EDITORIAL: Is the DC Cinematic Universe in Trouble?

Preface

  • Hey guys!
  • So in the past few months, we’ve heard a LOT about this DC Cinematic Universe, especially after the release of Batman v. Superman.
  • I was actually a fan of Batman v. Superman, there were certainly things about it that didn’t work, but overall I thought it was pretty cool and a solid start to the universe.
  • That being said, I was super excited for Suicide Squad and The Flash and Justice League…
  • But in the past month, even just this past week, there’s been a lot of news that makes me wonder: is the DC Cinematic Universe in Trouble?
  • I think the answer is yes.
  • Now granted, I’m just a kid living in Boston. I know nothing!
  • But these are the indicators that make me a little nervous for the production of the upcoming DC Universe movies…
  • And here’s why!

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Captain America: Civil War – Spoiler-Filled Thoughts

Let’s talk about THAT scene!

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Review

Preface

  • Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the second movie in the Captain America movie series and a movie I like more and more every time I watch it.
  • The movie originally came out in 2014, I remember seeing it early on a Saturday morning, and it was one of my Top 10 Favorite Movies the year it came out.
  • And in preparation for this Friday’s sequel to it, Captain America: Civil War, I thought I’d give my thoughts on the movie (right now) that has the best action in any superhero movie!

Premise

  • So Captain America: The Winter Soldier is essentially what Agents of SHIELD wanted to be.
  • This movie follows Steve Rogers and he’s now working for SHIELD, but Nick Fury informs him that SHIELD has likely been compromised by some rogue agents.
  • And following that, we evolve into an action-packed, well-shot, extremely well-paced political thriller and amazing spy adventure.

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