On a dead moon, the Kree’s new accuser Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton) finds an ancient relic, a bangle of power. There are supposed to be two, but her soldiers have only found this lone specimen. Half the power is better than none, but this is nevertheless a setback for her plan to save the Kree home […]
Read more "Three to Topple an Empire: The Marvels (2023)"Synopsis: Frank Castle (Ray Stevenson) is a man who has gotten his revenge against the Mafia who killed his family, yet still feels compelled to hunt down the crime families of New York City as his costumed alter ego, The Punisher. Wielding his signatory many, many guns and a skull breastplate, Castle blows through many, […]
Read more "“Damn it, Frank!”: Punisher: War Zone"The madcap character Harley Quinn was originally conceived as a nameless henchman for the wonderful Batman: The Animated Series, which ran from 1992-1995. Thanks to fan interest, a character in a funny costume got a name and then a recurring role in the show. She has since gone on to appear in several incarnations of […]
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Read more "MOVIE MONDAYS: CAPTAIN MARVEL"Synopsis: Following the events of CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR (2016), Prince T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) must accept the burden of a kinghood for the African nation of Wakanda despite his own nervousness about being ready. He accepts the responsibility of becoming the leader and protector of the nation only to learn that an old national enemy […]
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