WandaVision (Episodes 1 & 2)

A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. On Friday, the long awaited return of the MCU arrived. But for this viewer, it was never about the return of the MCU, it was always about Wanda. First teased well over a year ago, every plot detail given WandaVision sounded more and more like a fever dream pulled from my mind.… Continue reading WandaVision (Episodes 1 & 2)

Wonder Woman 1984

A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Though Wonder Woman 1984 came out in 2020, like many based in the UK I was unable to see it upon its initial release. Riding out the twitter storm that followed it’s HBO Max release, I did my best to avoid the majority of spoilers, but I knew the… Continue reading Wonder Woman 1984

‘The Boys’ Homelander is the Absolute Worst

A version of this article originally appeared on FanFest News. Amazon's new show The Boys dropped a few weeks ago and it's taken the internet by storm. The Boys follows an elite group of 'Supes' (superpowered humans, born special), it's the perfect antidote to superhero fatigue, showing us the darker side to the question 'what… Continue reading ‘The Boys’ Homelander is the Absolute Worst

‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ Review

20th Century Fox I finally got to see Dark Phoenix tonight, and my first thoughts? It's really not that bad. The way people have been reacting, I expected a Batman V Superman level mess. Dark Phoenix has a lot of flaws, but equally a lot going for it. There's been a lot of talk about… Continue reading ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ Review

Is ‘Legends of Tomorrow”s Lighter Tone Dividing Fans?

A version of this article was originally published on FanFestNews in April 2019. Legends of Tomorrow has come a long way from the early days of Rip Hunter and his unlikely crew, but the latest episode - Séance and Sensibility - has left fans more divided than ever before. I’ve seen a lot of hate… Continue reading Is ‘Legends of Tomorrow”s Lighter Tone Dividing Fans?

New ‘Captain Marvel’ trailer hints at her past

A version of this article was originally published on FanFestNews in December 2018.   Whilst Marvel Studios still haven’t confirmed or denied the new Avengers: Endgame promo art, they have been kind enough to grace our news feeds with a new Captain Marvel trailer. "Something in my past is the key to all of this".… Continue reading New ‘Captain Marvel’ trailer hints at her past

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2

The summer season of films is officially upon us, and one of the biggest (and most eagerly anticipated) films has landed – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2. The original GotG is probably Marvel’s biggest surprise hit and a firm fan favourite, so a difficult act to follow, and whilst Vol 2 can hit the mark,… Continue reading Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2