Marvel Comics’ Miles Morales & Hobie Brown Need To Meet

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March 6, 2017

After Secret Wars, Miles Morales was permanently introduced into the main Marvel universe. Even with Brian Michael Bendis still writing the title, it doesn’t feel the same. There are a lot of unanswered questions in this merger of continuity. In order to address the transition I believe Miles Morales and Hobie Brown need to meet.

In the Ultimate universe, Prowler played a major part in Miles’ Spider-Man origin. Aaron Davis was the uncle of Miles, and directly caused his being bit by the radioactive spider. They had a complicated relationship, littered with betrayal and blackmail. This ultimately lead to Uncle Aaron being killed, as Miles looked on in horror.

This was a major moment in the making of this Ultimate Spider-Man, it haunted him much like Uncle Ben’s death did to Peter Parker. Prowler’s last words to his nephew were that he was very much like him; which terrified the young hero.

The Prowler of the 616 universe is Hobie Brown, a longtime ally of Spider-Man. He’s recently become an employee of Parker Industries, in addition to getting his own series. Hobie is a more active member of Spidey’s supporting cast now than he had been for in a long time. This is the perfect time for he and Miles to interact.

While the Spider-Man series hasn’t been terrible, it hasn’t come close to recapturing the magic of Ultimate Spider-Man. This may be more about the lack of clear guidelines following the destruction of the “multiverse.” At this point, Miles doesn’t remember the previous universe. He also has his family restored, which was not the case by the end of his time in the Ultimate universe.

Unclear rules aside, Bendis should want to recapture that magic from his original run. Jessica Jones #5 recently started touching on that previous universe’s existence. Jessica encounters a person that remembers the pre-Secret Wars continuity, and he’s not the only one. How would Miles react to this revelation?

Remember that Spider-Men mini-series about Miles and Peter meeting each other in a universal crossover? That unresolved (seriously what the hell) cliffhanger ending was Peter discovering there was in fact a Miles in the 616. Now what if Miles started doing the same thing? Researching important people from his universe that he has yet to come into contact with? Don’t you think he would be a little curious as to whether or not his uncle exists?

Looking into Prowler, would lead Miles to Hobie. As the two heroes investigate their connection, they could move the universe-wide narrative forward. This presents an opportunity to help tie together the two previous worlds and solidify the current status quo. It’s not a fully formed synopsis, clearly, but it’s an idea that could be explored. They’re also two great characters that could easily develop an entertaining chemistry.

Brian Michael Bendis needs to make these two meet and give fans a little bit of nostalgic satisfaction. Simply putting Miles and Prowler in a room together would be enough to make veteran Miles fans smile.

What do you think of this idea? How would you address the post-Secret Wars elephant in the room? Do you care about Miles and Hobie ever meeting? Let us know in the comments!

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Get a New Look at The Batmobile From ‘Justice League’

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Aric Sweeny

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March 6, 2017

Director Zack Snyder has released a new look at the Batmobile from this year’s highly anticipated Justice League film.

The caption read, “Upgrades…what are you worried about Wayne.”

What are your thoughts on the latest look at the Batmobile? Will we see the vehicle get any substantial upgrades in Justice League or The Batman? Comment your predictions below.

“In Justice League, fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.”

Justice League hits theaters on November 17, 2017.

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‘FEUD: Bette and Joan’ Premiere: The Good, The Bad, The Campy

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EJ Moreno

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March 5, 2017

This First Episode Introduces The Biggest Hollywood Feud Ever

After months of hype, Ryan Murphy’s newest FX show ‘FEUD: Bette and Joan‘ is finally here! This show retells the events that led to the iconic feud of actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, focusing on the filming of ‘Whatever Happened To Baby Jane‘.

Starring Susan Sarandon as Bette and Jessica Lange as Joan, this show had a lot of promises but did all the hype pay off?

“That was a feud of biblical proportions.”

The Good:

The acting is incredible. The tension between Lange’s Joan and Sarandon’s Bette blows everything out of the water. Like the subject manner, it’s hard to not compare the two actresses. Personal biased aside, Jessica Lange is perfect but Susan Sarandon owns everything that makes Bette Davis tick. It’s really all about Bette!

Ryan Murphy TV shows have great opening credits but I think this could be my favorite. It encapsulates the film, time period, and wildness of the show. I’m curious if there will be any changes in the upcoming episodes!

This show is more than iconic Hollywood drama. ‘FEUD: Bette and Joan‘ digs into many of the problems these women faced in the industry. Topics of misogyny & ageism are the obvious ones but viewers also see the dark underbelly of Hollywood.

The Bad:

The pacing of the first episode didn’t work with me. It boils down to the character of Robert Aldrich taking up a lot of screen time. The great actor Alfred Molina does well with the material but it takes away from what audiences really want to see.

If you know the story of ‘Whatever Happened To Baby Jane‘ and love insane pop culture knowledge, this doesn’t really break any new ground. Most of the references are the obvious ones like Crawford’s attachment to Pepsi and Davis’ attitude.

The Campy:

The campiness of this whole show is easy to point out. ‘FEUD‘ comes from shocking TV director/writer Ryan Murphy and is about an iconic camp classic; it was bound to be insane. Everything is as over-the-top as you’d expect.

Nailing the visuals was important and art direction plays a major part of ‘FEUD‘. All of the costumes and sets pop and become a character all in their own. Production designer Judy Becker and art director Jamie Walker McCall deserve a special shoutout!

My favorite scene of the episode is the first time we see Bette Davis in her iconic makeup for Baby Jane. From the transformation to the reveal, it’s one of the most memorable TV scenes in a very long time.

Final Thoughts:

Everything comes together for an insanely fun time in ‘Feud: Bette and Joan‘. There is some flaws but the good certainly outweigh any of the bad.

This comes with a recommendation to fans of Ryan Murphy’s work or lovers of old Hollywood drama. If anything, watch it for Susan Sarandon alone!

Let me know what you thought of the episode in the comments.

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Hugh Jackman Sends Out “Thank You” Video On Instagram

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Aric Sweeny

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March 5, 2017

With Logan being Hugh Jackman’s last appearance as Wolverine on film, fans have been thanking the actor via all social media platforms. Now, Jackman has sent a thank you back to all the appreciative fans, in the form of a video. Watch it below.

Thank you. HJ

A post shared by Hugh Jackman (@thehughjackman) on Mar 5, 2017 at 10:35am PST

What are your thoughts on the video, as well as Jackman’s legacy as Wolverine? Is he the greatest comic book movie performer of all time? Comment below!

Plot synopsis: “In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.”

Logan stars Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/ Logan, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Dafnee Keen as Laura Kinney/X-23, Boyd Holbrook as Donald Pierce, Doris Morgado as Maria, Richard E. Grant as Dr. Zander Rice, Stephen Merchant as Caliban, Elizabeth Rodriguez as Gabriela, and others.

The film is in theaters now.

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‘Arrow’ Felicity Goes Darkside, Becomes BFF with Helix?

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Devon Kenney

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March 5, 2017

Helix is back, and this time is targeting our sweet dear Felicity. Or, is it the other way around?

Helix, the dark web group of hacktavists, is back and going forward with a new member. Felicity has been through a lot, and with the death of her boyfriend, she is seeing things in a new light.

Alena (Kacey Rohl) gave Felicity an invitation to join the Helix, as they needed a new member. According to my source, she willingly accepts, and they become instant bffs. Alena gets to show Felicity the proverbal ropes, and most importantly be her mentor.

We all knew that it was only a matter of time before Felicity went full on dark side, but is this a permanent move? Will she return back to the happy go lucky girl we once knew?

No real word on that for now, but seeing the darker Felicity is a little fun for us fans. Getting out of her shell, and really doing some damage might be exactly what needs to happen in order for the team to wake up and get their act together.

OLIVER SEEKS THE TRUTH — Oliver (Stephen Amell) gets closer to the truth about Prometheus. Meanwhile, Helix refuses to continue helping Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) until she does a favor for them.

The episode, entitled Check Mate, is airing on Wednesday March 8th at 8/7c.

Ken Shane directed the episode written by Beth Schwartz & Sarah Tarkoff.

Based on the characters from DC, ARROW is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti (The Flash, Supergirl), Marc Guggenheim (Eli Stone, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters), Andrew Kreisberg (The Flash, Supergirl), Wendy Mericle (Desperate Housewives, Eli Stone) and Sarah Schechter (Supergirl, Blindspot).

‘Arrow’ airs Wednesday nights at 8/7c on The CW.

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Monkeys Fighting Robots Appears On 44 On The Town To Discuss ‘Logan’

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Dewey Singleton - Film Critic

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March 5, 2017

With Logan poised to be the #1 movie in America, I was lucky enough to be invited to join fellow film critic T.M. Powell to discuss all things, ‘Logan.’ The discussion ranged from how great the film was, to whether the movie could be a “date night” movie, to honoring Hugh Jackman’s body of work as Wolverine. Click on the link below to see the segment.

44 on the Town | Logan Review

What are your thoughts? Have you seen the film? Did you agree with our assessment? While I understand that referring to ‘Logan’ as a “date night” movie is a little strange, the story line is just so rich and developed that I think it would appeal to anyone (even your significant other). I did appreciate that we spent some time reflecting on how great Hugh Jackman was in that role and just how hard he will be to replace.The last thing that stood out from this experience was just how cool all the props were that he had on set (those claws T.M. had are calling to me). Special thanks again to T.M. for having me on the show. Be sure to check out his show every Sunday at 11 am on CW 44 (that’s in the Tampa market). If you live outside of Tampa, then click on the word link.

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‘Iron Fist’ Will Not Wear Classic Costume In Netflix Series

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Aric Sweeny

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March 5, 2017

Iron Fist showrunner Scott Buck was interviewed by SFX, and in the discussion he talked about why Danny Rand won’t wear his classic Iron Fist suit in the upcoming show.

“There was no good reason we could imagine to put Danny Rand in a costume. Because Danny Rand is still discovering who he is as a hero and where he is going to be, so he’s not yet ready to put on a mask or a costume.”

He then talked about the problem Rand faces with not wearing anything to cover his true identity.

“[A]t the same time he is someone who is rather well known as a billionaire, so he can’t necessarily go out in public and do the things he does without being recognised. It does become an issue for the character.”

Now, lastly, Buck briefly discussed the realism of Iron Fist.

“We’re trying to keep things extremely grounded and real and tell our stories through characters. So the mystical aspect is something we like to hint at, the idea that there is something bigger and larger out there, but we don’t delve into it all that deeply.”

We are less than two weeks away from seeing “The Final Defender” on the small screen. Are you excited? Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments below.

“Returning to New York City after being missing for years, Daniel Rand fights against the criminal element corrupting New York City with his incredible kung-fu mastery and ability to summon the awesome power of the fiery Iron Fist.”

Season one of Iron Fist launches on Netflix starting March 17.

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Check Out Three New TV Spots For ‘Ghost in the Shell’

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Aric Sweeny

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March 5, 2017

We Got This Covered has released three new TV spots for Ghost in the Shell. Watch them below.

Promo – “Past”

Promo – “Control”

Promo – “Fog of Memory”

Are you looking forward to Ghost in the Shell? Comment below!

“Based on the internationally acclaimed sci-fi manga series, ‘Ghost in the Shell’ follows the Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic’s advancements in cyber technology.”

The film is set to be released in theaters on March 31.

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‘Table 19’ Review: Solid Performances From Anna Kendrick And Stephen Merchant Make This Film Worth RSVPing For

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Dewey Singleton - Film Critic

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While ‘Table 19’ has its flaws, audiences will ultimately enjoy the film based on the solid performances of Anna Kendrick and Stephen Merchant.

Summary

The film centers around a group of people who are placed at the same table at a wedding because the bride didn’t know where to put them.We have Eloise (Anna Kendrick) who at one point was the maid of honor, but was replaced when the bride’s brother Teddy (Wyatt Russell) broke up with her. Next to her are the Kepp’s (Craig Robinson and Lisa Kudrow) an Ohio couple who own a diner and seem to be headed towards a divorce. To the right, we have the bride’s former nanny Jo Flannagan (June Squibb) who love to tell everyone about what the kids were like as children. On the other end of the table, we have Renzo (Tony Revolori) and Walter (Stephen Merchant). Renzo is only at this wedding after his mom assured him that he’d be at the singles table and Walter is the “black sheep” of the family. Everyone at the table seems to have his or her secret, and we begin to see how these strangers’ lives start to intertwine with one another.

What Worked

I loved seeing Anna Kendrick in a role that isn’t typical for her. In the trailer for Table 19, Eloise appears just to be a scorned ex-girlfriend who is looking for love. You quickly find out there is much more to her character than just being hurt. She has moments on the screen where she completely broke down, and it showed a layer of authenticity that was shocking.

The Duplass brothers constructed a balanced narrative that appeared to be like most rom-com’s but ends up being more of a character driven piece about self-worth.

Stephen Merchant is hysterical in the film. I imagine the Duplass brothers had to have written the part of Walter with only him in mind. Director Jeffrey Blitz had to enjoy seeing Merchant bring his physical comedy talents to the role. As much as Merchant is the perfect goofball/nerd on screen, his character radiates a warmth towards all the people at Table 19 because they are now “his friends.”

What Did Not Work

Why was Craig Robinson and Lisa Kudrow cast as a married couple? They had no chemistry at all, and their scenes appeared to be forced. Even their “fights” were rote and monotone. Anytime Mrs. Kudrow had to do something romantic with Mr. Robinson; she had the look of “Why me.” Craig Robinson is the guy who you cast in a comedic role in Hot Tub Time Machine and not the man who has to project being hurt on screen.

I felt that June Squibb was grossly underused in this film. Squibb is a wonderful actress and has demonstrated her prowess over the years. Nanny Jo has more to her storyline than just being the person who babysat the bride. She has a few poignant moments with Eloise where she helps her navigate the current turmoil in her life (remember no spoilers), and It just made me wonder if Nanny Jo should have been allowed to have more of a profound impact on her other table mates.

Final Thoughts

Table 19 is the type of film that critics like just to bash, and it’s quite frustrating. What were they expecting? Were they expecting this profoundly deep character study? The Duplass has crafted an enjoyable character driven film about self-worth. Eloise feels lost now that she’s single and facing something completely unexpected. While Walter is hilarious, he’s still dealing with the notion that no one in his family wants anything to do with him. Is the film perfect? No, but it’s an entertaining film that’s perfect for either a date night or a girls night out.

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‘Logan’ Screenwriter Compares Film To ‘The Wolverine’

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Aric Sweeny

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March 5, 2017

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Logan screenwriter Scott Frank compared talked about why the new film is better than The Wolverine.

“We didn’t have to connect it to any larger “universe.” Or as Jim keeps saying, “we didn’t have to sell Happy Meals.” And so that was great. Whereas, the last one, my favorite part is where he’s in the middle of rural Japan and with this woman and being a human being and feeling what it’s like to be a human being. But we’re not there very long before we’re back to giant robots and stuff. And then it becomes just another superhero movie with a lot of CG stuff. And we were trying to avoid that this time around and the studio had changed studio heads and they were very much into the idea of trying something new, because otherwise what’s the point? The only way these movies have value is if they become about something else. They can’t all about saving the world.”

Which movie did you enjoy more, Logan or The Wolverine? Comment below!

Plot synopsis: “In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.”

Logan stars Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/ Logan, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Dafnee Keen as Laura Kinney/X-23, Boyd Holbrook as Donald Pierce, Doris Morgado as Maria, Richard E. Grant as Dr. Zander Rice, Stephen Merchant as Caliban, Elizabeth Rodriguez as Gabriela, and others.

The film is in theaters now.

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