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(Courtesy of Marvel Studios) The expression Wanda makes above is definitely the face everyone will make after watching the recent episode of WandaVision. We are finally done with the sitcom part of the show and getting into the full-fledged Marvel show were promised. More answers are answered as per usual and of course more questions alongside a taste of what is coming for us in the epic finale next week.  Episode 8 is what I hope everyone (including me) wanted and more. WandaVision finally proves that Marvel does not only excel in action but also with scenes that not only strums but plucks your heartstrings. Giving us literally the quote of the year, Vision's one scene in this episode is his most mundane yet. The sheer star power to beat for the week is most definitely Elizabeth Olsen. In previous weeks, her portrayal of the fan favorite superhero has only foreshadowed why Kevin Feige hired her all those years ago. The recent episode officially puts Olsen on the map as possibly on...

  It's been a few years since the Resident Evil franchise ended and I have a feeling Milla Jovovich misses being badass. Also based on a video game, Monster Hunter is based on the Capcom hit that could possibly could be the next action filled, humor littered franchise, the way Resident Evil movies were. Paul W. Anderson apparently misses making creatures roar only this time using better CGI.  Unfortunately, Monster Hunter doesn't live up to the hype the studio has been pushing since it got delayed the first time last year. I didn't get to watch this in the cinema but instead in the comfort of my home which apparently was a suited choice considering I would have only enjoyed the first half of this movie in the theatres let alone at home.  The film started off fun, badass and rooting for Jovovich's character storyline. By the end of the middle act, you are wondering is it over. It did feel like an hour and a half after all. Turns out there's more and you have only pas...

  You know what? I think I am officially sick of timeloops (even if they have no relevance to the story) even if the concept for this timeloop wasn't bad. The Map of Tiny Perfect Things is a Amazon Studios original based on the short story by Lev Grossman who was the author of the The Magicians trilogy which was also adapted in to a five season SyFy original tv show, both stories which I haven't read so, I have no comparison rights here.  The only thing that I can compare this with is every other timeloop property ever made but mostly Palm Springs, the timeloop movie starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Miloti. The plot is basically about Mark (played by Kyle Allen) living in a time loop of the same day over and over again. Things are always the same until a girl named Margaret joins him in the resetting day.  Mark points all these instances around town taking place that are coincidently impossible to the comprehend and these moments somewhat look and feel great. The two dec...

(Courtesy of Marvel Studios)   Although it features a single pay off, it managed to save a fast yet slow paced episode of WandaVision. Yesterday's episode, although, 37 minutes (Kevin Feige lied to me) could be considered a filler episode meant to set up the the big penultimate episodes that is meant to end this Westview mystery. This 7th episode tributes to the last decade of TV sitcoms that were announced to be referenced for the show which is sitcoms from 2000's. To be specific, the episode heavily references Modern Family as well as the The Office.  Apart from interviewing Wanda and Vision, the episode is not as mysterious as the last three which is why I consider it a filler. There are no mysterious questions to add to the list we need answered. Great dynamic taking center stage this week with four characters which include Wanda and Vision interacting but unfortunately, they don't interact each other. Thinking they're stars of the show? Think again. Que Darcy.  (Co...

  (courtesy of Marvel Studios) Sorry, that I am three days late but I have been busy with assignments lately. Finally found the time to talk about Friday's episode of WandaVision. Episode 6 takes place during Halloween taking inspiration from sitcoms from 90's and a little bit from the early 2000's with its direct theme song reference to Malcolm in the Middle.  Everyone is up for a Halloween treat watching this 37 minute-episode that will creep the hell out of you. For those who didn't notice that this WandaVision episode managed to do what all sitcoms do when they feature a Halloween and that is to include some tiny scares to fit in to the special holiday season and WandaVision does it without difficulty adding further clues to the mysterious storyline.  The episode also sets up the bigger story in play giving more answers as to what the hell is happening the residents of Westview and the world's favorite superhero couple now that WandaVision is Forbes no. 1 show i...

Three years ago, To All The Boys I've Loved Before was one the first few Netflix Original films that were rom-com oriented and it also set a donimo effect of constant rom-com stories based on high school students. Unlike the others, the To All The Boys debut film was a worldwide success making Lana Condor and Noah Centineo into household names, the same way the John Hughes made Molly Ringwald famous.  The iconic film is based on the trilogy of books written by Jenny Han and as of today, Netflix has adapted all three books into a trilogy of movies that will be beloved by all sappy teenagers during this Valentine time. The first sequel adaptation was released last year, a month before lockdown and were to excited to wait another year for the next one. Finally, it has arrived officially ending an era. To recap; the film trilogy centers around Lara Jean Covey, a Korean girl who lives with her widow dad and two sisters, Margot (eldest) and Kitty (youngest). We learn by the beginning of ...

(Courtesy of BBC Entertainment) For those who don't know what Discovery of Witches is, it's a BBC tv show that premiered its first season back in 2018 that is based on the All Souls Trilogy of books by Deborah Harkness. The show stars Teresa Palmer who plays Diana Bishop and Matthew Goode who plays Matthew DeClaremont. The story is about Diana, a witch who suppresses her magic and refuses to live in her witch legacy only for it to be forced out when a book called The Book of Life reemerges to existence and only Diana can call out for it.  Matthew is an ancient vampire who finds Diana, learns of her history, her potential and eventually falls in love with her which leads him to have the need to protect her no matter the cost and what the world thinks. The Congregation, a board of councils from all supernatural factions learns of Diana's ability to call out the Book of Life is now feeling threatened for that apparently this book has the witches first spells in them and rumour...

  (Courtesy of Marvel Studios) Don't think I forgot all about the new episode of WandaVision. With my spoiler filled review on the way, there is so much to talk about this time. But since this is for my good readers, that want to watch the show and consume everything themselves here is my spoiler free review of the new episode. WandaVision this week parallels two points of views in the best way in a forty minute episode, a runtime that I had been waiting for. So, let's get to it. With its all new surprises and twists, episode 5 once again leaves audiences on the edge of their seat once again. This episode specifically tributes sitcoms from the 80's which includes shows like Family Ties and Full House (which starred Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Elizabeth's real life twin sisters). Also like, Full House, Wanda and Vision struggle to take care of their own "twin children".  Unfortunately, the Horror of the show has taken a step back this week after the first four ...

It's been a while since I have written review for any property that was not Marvel related with WandaVision fever currently running through my veins every week but I got to watch what I thought was a good piece of work. Shadow in The Cloud is a blockbuster film that should have been watched in theatres but I guess my home will have to do for now. The film stars Chloe Grace Moretz who I haven't seen in any movies in a very long time. It also stars Nick Robinson who was barely in the film and was directed by Roseanne Liang.  The film centers around a young woman named Garret carrying precious cargo, assigned to the Fool's Errand, a plane taken over and piloted by a bunch of misogynistic men that treat her terribly but all hell breaks loose when a bunch of Japanese aircrafts attack alongside a shadow that is constantly dismantling the plane from one end to the other. Although the film may run for an hour and 30 minutes, it is enjoyable all the way through and it felt much long...