Hawkeye seems to get a ton of hate on social media, but he has always been my favourite Avenger. To figure out why is not difficult, we just need to do a rollcall of the original 6 Avengers: A Genius Billionaire Playboy Philanthropist A genetically enhanced super soldier. A god. A genius scientist with “breathtaking … Continue reading Hawkeye is the Best Avenger.
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I saw a post on social media the other day, that was asking who the bravest non-hero in the MCU was. The original post suggested that it was the old German man in the first Avengers movie. You know the guy: I don’t completely disagree. That was definitely an awesome scene, and there is no … Continue reading Overthinking It: The Bravest Person in the MCU.
I was on the treadmill the other day, on my second km of a 5k run, when something terrible happened: my headphones died. My music helps me set my pace, so without it I started singing a little song in my head, which often ends up being “The Star Spangled Man with a Plan” from … Continue reading Overthinking It: Where did Captain America Learn to Fight?
I've never really liked the scene in Avengers: Infinity War where Peter Quill (aka: Starlord) punches Thanos and wakes him from Mantis' trance just as the glove was being removed. From a movie perspective, I totally get it. It makes for a more entertaining movie, but I didn’t think the scene really worked. Up until … Continue reading Overthinking It: Starlord Punching Thanos
One of the things my wife and I like to do when we’re looking for something to put on for noise is head to the Marvel section of Disney+, pick a number, scroll over that many, and hit play. Yesterday that landed us on Iron Man 3. I had forgotten the scene when Tony’s house … Continue reading Overthinking It: Rescue Armour
Anticipation, by itself, it neither a good or bad thing. Anticipation for a dentist appointment isn’t likely to be enjoyed, but anticipation for something you’ve been looking forward to can be a great feeling. Like a great movie reveal, or “hero shot”. "Hero Shot": an establishing scene in a movie, often (but not always) done … Continue reading My Top 5 “Hero Shots”
Zack Snyder (L) left directing Justice League and Joss Whedon (R) took over for him. Seems like Joss Whedon has taken a bit of a beating on social media and in the news the last few days. Most of the talk is due to hype of the Snyder Cut of Justice League being made and … Continue reading Justice League: Snyder vs Whedon
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