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  Iron Man 3 Review April 7, 2021 “Phase Two” of the MCU kicks off in the same way the previous one did: with an Iron Man film, though one that’s now part of a much bigger whole. Iron Man 3 is a controversial film, mostly in how its villain, The Mandarin, is treated and can get a very marmite response of loving it or hating it. What about the rest of the film? I quite like it myself, so why do we just look at the whole thing so I can stop skirting around spoilers eh? Synopsis: Plagued with worry and insomnia since saving New York from destruction Tony Stark is now more dependent on the suits that give him his Iron Man persona — so much so that every aspect of his life is affected, including his relationship with Pepper. After a malevolent enemy known as the Mandarin reduces his personal world to rubble, Tony must rely solely on instinct and ingenuity to avenge his losses and protect the people he loves. *spoilers appear from here on out! * The Good: Iron Man enjoys the sunse...

  Iron Man 2 Review February 15, 2023 Iron Man 2 follows the classic “rise, fall, redemption” arc of storytelling that’s often associated with heroes, and sets up several critical characters for the future of the MCU. Sadly where it falls is its main villain and finale, but how much does that impact the film? Let’s take a look! Synopsis: Tony Stark is under pressure from various sources, including the government, to share his technology with the world. He must find a way to fight them while also tackling a ghost from his family’s past… *spoilers appear from here on out! * The Good: War Machine and Iron Man, in live-action! … Well, sort of, anyway… It’s safe to say that Robert Downey Jr. didn’t somehow lose his touch with the character in the two years between films and is once again the star everyone else is orbiting around. As mentioned in the opening paragraph Tony Stark starts off on top of the world, getting the better of the government and its new greedy weapons manufac...

  Iron Man Review February 15, 2023 It’s time to have a look at the film that started it all: Iron Man. It’s funny to think back to when this film was announced and I just sort of shrugged, thinking “I enjoyed the cartoon back in the day, and the suits might look cool in live-action if they manage to pull it off.” I didn’t even watch it until it appeared on DVD… Now, in 2021, it’s the movie that kicked off an entire, unique “cinematic universe”, before that catchphrase was a thing. Anyway, how does Iron Man stand up today? Let’s take a look! Synopsis: When Tony Stark is captured by terrorists who want him to build state-of-the-art missiles he instead constructs a high-tech armored suit to escape. Once he manages to escape, he decides to use his suit to fight against the evil forces that use his own technology to do harm to others… *spoilers appear from here on out! * The Good: Hey, look! It’s some sort of Iron Man! Well, a man in an Iron Suit. Well, the suit isn’t even made of- Y...

  ‘ REACHER ’ Review: The Amazon Prime show to watch right now F ebruary 15, 2023 Most of the headlines regarding Prime Video have to deal with the  Lord of the Ring  series (Rings of Power) premiering in September 2022. While I am also very excited about this show, there’s a great series on Amazon Prime Video RIGHT NOW that both action and crime show fans should check out. That’s  Reacher , starring Alan Ritchson. I know Ritchson mainly from DC Titans, where he plays Hank/Hawk. Many of you might know him from Blue Mountain State as Thad Castle. Ritchson plays a rogue wanderer with a combat background like no other. The retired Military Police Officer, Jack Reacher, heads to the small Georgia town of Margrave. It’s about an hour outside of Atlanta and two hours away from any other good-sized town, but right now it’s full of dirty cops and corruption. The main reason Reacher headed to Margrave was to find his brother. For a few episodes, he just claims he’s there...

  Thor Love & Thunder Review: When Marvel Fun Goes Too Far In Marvel Studios’ “Thor Love and Thunder,” the God of Thunder embarks on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced — one of self-discovery. But his efforts are interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher, who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who — to Thor’s surprise — inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor. Together they venture out on a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late. Thor Love and Thunder  Trailer: The Good: Thor: Love and Thunder  brought many laughs with its comedy. There’s no mistaking that this is Director Taika Waititi’s movie with his unique style and comedic approach all over this film. There were plenty of laughs to be had from beginning to end. Thor’s character is...