I originally wrote this back in 2015, but after watching the Steve Austin biography on A&E I felt like going back and revisiting it. I made a few revisions and swapped out some names and dates to make it current. "It used to be better" That is the battle cry of many fans above … Continue reading Why I don’t pine for the Attitude Era (UPDATED)
Whedon Out? Makes sense to me
So, Joss Whedon is out of the Marvel business after Age of Ultron hits the theaters. It's been an incredible run for him with Marvel - in addition to the two Avengers films he directed he's been one of the drivers behind the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe and a major reason for it's success. For … Continue reading Whedon Out? Makes sense to me
Bad news for Daniel Bryan?
Daniel Bryan's health concerns haven't gone away, and the WWE has been working around them as outlined here. There's a few things we can kick around from this information. How has his current booking been affected? Well, for now he isn't doing matches on RAW and has been protected in six man tag team matches … Continue reading Bad news for Daniel Bryan?
Stroke of Genius 