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Beast or Man: The Wolfman (2010)
There is no sin in killing a beast, only in killing a man. But where does one begin and the other end?
So this year I decided to do something very, very different. Now the in the past, all Horrorfests have ended on a film that takes place on Halloween. This wasn't a credence that I set out to make, it just kind of happened along the way. With Horrorfest I had always planned on ending on Halloween (1978). I knew it was the best way to end the first year with a big bang. Besides, that year I had done the other slasher films that spanned numerous sequels and remakes (Friday the 13th & Nightmare on Elm Street). Horrorfest II I was trying to also end on a really great film that would produce the same kind of bang, and decided on Children of the Corn as that film was creepy. It also happened to take place on Halloween.
This year I was trying to decide what would be the best opener and closer. I was originally going to open with Metropolis as I had done a post in July referencing it. But after I wrote that post, it just didn't speak to me as an opener. I started going through my drafts and that's when I spotted The Wolf Man (1941). The Wolf Man has to be my favorite of the classic horror film monsters (along with The Phantom of the Opera). I hadn't had a chance to review it yet, and since it was the last of the classics I decided it should be the opener.
Once I wrote that post, I was so excited. You see, I felt I really couldn't to a post on any werewolf films until I had covered the first one. I thought it was only right to start with the original. With that done, I could move onto any other werewolf film I desired. The possibilities were endless.
With the beginning finished, I then set my sights on the end. What could I do that would really pop? As I started thinking and looking, I saw my draft for The Wolfman (2010). And that's when it hit me.
I could end Horrorfest III with The Wolfman (2010). It could be like bookends!!!! In the beginning the original that started it all and the end the newest rendition. !!! Yes!! It could work and it will. So here we are The Wolfman (2010).
So a little backstory before we begin the review. As you would have read in an older post, I love The Wolf Man (1941). It is one of my all-time favorite horror films. One day in my photography class, we were watching trailers of different films as we were looking at the cinematography and technique. My teacher was on a Mac which has Front Row, and shows you trailers of the past, present, and future films. One trailer I remember looking at was Nightmare on Elm Street (2010). I wasn't planning on seeing it, as I hadn't seen the original. But as we reached the end, I saw The Wolfman.
I screamed ay my teacher, stop!! I want to see that. So we watched the trailer.
AWESOME!!! RIGHT!!! So I knew there were going to be changes, I knew it was going to be nowhere near as good as the original, but I was soooo pumped!! So I watched the trailer in February 2009, and saw the film was slated for that October. I couldn't wait!!!
I ticked off the months, but then in October I discovered it wasn't out in theaters.
Yep, there had been some production problems, so they pushed it back to February. FEBRUARY!!! V-Day weekend. I was upset, but what could I do? I just had to wait it out.
But then February came and I decided that it would be my V-day present to myself. You see I have never had a boyfriend or date for V-day, so I always just buy myself whatever I want. It's actually pretty nice as you don't have to fight with anyone over where to go or what to see; and you are never, ever, ever, disappointed.
I asked a couple of friends who were also single and we bought tickets for opening night. I knew that I wouldn't be 100% pleased, but I was looking forward to those improved transformation scenes.
So moving on to the review.
So let's go back in time. The year is 1891 and we are in England. Lawrence Talbot (Benicio del Toro) is the second son of Sir John Talbot (Anthony Hopkins). He and his dad had a lot of issues and problems so he left as soon as he could. Since then he has been a renowned Shakespearean actor, famous throughout all England for his Hamlet and Macbeth.
He recieves a letter from a Gwen Conliffe (Emily Blunt). She was engaged to his older brother Ben, but he has been murdered. Not only was he murdered, but horribly mangled by something. When Lawrence gets the news, he immediately returns home for the funeral.
When he gets there he sees his father and the two have a harsh welcome. Unlike The Wolf Man (1941), where father and son were trying to work on repairing their relationship, Sir John doesn't care. He still has huge issues with his son not being what he wants him to be. The way that Sir John treats him, causes Lawrence to want to leave, and go far away…but he can't. He has to properly say good-bye to his brother.
Lawerence does try to get away from his father as he knows staying near him will just cause more fights. He also really wants to see his brother. So he heads down to the local slaughterhouse where the body is kept before burial.
I know but you have to remember this is a small village in 19th century England. They didn't have a mortuary to hold the body until burial. They also didn't understand how diseases spread and that it is not a good idea to have a dead body near your food.
There at the slaughterhouse, the butcher gives Laurence his brother's items, that is everything found on him at the time of his death.
Later that night he heads over to the local pub for a drink and overhears the gossip on the murder. Most of the villagers blame a band of gypsies. Not long after they moved into the area, Ben was murdered. In fact, someone remembers a case occuring years earlier of gypsies moving into the area and dead bodies surfacing. As they discuss this, Laurence remembers that Ben had had a gypsy medallion on him.
This is the first time that Laurence has ever met his brother's fiance Gwen. Now for you Wolf Man fans, you should recognize that it is the same name given to Laurence's love interest in the original film. Except in that film she was to marry the hunter/groundsman of the Talbot estates. Anyways, Laurence meets her and can instantly see why his brother fell for her, as he himself is attracted to her.
Of course Lawrence is the most amazing, gentleman/good guy that he would never ever think of putting the moves on her. He does thank her for trying to be there for his father and for everything. He also let's her know that if she ever needs him, he'll be there for him.
Gwen is also attracted to him, and you really can't blame her. If Benecio is in his early 40s, that means her husband to-be was hecka old. Also Benecio/Lawrence has this adorable hurt puppy dog look that makes you just want to show him he is special, and that you care for him. He looks so sad that it makes you just want to take him, and take care of him. Making sure is life is bright and never unhappy again. That look is killer on any girl as it flies through their best defenses. Major chink in the armor.
Sorry, digressing….So with Lawrence back, and the funeral over, Gwen decides to return to London. Laurence would like to leave too, but wth his brother's death, he now is sole heir to the estate and the first son. When his father dies he will become Sir Lawrence and be expected to uphold all those duties (House of Lords most likely). This isn't the life that Laurence wants, but at this moment he is too loaded with grief and confusion over his brother's death that he doesn't question or try to rebel.
So with Gwen gone, and his father an emotionless robot who only cares about himself; Lawrence takes it upon himself to try and figure out what happened to his loving brother. Now Lawrence is putting on the black cowl and trying to become a vigilante or anything, he just wants some closure about his brother's death. He heads down to the gypsy camp to try to get some answers.
Where were you the night in question?
That night is a full moon
Which as you've guessed it means trouble is going to be roaming about. Lawrence meets up with the gypsy woman Maleva, who tells him that something truly evil has attacked his brother.
But before he can get anything more, the townspeople attack the village. They try to drive the gypsies from the area, and kill a dancing bear they believe to be the beast that killed Ben Talbot.
Grab your torches and sharpen your pitchforks!
As they are attacking, a superhuman, wolfish creature descends upon the area and starts slaughtering people.
And I'm not talking about just a few people, this is like a Scream sequel. The body count by the end of this film is in the double digits.
Hey, my generation is the Millennials. They aren't as classy, they need lots more blood and guts.
Anyways, the werewolf is attacking everyone, and Lawrence spots a young boy running into the woods. At the same time the werewolf spots the boy, causing Lawrence to put himself in the way in order to protect the child. As he does so, the wolf attacks him.
And he gets bitten.
Malvea find him and cares for him, despite the community telling her that it is better for all if they let him die. But Malvea can't, she says he still is a man and deserves to be treated as such. She also states that only a loved one can kill him.
Malvea honey, I don't think so. Anyone can kill a werewolf as long as they have some kind of silver object. Nowhere is that in the original film, as if you read my post you would know that film revolutionized werewolf mythology. Click here to check it out now.
And besides that, is there nothing you can do for him? You are a cinematic gypsy in a horror film! You're supposed to have a potion or herb or special thing that can protect you from turning. Now if you have read my Dracula, The Mummy, The Wolf Man, or Scream 2 posts, you know I make fun of the films when the guy is given a special charm to protect him but then stupidly turns it over to the girl he loves, EVEN THOUGH IT WILL NOT WORK FOR HER.
But I really enjoy that part of the film, as it humanizes the character and makes you adore them. I mean its sweet how much they love the girl in their life that if there is anything that can do to ward of the monster, they prefer them to have it. Even though by doing so they make things worse, hey it's the thought that counts.
I also hate how gypsies have been giving "B" standing in modern horror films. I mean without their supreme wisdom and knowledge in the supernatural, they are just nomadic people. In real life they are still awesome, in a horror film? That's just boring.
But I guess that's just they way it is these days.
So where was I? Oh yeah, Lawrence has been bitten by the werewolf. He is moved back to Talbot Manor, and Gwen returns from London to nurse him back to health. While recovering he has really strange dreams. Lots of blood, murder, and even his mother appears. You see his mother died when he was very, very young and her death severely traumatized her as he discovered her dead body. But why would that death be haunting him now? Is it because of Ben? The slaughtered people seen in the gypsy camp? Or is it something else?
Lawrence actually heals pretty quickly, which he finds kind of odd. And that's not the only thing that's odd in the Talbot homestead. One day his father's manservant, Singh (Art Malik), shows him a case of silver bullets and hints that something monstrous is walking through the woods.
He's not the only one concerned. Inspector Abberline (Hugo Weaving) comes to town. Yes, yes I'm going to admit it. Any film with Hugo Weaving gets an 10x increase in awesome. I mean this guy is truly one of the most talented actors alive. When he ecomes a role you totally forget that he is Hugo Weaving and just think of him as that character. For me I'm always going, Hugo Weaving was in that film? Oh that's who was that amazing character. I totally forgot that character was being played by an actor. I mean he is that good. You have Agent Smith in The Matrix, Elrond in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, V in V for Vendetta, the Red Skull in Captain America: The First Avenger, and that's just to name a few.
Anyways, Inspector Abberline comes to town to investigate. He already believes he knows who the killer is…Lawrence.
Seriously? Lawrence? A Murderer? Come on, this guy wouldn't hurt a fly. I mean look at him, really look at him. There isn't a murderous bone in his body! Besides, he just arrived in town so there is no way he could have murdered his brother. Dude, you're dumb.
But it isn't completely ungrounded. You see, Lawrence has a history of "mental problems." You see, I didn't want to give you the full story so early, but Lawrence's mother's death really did a number on him. Now today, we would really try to help the child as we understand such events as those are highly traumatic and can cause serious issues. Then not so much. Lawrence discovered the body and was very upset. He was afraid and kept mentioning a monster had hurt her. Instead of trying to help his kid, Sir John sent him to an insane asylum, where he was tortured. And I mean torture. Many methods to improve these patients were electrotherapy, iron cuffs/collars, bloodletting, dipping the patient in hot or ice-cold water, and a gyrating chair "to shake up the blood and tissues of the body to restore equilibrium". By the 1900s, many hospitals had added lobotomies to their lists of "cures".
AAAAAAAAHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah not fun. So Aberline thinks he is the perfect suspect. Laurence though, is having none of that.
Lawrence Talbot: I get your implication, and resent it. You're clearly aware of my personal history, as I believe I'm aware of yours. Weren't you in charge of the ripper case a couple of years back?
Det. Aberline: You're a direct man. So I'll be equally direct with you. I am not your enemy, Mr. Talbot. You've been seen as Hamlet, Macbeth, Richard III, all with that same face. A prudent man would ask who else might be living inside that head of yours?
Laurence doesn't quite know what is going on and asks Gwen to leave as he's worried something might happen to her. That night he follows his father, and watches him go down to the family crypt, to the area where his dead mother resides. There he finds a chair with restranints. His father locks the door and stays in the crypt, leaving a confused Laurence.
As Laurence turns to go inside, he becomes…The Wolfman!
Now this was worth the price of admission. These transformation scenes are awesome!!!
Freakin' sweet!
So now that he is a wolfman, he does what they all do. Ravage the countryside.
The next day the Inspector comes for him and has him arrested to be sent back to the "mental hospital"
Noooooooooo!!!!!!!
How horrible is that. I mean this has to be Laurence's biggest fear, to be sent back to that horrible place. Poor guy. And I was doing some research last night, not only were insane asylums awful, but the one he has to go to, Bedlam, was one of the worst.
Dr. Hoennegar, the leading physician, takes Laurence under his wing and subjects him to ice treatments, that is to be consistently dunked into ice water and left there for long periods of time.
And oh joy, he also gets electroshock therapy.
While he is incarcerated, Sir John comes to visit and tells him a story. You see Sir John is the cause of all this.
Back in the day when he was younger and hunting in India, he heard this rumor about an unusual predator. He travels to the remote cave that the predator calls his home and while there was bit by a feral boy and became a victim of lycanthropy.
Except, it was more than "imagining" he actually became a werewolf and began attacking things.
That's when Laurence realizes everything about his mother's death makes total sense. He did see a beast kill her, but it was his father! His father killed his mother and then sent him to a mental institution!!! What a truly, truly evil man to allow his son to be tortured. And now for a second time!!!
Now this was my biggest issue with the film. Every other part of the movie was actually pretty great. It was an amazing homage to the orginal film. Benecio del Toro was actually a huge fan of the original and tried to bring a lot of Lon Chaney Jr. into his acting. But the thing I absolutely hate was the changed relationship with his father.
It just didn't work in my opinion. I mean that is what truly made the original fantastic, was that everything in his life was going great, he was a great man; and this tragedy strikes that ruins everything. He and his father were finally, finally becoming close and working out all their issues. He had met a nice girl, even though she was engaged, and had hope for that relationship. He loved England and was getting back into the groove of it. But then this horrible thing happens and he has to say good-bye to it all. He knows he is going to die, but what does he do? He goes to his dad and makes sure that he has something to protect him. Because even though he has spent years hating and being angry at his father, he truly loves him. It's just so wonderful and sad all at the same time
But having the dad the evil guy, I don't know…it just makes the film feel as if it is missing a huge part of it. It doesn't hit in the heart like the orginal.
But moving on, so his father murdered his mother and then sent the only witness to a torture chamber (mental hospital) to ensure that those memoris would never come to light as they are only crazy "child fantasies".
Since then, Sir John has had his manservant Singh has been locking him up so he doesn't wreck havoc anymore. However, Ben was planning to leave with Gwen once they were married and this enraged Sir John. He wasn't locked up that night and killed him to keep him from going away. He became so incensed with the power that he ran wild later, killing all in the gypsies camp and biting Laurence purposely.
Omg what a–
He did it on purpose because he wanted a fall guy. He wants to roam free as a werewolf and he allows his son to be caught and tortured. Argh!!! Urhg! this man! I;m so angry I can't spell right. He needs a good sock in the face.
After he finishes his story he leaves, intent on never returning.
He deserves another punch.
That night Laurence is taken to the observation room, where the good doctor presents him as a curio to his collegues. Unbeknowest to him, moonlight is coming through the window and landing on Laurence. This causes him to turn into….the Wolfman!
This is one of the coolest scenes, but unfortunately I could only find it in Italian. Sorry! But you don't really need to understand what they are saying to enjoy the effects/makeup.
Dr. Hoenneger: Ah, Mr. Talbot. We are here tonight to illustrate conclusively that Mr. Talbot's fears are quite irrational. So, we will remain in this room together, and once Mr. Talbot has witnessed that the full moon holds no sway over him, that he remains a perfectly ordinary human being, he will have taken his first small step down the long road to mental recovery. We are all aware that Mr. Talbot has suffered quite traumatic personal experiences. He witnessed his mother's self mutilations. His young mind, unable to accept it, created a fantastical truth, that his father is to blame. That is father is literally a monster. But, your father is not a werewolf. You were not bitten by a werewolf. You will not become a werewolf, any more than I will sprout wings and fly out of that window.
Freakin' AWESOME
Totally fangirl over that.
Laurence runs away, being chased by the Inspector, and also wreaking havoc. There are some truly amazing shots of him by the bridge, on statues. Just plain awesome!
The next day he visits Gwen in her antique shop. They realize they have fallen in love, but Laurence knows nothing can come of it. He has to kill his father and himself in order to protect others.
Inspector Abberline comes to see if Lawrence is there, but he is too late. Lawrence has already left for Talbot estate.
Gwen refuses to believe that they can't be together. She starts studying lycanthropy and tracks down Maleva the gypsy for more advice. Maleva cannot help her, as there is no cure for werewolf.
Noo!
Meanwhile, the Inspector has also headed back to the village and this time armed with silver bullets. That show in the Observation room must have finally convinced him that werewolves are real. Gwen also heads toward Talbot Hall.
Lawrence is the first to arrive and discovers a murdered Singh. He takes his gun loaded with the silver bullets and starts hunting his father.
Sir John Talbot: You have me at a disadvantage. It makes me happy.
Lawrence Talbot: What does?
Sir John Talbot: Well, seeing you here like this. My son returned. It is glorious, isn't it?
Lawrence Talbot: No, it's hell.
Sir John is a freak. He needs help. Serious help.
Anyways, it turns out there are no bullets in Singh's gun, but blanks. Sir John did that on purpose as he will not be destroyed. Sir John attacks his son and the two begin fighting. The full moon comes up and transfroms them into werewolves. And yes, yes we have a werewolf fight. I personally thought it was a little cheesy (and dumb) but this is the millenal generation. And it is something the people want.
So after Laurence burns and decapiitates his father, Gwen walks into the house.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GWEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The wolfman, Lawrence, attacks her. Luckily, the inspector had also just arrived on the scene. He tries to use his gun, but misses allowing him to be bit by the werewolf. Gwen steals the gun and takes off, being pursued by the wolfman.
He chases her to a waterfall. With nowhere left to go, Gwen starts begging and pleading with the wolfman, hoping to get to Lawrence. Lawrence reason faintly returns to the beast, who hesitates. He then hears the sound of a posse coming to attack him.
While he is concentrated on them, Gwen shoots him through the heart.
Laurence changes back to his human form, and before he dies thanks Gwen for saving him.
Lawrence Talbot: [his eyes open after being shot by a silver bullet and transforming back into a human] Gwen?
Gwen Conliffe: [crying] I'm sorry…
Lawrence Talbot: It had to be this way.
Gwen Conliffe: I'm sorry.
Lawrence Talbot: [he holds her hand] Thank you. [Dies]
The posse and an injured inspector arrive just as Laurence dies.
So that is The Wolfman. Now do I think it is as good as the original? HECK NO! But that does not mean it isn't an awesome film. Besides that one thing that majorly irks me, I really enjoyed it. I thought it was a pretty awesome film. The cinematography is beautiful, the acting incredible, and those transformation scenes? Freakin' awesome! And I did like how they moved the story to show how harshly "mental disabled" people were treated. And you know what? Most of the people who were in those didn'tr even have serious problems. They would throw in the homeless, those with learning disabilities, women of large fortune who had husands that wanted the money but not the girl, etc. It was horrible. Horrible.
But back to the film, I think it is a worthwile view. It may not be exactly how I imagined it, but you do have some great werewolves in this, and no Jacob ones. Real werewolves.
And so ends another Horrorfest. I am so pleased with this years as I was able to redeem myself from last year's only half the month's posts. 31 days of terror and woe once again. I hope you all enjoyed it. I wish you all a very happy, and safe, Halloween. May it be everything you wish it to be.
To start Horrorfest III from the beginning, go to Even a Man Pure of Heart
For the previous post, go to The Perfect Murder
For more on werewolves, go to Werewolves Roam Among Us
For more monster movies, go to There's Nothing Out There. Nothing in the Mist
For more on 19th century England, go to The Past of a Man
For more on insane asylum, go to I Bid You Welcome
For more remakes, go to Don't F*** With the Original
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Who's Afraid of Cory Wolf: Boy Meets World (1994)
Eric, what you're about to see may shock you.
This is an awesome Halloween episode as it parodies The Wolf Man (1941).
It's dark and stormy Halloween night and Cory sits at his desk writing a letter. Shawn comes in and asks him what he is doing. That's when Cory announces he is a werewolf!
Shawn doesn't believe him, and Cory does a flashback to tell him what happened and what brought him to this conclusion.
So the day before, October 30th, Cory was going outside to throw away his trash, when he notices that Mr. Feeny is putting his trash inside the house. Cory thinks that is strange and asks him why he's doing that. Mr. Feeny tells him how a wolf has escaped from the Zoo, and he is prowling around the area. Cory is shocked! After Feeny leaves, Cory is putting the trash away when he hears something in the bushes. It attacks him!!!
The next day he feels really strange. He has strange urges with food. He has hair everywhere!!!
"Cory Matthews: Eric, what you're about to see may shock you.
Eric Matthews: Then put a towel on.
Cory Matthews: Okay, look! [comes out with his arms thrown in the air, completely normal]
Eric Matthews: Oh, my God! I don't see anything at all!"
But even though everyone tells him its just puberty and that he isn't a werewolf, Cory is not convinced. Eric plays along with it as he finds it hilarious.
"Eric: I don't want to alarm you or anything, but you might be turning into… a werewolf."
Cory is really upset. At lunch he goes off campus to a yogurt shop and finds himself wanting to eat strange things…things like blood and guts!
The blood is actually strawberry yogurt, and the guts are actually chocolate. While there Cory hears the report on the news about the wolf and freaks out, asking the yogurt worker if werewolves are real or not. He tells them that anything could be possible and that Cory should visit his mother, "Madame Ouspenskaya".
Madame Ouspenskaya is a "gypsy-fortune teller", that presides in the back room of the yogurt shop. And she not a very good gypsy, but she manages to hit the nail on the head about Cory. As he gives her more and more money to know about his future, she reveals three things that will happen before he fully transforms into a werewolf.
He will develop a taste for strange things.
The pentagram will appear on his palm
And he will kill the girl who cares for him (9:00).
Cory thinks that he will be okay as no girl cares for him, so he won't have to worry about a full transformation, and tells her so. She tells him that she is the real deal and that he's over 20 minutes late to class.
When he gets to class, Shawn wants to know what's up with him. Cory tries to tell him, but Mr. Turner is upset with his tardiness. He tries writing a note to Shawn but Mr. Turner gets angry at him and asks for the paper. Instead of giving it up, Cory stuffs it in his mouth as he doesn't want Mr. Turner to find it. That's when he realizes, it's the first sign.
Cory becomes really worried and freaked out. He is acting so strange that Mr. Turner asks him to stay after class. He tries to get Cory to open up, but Cory is too freaked. As they are talking, Cory accidentally picks up Mr. Turner's keys. That's when he notices the pentagon keychain in the palm of his hand!!!
2. The pentagram will appear on his palm. (Cory thinks a pentagon it is the same thing as a pentagram.)
Afterwards he is freaking out some more. But then he realizes, he doesn't have any girl that cares for him!! That means he is saved. He'll be fine!
As Cory is celebrating Topanga goes over to ask Cory what's up with him. She tells him she cares for him and will listen to his problems.
Someone cares for him, that means is going to be a WEREWOLF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Topanga tries to reassure him that she doesn't "like" him that way, she is just a friend, but it's too late. Cory believes his fate is sealed. He is going to turn into a werewolf and kill Topanga. Which brings us back to the present.
"Cory Matthews: [writing a letter] So I hope that you will all forgive me, so that I now can escape my destiny. Fondly, Cory A.O. Matthews.
Shawn Hunter: What does A.O. stand for?
Cory Matthews: Ah-ooh."
He makes Shawn promise to take care of Topanga and take him for walks and stuff.
Topanga comes over anyways, and Cory tries to get rid of her but it doesn't work.
"Topanga Lawrence: Cory, get a grip. We're only going to a Halloween party.
Cory Matthews: Yeah, that's how it starts! Then we get married, have kids, and I eat them!"
To make things worse, Topanga is dressed like a damsel in distress:
He tries to get Topanga to go, but she refuses. Instead she waits with him and it reaches 9:00 Full Moon!
And nothing happens. Nothing at all. It's just Cory and Topanga
Finally something GOOD!
Cory is so happy that he kisses Topanga!
The next day, Cory finds out that there was no wolf anywhere, it's been in the Zoo the whole time. Which begs the question…Who bit Cory?
Sound suspicious
It turns out it was just a rabbit. No wolf, just a lil' ol' rabbit. But hey Cory, those can be extremely dangerous! Haven't you ever read Bunnicula?
For the previous post, go to All I Know About Trilogies is That in the Third One, All Bets are Off
For more on Boy Meets World, go to Here I Go
For more on werewolves, go to Keep Clear of the Moor. Beware the Moon
For more horror parodies, go to Tuesday the 17th
For more on gypsies, go to Oh Oh De Lally
For more on Disney, go to I Will Only Answer to the Name of Oommmooooowwwwo!
Posted in Disney, Horrorfest III
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I Don't Love You
I thought this was a fitting opening on our continued path of, you guessed it…heartbreak.
So the next step on our path is
3) I Don't Love You by My Chemical Romance
So once again this was a song I got from Michael. He really got me into My Chemical Romance which I am so happy for as I just love their music, especially the Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys (of which I will be posting music from later). So this is one of their singles, and actually the second-to-last album from the tour bus jam sessions.
The music video is so sad and heartbreaking as it is about two lovers and how their love quickly withers away until one leaves the other alone. The whole video is in black and white, as is the lovers.
This is also the first music video to show Gerard Way with his newly dyed black hair. Now let me say, Gerard Way is one fine looking man and he can pull off any hair style or hair color; blond, black, or pink. He is the only man I know who can have magenta hair and still look hot. 🙂 (Although my fav is brunette as I like them tall, dark, and handsome).
Well, when you go
Don't ever think I'll make you try to stay
And maybe when you get back
I'll be off to find another way
So after the intial sadness, you're angry. You're hurt and upset and like forget you, if you're gonna leave then just go.
And after all this time that you still owe
You're still the good-for-nothing I don't know
So take your gloves and get out
Better get out
You're just so angry that all you can think of is the wrongs they did. The promises they didn't keep. For me, there were different things we had talked about doing in the future and I was so hurt and angry, like what happened to that? What changed? I also was angry because I had put in all those hours watching all those Harry Potter films and he still owed me a Jane Austen film.
When you go
Would you even turn to say
Like I did
This part I strongly connected to. Like will you even have the guts to tell me what happened? That it's over? I mean Michael told me NOTHING! He just started ignoring me and when I went to see him he was like "nothing wrong, I don't know what you're talking about." It's like be a man and be HONEST
Sometimes I cry so hard from pleading
So sick and tired of all the needless beating
But baby when they knock you
It's where you oughta stay
I cried so much after our breakup, it was horrible. I was a total leaky faucet. I also went back one last time to try and make sense of everything, but he told me nothing. I realize now I never should have bothered as in his mind it had been long over.
And after all the blood that you still owe
Another dollar's just another blow
So fix your eyes and get up
Better get up
Whoa, whooa
Well come on, come on
Would you have the guts to say
Like I loved you
But you know what:
And don't forget
To start the Heartbreak song list from the beginning, go to If It Means A Lot to You
To read the last post in the series, go to The End by Silverstein
For more on my favorite songs, go to Once Upon a Dream
For more on my fav quotes, go to Second Star to the Right
For more on Jane Austen films, go to We're Following the Leader
Posted in Modern Times, Musical Stylings of Me, Quotable Quotes
Tagged Angry, Be a Man, Be Careful It's My Heart, Believe in Yourself, Black and White, Blonde, Boyfriend Michael, Broke His Heart, Broke My Heart, Broken Heart, Broken Promises, Brunette, Change of Heart, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, Die, Dyed Hair, Forget You, Gerard Way, Get Out, Guts, Hair Color, Hair Style, Harry Potter Films, Heart Through a Shredder, Heartache, Heartbreaking, Honest, Hurt, I Don't Love You, Jane Austen Films, Leaky Faucet, Love Withers, Love Yourself, Lovers, My Chemical Romance, New Person, Redhead, Rise Again, Sad, Sadness, Single, Tall Dark and Handsome, Tour Bus Jam Session, Wrongs


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Tag Archives: Iron Man
In the times before the internet, comic fans like myself built their entire Wednesdays around when and how they could get to a comic book store. As horrifying as a time before the internet might be to most people under the age of 25, some of us remember it. We also remember the challenges, but we don't miss them.
For me, it was a tough challenge to get around. There would be days in which I couldn't get to a shop to get my stack of comics and the mail service almost never delivered subscription titles on time. For that reason, and many others, Wednesdays were stressful. Now, thanks to online shops like Comixology, those dark times are distant memories.
It's because of companies like Comixology, and their Amazon overlord, that Wednesdays are far less arduous. We wake up, log in, and have our entire pull list for the week at our fingertips. Throw in a cup of hot coffee with a pinch of whiskey and you've got a perfect storm of morning heaven.
Today is another trip to that heaven. With it, I have a digital pull list tailor made to make my Wednesday as special as it deserves to be. What follows is my pull list for the week and my top pick from that special lot.
Also, I wasn't joking about the whiskey in my coffee.
The Flash #86
Jessica Jones: Blind Spot #1
Valkyrie: Jane Foster #7
Saban's Go Go Power Rangers #27
Iron Man 2020 #1
My Pick of the Week
Back in the mid 1980s, Marvel published a mini-series called Machine Man by Tom DeFalco, Herb Trimpe, and Barry Windsor-Smith. This underrated gem envisioned a cyberpunk future in which an emerging class of artificial intelligent beings clashed with humanity. On the front lines of that clash was Iron Man 2020.
At the time, it just seemed like a cool concept and a valid excuse to build a world around epic robot battles. Now, it is 2020. While we don't have the same robot battles envisioned in that book, there are increasingly serious concerns about the emergence of artificial intelligence and what that could mean for the human race.
"Iron Man 2020 #1" doesn't just take this concept and run with it. It channels the spirit of Jack Kirby in pursuing bold ideas and the bolder implications behind them. Writers Dan Slott and Christos Gage embrace the aesthetics and themes of that old story. The Iron Man that emerges is a different kind if Iron Man.
If you haven't been following the recent Iron Man comics, that's not too great an obstacle. All you need to know is that Tony Stark lost control of his company and his Iron Man armor. It's not because he's "dead." I put that in quotes because that's somewhat of a relative term in this book, as well as many other Marvel books.
The Tony that had been running around as Iron Man was declared not to be the "real" Tony. He was just an artificial intelligence in a fresh body. Legally speaking, that means Tony is dead and everything he once owned now belongs to his brother, Arno Stark. If you don't know his story, you'd be wise to look it up. For "Iron Man 2020 #1," it's not entirely necessary. You just need to know that he's a new kind if Iron Man.
Tony's presence still looms large, as do the ideas surrounding artificial intelligence, identity, and how it fits into a society still run by flawed, fleshy humans. There are a lot of new plots on top of ones that have been unfolding for years in the pages of Iron Man. "Iron Man 2020 #1" just sets the stage for what should be a very special year for all things Iron Man.
Filed under DC Comics, Jack's Quick Pick Comic, Marvel, superhero comics
Tagged as #NCBD, Arno Stark, Avengers, Avengers comics, comic book reviews, comic books, comics, Dan Slot, DC, DC Comics, Howard Stark, Iron Man, Iron Man 2020, Marvel, Marvel Comics, New Comic Book Day, New Comic Day, superhero comics, Tony Stark
Jack Fisher's Weekly Quick Pick Comic: Captain Marvel #10
Every so often, a new character comes along that you just know in your gut is going to be a big deal. I certainly felt it the first time I read about Kamala "Ms. Marvel" Khan back in 2014. I also felt it the first time I saw X-23 show up in a fateful episode of "X-Men Evolution." It may be a bit premature on my part, but I definitely got that feeling about Ripley "Star" Ryan "Captain Marvel #10."
For the past few issues of this series, writer Kelly Thompson has been teasing a new hero to challenge Carol Danvers in ways beyond who looks better in skin-tight outfits. Like Carol, she's got blond hair, superpowers, and a fondness for punching the giant monsters that seem to invade New York City at least once a week. Marvel has even teased her as being the next big thing in their ever-evolving pantheon of heroes.
I admit, I was skeptical. Whenever a comic company goes out of their way to push a new hero like this, it tends to be hit or miss. Some, like Kamala Khan, work out wonderfully. Others become so forgettable that they're relegated to punchlines for an entire era. For the most part, Star came off as just some generic woman trying to take advantage of Carol's recent hardship. That all changed in "Captain Marvel #10."
After reading this book, I believe Star has the potential to be something special for both Captain Marvel and the larger Marvel universe. I'm not saying that potential could include a future phone call from Kevin Feige at Marvel Studios, but if I were Ms. Thompson, I would start preparing for that conversation.
Whereas the past few issues have been full of questions, setbacks, and failures for Carol, "Captain Marvel #10" offers a fair amount of answers. Thanks to Tony Stark and an old adversary, Dr. Minn-Erva, who fans of the movie should recognize, Carol finds out why her powers have been acting up lately.
It has nothing to do with stress, mental blocks, or one too many grabs from Rogue. Someone infected her with a Kree-engineered virus and Dr. Minn-Erva doesn't even try to make a mystery of it. She's not exactly subtle and she gives Carol plenty of reasons to punch her senseless. On top of that, Dr. Minn-Erva is asking for Carol's help. Let that sink in for a moment.
It's not the charitable kind of help, either. It has been canon for a while that the Kree really screwed themselves, going all the way back to the "Black Vortex" event in 2015. They're scattered, broken, and desperate. That gave Dr. Minn-Erva more than enough excuses to start experimenting with Kree and human DNA.
On paper, it seems like a good idea. Carol Danvers is half-Kree and she has proven on plenty of occasions that she can kick ass on an inter-stellar level. That's exactly what the Kree needs in such desperate times.
As often happens with alien biology experiments in comics, things don't go as planned.
Without getting too deep into spoilers, I'll note that Dr. Minn-Erva's plans go beyond infecting Carol. I'll also confirm that Star, who is revealed as Ripley Ryan, is a big part of those plans. Now, Ripley is very much a blank slate. Her first appearance was in "Captain Marvel #1" and she was just a sweet, hipster journalist looking to interview Carol.
Now, as Star, she's a lot more than that. Between her powers and how she got them, her story is indelibly tied to Carol's, more so than Kamala Khan's. It's also because of that connection that she has the potential to be Carol's greatest ally or worst enemy. She proved in previous issues how capable she can be as an ally. In "Captain Marvel #10," she proves what she can do as an enemy.
Once the answers are laid out and the truth is revealed, the fighting starts. That's where artist Carmen Carnero gives both Star and Captain Marvel the colorful spectacle that they deserve. It's not just a clash between a new hero and an experienced veteran, either. There's drama in this fight that you just can't get from a typical rampaging monster or superhero brawl.
The events of "Captain Marvel #10" put Star at a unique crossroad. She can still become a hero. She can also become a dangerous new rival capable of challenging Captain Marvel, the Avengers, and anyone else who gets in her way. It's not the least bit clear which path she'll take, but the final pages hint that she's willing to cross a few lines to realize her potential.
Thompson has achieved something special with both Star and Captain Marvel, which will likely make this comic a valuable collector's item. Star isn't the kind of superhero who got dragged into it by accident or circumstance. She chose to pursue it. She sought the kind of power and abilities that help make Carol Danvers the hero she is.
Star would not be on this path if someone like Captain Marvel hadn't inspired her. It offers a unique perspective on the influence of superheroes. By doing what she does so well, Captain Marvel might have created her greatest rival. Like it or not, she's a part of Star's journey and "Captain Marvel #10" marks a critical stage of that journey.
It's still hard to say whether Star will become the kind of character who will one day fight alongside Brie Larson in a Captain Marvel movie, but the potential is there. Since the world can never have too many charismatic female heroes, I'm certainly rooting for her.
Filed under Jack's Quick Pick Comic
Tagged as #NCBD, Avengers, Avengers comics, Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel 10, Captain marvel Comics, Carmen Carnero, Carol Danvers, comic book reviews, comic books, Iron Man, Kelly Thompson, Kree, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Ms. Marvel, New Comic Book Day, Riley Ripley, Skrulls, Star, superhero comics, Tony Stark
Five Things I Hope To See In The Upcoming "Ms. Marvel" Show
Every so often, I get news that excites me like a kid in a candy factory. It doesn't happen often these days. As adults, it's hard to get too excited when bills, the news, and traffic do plenty to dampen your spirits. Then, it happens and your world is better because of it.
This past weekend, I got a much-needed dose of that excitement. At Disney's annual D23 Expo, Marvel Studios announced that they're making a live-action Ms. Marvel TV show for their Disney+ streaming service. As someone who has praised Ms. Marvel's comics and her contributions to female superheroes, I freely admit I jumped for joy when I saw this.
I know the news surrounding Disney hasn't been good lately, given what has been happening with Spider-Man. I also know they're in a bit of a transitional period after the conclusion of "Avengers: Endgame." Despite these issues, Marvel Studios and their Disney overlords still want to make money. They've got plenty of high-profile movies on their slate, but this could end up being a bigger deal.
I say that as an unapologetic fan of Ms. Marvel and all things Kamala Khan. I also know that Disney is looking for any possible edge to promote their new streaming service and take a bite out of the market share that Netflix currently dominates. I admit I wasn't planning on subscribing. Shows about She-Hulk, the Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Moon Night sound fun, but not enough to justify the cost.
That all changed with Ms. Marvel. As far as I'm concerned, she's the only reason I'll be getting or keeping a Disney+ subscription. There's a lot to unpack with this announcement. I doubt I'll cover all of it here, but for now, I'd like to take some time to articulate the extent of my excitement.
To that end, I'd like to share five things I hope to see in this upcoming series. Kamala Khan is one of those characters who can capture the heart, soul, and spirit of the superhero genre. Her entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe couldn't be better. These are just some of the things that could make it even more marvelous.
Number 1: The (Many) Quirks That Make Kamala Khan Lovable
Any TV show, comic book, movie, or video game involving Kamala Khan must make its first priority to capture the essence of what makes her so endearing. Being a superhero is only small part of her overall story. What makes Kamala great is the many little things that define who she is.
She's not just a teenager who gets superpowers and decides to start fighting criminals. She's a self-professed fangirl. She loves playing video games, eating gyros, and writing fan fiction. These quirks are small, but numerous. They're real things that people in the real world can relate to. That makes it easy to understand and appreciate her passions.
When I first read about Kamala in "Ms. Marvel #1," I immediately grew to like her. She came off as the kind of girl I would've been friends with in high school. She presents herself as someone who behaves how you would expect a teenage girl to behave in a world where superheroes existed. She has a good family, a good heart, and an adventurous spirit. How can you not love that?
She's also an outsider and not just because she's a Pakistani Muslim girl living in Jersey City. Like most teenagers, she's uncertain of her place in the world. She struggles with real issues, even before she gets superpowers. Those issues stay with her, even as she develops her superhero identity. It makes her easy to like and even easier to root for.
A TV show can't just focus on her beating up bad guys and making witty one-liners. Plenty of other superheroes already do that, some better than others. It has to highlight, if not belabor, the distinct traits that have helped make her one of Marvel's most successful female characters. There's a lot to love and with a TV show, there's plenty of room to explore it.
Number 2: Relatable Teenage Melodrama (Compounded By Being A Superhero)
Along with the traits that make Kamala Khan so lovable, there's also the unavoidable battle that is teenage melodrama. Everyone faces it. Superpowers don't make you immune to it. The last two Spider-Man movies have made that abundantly clear. A TV show provides more time and flexibility to flesh out that melodrama.
In the first few issues of Ms. Marvel's comic series, which I highly recommend, she deals with a lot of teen angst and uncertainty. In fact, that sentiment is the very thing that prompts her to defy her parents and sneak out at night to a party that would ultimately end with her getting superpowers. In a very literal sense, teenage melodrama helped make Ms. Marvel who she is.
She's not sure of where she fits in. She clashes with her parents. She argues with her friends. She also is starting to have feelings about other boys, which have made for some wonderfully sweet moments. She deals with all of this on top of being a superhero.
Like a young Peter Parker before her, these different aspects of her life often clash. One tends to undermine the other and it does plenty to overwhelm her at times. That often brings out the best in her and any TV show would be wise to present those moments.
Number 3: The Family And Supporting Cast That Help Make Her Who She Is
Like every major hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ms. Marvel's greatest strengths often stem from her supporting cast. Tony Stark wouldn't have achieved what he did without Pepper Potts. Carol Danvers wouldn't have accomplished what she did without Nick Fury and Goose the Cat. Kamala Khan is no different.
In "Ms. Marvel #1," we learn plenty about Kamala's supporting cast. She has two loving parents who tend to be overprotective of her. She has an uptight brother named Aamir, who tends to intrude into Kamala's personal life more than most siblings. She also has a friend/love interest in Bruno who had a front-row seat in seeing her become Ms. Marvel.
Each one of these characters helps shape Kamala into who she is, before and after she gets her powers. They support her, but they also complicate her efforts. While none of them have to die for her to be the hero she strives to be, they all make their on contributions to her story. In the same way Superman's parents guided his heroic journey, Kamala's friends and family informed hers.
Unlike Superman, Kamala endured a pretty rocky road to establishing herself. However, at no point did her creator, G. Willow Wilson, give the impression that her friends and family were just background decorations. They all care for her. They worry for her. They all want what's best for her, even when they're rarely on the same page.
A TV show featuring Kamala has to capture at least part of that family/friend dynamic. Even a fraction of Kamala Khan's supporting cast from the comics can do plenty to make for a rich, engaging TV show.
Number 4: The Struggles (And Triumphs) Of A Growing Hero
There's no getting around it. Kamala Khan screwed up more than once when she started off her superhero career in the comics. While she managed to save one life the first time she used her powers, she ended up getting shot the second time. Even before that, she struggled to master her powers in ways that were both understandable and hilarious.
It's a critical part of every superhero's journey. With new challenges come new struggles. Some of those struggles devolve into outright failures. Even the best heroes fail sometimes and Kamala had more than her share in the comics. Any TV show that tells the story of her journey cannot and should not gloss over those struggles.
With Kamala, however, the struggles matter even more than the triumphs. While many heroes may lament at their failure, Kamala tends to get a lot more animated. She's passionate about what she does and has a tendency to wear those passions on her sleeve. It's part of what makes her lovable. It also reminds everyone that she's still a teenager. She's still growing and maturing.
One of the things I love most about Ms. Marvel comics is seeing her grow with each passing story. The first dozen issues had more growth for Kamala than the last 100 issues of Amazing Spider-Man. Along the way, there were missteps, heartbreaks, and victories. They all just made me want to root for Kamala even harder and if a TV show can accomplish that, it'll do plenty to justify a Disney+ subscription.
Number 5: A Vision For Young (Idealistic) Heroes In A World That Needs Them
From the beginning, Kamala Khan connected with fans like me because she radiated this ideal spirit that a lot of people once had in their youth. Time, age, and watching too much news has a way of crushing that idealism over time, but most of us still remember why it was so important to us.
As Ms. Marvel, Kamala carried herself as the kind of young, idealistic hero that many of Marvel's traditional heroes grew out of years ago. The comics, themselves, became jaded as the very act of heroism gained major complications, both from events within the stories and influences from the real world. That's part of what made Kamala a breath of fresh air.
She might be young, naïve, and impressionable, but she's also exactly what we need right now. The MCU just suffered some devastating losses. The world, as a whole, is still recovering from the events of "Avengers: Endgame." This world still needs heroes. Even though it still has plenty, it doesn't have someone like Ms. Marvel.
She can be the hero that emerges from the chaos of this broken world and shows what dedicated heroes can accomplish. She can show everyone that, even in the face of heavy losses and broken hearts, there's a place for pure, uncorrupted heroics. You don't need to be a billionaire playboy genius philanthropist, either. You can just be a teenage Pakistani American girl from Jersey city.
I cannot overstate how excited I am for Ms. Marvel to get her own show. I imagine I'll be writing about it a lot once it comes out. There's a lot I hope to see for this show, the comics, and the MCU. If Marvel Studios can capture even a fraction of what makes Ms. Marvel great, then the future of that world and ours will be that much brighter.
Filed under Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, superhero comics, superhero movies, television
Tagged as Avengers, Avengers comics, Avengers Endgame, Avengers Infinity War, Avengers movies, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers, D23, Disney, Disney-Plus, female superheroes, Inhumans, Iron Man, Kamala Khan, Ms. Marvel, superhero comics, superhero movies, superhero tv, Superheroes, teen heroes, teen superheroes, teenage superheroes, TV, TV Shows, young heroes, young superheroes
Jack Fisher's Weekly Quick Pick Comic: Magnificent Ms. Marvel #6
Teenage superheroes have always had a unique appeal, as well as a unique set of challenges. It's not just their youth, inexperience, and idealism that sets them apart. They deal with complications and obstacles that adult heroes rarely have to worry about. Say what you will about Hawkeye's abilities. At least he doesn't have to worry about turning in homework on time, dealing with parents, and enduring puberty.
When it comes to teenage superheroes who embody that unique appeal, Ms. Marvel checks every box. She's young, idealistic, lovable, tough, determined, awkward, and overwhelmed with balancing her superhero life with her personal life. Since her debut in 2014, some of her best moments have come from struggling to maintain that balance.
Now, that balance is completely thrown off in "Ms. Marvel #6" and for once, it has nothing to do with aliens, Hydra, or high school. What unfolds in this comic is more personal. It puts Kamala Khan in a position where no superpower or superpowered allies can make a difference.
It's a difficult position, even for adult superheroes. Superman faces it almost every time he clashes with Lex Luthor. However, Kamala Khan isn't Superman. She's a teenage girl still growing into her superhero identity. What happens to her in "Ms. Marvel #6" is an impossible challenge as much as it is a turning point.
Since he took over, writer Saladin Ahmed has taken Ms. Marvel's journey far beyond the limits of Jersey City. She's teamed up with the Avengers, led a team of aspiring young heroes in the Champions, and fought in an alien war in which she saved an entire planet. She has had her share of triumphs lately, even when compared to adult superheroes.
Then, just after she acquires a flashy new costume powered by alien technology, her parents drop a bombshell. Her father is dying. He's not just sick. He's not just facing some new condition that requires treatment and management. He is dying and there's nothing anyone can do about it.
For a superhero who just saved an alien planet and is on a first-name basis with the Avengers, this is akin to the ultimate gut punch, followed by the worst hangover, and topped off with the most agonizing heartbreak. This is the kind of news that even adult struggle with, long after they've built lives apart from their parents. Kamala Khan is just a teenager. Superhero or not, this shatters her world.
It's a heartbreaking turn of events for a character who has been on a solid winning streak lately. Almost every teenage superhero faces setbacks. Kamala has had more than her share, from love interests who ran away to idols who abused her trust. This is more than a setback.
Since her debut, Ms. Marvel has stood out in a great many ways. One particular way that sets her apart from the Peter Parkers and Bruce Waynes of the superhero world is that she didn't need a parent or loved one to die to become a hero. Kamala comes from a loving, tight-knit family who instill in her the values that would make anyone a hero in their own right.
Her family has always been a big part of her story. Like many teenage superheroes, she struggles to navigate family life alongside her superhero life. At the same time, her family has largely been a source of strength, even when they hound her about being late for school. Now, her family is facing one of the worst situations that any family can face.
Ahmed doesn't rush Kamala through the various stages of acceptance. The plot of "Ms. Marvel #6" starts with a heart-breaking revelation, but follows Kamala as she tries to make sense of it all. Being young and idealistic, her first instinct is to try and fix this. She's a superhero. She's supposed to do the impossible and succeed where others fail.
This is different. She can fight to save her father's life, just as she fights a typical supervillain. However, even when saving the day, the effects of her father's news is apparent. The art by Minkyu Jung even captures that mood at every turn.
"Ms. Marvel #6" is one of those comics in which elaborate heroics and flashy costumes are secondary, at best. The events in this story signal a major upheaval in Kamala Khan's superhero journey and it's not one she can embiggen her way out of. Right now, her personal journey is more important than that of any hero. Tony Stark even shows up to remind her of that. He even brings gyros to belabor the point.
More often than not, when teenage superheroes are faced with loss and heartbreak, their first instinct is to lash out. You can usually set your watch to them doing something reckless or self-destructive out of anguish. That's not just a trait common of superheroes. That's something teenagers struggle with in the real world.
It once again strikes to the heart of why Kamala Khan is such an endearing character. It's not just that she succeeds where other female superheroes falter. Her struggles, even though they involve Avengers and aliens, feel real and genuine. The idea that she's poised to endure one of the hardest things any family can endure is both powerful and relateable.
After the events of "Ms. Marvel #6," it's not unreasonable to say that Kamala Khan's life will never be the same. Even though that seems to happen with teenage superheroes every other week, this feels different. This isn't part of some elaborate plot by a cunning supervillain. This is a terminally ill loved one.
Whether you're a hero or a nobody, this is a challenge nobody is equipped to handle. Kamala Khan now faces the prospect of losing her father. It's heartbreaking, but it also helps reaffirm just how much heart she has. That heart helped make her a hero. It also makes the prospect of watching it break feel that much more difficult.
Tagged as Avengers, Avengers comics, Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers, comic book reviews, comic books, Iron Man, Jack Fisher Books, Jack Fisher's Weekly Quick Pick, Kamala Khan, Magnificent Ms. Marvel, Magnificent Ms. Marvel #6, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Minkyu Jung, Ms. Marvel, Saladin Ahmed, superhero comics, teenage superheroes, Tony Stark
Jack Fisher's Weekly Quick Pick Comic: Captain Marvel #9
If you want to know the true character of a superhero, then just look at how they handle themselves when their powers are weakened or removed. The heroes with the strongest character won't change in the slightest. They'll keep being a hero. They just have to adapt to their limitations. The lousy ones tend to cower and whine like a kid who lost their binkie.
Carol Danvers has a history of losing her powers, her identity, and her bodily autonomy. Her character has been tested more than most and, through many setbacks and losses, she never stops being the hero she strives to be. Now, Kelly Thompson and Carmen Carnero are testing her again in "Captain Marvel #9," but it's a different test of character.
For the past few issues, Carol has been having issues with both her powers and her public image. She couldn't handle a standard tentacle monster that seems to attack New York every other day in the Marvel universe. On top of that, news got out of her Kree Heritage, as revealed in "The Life of Captain Marvel." Now, her status in the Air Force and the public trust she's worked so hard to earn is in question.
If that weren't challenging enough, there's a new female hero in town named Star who may or may not be tied to her recent issues, but is already becoming more popular. That's a lot of challenges, to say the least.
However, "Captain Marvel #9" does not devolve into another story about a superhero becoming paralyzed by vulnerability and self-doubt. It certainly has all the right ingredients for that kind of struggle, but that's not the direction that Thompson goes and that's refreshing. There are enough stories about superheroes losing their powers and whining about it. Carol Danvers doesn't whine. She confronts that shit.
She even finds time to squeeze in a little sexy time with her boyfriend, James "War Machine" Rhodes. Powers and reputation are important, but so is spending quality time with her significant other. Say what you want about Carol, but she knows how to prioritize. That, alone, is a strong measure of her character.
It also establishes that Carol isn't going to deal with these challenges alone. She accepts help from the likes of Rhodes, Tony Stark, and her long-time friend, Jessica "Spider-Woman" Drew. She doesn't always accept it immediately, but she does accept it in the spirit of finding answers.
That's not to say she does so without an attitude. She's still Carol Danvers. She has an attitude, regardless of what's going on with her powers and reputation. She may lose her strength, but she doesn't lose her edge. Thompson makes it a point to demonstrate that on many occasions and not all of them involve a shirtless James Rhodes.
There's a bigger mystery at work and it's not just about Carol's powers. There are issues surrounding the tentacle monster that Carol fought, as well as the recent appearance of Star. Some of those issues are explored more than others, but they all seem to have a common link.
Carol is still trying to be the same Carol she's always been, but that's just not possible anymore. She's half-Kree. She knows this and now the entire world knows this. In a perfect world, that wouldn't matter. She would still be the same person she's always been and the people who adore her would just shrug it off.
However, the Marvel Universe is not a perfect world. It may have Deadpool and Squirrel Girl, but it's far from perfect. People are still paranoid and untrusting for all the wrong reasons. It's the same world that takes J. Jonah Jameson seriously. It has many flaws and they do put a strain on Carol's efforts.
That's what helps give "Captain Marvel #9" the necessary impact. Carol doesn't lament or whine about the declining state of her powers, but she does show moments of frustration. It's a fitting reminder that she still has a human side. It still bothers her when a part of her identity is taken because the public is uncomfortable with her heritage. It also bothers her that a new hero is in town to show her up in her weakened state.
She could whine about it like a teenage Peter Parker. She could use it as an excuse to be an asshole to her friends, as well. Plenty of other A-list superheroes have made similar excuses for less valid reasons. That's not what she does, though. Thompson and Carnero don't let Carol fall into that same trap. It's a reflection of the kind of hero she is.
Beyond just providing Carol with a test of character, "Captain Marvel #9" also deepens the mystery surrounding her new Kree heritage. There are a few unexpected twists that add both complications and intrigue. For a story that could've easily become a predictable diatribe about a hero losing their powers, it's both relieving and refreshing.
If nothing else, "Captain Marvel #9" proves that Carol Danvers has the character of a hero, regardless of superpowers or public perception. Having all those traits and still finding time to get sexy with James Rhodes further affirms that she deserves our admiration and respect.
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"Spider-Man: Far From Home" Review: An Amazing Movie With One Spectacular Flaw
In this golden age of superhero movies, Spider-Man occupies a special place. Aside from being one of Stan Lee's most famous creations, this franchise has undergone many triumphs, failures, scandals, upheavals, and everything in between. No matter where it stands among other franchises, Marvel just isn't Marvel without Spider-Man.
The first "Spider-Man" movie helped revolutionize the superhero genre alongside "X-Men." It's not unreasonable to say that the Marvel Cinematic Universe wouldn't exist without that first movie. That's why when Spider-Man entered the MCU with "Spider-Man: Homecoming," it carried a lot of weight.
With "Spider-Man: Far From Home," both the standards and the stakes are higher. This movie is coming off the historic success of "Avengers Endgame" and is poised to close out Phase 3 of the MCU. It's tasked with building on the foundation of its predecessor and dealing with the dramatic aftermath of the battle against Thanos. That's a tall order for any franchise.
Look at this face and tell me I'm wrong. I dare you.
At the same time, it feels like Spider-Man has to be the franchise to pull this off. Between its special place in the genre and its cast of emerging stars, including the inherently lovable Tom Holland, "Spider-Man: Far From Home" feels like the only movie worthy of such a task. It has everything going for it. The question remains. Does it succeed?
In my humble opinion, I say it does, but not without some major flaws.
In terms of the big picture, "Spider-Man: Far From Home" is a quality Spider-Man movie that checks a lot of boxes, both for the franchise and for the MCU. It seamlessly weaves itself into the evolving narrative of the MCU in wake of "Avengers Endgame." The first five minutes of the movie touch on the lingering aftermath of that climactic battle. It even injects some of that trademark MCU humor into some heavy moments.
On a more personal level, Peter Parker's story builds upon the drama of Tony Stark's death in "Avengers Endgame." Throughout the movie, Iron Man's presence looms large. Spider-Man is essentially stuck in the shadow of another hero who really affected his journey as a character in "Spider-Man: Homecoming." It makes for plenty of dramatic moments that guide Peter throughout the story.
In terms of it genre, "Spider-Man: Far From Home" even succeeds in maintaining the increasingly high bar that Marvel Studios has set for its villains. While Jake Gyllenhaal's Mysterio won't rank as highly as Josh Brolin's Thanos, he proves himself a daunting foe who doesn't just test Spider-Man. He comes very close to breaking him.
I would even go so far as to say that Gyllenhaal's take on Mysterio is worth the inflated ticket price. He makes "Spider-Man: Far From Home" work on multiple levels. I would argue that he's the primary reason why the movie succeeds, despite its critical flaws.
Now, this is where I'm probably going to diverge from the those who have given this movie such glowing reviews. I may even upset some of my fellow Marvel fans who recoil at the idea of an MCU movie faltering. However, I believe the flaws are there and are being overshadowed by factors beyond the scope of the movie.
To me, the biggest failure of this movie isn't in how it tells Spider-Man's story. It's in how it develops Peter Parker's story. The battle between Spider-Man and Mysterio is beautifully developed. It's what happens when Peter is out of his mask where the story stagnates and it has everything to do with Zendaya's character, "MJ."
I put "MJ" in quotes because she is definitively not Mary Jane Watson, Spider-Man's most famous love interest in the comics and the character that Kirsten Dunst portrayed in the first three Spider-Man movies. That's not the issue, though. "Spider-Man: Homecoming" established her and Peter's friends as something very different from the comics. It wouldn't be the first time the MCU made such changes.
The problem with MJ, Peter, and their shared role in "Spider-Man: Far From Home" is how poorly their romantic sub-plot plays out. It's not a trivial sub-plot, either. A good chunk of the plot involves Peter following this elaborate plan to tell MJ how he feels about her. On paper, it's pretty romantic. In practice, it's a catalyst for too many cringe-worthy moments.
There's no polite way to say it. The romance between Peter and MJ in this movie is awful. I won't say it's as awful as the nonsensical babble we saw between Peter and Gwen in "Amazing Spider-Man," but it's pretty close and for the high standards of the MCU, it's just unacceptable.
While "Spider-Man: Homecoming" did an admirable job of establishing the dynamics between Peter and MJ, it falls incredibly flat in "Spider-Man: Far From Home." In fact, if you didn't see "Spider-Man: Homecoming," Peter's efforts to get with MJ seem more obsessive than romantic. At one point, he becomes downright vindictive when someone else tries to get with her. It does not reflect well on Peter.
MJ isn't much better. Zendaya is a great actress, but she comes off as flat and unemotional throughout this movie. Say what you will about Kirsten Dunst's portrayal of Mary Jane, but she still displayed a wide range of emotions throughout three movies. Zendaya's tone and facial expressions barely change throughout this movie.
In essence, there's no real chemistry between Peter and MJ. Given how critical this relationship is for the plot of the movie, that's not a trivial oversight. It frames their actions and their decisions as something petty and selfish. There's never a sense that Peter and MJ make each other better. If anything, they're liabilities to one another.
In both the comics and the previous movies, this is not how the romantic sub-plots play out. While Spider-Man's relationships have always complicated his efforts to be a better superhero, they ultimately make him stronger. They make his decision more heroic and his triumphs more satisfying. In "Spider-Man: Far From Home," the romance was more a handicap than a challenge.
Compared to how other romantic sub-plots in the MCU, Peter and MJ's is by far one of the weakest. It's established that they're attracted to one another. That's the critical first step in any romantic sub-plot. However, "Spider-Man: Far From Home" skips the part where they actually start caring for one another before they develop deeper feelings.
Again, that's not a trivial oversight. Compare that to other relationships like Starlord and Gamora, Pepper Potts and Iron Man, or even Thor and Jane Foster. It starts with attraction. The characters flirt and tease one another. Then, at some point, that flirting turns into genuine care. They show concern and emotion when they see one another in danger. From there, deeper feelings emerge.
None of that happens with Peter and MJ. Their interactions lack drama, which limits the personal stakes for Spider-Man's battle against Mysterio. It helps that there are other personal stakes besides MJ that guide this struggle. If anything, those stakes would be a lot more powerful if the sub-plot with MJ were completely removed.
As bad as this romantic sub-plot is, "Spider-Man: Far From Home" still works because so many other elements of the movie are well done. Mysterio is a great villain who really capitalizes on the post-Thanos landscape of the MCU. Peter's supporting cast, from his teachers to his Aunt May to his best friend Ned, all get a chance to shine. They help give this movie the right impact.
Compared to other Spider-Man movies, "Spider-Man: Far From Home" definitely exceeds the quality of the two "Amazing Spider-Man" movies that came before it. I would also say it's slightly better than "Spider-Man 3," albeit barely. If I had to score this movie, I would give it a 6 out of 10. It's great, but not amazing.
For the MCU, especially after "Avengers Endgame," the standards for a great superhero movie have never been higher. This movie met many of those standards, but a major flaw in a key sub-plot kept it from exceeding those standards. While I doubt this will hinder the franchise, I believe it's a flaw that will only get worse if it's not addressed in the sequels.
If you see the mid-credits scene, then you know what I'm talking about.
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The testing of CO2 has fortunately evolved over the years—both through more capable onsite production and storage testing equipment, and relatively simple offsite process. This involves taking a small, low pressure gasified CO2 sample that can be internationally shipped when needed as a "non-hazardous" gas sample to a qualified CO2 testing laboratory for a comprehensive quality analysis.
This offsite sampling requires the use of sample containers comprised of inert, specially coated (passivated) materials that will not adsorb the critical impurities of interest such as sulfur agents.
Use of state-of-the-art instruments, both onsite and offsite, allows for the testing of all critical CO2 impurities to the very low (parts per million to parts per billion) levels needed to ensure CO2 sensory desirability and consumer safety.
Unlike many commodity gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, and argon that basically come from non-complex "air" as a primary source, Dr. Pachuta explains commercially produced CO2 for beverages typically originates as a byproduct or a "waste" product from more chemically complex sources.
These include natural wells, fermentation of grains and grasses (corn, molasses, sorghum), combustion of many fuels including coal, fuel oils, natural gas, plus natural gas based-synthesis of soil fertilizers (ammonia-sources), chemical processes (neutralization of mineral acids), synthesis of various chemicals (glycols), and quite recently "anaerobic" digestion of various vegetable, animal, and waste stream biomass materials (biogas).
Due to the physical properties of CO2 and the strict controls over the supply chain, the chance of contamination problems with the CO2 is pretty low. Containers of CO2 are under pressure. Pressurized product flows out of the container, prohibiting the introduction of contaminants into the container as long as there is product in the container.
Storage of CO2 in tanks and cylinders in enclosed areas without adequate ventilation and atmospheric monitoring are concerns. Even small leaks from equipment could lead to an oxygen deficient atmosphere in the area, exposing anyone entering to possible asphyxiation. Even with what may be considered "sufficient oxygen" to sustain life, an environment containing high levels of CO2 can cause personal harm very quickly.
With an increasing interest in the use of more economic and non-traditional sustainable sources of commercial CO2, the specific challenges are to design appropriate sampling, analytical methods, test programs, and reasonable purity specification limits that will identify and track the most likely impurity "suspects" present in a feed gas source or produced during the manufacturing process.
Dr. Pachuta says the next step is developing appropriate and routine onsite monitoring and periodic testing programs to assure a CO2 producer can effectively remove these source-based impurities from all CO2 loads destined for beverage and other food uses (dry ice for food preservation).


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The new Commonwealth Procurement Act - better rights for suppliers?
Following the passing of the Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Act 2018 (Cth) (GPJRA) on 17 October 2018, Australian businesses now have greater access to an independent complaints process in relation to Commonwealth procurement.
This development is a significant one for suppliers (being a person, partnership or group who does or could supply goods or services) when you consider that more than 64,000 contracts with a total value of more than A$47 billion were awarded by the Australian Government in 2016-17 Financial Year.
Given the steps suppliers will need to take and the exemptions that exist, however, it remains to be seen how often the new process will be pursued by those affected.
Although it was possible for administrative law remedies (i.e. judicial review) to apply to a public procurement process before the introduction of the GPJRA, the weight of opinion has been that courts are reluctant to allow administrative law challenges to the award of contracts by government authorities. The GPJRA provides another avenue for recourse where there has been a contravention of Commonwealth government procurement rules.
Historically, the application of judicial review of a government decision has been difficult.
In the Acquista Investments case (which involved an unsolicited proposal or market-led proposal process involving the granting of options to purchase certain land), the court held that whilst the decision to enter into the contract was in breach of the relevant legislation, there was no basis for the court to interfere with that arrangement.
apply to the Federal Court for an injunction or compensation.
The GPJRA is limited to 'covered procurements', being those to which both Division 1 and Division 2 of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) apply. The CPRs are the basic rules set for all Commonwealth procurement and govern the different Commonwealth entities' procurement processes. However, the relevant Minister may exempt certain procurements by legislative instrument. There are also various exemptions under Division 2 of the CPRs. As a result, a number of the high profile procurements are likely to be excluded from the application of the GPJRA.
Another example of the limited application of the GPJRA is in the case of market-led proposals or unsolicited proposals. Most states and territories —and some Commonwealth government agencies—have now published guidelines, but for the most part the procedures set out in these guidelines are not subject to legislation.
In light of the Acquista Investments case referred to above, it would appear that decisions made in relation to unsolicited proposals will unlikely be subject to challenge by judicial review. As unsolicited proposals are governed by separate guidelines and are not dealt with by the CPRs, it is unlikely that the GPJRA will apply to market-led or unsolicited proposals submitted to the Commonwealth government.
Under section 10 of the GPJRA, there is a balance of favour for compensatory remedies, allowing the Commonwealth to continue with the procurement where a public interest certificate has been issued (more detail below). Injunctions are likely to be granted in only a very narrow set of limited circumstances. Given that a supplier must make a reasonable attempt to resolve the complaint before seeking an injunction, a debrief with the procuring entity is likely to be the first course of action.
attempting to resolve the compliant.
Where a complaint is made, the procurement process will be suspended unless an accountable authority has issued a 'public interest certificate'. A public interest certificate is issued only where suspension of the procurement process is not in the public interest. As the decision to issue the certificate is preliminary, it is not intended to be subject to a merits review.
Aggrieved suppliers have to work very swiftly – they need to raise a complaint with the courts within 10 days of the contravention of the CPRs occurring (or when the aggrieved supplier ought to be reasonably become aware of the contravention).
Even if the court finds that the CPRs have been contravened, the court is not able to overturn the awarded contract.
The GPJRA certainly provides an avenue for recourse where there has been a contravention of the procurement rules for 'covered procurements'. However, given the hurdles to be overcome, exemptions that exist and inapplicability to market-led or unsolicited proposals, it remains to be seen how often this recourse will be pursued by those affected.


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