Marvel Studios went through a gradual shift from character arcs to spectacle. What started as tongue-in-cheek jokes about secrets became a legitimate obsession. Their focus became wanting to surprise audiences.
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Comic-Con: An Evening with Kevin Smith
Many years ago, I fought valiantly in the hot, summer sun for a coveted seat in Hall H on a Saturday. Marvel Studios was in full swing being a main event at Comic-Con. The heat was nearly too much, and
(more…)I barely made it into Hall H just as Marvel started their panel. I didn’t make it. I was stuck in line near the front until Marvel’s panel ended. But spending hours in the heat meant I was stubborn and still wanted to get into Hall H. I wanted a nice, cool, dark room to relax in. And thus, I had my first experience at a Kevin Smith panel. -
2025 Comic-Con Preview Night
Droves of people were in every direction outside of the convention center, all with the same goal of making their way inside to grab lanyards, booklets, and bags. And then, of course, the packed floor with fully setup booths with comic books, figurines, and collectibles. There were many lines throughout the floor, all for Comic-Con exclusives from various vendors.
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Listening Post: “Sleepwalking” by Hey Ocean!
I randomly discovered a band in 2007 on a kind-of-sort-of obscure forum, and I became obsessed with the album that was spoken about. For some reason, despite being a fan of the album, I never checked if the band had more stuff. After some years have passed and moving, and; you know; life happens; I somehow lost the album and couldn’t remember the band’s name. -
Listening Post: “OIL & WATER”
I saw PVRIS in concert some time ago and it was a really fun show. There was an optimism throughout the performance that was infectious.
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’28 Years Later’ Trailer
The trailer for 28 Years Later has been out; following the ongoing aftermath of 28 Days Later. Much like how the first movie was one of the first to use digital cameras to film, this movie is one of the first to use phone cameras for a feature film.
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The Cinematography of ‘Interior: Chinatown’
If you haven’t already watched Interior: Chinatown on Hulu, you really should. The story is captivating, with a cast that equally makes you laugh and feel their despair. The plot hinged on a brother gone missing and how his family and friends cope, and lunges forward with crazy twists and turns. -
Listening Post: “Turn Up the Radio” by OK Go
One of my favorite shows is Mr. Robot, and at one point near the end of the show, a song was used in a cold open that fit so perfectly; a song that I quickly became obsessed with: “Turn Up the Radio” by OK Go.