The Monster Scifi News – 2019 Year in Review
Mr. Gene and I are reviewing all the movies we saw for 2019; although some spilled over into 2020.
Mr. Gene and I are reviewing all the movies we saw for 2019; although some spilled over into 2020.
The Black Panther was a character created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby back in the 1960’s. Portraying him as the ruler of a technologically superior African nation, Lee and Kirby showed just how visionary they could be in a time when the idea of a black superhero was controversial.
Four years and 2 networks into the series, Supergirl seems to have finally found it’s footing. In this episode we discuss difficulties of writing for the eternal optimism of Kara Danvers. We also discuss John Cryer’s surprising turn as Lex Luthor, Brainiac 5’s addition to the cast, and why a
Right off the bat, this is going to be one of the longer scifi news that I normally do. This doesn’t mean you’ll not have a great time but perhaps learn something new. What are the BIG 3 topics for this week:
The Mecca of a comic-cons has arrived once more and once more, Mr. Gene and I have not gone in person.
“Avengers: Endgame” is, admittedly, a tough act to follow. How do you continue the franchise after an epic, three-hour film that wraps up a story arc spanning 10+ years and 20+ films? Actually, “Spider-Man: Far From Home” doesn’t necessarily answer that question. The latest Spidey film serves as more of
Well, as Marvel fans we have now experienced and (mostly) survived the “Endgame.” After 10+ years and 20+ movies, Marvel Studios has brought this stage of storytelling to a close with a finale that broke box office records and was generally well received by critics and fans. The question we
The culmination of over a decade of the MCU has arrived and is breaking box office records across the planet. Mike, Mike, Ashley, Alex, and Jennifer Hartshorn rant and rave about the giant-size epic conclusion that’s making cinematic history. All this, along with Angela’s Geek Girl Take, Michelle’s Iconic Rock
A year ago, half of all life in the universe has been snapped away by Thanos in the Avengers Infinity War. One year later, we follow up with Avengers Endgame. Does this movie live up to our expectations? Does Endgame stick the landing? Where does the MCU go from here?
The long-awaited Captain Marvel has arrived at C53. Does Captain Marvel deliver the MCU goods? Is this Marvel’s answer to DC’s Wonder Woman? What special connection does The Monster have with Brie Larson?
In the coming days and weeks, I’m sure there will be plenty of articles addressing the impact of “Captain Marvel,” from the movie’s massive $150 million opening weekend, to the implications this character will have on the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe (if anyone has a shot at taking out Thanos,
Cigar Nerds Podcast Episode 109: The Spider-Verse. This week’s web of shenanigans is from a different kind of MCU. We’re talking about a disturbance in the multiverse and this time its not Barry’s fault. We checked out surprise hit Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse. We answer the question is Miles Morales