Seems there are some pretty credible rumors that Benedict Cumberbatch is in final talks with Marvel to play Dr. Strange. What do you think about the choice? Good casting? Or is there someone you see as a better choice? Let us know. 🙂
http://deadline.com/2014/10/benedict-cumberbatch-doctor-strange-movie-cast-862815/
If you have been on the internet lately you’ve probably seen loads of posts, articles, ect. about the “Avengers: Age of Ultron” teaser trailer. To sum it up it’s basically 2 minutes and 17 seconds of pain and future tears. 😥 For something so short there is plenty to talk about… So let’s break it down shall we?
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‘Hulk Buster’ Iron Man
It’s at the 1:23 spot in the trailer that we are given a glance at the ‘Hulk Buster’ Iron Man suit. This image brings several questions to my mind, such as… Who is controlling the suit? Is it Ultron taking control of the suit to eliminate The Hulk? Or, is it The Avengers own Tony Stark? If it is the latter then there’s still the question of why. Tony couldn’t possibly go after his fellow Science Bro without a reason right? Perhaps Hulk is being influenced by the Scarlet Witch or Ultron. Whatever the case may be, it can’t be good…
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Cap’s broken shield
At 1:53 my little Cap loving heart broke right along with his trusty Vibranium shield. What force could be strong enough to break Cap’s shield? Judging by the state of the shield one can only imagine what has happened to Steve. Is Ultron strong enough to break the shield? If not him, who else? One things for certain, they’d have to be pretty powerful to break Cap’s shield.
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Thor choking Iron Man?
It’s at 1:39 that we witness Thor grabbing Tony Stark by the throat. Is this a hint at things to come in “Captain America 3” (said to focus on the “Civil War” storyline). Has Tony merely made a snarky comment at an inappropriate time, causing the God of Thunder to lose his temper? Or is there a more serious reason behind Thor’s anger?
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Bruce Banner
What the heck is wrong with Bruce Banner?! 30 seconds in we see Bruce huddled under a blanket looking…frightened? What could the man who can turn into The Hulk be so afraid of? And is it just me or is there something more than fear on his face? He appears gaunt bordering on unhealthy. So in summery… What. Happened. To. Bruce. Banner.
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Ultron himself, voiced by James Spader.
Last but not least…could James Spader be anymore perfect for this part? Finally, a question I have the answer to! The answer being…no. After hearing Spader’s rich, rolling voice paired with Ultron’s sinister yet captivating way of speaking there was no doubt in my mind that he was perfect for the role.
And thus concludes my list of 5 Images from the “Avengers:Age of Ultron” that raise some serious questions. Comments are appreciated, thanks for reading.
-Caitlin
Hey everybody! Happy Wednesday! I’m afraid we’ve been woefully absent from our blog in recent days…..illness has descended upon our humble abode and we’ve had a bit of a rough time escaping it’s grasping claws. 😉 We’re on the mend now though and thinking again about Halloween…..a VERY popular holiday here. So….I have a question for all of you. Will you be dressing up this Halloween? Making your own costume? Buying it? We are big fans of dressing up…..from the youngest of our clan to the oldest and everyone in-between. So far this year we will have fem Castiel (Supernatural), fem Dean (Supernatural) and Starlord. Cas and Dean are costumes we put together ourselves and in the next couple of days we’ll be posting pictures to show you how we did it. So let us know what you’ll be up to this Halloween. We’d love to hear from you. 🙂
–Chris
As an avid reader…..everyone in our family is…….finding a good book and becoming totally engrossed means that when you’re done…..you HAVE to share it. I wouldn’t want anyone to miss out on their next greatest read. 😉 So…..in that vein……here goes. I just finished reading Field of Prey by John Sandford…..it is the 24th in his Lucas Davenport series. I’ve read everything John Sandford has written over the last 20 or so years and my family….upon my recommendation….is also hooked. I often wonder…..how can an author write so many books featuring one main character, for so many years and keep it fresh, engaging and the writing so tight. I may never know the answer….but one thing I can tell you is that John Sandford does just that. After reading the last Prey novel I thought he had reached his pinnacle of greatness. I was wrong. Field of Prey tops everything else…..just as the previous Prey novel topped everything before it. This is an author, a series of books, that should not be passed up. If you enjoy strong character driven novels, crime novels, out of this world story-telling , and the experience of becoming lost in a character and their world then this …is the book for you. Check it out…..and I promise…..the next thing you know you’ll be reading everything this fine author has to offer.
-Chris
Just wanted to stop by…..say hello and Happy Thorsday…….and introduce ourselves. We…..are Chris and Caitlin Schultz. Mother…..Daughter…..best friends…..and lovers of all things geek and pop-culture. Come visit us…..stay awhile….share…..we’d love to hear from you! 🙂
Hey guys! Looking for something mellow…..cool…..and upbeat ….to listen to while working, playing, riding in the car? Check out the Rastaman Vibrations Reggae Podcast over at Podbean or I-Tunes. You won’t be sorry. 🙂 Here’s the latest………
http://rastamanvibrations.podbean.com/e/rastaman-vibrations-podcast-64/
Warner Bros. just announced 10 DC movies and their release dates. Now….while I am always up for a super-hero movie…..I am cautiously optimistic that DC can pull it off. I am hopeful…..what do you think? Can DC achieve the kind of success that Marvel has? Can they do it as well as Marvel has? I guess we’ll just have to wait, with fingers and toes crossed, and see.
Today DC Comics announced their plans for 10 upcoming movies including The Flash, Aquaman, a stand alone Wonder Woman, Shazam, and 2 Justice League movies. While this news does excite me, it fills me with some degree of trepidation, as well. I need to make it clear that I will always welcome more superhero movies because I am a sucker for superhero movies. However, Warner Brothers’ recent mandate that this upcoming slate of movies will have no humor really does not work for me.
I think I understand why they are doing this. The Dark Knight Batman movies are far and away DC Comics’ most successful and at least ranking as such for Warner Brothers and those movies are assuredly not the most gut-busting. At least not in the laughing way. Removing the humor is also a pretty good way to set themselves apart from Marvel.
It’s pretty clear that DC…
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Here is my list of the top 10 Doctor Who Companions…(so far) Please keep in mind I have not seen all the Classic Who, yet. If there is someone you feel should have made the list comment who and why. Okay here we go….
#10: Jo Grant
For me Jo was the first likable female companion. That may sound harsh but it’s true. Most of the female companions before her were constantly shrieking and running into the nearest male’s arms. Well, besides Barbra Wright and Liz Shaw, but I found them to be a tad abrasive. Jo stood out to me, because she can be brave (refusing to leave the Doctor’s side in sticky situations) while also being compassionate (Caring for her future husband, Professor Jones, when he was infected with “the green death” for example…
#9 Harry Sullivan
Harry is one of my very favorite companions. He is a old-fashioned english gentleman. A bit of a klutz…he sometimes comes off as a doofus. But if you look a little closer he might just surprise you. There’s an intelligent mind, and no short amount of guts in Harry Sullivan. The chemistry between he, Tom Baker’s Doctor and Sara Jane Smith is undeniable. And through all the ups and downs he is always there for them…
#8 Rory Williams/Pond
When we first saw Rory he, like Harry, comes off as a doofus. But as time wears on (and he dies a couple of times) Rory becomes a very noteworthy companion. I would like to highlight his dedication to his wife Amy. Rory stood outside the Pandorica Box for 1000 years protecting the love of his life and for most, that was the moment we all said awwww. Also he punched Hitler, just saying.
#7 Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart
The Brigadier is known as one of the most popular recurring characters on Doctor Who. He knew the Doctor’s 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 7th regenerations. I chose the Brigadier for his courage and sharp wit. But, also for his leadership skills, and the fact that he is one of the rare people who can stand up to the doctor! Not many have the guts to do that! Also his mustache…I love his mustache.
#6 Amy Pond
Amy, first I’d like to point out her gorgeous hair, love love love! Second I’d like to remind you that she brought the Doctor back in to existence, just by remembering him and wanting him back! Known as “The girl who waited” she didn’t wait half as long as Rory, but still how hard would it be to wait for the Doctor… And although for a long time she found herself torn between the Doctor and Rory…(who wouldn’t be) in the end she chose Rory, her husband…her one true love and sacrificed herself to a weeping angel to be with him. ❤
#5 Jamie Mccrimmon
Jamie…the Scottish Highlander. Jamie is one of my all time favorite companions. Sarcastic and witty Jamie was always quick to crack a joke. More than a little reckless, he was just about always first to run into a dangerous situation. Remarkably loyal, Jamie was always there to support the Doctor and his fellow companions. He was particularly fond of Victoria Waterfield, who he eventually fell in love with…leaving him heartbroken when she left for a more stable life, despite him begging her to stay…
#4 Captain Jack Harkness
Captain Jack Harkness, is the biggest flirt you’ll ever see. He also happens to be exceedingly brave and loyal. Even after David Tennant’s Doctor purposely left him behind. Jack continued to stay loyal to the Doctor. He was even held captive and tortured for an entire year, by the Doctor’s long time foe The Master. Like the Doctor, Jack, is virtually ageless and able to make the tough decisions for the human race. But one of the things that always made me love Jack, is his ability to never lose his infectious smile or cheerful banter, no matter how bad things got…
#3 Donna Nobel
Donna, “The most important woman in the universe”, the Doctor’s best friend with an endless amount of sass. She’s done a lot of amazing things so forgive me if I leave something out. She became part Timelord while simultaneously creating a second Doctor. She saved the entire universe! She was willing to sacrifice her own life to stay with the Doctor. And one of the best things she did…she was a friend to David Tennant’s lonely doctor who had already lost the love of his life, Rose, and friend, Martha. Donna Nobel certainly earned the title “Most important woman in the universe.”
#2 Sarah Jane Smith
Sarah Jane Smith…smart, resourceful and tough as nails. A longtime friend of the Doctor, who was always putting up with his antics, Sarah Jane was never one to give up. She has been with the Doctor through thick and thin…fighting Daleks, Sontarans, The Master and even dinosaurs…Just to name a few! She witnessed the regeneration of Jon Pertwee’s Doctor and then had to readjust to the very different Tom Baker Doctor. In the end it was not she who left the Doctor but the Doctor who left her, so that he may return to his home planet of Gallifrey…
#1 Rose Tyler
And finally my number 1 companion Rose Tyler! The bad wolf…the Doctor’s true love. She brought love and happiness to Christopher Eccleston’s Doctor. Bringing about the perkier David Tennant Doctor. After the Doctor sent her away to protect her from the daleks, she looked into the eye of the Tardis itself, becoming “the Bad Wolf” She sacrificed herself to save the Doctor and Jack Harkness and in turn the Doctor sacrificed one of his regenerations to save her life. Even after Rose and the Doctor were separated when she was sent to an alternate universe, she still fought for them to be together. She found a way to come back to him, in time to help fight off a dalek invasion. Her ending wasn’t quite a fairytale ending but it was as close as she could get. A life with the human clone of David Tennant’s Doctor…
That concludes my list of the top 10 companions (so far)
Comments, likes, etc…are always welcome. Don’t forget to watch Doctor Who Saturdays on BBC America at 8/7c.
-Caitlin
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