Generally speaking, Japan is a terrible place to live if you want to stay current with movies. For example, Deadpool still isn’t out here and will be released to theaters here at roughly the same time the US gets it on dvd. But sometimes Japan gets a slight advantage. Yeah, I got to watch Captain … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Captain America Civil War
Whenever I hear the phrase “Man in the Box” I always think of Alice in Chains. That doesn’t have anything to do with this review, but I’m going to be humming that song to myself for the rest of the night. The things I do for my art. If you can call this ridiculousness art. … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil s02e10 The Man in the Box
Been a bit of time since I watched episode 8. So much so that it took me a moment to remember the ending. And then I did and all I could think was “Elektra’s emotional state has drastically improved.” Daredevil s02e09: Seven Minutes in Heaven director: Stephen Surjik writers: Marco Ramirez and Lauren Schmidt Hissrich … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil s02e09 Seven Minutes in Heaven
Remember that time when the first issue of Black Widow felt like a second issue? This second issue feels like a first. See what they did there? Writer: Mark Waid Artist: Chris Samnee Colors: Matthew Wilson Quick Review: While this issue had a lot more intrigue, it had two main drawbacks. The first is that … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Black Widow v6 #02
This was perhaps the comic I was most looking forward to while also being the most apprehensive about. It certainly comes from a renowned group of creators even if it sports an untested comics writer. But it also features a classic character that somehow seems to be difficult to get “right”. I came in wanting … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Black Panther v6 #01
Have you ever seen Silverado? It is a western starring Danny Glover, Kevin Kline, Kevin Costner and (relevant point) Scott Glenn. I didn’t see it until college. But ever since then whenever Scott Glenn appears in anything I am a little bit happier. That goes with his appearances in season one of Daredevil. And this … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil s02e08 Guilty as Sin
The cherry blossoms are starting to fall off the trees and the new school year is starting. sounds like a perfect time to start continuing season 2 of Daredevil. Huzzah? Daredevil s02e07 Semper Fidelis director: Ken Girotti writer: Luke Kalteux Quick Review: This is the middle episode of this season. And as much as I … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil s02e07 Semper Fidelis
Way back when there was a comics experiment that smashed up Marvel and DC properties. One of the results was Bruce Wayne: Agent of SHIELD. Somehow that kept running through my head as I watched this episode. Or, actually, it was Matt Murdock Super Spy, but same thing really. Daredevil s02e06: Regrets Only director: Andy … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil s02e06: Regrets Only
Hmm. Well. After four unstoppable episodes Daredevil introduces a new player into the game. And, well, the most generous thing I can think to say is Frank is a tough act to follow. Daredevil s02e05: Kinbaku Director: Floria Sigismondi writer: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Netflix Quick Review: The perfect balance this show has presented so far … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil s02e05: Kinbaku
Wow. This was not how I expected the story to be told. Wow. Daredevil s02e04: Penny and Dime director: Peter Hoar writer: John C. Kelley Netflix Quick Review: Every episode I keep bringing up how well balanced they are. I should just stop at this point and let it be a given until there is … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil s02e04: Penny and Dime
Deadly Troubadour 