by Nathan on March 12, 2019
We really need no introduction, do we? If you followed the previous lists, follow on ahead here to read the final series of seven MCU movies. If you have yet to browse those two blogs, I suppose you have a choice: go back and read those first, or find out my favorite MCU film and then see which ones I left in the dust. Your choice, True Believer.
by Nathan on March 11, 2019
Picking up where the first blog left off, let’s head into the next section as we continue to cover the films that make up the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So far, we’ve seen appearances from two Iron Man films, two Thor films, the single Hulk solo movie, Cap’s first outing, and Ant Man. So who can do better than those guys? Well, the simple answer is “everyone else.” But I’ll guess you’ll have to just read on to find out well.
by Nathan on March 10, 2019
Marvel movies tend to be fantastic. Sure, there are some stinkers—and I’m talking about all universes for the moment, so you’ve got your Daredevil and Fan4stic reboot thrown in there—and there are some supposed stinkers I don’t think stink as much (The Amazing Spider-Man 2, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and X-Men: Apocalypse, to name a few). But, a lot of times, Marvel can really craft decent movies with good stories, great characters, fantastic action pieces, memorable quotes, and some hilarious moments. Their massive Marvel Cinematic Universe—comprising of most of the members of their comics-oriented Avengers teams, minus X-Men and FF characters who have served their stints, as well as cosmically-charged individuals such as the Guardians of the Galaxy—has been going strong for over ten years. Last year marked the 10th anniversary of the first film, Iron Man in 2008, and one gets the (Spidey) sense that this Juggernaut isn’t slowing down any time soon.
by Anna on January 2, 2019
My beloved sister,
I visited the dragon café this weekend. It was a lovely day with the sky dotted with white clouds and barbels. The barbels started their migration to the southern lands today, so many were flying overhead, their fat bellies bouncing, their wings barely keeping them aloft. I’m surprised their species has survived this long! Their long pointy bills are their only source of protection. The night before it had rained so the cobblestone roads of Garvelle were slippery and left the air with a chill. I wrapped myself with my cloak and donned the amulet you gave my last birthday. I walked carefully to my destination admiring the carpentry of the many tightly packed buildings. It’s a beautiful city, much bigger than our small farming community. Each home is made of dark wood, absent of windows; instead there are simply square holes to let the air in. At first, I found this very strange and unsafe, but quickly discovered the law officials have quippels in their service!
by Nathan on September 15, 2018
It started with math; it ends with math. Cause we’ve only got fourteen songs left to get through, so let’s get counting down to the best Fit for a King songs so far.
Some FFAK songs start slow and quiet. But Kirby decides to tear right into this one with an almost terrifying cry. It makes sense. The song is about the struggle of losing a loved one who is also a non-believer, wrestling with the thought of losing that person for eternity. It feels incredibly poignant and personal, and Kirby’s vocals just dang fit the subject matter. It’s not rage, it’s the pain of loss, and he carries it through fantastically. Top it off with a pretty catchy chorus from O’Leary (seriously, what happened to the guy between then and now?), some great guitar work, and a pulverizing last minute or so, and you have one of the best songs of the album.