Quotes Corner: Marvel Edition

Quotes Corner is a regular feature that I run where I compile the wittiest, snappiest and most memorable lines (for better or worse) from a particular TV show, film or celebrity - in the past I've covered Modern Family, Community and Jennifer Lawrence to name just a few.

This month, to celebrate the release of Captain America: Civil War this Thursday, I've compiled my favourite quotes, quips and one-liners from all 12 Marvel films to date. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is renowned for its fast-paced zingers from characters like Tony Stark and Peter Quill, so here are some of my faves - let me know yours in the comments below!

Verdict: Marvel's Daredevil Season 2

The Devil of Hell's Kitchen is back for a second season of action-packed brawling on the bloodied streets of New York. How does this latest string of episodes stack up? This is my review...

Casting Call: Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel is a key component of Marvel's third wave of blockbuster films; except, one rather large question hangs over the film - who exactly is going to play her?

Truth, Justice and the New American Way (VOR)

Captain America and Superman are two very similar characters in an ideological sense; so why is it that Marvel can get the former so right whilst DC have gotten the latter so horrendously wrong? 

Misguided Movie Marketing (VOR)

Movie trailers - love them or hate them, they form the backbone of generating buzz for upcoming blockbusters. But more often than not, these previews let slip a little too much about the movie that they're selling. And it's really starting to peeve this blogger off.

My 11 Most Anticipated Films of 2016

January is upon us once again, and with the start of another calendar year comes the promise of another 12 months of exciting cinematic journeys to embark upon.

Quotes Corner - 2015 Edition

Quotes Corner is a regular feature that I run where I compile the wittiest, snappiest and most memorable lines (for better or worse) from a particular TV show, film or celebrity - in the past I've covered Modern Family, Community and Jennifer Lawrence to name just a few.

But, in the spirit of December and looking back at the year that was, I've decided to collect together a bumper edition of my favourite movie quotes from the year - whether they were great (The Martian) or awful (Fifty Shades of Grey), these one-liners helped shape cinema in 2015. Which are your favourite?

My Top 5 TV Shows of 2015

It might be an adage repeated so often that it's lost all meaning, but we're currently enjoying a 'golden age' for TV. When else has there been such a wide-ranging variety of quality shows for viewers to choose from across so many versatile platforms, akin to a delectable buffet where the next engrossing treat is just waiting to be unearthed and gorged upon.  

My 2015 has been filled with some truly amazing TV; from The CW's excellent ongoing superhero shows to the vast array of Netflix Originals arriving on a monthly basis.

Before we start, some ground rules - obviously, I haven't watched every single show that aired in 2015. That'd be ludicrous. I'd never leave the house. Neither have I 'caught up' with every show I do watch (Parks and Recreation Season 7, True Detective Season 2), so I can't judge how good their most recent runs have been. This post is simply to illustrate my TV highlights from what's new in 2015.

2015 Blockbusters: Winners and Losers

With August soon about to wrap up, so does the 2015 'blockbuster season'. Across the last four months, we've seen some heavy-hitters hit cinema screens with varying degree of success, so I thought now would be a good time to sit back and assess the inner and losers from what has been a thoroughly captivating year thus far.

What films, studios, stars and trends saw their stock rise over the last few months? And who had a nightmare 2015? Let me know your thoughts in the comments down below!

Film Review: Fantastic Four

Director: Josh Trank
Starring: Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell, Toby Kebbell
Runtime: 106 minutes

Marvel's original superhero superteam are back on the big screen with a fresh lick of paint and an even fresher faced cast; helmed by Chronicle's Josh Trank, this reboot of the Fantastic Four is amazingly bad, especially considering we've been here before. 

Film Review: X-Men - Days of Future Past Rogue Cut

When Bryan Singer announced that Anna Paquin's Rogue had been left behind on the cutting room floor for 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past, many fans were a little disappointed. After all, it was through her eyes that we, the audience, were first introduced to the world of X-Men way back in the year 2000.

Fast-forward to mid-2015 and Singer's hugely-successful rewrite of the X-Men mythos is getting a revamp on DVD with the release of X-Men: Days of Future Past Rogue Cut. With bonus Paquin (amongst others), Rogue Cut hopes to satisfy die-hard fans who've followed the franchise since the start. So, how does the new version of Days of Future Past stack up?

Film Review: Ant-Man

Director: Peyton Reed 
Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll
Runtime: 117 minutes

From hammer-wielding demi-gods to shield-slinging super soldiers, Marvel Studios has been everywhere and done it all. Hell, we've even seen walking trees and talking raccoons play a part in their rapidly expanding company of heroes. 

But in their latest offering, Ant-Man, Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang and his shrinkable suit promise to show us a different kind of hero; a father. 

Verdict: Marvel's Daredevil Season 1

They've conquered the multiplex and assaulted network TV - Marvel's highly-successful cinematic universe is seeping into all forms of entertainment from the bombastic Avengers: Age of Ultron currently blasting across the box office and Agents of SHIELD addressing the fallout from that. 

Now, Marvel's next step on the road to world domination is streaming, and the first show to hit Netflix is Daredevil, a more mature and adult take on the leather-clad hero than we've seen before. Here are my thoughts on the first season of Netflix's newest exclusive.

Film Review: Avengers - Age of Ultron

"You want to protect the world - but you don't want it to change..."

Director: Joss Whedon
Starring: Robert Downey Jnr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Elizabeth Olsen, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jeremy Renner, Andy Serkis, James Spader and Samuel L. Jackson
Runtime: 150 minutes

Earth's Mightiest Heroes are back for another almighty crossover in Avengers: Age of Ultron. In Marvel's boldest and biggest film yet, our heroes are tested to the limit and torn apart by an evil artificial intelligence called Ultron (James Spader) created by none other than Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jnr) himself.

2015 Summer Blockbuster Preview

Superheroes, dinosaurs, time-travelling robots and topless male strippers; the 2015 summer blockbuster season has something to suit all tastes. From now until the end of August, all manner of big-budget films will burst onto cinema screens and delight audiences across Australia and the world. 

From Avengers: Age of Ultron to Jurassic World and Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, here's a rundown of everything to expect over the next few months. And yes, I know it's technically winter but I still refer to these movies as 'summer movies'; force of habit I suppose!

Breaking the Origin Story Cycle (VOR)

Spider-man, Batman and Superman. Three superheroes whose beginnings and backstory we’re all familiar with, unless of course you’ve been living under a giant Kryptonite rock for your whole life.

And herein lies the problem - we all know these stories. Over the last two decades, comic-book characters have exploded from the pages of dusty books stored away in basements and propelled themselves into the wider cultural zeitgeist. So why do studios constantly insist on retelling these 'origin stories' again and again?

Casting Call: Spider-man

If you haven't heard by now, where've you been? Sony have struck a deal with the guys over at Marvel Studios for their most valuable property, Spider-man, to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the near future.

That's right, the famous web-slinger will be going toe-to-toe with RDJ's Tony Stark and Chris Evans' Captain America - for realsies this time. It's thought that the new Spider-man will be another reboot that retools the character from the version seen in Marc Webb's divisive Amazing Spider-man series.

But, before we see we see any new Spidey action, there are certain bridges to cross - namely, who'll be playing Peter Parker himself (other than Andrew Garfield that is). Therefore, this post contains my thoughts on who should don the red and blue lycra for Spidey's latest foray to the big screen.

I'm Spinnin' Around (VOR)

This post contains spoilers for the final season of Breaking Bad. You have been warned. Bitch.

Having just finished watching Breaking Bad for the first time (FYI: Believe the hype, it's without a doubt one of the best shows ever made), my attention immediately turned to where I can get my next TV fix.

With my head still immersed in the world of Walter White, meth labs and New Mexico, I soon found myself hunting around for all the information on upcoming Breaking Bad spinoff, Better Call Saul, which centres on the immensely popular side character, Saul Goodman.

Whilst the whole things sounds good, and I'll certainly check it out, it made me wonder - is it really...necessary? How can a mere spin-off compare with the original?

My 11 Most Anticipated Films of 2015

With 2014 already rapidly disappearing into the past, I'm kicking off the New Year by looking at what 2015 has in-store for us cinephiles. 

From killer cyborgs to British secret agents and the long awaited return to a galaxy far, far away, 2015 has a whole host of exciting new and returning prospects lined-up - and I'm going to go through which 11 films I'm most excited for over the next 12 months.

What are you most looking forward to in 2015? Let me know in the comments below!

My Top 10 Films of 2014

December is coming to a close, and as is the well-established tradition by now, that means it's time to put together a conclusive list of my Top 10 Films from the year.

2014 has been an absolutely stellar year for movies, with piles upon piles of thrilling, immersive and brilliant films landing on our screens across the year. Picking a personal Top 10 might seem a little redundant underneath the hundreds of other end-of-year lists, but I think it's fun and feels like a nice little way to round out the year.

So, what ten flicks made the cut?