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Thank You, Adam West
Other than my many hours reading Marvel (and some DC) Comics, the happiest moments of my childhood were always Bat-Times.
126-Word [SPOILER FREE] Review of “Wonder Woman”
DC finally found its superhero alchemist formula. In this particular case: take the best parts of 2011 Marvel Films’ “Captain America,” but make them five times better. Wrap in a Greek mythological mosaic photographed like a fable and, in the World War I scenes, very old war footage. Add a thrilling, fun, full story–a war film with great characters and dialogue. Don’t try to hide from the racial/sexual dynamics. Mix until it explodes on-screen. Then flip the bird to Marvel Films. 🙂
“Wonder Woman” is the equal of “The Dark Knight,” arguably the greatest Hollywood superhero film ever made. That’s the highest compliment I can give this film. If this fall’s “Justice League” is just three-quarters as good as “Wonder Woman,” DC will have represented itself well.
46-Word Review of “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2”
A little uneven at times (trying to balance its goofiness with serious dramatic content), but still thoroughly entertaining. (Did I briefly see Zenn-La, the birth planet of one of my favorite characters of all time?) The plane skids a little, but it does land cleanly.
[SPOILERS AHEAD]
It was GREAT to see the race of Watchers! And Adam Warlock’s coming soon?!? YAY!!!!!!!!!!!
Marvel Is Making A REAL “Inhumans” Series!
HOORAY! Â I haven’t even read the article yet, and already it’s my new favorite show!
JULY 23rd UPDATE: Yep! Already my new favorite show!
6-Word Review of “Logan”
I Heart “Riverdale” (Because It’s Unapologetically…….)
…..a tricked-out “Dawson’s Creek,” which is funny, since “Creek” was tricked out Archie Comics.
I’m with the critics: more, much more.
Enjoyed the all-Black Josie and the Pussycats, and the Black “Pops” Tate!
And, um, boy, Archie, Miss Grundy and Big Moose, tho….. 🙂
There Was No Way I Was Not Going To Like This :)
As a hard-core geek who once owned two (!) Captain America shields (but not as “real” as his), I enjoyed this.
69-Word Review of “Doctor Strange”
If you don’t care that you’ve seen this movie before (*cough* “Iron Man” *cough*, etc.), you will find it enjoyable and very funny. Marvel is sticking too close to its formula. This movie could have really delivered in a lot of ways, but chose to play it safe and instead color by (psychedelic) numbers. And I did enjoy the white female Ancient One, but I felt bad doing so.
The First Time I Heard Of Doctor Strange……
…..was in this “rockcomic” album from Buddah Records, which I had at the age of four or so in 1972. It’s called “Spider-Man: From Beyond The Grave.”
It was a full-length album. The album cover folded out into a centerfold comic pictures that matched the album. So you could “read” the story while listening.
Drums in the Global Village 