https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWrrYFX-LuA The type of super-heroine that cinema currently needs and fragile fanboys don't deserve, Captain Marvel is the latest offering in the Marvel canon (its 21st, for those counting). The first in the roster to focus squarely on a woman, it's been particularly disheartening to see Brie Larson's entrance into the heroic realm be tainted … [Read more...] about Captain Marvel – Film Review
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Film Review
Not to speak ill of Tom Holland’s portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or take a dig at Sam Raimi’s trilogy, nor Andrew Garfield’s less-than-remembered take, but Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse makes the character feel alive once more. Under the joint direction of Bob Persichetti (the story artist for Shrek 2 making his co-directorial debut), Peter Ramsey (Rise … [Read more...] about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Film Review
Supanova Comic Con and Gaming 2018
Brisbane comic fans unite! From Friday November 9th to Sunday the 11th, the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre will play host to Supanova Comic Con and Gaming Expo, Australia's home of pop culture fandom since 2000. Fans and enthusiasts the nation over can come together for a weekend of all things that celebrate anime, sci-fi, fantasy, comics, gaming, and literature - … [Read more...] about Supanova Comic Con and Gaming 2018
Venom – Film Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LnrpGyvMXg The road as of late for Venom hasn't been the smoothest to travel. The trailer failed to live up to the expectations of salivating fans, and those hoping it would follow in the footsteps of Deadpool and Logan by embracing its more adult classification were bitterly disappointed when it was announced the film would be catering to a … [Read more...] about Venom – Film Review
Deadpool 2 – Film Review
It’s always a bit of a dangerous notion to walk into a film with pre-conceived expectations. More often than not it never lives up to what you expect, so despite my immense enthusiasm for the second coming of Ryan Reynolds as the merc with the mouth, I was cautiously on guard for what could be a case of the sophomore slump. Within seconds of Deadpool 2 thrusting its profane, … [Read more...] about Deadpool 2 – Film Review