Guardians 3

I recently saw Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 on D+ and enjoyed it very much. Seeing how this was the third film in the series, I wasn't sure just how good it was going to be. I really wasn't a big fan of Guardians Vol 2, nor of the recent Christmas Special. And so I glumly sat down to see this just to complete watching the entire series, as it were.

But Volume 3 turned out to be so good that I think it's the best one of all of the Guardians films. The High Evolutionary was a perfectly-done villain who was just enough of a threat to our heroes, without becoming the epic, universe-ending menace that's become standard (and mundane) in the MCU movies. The ending was perfect in how it was both emotional and satisfying at the same time. And the ending of the film also offered what is probably the best use of Florence and the Machine's Dog Days Are Over ever. Highly recommended.

Note: there are no scenes of interest for us in this film.

You can see the video for Dog Days Are Over, which has some BF moments, below:

RIP Stan Lee

In the early 1960s Stan Lee revolutionized comics with his Marvel titles. Working with artists like Jack Kirby and Steven Ditko, we got Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, The X-Men, the Avengers, and so much more. This eventually led to the present day Marvel Comic Movie Saga.

Stan "The Man" Lee died today at age 95. Rest in peace, sir. Excelsior!

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2

I finally got a chance to see Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2, and I enjoyed it very much. The whole gang's back in a rousing adventure that also features Kurt Russell as a really cool character (don't want to give away who he is, though).

I also liked Mantis, but baby Groot really stole the show. He's adorable in how he's completely oblivious to the danger around him, as in the opening scene, where he's waving hello at Gamora (and I love how she says 'hi' back at him). A really fun film that neatly sets up a third movie. Bring on the third one; I can't wait to see it.

Guardians of the Galaxy's new trailer

The latest trailer for the sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy has dropped, and it really looks very cool. I'm wondering if Nebula (Karen Gillian) will become a new member of the group, as this trailer seems to suggest. That would be cool, but even if she doesn't join them, it's nice to have Nebula back again. Hell, it's nice to see this whole crew back again. I'm really looking forward to this one.

They're back....

The very first trailer for the Guardians of the Galaxy sequel has been released, and it's more of a teaser. But that's OK, I'll take what I can get. I'm looking forward to seeing this wacky bunch again.