The wicked of the Marvel Cinematic Universe often pale in comparison to their comic counterparts in terms of power, Missing some of their most incredible abilities from the source material. The MCU is often criticized for their supposed Marvel villain problem, often struggling to create meaningful antagonists outside of a handful of standout characters. One small aspect of the issue was the overall power level of Marvel villains, which ranges from pious to laughably inconsequential. Throughout the MCU movies, Most Marvel villains don’t possess outright superpowerswith most relying on technology or meticulous planning to threaten heroes instead. In the rare…
Author: Alexander Valentino
Martial arts films aren’t generally known for their gripping stories, but a rare few of them can break the mold of the genre with genuinely fantastic narratives alongside thrilling action. For the most part, martial arts films have a lot of leeway when it comes to their stories, with exciting hand-to-hand fight scenes being the main draw for genre audiences. That said, some of the best fight scenes in the history of martial arts cinema come from films with brilliant narratives that complement the action. Martial arts movies with great stories come in several varieties. Often, the period setting of…
Christopher Lee was an icon of horror cinema thanks to his portrayal of Dracula, even if not all the films in which he starred as the famous bloodsucker were created equally. Long before Christopher Lee’s famous villain roles like Saruman or Count Dooku, the English actor rose to prominence as none other than Count Dracula himself. Appearing in the flesh as Dracula in nine different films, Christopher Lee left behind a vampire legacy matched by few other performers, even if not every Dracula film he starred in was his best. Christopher Lee’s Dracula rose to prominence thanks to his casting…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is full of poignant death quotes, leaving lasting impressions on audiences with their emotional weight. Relative to the length of the franchise, The MCU has seen a number of noteworthy character deaths, both hero and villain. In most cases, Marvel’s saddest death scenes are punctuated by some incredible writing, with the series’ beloved heroes and villains leaving the series with some powerful final words. The various last lines of Marvel Cinematic Universe characters can be haunting in several different ways. In the rare instances that heroic characters die, typically through some noble sacrifice, they often fail…
The DC Universe is getting ready to share the first official cinematic version of Jason Todd in a long time, with a plethora of great casting options to choose from for the still unfulfilled role. Jason Todd was the second superhero to take up the mantle of Robin in the comics, famous for being killed by the Joker and resurrected as the murderous vigilante Red Hood. The upcoming Dynamic duo Animated film promises to team Jason Todd with another Robin, Dick Grazion, for an exciting animated adventure. When speculating about who the DCU might reach out to for the role…
There was a lot of potential for Marvel movies long before the days of Marvel Cinematic Universewith many films sadly not getting the green light despite promising intriguing concepts. Since then Iron Man, The MCU films turned Marvel Comics into a pop culture titan, redefining the metrics of success in modern cinema. But there were some interesting attempts at Marvel film adaptations before the MCU that never got off the ground, despite the best efforts of their names attached. It’s hard to imagine now, but there was a time when Marvel Studios struggled to maintain relevance, having already sold its…
The time jump between seasons 1 and 2 of Young Justice can be quite impenetrable for new viewers, as figuring out retroactively what happened during this period is no easy task. After a strong season 1, Young Justice made the controversial decision to jump forward in time five years, going from New Year’s Eve in 2011 to 2016, at the beginning of season 2. Young JusticeSeason 2’s time jump may have been a good thing, the series would never make such a dramatic leap in chronology again, and for good reason. There’s a lot about the five years between seasons…
Comic book movies It can often be quite controversial when it comes to casting, with fan uproar often being unleashed on up-and-coming superhero actors, despite only sometimes being justified. The reception of a casting announcement can have huge implications on the success of a given comic book movie, sometimes depending on a single incredible superhero cast. Public outcry from fans can sometimes be indicative of a poor performance, but in many cases, hesitations about certain actors taking on comic book roles turn out to be completely unfounded. Actors can be considered unsuitable for superhero roles for a variety of reasons.…
Thor has been on quite a journey throughout his career in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, dropping some incredibly memorable quotes all the time. An ancient Asgardian and living God of Thunder, the Mighty Thor is one of the Avenger’s strongest members, destroying terrifying foes with reckless abandon and a smile on his face. Thanks to his signature humor, almost medieval manner of speaking, and Chris Hemsworth’s pitch-perfect performance, Thor is responsible for some of the most entertaining and thought-provoking quotes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A good Thor quote can mean a lot of different things. Thanks to Thor’s gradual…
Boris Karloff is one of the most iconic names in horror history, having put his talents to work in some of the biggest entries in the genre. Starting out as a background actor in silent films of the late 1920s and early 1930s, Karloff rose to fame thanks to his portrayal of Frankenstein’s monster in the hit 1931 film. Frankenstein. His gaunt features and slender body became a classic image in the early Universal monster films of the 40s and 50s. Between Frankenstein’s Monster and The Mummy, Boris Karloff was known for his roles as the titular villain with various…