Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
A lot has happened since Fear the Walking Dead first premiered. They have moved across the country, the cast has radically changed, and now they are dealing with two disasters: a zombie apocalypse and a nuclear explosion and it’s aftermath. One of the challenges of Fear the Walking Dead, as well as the original Walking … Read More “Fear the Walking Dead: Season Seven – Review” »
My introduction to the world of Dune was the 1984 movie. I quite enjoyed it, even though I thought it was stranger than most sci fi movies. I eventually read the novel (and the sequels) and discovered that the movie strayed a fair bit from the book. Now I have watched the new movie, which … Read More “Dune: Part One – Review” »
So far, most of the MCU movies have been based on their most familiar characters. Less familiar is Shang-Chi but that did not take away from the movie. Stepping back from Shang-Chi for a moment, Iron Man 3 attempted to do something innovative with the villain, the Mandarin. In that movie, what people thought was … Read More “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings – Review” »
One of the CW series that I was interested in was Stargirl. The reason is that I was overly familiar with Stargirl but I feel great nostalgia for much of the backstory. Before there was a Justice League of America, there was a Justice Society of America. Stargirl begins with the death of the JSA … Read More “Stargirl: Season One – Review” »
I enjoyed the seventh and final season of Star Trek Voyager more than the last couple of seasons. The writing was tighter and there was some thought provoking stories. One was “Repentance” where a treatment by the Doctor led to a violent criminal experiencing remorse and guilt over his crimes. Should his sentence take this … Read More “Star Trek Voyager: Season Seven – Review” »
I found the penultimate season of Voyager to be a mixed bag. It was okay but not great, a mix of good and average episodes. This was probably one of the more character-driven seasons. I appreciate characterization but at times it got boring. Some of the episodes did not hold my attention. Seven of Nine … Read More “Star Trek Voyager: Season Six – Review” »
As a Walking Dead fan, I was surprised that I hadn’t realized that there was another spinoff. I made sure to watch the World Beyond as soon as I could. What did I think about it? That’s complicated. It definitely did not grab me the way the original series or Fear the Walking Dead did. … Read More “The Walking Dead: World Beyond – Season One” »
Ted Barris is known for his interviews of veterans, particularly Canadian veterans. Usually this is organized around a specific battle or campaign, using those interviews to fill in the details left from the official documents. Breaking the Silence is also based on interviews but used in a different way. In this book, Barris gathers interviews … Read More “Breaking the Silence” »
One of the most daring and creative events of the Second World War was the Dam Buster raid, also known as Operation Chastise. This was not to be your average bombing raid but something that would require new skills and new technology. Numerous books have been written on this raid but Dam Busters: Canadian Airmen … Read More “Dam Busters – Review” »
There are times that I think that Fear the Walking Dead is better than the original Walking Dead. This is probably because it has a much smaller cast of characters and the stories are not quite so complex. Season six includes the conclusion to the Virginia storyline. She was an interesting villain in that it … Read More “Fear the Walking Dead: Season Six – Review” »
I have read many books about C.S. Lewis. They are all interesting because Lewis was such an interesting person. But most of them end up just telling the same story. C.S. Lewis at the BBC is able to break that pattern. As you may know, Mere Christianity was based on a series of talks that … Read More “C.S. Lewis at the BBC – Review” »
This was a strong season for Voyager. But in other ways, it was an awkward season. The newness of being so far away from is long gone. There have been opportunities to delve into the major characters. But they were still two seasons from getting home. There was a danger that things would get stale. … Read More “Star Trek Voyager: Season Five – Review” »
I will admit that I had my doubts about a Loki television series. Yes Loki is an interesting character and Tom Hiddleston does a fantastic job of portraying him. But Loki died in Avengers, and although a past version of him escaped, that seemed like a pretty thin foundation for a series. It ended up … Read More “Loki: Season One – Review” »
It is too bad that Black Widow had to wait until she was killed off in one of the Avengers movies before she got her own solo movie. This movie proves she could have carried her own franchise years ago. Obviously I enjoyed the movie. It felt like a cross between the Bourne movies and … Read More “Black Widow – Review” »
The second season of Black Summer was similar in style to the first season and just as interesting. Whereas the first season was about how various people dealt with the first weeks of the zombie apocalypse, this one is more of how humanity settles into the “new normal.” Spoiler alert: They don’t do well. Season … Read More “Black Summer: Season Two – Review” »
One of the most controversial conversations among Christians is that of human origins. What were the means by which God brought about the human race? Is the earth thousands of years old or millions of years old? Too often this conversation produces more heat than light. People are so passionate about their own positions that … Read More “The Adam Quest – Review” »
As I have mentioned previously, I’m a sucker for zombie TV shows and movies. When I saw Black Summer on Netflix, I thought I would give it a try. I didn’t know when I started that it was by the people who made Z Nation and may be in the same fictional world. I might … Read More “Black Summer: Season One – Review” »
DC has done very well with there animated movies, in many ways better than their live-action movies. The most recent one I watched was Justice League Dark: Apokolips War. It was okay. It definitely was beautifully animated and had a lot of interesting aspects. But it was not as good as I expected. First of … Read More “Justice League Dark: Apokolips War” »
The Bible is an amazing book and it is the foundation for much of western morality, even if many atheists do not want to admit it. Even so, there are parts of the Bible that makes us uncomfortable. The killing of the Canaanites and other groups are a notable example. Randal Rauser looks at these … Read More “Jesus Loves Canaanites – Review” »
One of my guilty pleasures is zombie movies/TV shows. I was intrigued when I saw that Zack Snyder had made another zombie movie. I like some of his stuff, so it should be worth watching. Well, it was a Zack Snyder zombie movie. It was everything you would expect from that. It definitely wasn’t my … Read More “Army of the Dead – Review” »
I will admit that I don’t have great expectations when it comes to movies based on video games. It is often just an excuse to sell toys. I will also admit that I didn’t really play the game Mortal Kombat. Having said that, I did enjoy the Mortal Kombat movie. Don’t get me wrong, it … Read More “Mortal Kombat – Review” »
The fourth season of Voyager really got things moving. The season began with a surprising alliance between the Borg and Voyager against an even more powerful species. This brought the new character Seven of Nine into the crew. Her inclusion really changed the dynamic of the show. She was at times annoying but annoying in … Read More “Star Trek Voyager: Season Four – Review” »
I will admit that I have a soft spot for both Godzilla and King Kong as they were both parts of my childhood. I remember seeing the 1962 King Kong vs Godzilla movie (but only in reruns) and thinking I was in heaven. Both Godzilla and King Kong have been regaining popularity and so it … Read More “Godzilla vs Kong – Review” »
Star Trek television series have a reputation for getting significantly better in the third season (except for the original series). Voyager was no exception. Part of it may have been Voyager passing out of Kazon space, as they were never that interesting. It was also partly because of the increased character development. The season opener … Read More “Star Trek Voyager: Season Three – Review” »
Before I get into what has become known as the “Snyder Cut” of the Justice League, I want to comment on the Justice League movie that was finished by Joss Whedon and was released in the theatres. I did not hate that version of the movie, in fact I rather enjoyed it. The biggest problem … Read More “Zack Snyder’s Justice League – Review” »
I have watched the pilot episode of Superman & Lois and I am thoroughly impressed. I actually liked Tyler Hoechlin’s portrayal of Superman in Supergirl but this takes things to a new level. In many ways, this didn’t feel like a CW show. It didn’t have any of the campiness that usually goes a long … Read More “Superman & Lois – First Thoughts” »
To be honest, there is not much difference between the first and second seasons of Voyager. That doesn’t mean that they are bad. Season two starts where the first ended. Voyager is still making their way back to the alpha quadrant. Inexplicably, they are still stopping to analyze every anomaly that they encounter. The Kazon … Read More “Star Trek Voyager: Season Two – Review” »
I have always been drawn to movies about the “end of the world.” We have had lots of good zombie apocalypse movies but need something fresh. How about a planet-killer comet? That is the premise of the movie Greenland. Parts of a comet called Clarke have already hit earth causing terrible destruction. But a larger … Read More “Greenland – Review” »
My goal is to watch every episode of every Star Trek series. A few months back I finished Deep Space Nine and now I am onto Voyager. I watched the first few episodes back when they originally aired but I don’t think I had seen every episode of the first season. Not because it was … Read More “Star Trek Voyager: Season 1 – Review” »
I was not sure what to make when I heard they were coming out with a Picard series. My first thought was, “Why?” Was this just a cash grab for all those nostalgic for The Next Generation? I figured I would give it a try, as I have been working my way through all of … Read More “Star Trek Picard: Season One – Review” »
Star Trek Discovery is one of the most polarizing series in the Star Trek franchise. For many people, it just doesn’t feel like Star Trek. I disagree because I don’t think there is one Star Trek style. Good luck lumping the original Star Trek, the Next Generation, the rebooted Star Trek and Picard and coming … Read More “Star Trek Discovery: Season Three – Review” »
The Umbrella Academy is a strange show. Very strange. The only thing like it is the Doom Patrol. But I like it. At the end of the last season, the Umbrella Academy had inadvertently triggered the end of the world. Their only chance of escape was to go back in time. They found themselves in … Read More “Umbrella Academy: Season Two – Review” »
The Mandalorian is some of the best Star Wars story telling that has ever been told. It is even better than some of the original trilogy. One of the things that I love about it is that delves deep into the Star Wars mythology, including the animated series. You don’t have to know all that … Read More “Mandalorian: Season Two – Review” »
Christian apologetics need to be closely tied to the Bible. What could be better than an Apologetics Study Bible? This is actually the second version of the Apologetics Study Bible. The first one was based on the Holman Christian Standard Bible translation and the new one based on the Christian Standard Bible. The articles have … Read More “CSB Apologetics Study Bible – Review” »
Deep Space Nine really deserves an award for most improved show on television. I watched the last five seasons in less time than it took me to get through the first season. These seasons continue the Dominion war. Yes it did seem to drag out but that’s what war does. They actually were able to … Read More “Deep Space Nine: Seasons Six and Seven – Review” »
We are in a new era of superhero TV shows. We have moved beyond the boy scout with a cape. The Umbrella Academy is a prime example. The premise is that a number of babies were born under strange circumstances, each with their own superpowers. Some of them were brought together by a strange man … Read More “Umbrella Academy: Season One – Review” »
As I continue to watch Deep Space Nine, I’m blown away at how it has improved since the first two seasons. These episodes are definitely as good, if not better than many of the Next Generation episodes. This season continues the conflict with the Dominion. Before open war breaks out, the Dominion is seeking allies … Read More “Deep Space Nine: Season Five – Review” »
Fear the Walking Dead has changed so much since its first season. It began with a blended family and a few acquaintances. Now only one person from that family and a few of the rest are still alive. While I liked the early seasons, this new version has really grown on me. This particular season … Read More “Fear the Walking Dead: Season Five – Review” »
The first two Terminator movies were classics of science fiction action movies. They produced phrases that are still a part of our speech, even if some people don’t know where they came from. And then there were more movies. Some of them were okay. They had their moments even if they didn’t live up to … Read More “Terminator: Dark Fate – Review” »
I will admit that I have a soft spot (in my brain) for zombie stories. I’m a big fan of Walking Dead and World War Z. But I also know that just having a zombie apocalypse as the setting is not enough for a good story. Cargo is a zombie movie like no other. I … Read More “Cargo – Review” »
The first season of Supergirl was good but the second season was far better. Was it because it made the switch to CW? It definitely took on the more epic feel of the other Arrowverse shows. Moving to CW was probably the thing that kept Supergirl going. The second season begins with the appearance of … Read More “Supergirl: Season 2 – Review” »
One of the areas that I’m interested in is that of the resurrection. Not just the resurrection of Jesus, but the final resurrection from the dead. Divine Bodies: Resurrecting Perfection in the New New Testament and Early Christianity by Candida Moss is an interesting addition to scholarship on this topic. One of the most helpful … Read More “Divine Bodies – Review” »
I was scrolling through Netflix and came across a movie that starred Keanu Reeves and was science fiction. How could you go wrong? Well, Replicas went wrong. I kept looking at Keanu Reeves and thinking I was mistaken. This didn’t seem like the kind of movie that he would be in, at least at this … Read More “Replicas – Review” »
This was the penultimate season of Gotham and so there was a need to speed up the process of turning young Bruce Wayne into the Batman. This season gets that story moving significantly. I actually enjoyed this season more than some of the earlier ones. There were some multi-episode stories, but they didn’t drag one … Read More “Gotham: Season Four – Review” »
I have been watching the Flash since the beginning of the series. In fact, it is the only one of the CW series that I have watched all the episodes. And now I have watched season six. I was disappointed. It was not all bad. I really, really liked the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover. … Read More “The Flash: Season 6 – Review” »
I have to confess that I’m a sucker for post-apocalyptic stories. Planet of the Apes, Walking Dead, Mad Max, Logan’s Run. So I was interested when I saw See (no pun intended) on Apple TV. The basic premise is that the world has been devastated by a virus (scary considering our current circumstances). The survivors … Read More “See: Season One – Review” »
I actually just finished watching the first season of Supergirl. I know that I am way behind. Previously, I had seen the first episode, the appearance with the Flash and the rest of the Arrowverse crossovers. I just wasn’t motivated to watch the rest of the series. As I saw the development of Supergirl in … Read More “Supergirl: Season One – Review” »
Most of the war movies that I have seen are about the Second World War. But more and more I have been getting interested in the First World War. For that reason, I was excited to see the movie 1917. The basic plot of the movie is that two British soldiers are sent on a … Read More “1917 – Review” »
I will confess that I have really enjoyed the new Lost in Space series. The original series was not something that I watched a lot so it is not out of nostalgia. I say “confess” because the series is really over the top. Every episode has someone in the Robinson family in a life-threatening situation … Read More “Lost in Space: Season Two – Review” »
I have been a Star Wars fan for a long time. I have enjoyed the movies but I have not watched the animated TV series. I was excited when I heard about the possibilities of a Star Wars TV series. They could have gone in a number of directions with a Star Wars series. They … Read More “The Mandalorian: Season One – Review” »
I really enjoyed the first season of Timeless and looked forward to the second season. I was not disappointed. The premise of the series is that there is a secret organization called Rittenhouse that is trying to change history for their own purposes. They have the main time machine and a band of good guys … Read More “Timeless: Season 2 – Review” »
I was excited a number of years ago when X-Men: First Class came out. I loved the new characters and fresh take on familiar characters. Plus it was in continuity (sort of) with the previous movies. The final instalment of this incarnation is Dark Phoenix. This story was sort of told in the third movie, … Read More “Dark Phoenix – Review” »
A number of Walking Dead fans have given up on the series. Yes some of the Negan episodes were rough but the series deserves another chance and season nine proves it. In some ways, this is two seasons in one. Rick Grimes attempts to keep the various communities together. This includes Sanctuary, the community formerly … Read More “Walking Dead: Season 9 – Review” »
I had really been looking forward to the Tolkien movie. J.R.R. Tolkien is one of my favourite authors. Tolkien has a great story to be told, with his brilliant mind and military experience that shaped his writings. I thought Nicholas Hoult did a good job of portraying Tolkien. I was pleased by his performance. The core … Read More “Tolkien – Review” »
I love the Stranger Things series. This is for two reasons. One is that it takes place in the era I was growing up. I was the same age as the older teens in the series. The second is that it is an interesting story with interesting characters. In this third season, the kids are … Read More “Stranger Things: Season Three – Review” »
The fifth season of the Flash had more of a theme than the previous seasons. They all have a main bad guy that they are fighting for the whole season, but there was more to this one. This season was primarily about the relationship between parents and children. At the end of the fourth season, … Read More “Flash: Season 5 – Review” »
Peter Parker just wants to enjoy his class trip to Europe. But when your alter ego is Spider-Man, you know that is not going to happen. Far From Home continues the fun but thoughtful Spider-Man that was introduced to us in Captain America: Civil War and continued in Spider-Man: Homecoming. I really like the Tom … Read More “Spider-Man: Far From Home – Review” »
With the third season of Jessica Jones, the Marvel Netflix chapter comes to an end. How was this final season of these Netflix originals? I have to say that I have found Jessica Jones to be the least likeable of all the Netflix Marvel heroes. No, not because she is a strong woman. Her personality … Read More “Jessica Jones: Season Three – Review” »
As a Canadian and someone interested in the Second World War, I was naturally drawn to U-Boats Against Canada by Michael L. Hadley. I am somewhat familiar with the Battle of the Atlantic and the U-Boat war against Allied shipping. But what does this have to do with Canada? When we think of the areas … Read More “U-Boats Against Canada – Review” »
I was a big fan my M. Night Shyamalan’s previous movies of Unbreakable and Split. So I was looking forward to seeing the final instalment of the trilogy, Glass. While named Glass, it really was about all three of the gifted individuals (although it is appropriately named). All three are taken into custody and placed … Read More “Glass – Review” »
One of the lesser known superhero teams in the DC Universe is the Doom Patrol. Marvel’s X-Men is actually a copy of the Doom Patrol, a team of misfits led by a genius in a wheelchair. The Doom Patrol was introduced to us on television in an episode of the Titans. I was quite happy … Read More “Doom Patrol: Season One – Review” »
Probably the most defining mythology of my childhood were the Star Wars movies. By the movies, I mean Episodes IV-VI. I memorized the lines, played with the toys and revisited the stories over and over. The movies are great, but it is nice to also read the novels. I suspect the percentage of people who … Read More “Star Wars Trilogy – Review” »
This is NOT at spoiler-free review of the final season of Game of Thrones. If you intend to watch Game of Thrones and have not watched all the episodes, STOP READING THIS POST. The long-awaited final season of Game of Thrones has now aired. For those who have watched from the beginning, we have seen … Read More “Game of Thrones: Season 8 – Review” »
I believe that Avengers: Endgame is one of the most anticipated movies in recent years. In some ways it is the conclusion to a long series of Marvel movies. It also is the conclusion to the dramatic cliffhanger from Infinity War. I was not disappointed. Last time, Thanos killed half the universe’s population with a … Read More “Avengers: Endgame – Review” »
To be honest, I didn’t really feel the draw when I saw the trailer for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. I’m enjoying the current Tom Holland live-action Spider-Man movies and wasn’t looking for anything different. I was vaguely aware of the Miles Morales Spider-Man but for nostalgic reasons always preferred the Peter Parker version. I was … Read More “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Review” »
Marvel finally has released a movie with a female lead. While there are some great female superheroes, they chose to go with Captain Marvel, which seems to have been a good decision. Captain Marvel has more in common with Guardians of the Galaxy than many of the other Marvel movies. In some ways it is … Read More “Captain Marvel – Review” »
I had lost some interest in Gotham with the second season. While I like Hugo Strange in the comics, I had gotten bored of his creation of “freaks.” It felt like Gotham was losing its way. I still decided to give the third season a try. I wasn’t crazy about the first few episodes focusing … Read More “Gotham: Season 3 – Review” »
The seventh season of Walking Dead was a hard one to watch. It was not just dark, it was oppressive. Although the episodes were well done, I had to force myself to watch the next one. Some wondered if it was the beginning of the end for the Walking Dead. The eighth season was a … Read More “Walking Dead: Season 8 – Review” »
You never know what you are going to get with a Netflix original movie. Some have been disappointing. But we decided to take a chance with Bird Box. Bird Box stars Sandra Bullock and John Malkovich, who are extremely talented actors and so it was worth a shot. The premise of the movie is that … Read More “Bird Box – Review” »
I watched the old Flash series from 1990 and thought it was okay. I remember wishing it would draw more from the DC Universe. My wish was granted in the current CW Flash series. I have been going through the Flash series and have watched the first four seasons. Overall I have enjoyed it. I … Read More “The Flash: Seasons 1-4 – Review” »
I have been baffled by the hate toward the Iron Fist series on Netflix. I have found both seasons much more enjoyable than Luke Cage or Jessica Jones, being second only to Daredevil. For me, the second season of Iron Fist was even better than the first, being able to build on the foundation laid … Read More “Iron Fist: Season 2 – Review” »
I had a copy of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. What delayed me in reading it was the subtitle, A Leadership Fable. I pictured talking animals discussing leadership but it was nothing like that. While it is a fictional story featuring people who do not exist, it tells the story of … Read More “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – Review” »
Shark movies tend to be real classics (Jaws) or really cheesy (almost everything else). How does the recent movie, The Meg, fit in this continuum? Well, I wouldn’t call it a classic but it wasn’t near as cheesy as I expected. In many ways it is a typical “realistic” science fiction movie. Scientists (and the … Read More “The Meg – Review” »
I will admit than when my kids first started watching Teen Titans Go! that I cringed. The New Teen Titans was one of the first superhero comics that I collected and I really enjoyed it. Teen Titans Go! seemed to be a mockery of a beloved comic series. However, after being in the same room … Read More “Teen Titans Go! To the Movies – Review” »
I really enjoyed the first season of Stranger Things. Not only did I love the story, I was not much older than those kids at that time in the 1980s. I was looking forward to the second season, but didn’t jump into it because I was watching plenty of other shows. I finally watched the … Read More “Stranger Things: Season 2 – Review” »
I recently watched the second season of Luke Cage on Netflix. I had been disappointed with the first season. I thought that the first season was painfully slow, focused more on highlighting the culture of Harlem than anything else. I also found the villains, Cottonmouth and Diamondback to be rather boring. I thought the second … Read More “Luke Cage: Season 2 – Review” »
I have to confess that Ant-Man is one of my favourite heroes in the MCU. I was not that fond of him in the comics but he is a breath of fresh air for the MCU. The recent sequel, Ant-Man and the Wasp, only solidified this. What I like about Ant-Man is that he one … Read More “Ant-Man and the Wasp – Review” »
I had wanted to read Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick for some time. I was aware that it was the inspiration for Bladerunner. When I hear about “inspiration,” I think of a fairly loose connection, something like the connection between the book and movie of World War Z. I was … Read More “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? – Review” »
I went to see the latest Star Wars movie, this one based on a young Han Solo. I went into this movie knowing that it was a big disappointment at the box office. It was bad enough that it is making the studio rethink their plans for future Star Wars movies. At the same time, … Read More “Solo – Review” »
The first Jurassic Park movie was an important step in the world of science fiction movies. Some of the sequels got kind of tired. But the recent Jurassic Worlds have recaptured the magic or the original and at the same time including the best of cgi. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is a great addition to … Read More “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” »
One of the most controversial theological topics is that of human origins and the age of the earth. Christians often hold very tightly to their position and are suspicious of different views. What was the means of creation? How do we understand evolution? What is most important to know is that there is not one … Read More “Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design – Review” »
I finally got around to watching the 2015 Fantastic Four movie. The fact that it took this long for me to watch it tells you how bad of a reputation this movie had. This was supposed to be one of the worst superhero movies ever. The truth is that I didn’t think that it was … Read More “Thoughts on the Fantastic Four” »
I am a firm believer in discipleship and I see it as being one of the most important parts of my ministry. But I must confess that my natural tendency is to focus on the intellectual side. I feel that if I can just pass on the right information, things will be okay. However, much … Read More “Developing Emotionally Mature Leaders – Review” »
I have read a number of books in the “A Very Short Introduction” and I always enjoy them. While there are limitations of how much you can get across in such a small format, they are great resources. Mormonism: A Very Short Introduction by Richard Lyman Bushman is no exception. Bushman is writing from a … Read More “Mormonism: A Very Short Introduction – Review” »
I have long been interested in groups that are considered sects or cults, especially those with a connection to Christianity. One of those groups is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly called the Mormons. I find Mormonism to be a bit of an enigma. On the one hand, I find their theology … Read More “Sharing the Good News With Mormons – Review” »
Before there was just an Autism Spectrum Disorder, there was also an Asperger’s Syndrome (AS). The simple definition of AS is that it is autism without the language deficits. However, AS has disappeared as a diagnosis and is now a part of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Michael John Carley, the executive director of the Global and … Read More “Asperger’s From the Inside Out – Review” »
It was back in 2004 that Pixar released the Incredibles. I look back at that movie and still hold the opinion that it was one of the best superhero movies of that time. As Pixar released sequels to its Cars, Toy Story and Nemo movies, I kept hoping for an Incredibles sequel. The ongoing answer … Read More “Incredibles 2 – Review” »
The battle with Thanos has been brewing for years, with Thanos being behind the attack on earth that originally brought the Avengers together. Thanos and the infinity stones have been the threads that have tied together many of the Marvel movies. Infinity War is what we have been waiting for. The basic premise is that … Read More “Avengers: Infinity War – Review” »
My son got me watching the Timeless series. I had never heard of it but listening in to a few of the episodes that he was watching got me into it. My wife and I went back and watched all the episodes. The premise of the series is that a time machine has been invented. … Read More “Timeless: Season 1 – Review” »
The old Lost in Space series was a part of my childhood. I didn’t watch the original run as it was cancelled the year I was born. It was not my favourite science fiction show but it was okay. Although I saw the remake Lost in Space movie, I can’t say as it made a … Read More “Lost in Space – Review” »
I went to see Pacific Rim: Uprising with some interest. I didn’t see the first Pacific Rim movie in the theatre as it looked like a mindless monster movie. I did end up seeing it and thought it was a fun movie. I was more open to seeing the sequel. The premise for the series … Read More “Pacific Rim: Uprising – Review” »
I have just finished watching the second season of Jessica Jones. I will confess, as a character, I find Jessica Jones the least likeable of all the Marvel Netflix characters. This is unfortunate as Marvel doesn’t have a lot of strong female superheroes in their shared universe. Having said that, I understand why they portray … Read More “Jessica Jones: Season 2 – Review” »
I finally had the opportunity to see Avengers: Age of Ultron. It is a movie that I have been looking forward to for some time. The basic plot is that the Avengers have been trying to make the world a better place. Tony Stark, emotionally scarred by the events of the first movie, tries to … Read More “Avengers: Age of Ultron – Review” »
There has been a renewal of historical movies related to the Second World War with the success of Dunkirk. One of the recent offering is Darkest Hour, featuring the first part of Winston’s Churchill time as prime minister. Portraying Winston Churchill would be a challenge for any actor. I though John Lithgow did a great … Read More “Darkest Hour – Review” »
I didn’t get a chance to see Thor Ragnarok in the theatre but I was really looking forward to seeing it when it was available for home release. There was so much that looked good. It had a Thor and Hulk team-up. It had Cate Blanchett and Karl Urban playing the villains. It included a … Read More “Thor Ragnarok – Review” »
The first season of Star Trek: Discovery has just concluded and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. The only other first season of a Star Trek series that has even come close to being this good was that of Enterprise. I have heard a number of people describe Discovery as “good science fiction but not good … Read More “Thoughts on the First Season of Star Trek: Discovery” »
One of the first Marvel comics I ever owned was a Jack Kirby drawn team-up between Captain America and Black Panther. It was my introduction to the Black Panther character. My first thought was that he seemed to be Batman without a cape. Last night I saw the Black Panther movie. I enjoyed the character … Read More “Black Panther – Review” »
I recently rewatched Cloverfield. Watching that movie was a reminder that I had never seen 10 Cloverfield Lane (the sort of sequel). Well it was time to fix that. I really did not know what to expect. Even though it came out some time ago, I hadn’t read any of the spoilers, so everything was … Read More “10 Cloverfield Lane” »
Our family was able to watch Wonder, a movie that we have wanted to see for sometime. The movie is about August “Auggie” Pullman, a boy with a facial deformity. For the first time, he is going to a normal school instead of homeschooling. The movie is about his experiences, dealing with people’s reactions and trying … Read More “Wonder – Review” »
We recently took the family to see Big Hero 6. What many people probably do not realize is that this is based on a Marvel comic. In fact if you watch carefully, you will see a brief appearance by Stan Lee. We absolutely loved the movie. The animation was beautiful and the story was engaging. … Read More “Big Hero 6 – Review” »
