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Does Disney Buying Fox Hurt The X-Men Franchise?

Julian Meush November 9, 2017

With the news that Disney could possibly buy 21st Century Fox a lot of the surrounding talk has been about what would happen with Fox's Marvel properties, specifically The X-Men. People get excited at the prospect of seeing Wolverine and the gang join up with The Avengers in the MCU but is it really a good idea?

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In Comics, Movies Tags Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers, X-Men, Legion, Fox, Disney, Deadpool, Fantastic Four, MCU, Thor, Wolverine
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Marvel's Luke Cage: Season 1 Review

Julian Meush October 5, 2016

When Marvel releases a new Netflix series everything stops. I become a hermit for a few days as I binge the entire season in an unhealthy amount of time. This continued to be the case with the release of Marvel’s Luke Cage. I shut myself off from the world, and much like a child that eats too fast, I ingested the entire 13-hour run in just over two days. I’ve spent the time since then actually digesting it. But unlike the kid who eats too quickly, it didn't leave me feeling sick to my stomach. Instead, I thought it was a fun ride even if it was, if you’ll allow me to continue the food analogy, somewhat undercooked.

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In TV, Comics Tags Luke Cage, Netflix, Marvel, MCU, Defenders, Jessica Jones, Daredevil
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Whats Wrong with Today's Animated Programming?

Julian Meush April 10, 2014

With Beware the Batman on the verge of cancellation I take a look at the recent trend in animated programming moving away from complex storytelling. Why have great shows been sentenced to early deaths only to be replaced by mindless drivel? I attempt to pull the curtain back and take a look at what is wrong with animated programming today.

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Five Thoughts - March 8, 2014

Julian Meush March 8, 2014

After a few busy months I'm back with another Five Thoughts (so much for "working title"). This time I explore a few of my favorite things: Lego, Star Wars and Batman. I also look at some of the big reveals from the past few weeks, including the Guardians of the Galaxy and Arkham Knight trailers.

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In Games, Movies, TV, Podcast, Comics Tags Star Wars, Batman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Lego
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"Thor: The Dark World" Review

Julian Meush November 11, 2013

I put my thoughts about Thor: The Dark World on paper (err e-document?) and spill my guts about the meh-ness of it all. I also address some of the post-credits scenes and the impact on the rest of the MCU. 

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Top 5 Best & Worst Things about Batman: Arkham Origins

Julian Meush November 2, 2013

I break down the best and the worst that Arkham Origins has to offer. From voice acting to game mechanics, nothing is off the table. 

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