In writer and director Simon Kinberg's Dark Phoenix, we learn how mutant Jean Grey (played by Sophie Turner from "Game of Thrones") obtains extraordinary powers that corrupt her psyche and destroy the relationships around her. As a member of the X-men and a reliable presence at the school for mutants established by Dr. Charles Xavier (played by James McAvoy), Grey's poisoned … [Read more...] about Bonus Movie Review: ‘Dark Phoenix’ – Despite being deemed a box office flop, this may be the first-ever ‘X-Men’ cult movie
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LOGAN New Movie Review
Hugh Jackman has decided to hang up the Adamantium claws for good after this, his latest and reportedly final X-Men thriller. After nearly two decades of increasingly bigger, hit and miss sequels, as well as prequels, off-shoots, stand-alone vehicles and cameos, Jackman's Logan is as direct, spare and no-nonsense as its title. Jackman's Logan is no longer The Wolverine but … [Read more...] about LOGAN New Movie Review
Talking story with Steve Leialoha, Trina Robbins and James Silvani about the first ever Maui Comic Con
The first ever comic book convention (or “comic con”) of note took place in California. The year was 1970 and those present said it was like a church bake sale, with burly dudes sitting around card tables, selling stacks of comic books, while a few notable artists were present. It took a few decades but the event would eventually become the annual San Diego Comic Con that it is … [Read more...] about Talking story with Steve Leialoha, Trina Robbins and James Silvani about the first ever Maui Comic Con
How Maui Embraces Its Inner Nerd
The term “nerd” used to be a cruel, judgmental way of dismissing someone who, in spite of their intelligence, had poor social skills. The word was a means of condemning smart kids with unique, blossoming tastes and deeming them fatally un-cool. Now, with Mark Zuckerberg at the helm of Facebook, Steve Jobs’ inventions in seemingly every American home and guys like J.J. Abrams … [Read more...] about How Maui Embraces Its Inner Nerd