Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (NO SPOILERS)

Wakanda Forever:  Got to see this one yesterday and so glad I did.  After the death of Chadwick Boseman it seemed a dauting task when it came to the sequel.  And it was. Lucky for us there are still plenty of great characters who can shine.  Also the introduction of Namor to the Marvel world was successful.  He reminds me of what I remember from the comics and was a good "villain" in this movie.  I tempered my expectations going in but was pleasantly surprised.  It is a really good movie.  Hard part was trying to figure out when I could go to the bathroom.  Highly recommend. 

2021 Christmas Goodies

 I hope everyone had a great Christmas.  Ours, like many others, is spread out as we can catch up with the kids and grandsons.  Ours was fun as always .  While I love giving presents at the holiday there's fun in receiving them as well.  I really enjoy hearing the thought process the givers put into the gift and the joy they get from it.

Jumping into the Star Wars High Republic book series.  I'd also been eyeballing that Braves book for some time.  Yes, yes that is season two of the classic Fame TV series.  Yes I already own the movie and season one.  The Headbanger's Ball was such a favorite of mine as a teen when it hit so I'm pretty happy to get the shirt.  Gift certificates always work and the Scooby socks go with the Scooby shirt...

...the Scooby shirt was part of the pajamas the family got from Mrs. Claus which is an annual tradition.  Yep I got the same Marvel shirt twice.  Love they they know me so well and it'll be easy to find one to exchange it for at the store. That tube at the top holds some Star Wars art that'll go up at work. 

Slowly filling out my AC/DC music collection.  Hot Tamales good!  As are Target gift cards.  We don't have one close but I always enjoy going to Targets.

Love that Black Panther shirt.  Really cool colors and art.  The Star Wars puzzle will keep me busy for a while.  I hope you all had a blessed Christmas.  I'm thankful for family and getting to spend it together. 

Black Panther (NO Spoilers)

 

While I haven't read the comics in many years I've been a big fan of Black Panther since I was a kid and was excited for the Black Panther movie.  Me and the son watched it last night and I have to say I was a bit disappointed though I thought it was a good movie.  The acting and characters were excellent.  You really appreciated them and even the bad guys were someone I liked especially Killmonger.  I wouldn't be surprised if folks think this is one of the better superhero movies in sometime.  I think folks should go see it and find out for themselves.  Again while I liked it, it just didn't add up to some of what I expected of Black Panther and the movie itself.  Stop reading now if you don't want to read my criticisms - still no spoilers though.

Two things stand out as negatives watching this film.  First was how techie Black Panther is.  I was raised on a Black Panther who while he had access to tech was more in the mode of Black Widow.  Great fighter who while they don't shy away from weapons they won't be mistaken for Iron Man.  Second and most importantly I thought many of the major plot points were telegraphed.  There was one major revelation in the movie but really you saw how things would play out in each chapter during the last half of the movie.  Again, go see the movie and I can't wait to see what others thought.