Category Archives: Superhero Fiction

Ranking All of the MCU Movies After Black Widow

Posted on July 13, 2021 by H.P.

A year and a half into the pandemic, only one thing could convince the world that normalcy was set to return: an MCU movie in the theaters.  The MCU is back with a solo Black Widow movie, several months and … Continue reading →

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Zach Snyder’s Superman Trilogy

Posted on April 6, 2021 by H.P.

It is finally here: something I didn’t know I needed until I watched it.  I had written off Justice League and the DCEU.  I probably never would have watched the Snyder Cut of Justice League but for Godzilla vs. Kong[1], … Continue reading →

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Why the MCU Phase 4 Will Fail . . . And What Marvel Should Do About It

Posted on July 23, 2019 by H.P.

I wasn’t an MCU fan from the get-go.  And I am still not a fanboy.  I was a Marvel kid, but I was far, far more interested in Spider-Man and the X-Men than in the Avengers.  But the MCU earned … Continue reading →

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Short Review Roundup – MCU Movie Edition

Posted on June 11, 2019 by H.P.

Growing up I was a Spider-Man and X-Men fan.  My comic book collection consists of three boxes at this point.  There are only a few scattered comics featuring the various Avengers.  I haven’t been a dedicated fan of the MCU.  … Continue reading →

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Russian Superhero Movie “Guardians” is a Bad Movie that is Good Fun

Posted on December 17, 2018 by H.P.

Remember that wild-ass trailer for a Russian superhero movie with a werebear?  The good news is that you can stream a dubbed version for free with Amazon Prime.  The bad news is that it isn’t a good movie.  The other … Continue reading →

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Robin Hood (2018) Is Made By and For People Who Think History Is Lame

Posted on November 22, 2018 by H.P.

You’ve seen the trailer.  You knew that the latest Robin Hood movie was going to be bad.  It was certain to play loose and fast with the mythology and the history.  That could, in theory, still result in a damn … Continue reading →

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Daredevil Season 3 is the Best Netflix MCU Season Yet (non-spoiler review)

Posted on October 23, 2018 by H.P.

Season 3 of Daredevil isn’t just the best season of Daredevil—it is the best Netflix MCU season period.  Which makes sense, I suppose, since season 1 of Daredevil was previously the best Netflix MCU season.  What is more remarkable is … Continue reading →

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Short Review Roundup – Netflix MCU Edition

Posted on October 16, 2018 by H.P.

I am a little behind on my Netflix MCU shows, but I might actually be caught up by the time Daredevil season three drops on Friday.  Not that any of that is an exciting prospect.  The Netflix MCU shows have … Continue reading →

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First Trailer for Dark Phoenix

Posted on September 28, 2018 by H.P.

The X-Men movies just aren’t as good as the MCU movies.  But I still prefer them, because the X-Men are what I grew up reading and because the X-Men are simply better grist than the Avengers.  For all its faults, … Continue reading →

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Ranking All of the X-Men Movies in Anticipation of Deadpool 2

Posted on May 22, 2018 by H.P.

Deadpool 2 is now out in theaters!  Sadly, with a baby at home I’m not sure when I will get to see it.  I didn’t read any Deadpool back when I read comics, but I was a big X-Men fan.  … Continue reading →

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