Certain shows’ protagonists are not always the most honest, upstanding “heroes” that the good-guy-always-wins Hollywood has trained us to expect them to be. Some shows feature down right criminals and monsters and somehow build a story around them that causes the viewer to sympathize with, and even root for, the antihero. Not all of these…
Hello again! Welcome back to my look at Season 2 of Marvel's Daredevil series, which just keeps getting better and better as it unfolds more twists and turns. Last time, I took a look at the series’ first four episodes, which introduced viewers to John Bernthal's Frank Castle (AKA the Punisher)—the vengeance-hungry vigilante that turned…
“Remember, remember the fifth of November of gunpowder treason and plot. I know of no reason why the gun powder treason should ever be forgot.” Remember the fifth of Novemeber on the first of April, as James McTeigue's film adaptation of Alan Moore's V for Vendetta headlines some incredible crime/mystery/thriller films coming to Netflix…
Hello! Welcome back to Hell's Kitchen! My name is Dave Richards—I was your guide through Marvel's Netflix series Jessica Jones, discussing the show from my perspective as a comic fan. Now, I'm back for a look at Season 2 of Marvel's Daredevil. See also: Jessica Jones Review: Season 1, Episodes 1-4 I'm especially excited to…
As we move deeper and deeper into the presidential campaign, what better way is there to show your support for America's most tenacious candidate than with this Frank Underwood t-shirt? Some campaign slogans are self-serving – “Hillary for America” – while others are vague and idealistic – “Make America Great Again” – but when it…
It's Matinee Monday—bringing you the latest in upcoming on-screen crime/mystery/thriller entertainment, as well as digging through digital libraries to find some greats that may have flown under the radar. This week, as if the new season of Daredevil isn't enough, Netflix released its first teaser trailer of the next Marvel character to come to our…
Foggy: Me and you, pal…We're gonna do this. We're gonna be the best damn avocados this city has ever seen. Matt: Best damn avocados. Are you the person that likes obscure jokes displayed inconspicuously around your house? Then this Daredevil inspired magnet is to your exact specifications. See also: Marvel’s Daredevil Season One Recap: Episodes…
Note: not every plot detail is revealed but major spoilers exist and will harm your innocence. See also: Marvel's Daredevil Season One Recap: Episodes 1-7
Before their film and television studios became entertainment powerhouses, Marvel Comics sold the rights to their characters to a number of different studios. Over the years, those rights have reverted back to Marvel, allowing them to introduce and incorporate a number of fan-favorite characters into their ever growing Cinematic Universe. Last year, Marvel Cinematic Universe…
Marvel Studios is on top of the world right now. Not only are they dominating the box office with blockbuster hit after hit, they’ve moved towards taking over the world of streaming television as well—utilizing the benefits of episodic storytelling by reserving some of their darker, grittier, more complex characters for TV. See also: Marvel’s Daredevil…
