One Month Until Captain America: Civil War

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Let that sink in. Next month (well, if you live in the United States. Some lucky ducks get it earlier) we will be basking and probably weeping in the glory of Captain America: Civil War.

I still don’t know if I’m ready. Seriously, who’s ever prepared to see two of their favorite superheros butting heads in an all out war? Don’t lie to yourself, I have a feeling we’re going to be reeling for quite a while from the aftermath of this movie.

In the latest TV spots for Civil War, we’ve seen a few more new snippets of scenes. For example, Natasha and Clint interacting in a way I’d only expect them to: fighting yet at the same time being snarky to each other. And we’ve seen Black Panther aka T’Challa going after Steve and his vibranium shield.

Speaking of Black Panther, I’m so excited to see this character come to life on the big screen as well as Chadwick Boseman’s performance. I loved him in 42 as Jackie Robinson so I can’t wait to see what he does with this role and to see him rock that suit.

Back in December, Boseman spoke to Entertainment Weekly about the suit, which aside from the shoes, felt claustrophobic to him. Yet it’s still incredible when you think about the suit as a whole.

“As far as the storytelling is concerned, the vibranium is a metal that is dynamic. It can change how it’s used. It’s not a liquid, but it has the ability to change shape and change form and still have its strength. I think there a lot of things about that in the mythology that I think has a lot of potential in terms of the storytelling,” Boseman explained.

“It’s not just about being durable, it has the ability to absorb energy. It’s not just like you hit it and it doesn’t take it. It has the ability to absorb the attack of another person and repel or respond to that attack. That’s part of the power,” he continued.

Oh, my comic book loving heart is so happy. Also YES! to these actors digging deep and really researching their characters.

And just this past Monday, the Russo brothers posted a photo to their Instagram showing a behind the scenes look at a certain fight scene between Black Panther and Bucky.

Source: The Russo Brothers Instagram

Side note: say what you want, but I hope Bucky comes out alright…well, as alright as he can be factoring in everything that’s happened…after this movie. I need to see more of this character developed and Sebastian Stan has done one hell of a job as Bucky and The Winter Soldier.

I always enjoy typing up posts like this because I can honestly talk endlessly about comic books and their movie counterparts. Comic book nerd and proud!

Until next time, fellow comic book nerds, check out one of the latest TV spot trailers below and as always leave me your thoughts in the comments!

Captain America: Civil War hits theaters May 6, 2016.

Captain America: Civil War – 54 Days & Counting

Source: BuzzFeed Twitter

Please tell me you’re still trying to compose yourself after that Captain America: Civil War trailer. It’s been two days since it was released and I’m still catching myself re-watching it.

Some of the cast did a question and answer session with fans via BuzzFeed’s Tumblr and one of the questions was, “Can you tell us if/how this/these conflict(s) will alter personal relationships and friendships in the group going forward?”

According to Chris Evans: “They will change the dynamic FOREVER”

And Joe Russo answered: “There will be a long lasting fallout from the events of this movie. It will significantly alter the psychology of the Marvel Cinematic Universe moving forward.”

Robert Downey Jr.’s answer when asked, “Send a pic of a facial expression for civil war as a whole,” was given via Vine:
https://vine.co/v/iH6ADevdF63/embed/postcard

Oh, you need more convincing that this movie will destroy us come May 6? How about Sebastian Stan’s three words to sum up Civil War?

“Brutal mental annihilation”

That’s incredibly comforting. So here, read how Stan felt during and after watching a cut of the movie.

“I sat there and basically there was a bowl of candy and fruit and gum in front of me and then there were sparkling waters and I basically sat on the edge of my couch the entire time and ate through the entire bowl of candy. I was overly stimulated with this movie, which I’m so proud to be in because everyone is fucking awesome in it. Everyone is fucking fantastic. I walked out of it speechless, and I worked on the movie and I was there! I walked out of there and I had back pain from leaning,” Stan told Collider.

We still have about 55 days left before we can experience Civil War for ourselves but with the way this year is going, May 6 will be here before we know it. And I. Cannot. Wait!

Until then, check out the newest trailer for Captain America: Civil War below, either for the first time or the fortieth time (no judgement here, I’m probably close to that or more). And leave me a comment with your reactions to the trailer!

Sebastian Stan Interview With Moviepilot

Did you miss Sebastian Stan’s live interview with Moviepilot yesterday? Well have no fear because you can check out the full interview below!

You can also relax about the fact that I’ve posted back to back about Sebastian. Unless you’re happy about that, then go about your happiness. You’re welcome.

And you let me know if you end up adoring Sebastian even more after you watch it. He’s such a dork, he impersonates Chris Evans in the best way and he also confirmed even further that Captain America: Civil War will be skillfully and delightfully destroying our emotions in May.

So until next time, check out the awesome interview and let’s revel in this glorious day because we also have a brand new Civil War trailer to soak up until May 6!

Sebastian Stan Talks ‘heartbreaking’ ‘Captain America: Civil War’

Source: Captain America Twitter

Just the announcement of the title of the movie broke my heart, so to hear Sebastian Stan refer to Captain America: Civil War as heartbreaking has me worried for my comic book nerd heart.

Team Cap or Team Iron Man? How about Team Stop Making Me Choose Between Two Of My All-Time Favorite Superheroes? How does that sound? But according to Stan, the Cap and Iron Man showdown in May is going to hit us pretty hard.

“I think it’s going to be an epic experience for people,” Stan told Entertainment Tonight, “I’m very excited for people to hear and see what side everybody ends up on, ’cause it gets a little heartbreaking.”

Fantastic.

But aside from our hearts breaking, Stan also referred to his fight scene with Robert Downey Jr. in Civil War as “amazing.”

“It’s inevitable not to geek out a little bit around Robert Downey Jr.,” he revealed, “Just to be around him [and] fight across from him was definitely a highlight!”

And you have to admit, that scene with Steve and Bucky battling it out together against Tony looks insane. It should be interesting to see how that turns out.

We’ll finally get to see exactly how that and everything else in Civil War turns out when May 6 rolls around (just 57 days from now but who’s counting?).

Until then, check out ET’s interview with Stan below and let me know who’s team you’re on (if you can choose) in the comments!
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1250536613001/?bctid=4792277067001

Top 10 James Bond Opening Songs

Source: The Official James Bond 007 Website

Ever since last Sunday when the Academy thought Sam Smith’s “Writing’s On The Wall” was an Oscar-worthy song (seriously), this James Bond fan was inspired to create a list of her top ten Bond opening songs.

I remember last year when they finally released Smith’s song. I got home from work and excitedly turned the song on, ready for another memorable Bond song. Sure, it was memorable…for how cringe-worthy it was.

At first I thought, hmm, maybe it’s building up and the song will really explode. It did have that big orchestra intensity in the beginning. And then I was left sitting there excitedly waiting for the song to please end. “Writing’s On The Wall” went nowhere.

Don’t get me wrong, I do like Sam Smith. His voice is beautiful and he can hit notes incredibly well. But this just does not feel like a Bond song. If anything, it reminds me of past boring Bond opening songs. For example: Carly Simon’s “Nobody Does It Better” or Rita Coolidge’s “All Time High.” Although, I read a few comments on YouTube underneath videos for both of these songs with people actually listening to them to try and forget Smith’s song. Ouch.

I found a comment made by Deadline’s Ross A. Lincoln in his article about “Writing’s On The Wall” when the song was released and pretty much agree with him.

“The melody and arrangement are wonderful, and I actually like Smith’s singing voice a lot. But the lack of meaningful percussion is really driving me crazy. It’s all buildup, no release. Kind of like how you’d feel if you were a British superspy interrupted in the middle of a very successful date by a henchman bent on killing you, and afterward all you felt like doing was drinking another vodka martini and going to bed,” Lincoln wrote.

Like I said, the song went nowhere. And according to a comment made by a Jack Meyhoffer underneath the article, “James Bond would shoot his stereo system if this song started playing.” Tell us how you really feel, Jack. Even though, I do believe that.

Anyway, shall we begin?

10. “Thunderball” by Tom Jones (1965)

Now this feels like a Bond song. And kudos to Jones for holding that note at the end of the song for as long as he did.

9. “Licence to Kill” by Gladys Knight (1989)

Maybe this is a little more ballad-like, I guess you can say, but it still has that intensity and drama that builds and doesn’t leave you disappointed.

8. “A View to a Kill” by Duran Duran (1985)

Oh, Duran Duran definitely brought that 80s feel to this opening but it still fits well and you gotta love the neon colors.

7. “The Living Daylights” by A-ha (1987)

Timothy Dalton is not one of my favorite versions of James Bond but I do like this opening song. And let me answer that question that may have just come to mind for you: Yes, A-ha did have other songs aside from “Take On Me.”

6. “Diamonds Are Forever” by Shirley Bassey (1971)

This is only one of three Bond songs Bassey sang and with lyrics like: “Unlike men, the diamonds linger; Men are mere mortals who are not worth going to your grave for. I don’t need love, for what good will love do me?” “Diamonds never lie to me, for when love’s gone, they’ll lustre on.” This song is by far one of my favorites.

5. “Tomorrow Never Dies” by Sheryl Crow (1997)

Crowe brought that 90s feel to this Bond song and the opening bars are incredible.

4. The World Is Not Enough by Garbage (1999)

Garbage’s Shirley Manson has such a gorgeous voice which only made this song even better. It has such a mesmerizing feel to it and fits perfectly for Bond.

3. “You Know My Name” by Chris Cornell (2006)

And with this badass song began the James Bond era of Daniel Craig.

2. “Goldfinger” by Shirley Bassey (1964)

The first of three songs sung by Bassey and one of the best vocals-wise, in my opinion.

Also, side note: apparently when “Writing’s On The Wall” was released, it was Bassey’s name that trended on Twitter instead of Smith who actually sang the song. Ouch yet again.

*Drum roll* No. 1 on my Bond song list is: “Skyfall” by Adele (2012)

This song blows “Writing’s On The Wall” away completely. And fun fact, “Skyfall” made Daniel Craig cry. I’m not surprised at all because I remember getting chills the first time I heard it. Four years after Quantum of Solace was worth the wait for this song and this movie.

“I cried. From the opening bars I knew immediately, then the voice kicked in and it was exactly what I’d wanted,” Craig said, “It just got better and better because it fitted the movie. In fact the more of the movie we made, the more it fitted.”

There you have it. My top 10 James Bond songs. I’m not saying this should be every Bond fan’s list, it’s just my version. Although I hope some of you can agree on this ranking. I’d also love to hear your personal top 10 Bond songs or your variation of my list in the comments below!

Until next time, I couldn’t think of a better way to end this post than with the song we all know and love, John Barry & Orchestra’s “James Bond Theme.”

Finding Dory: Brand New Trailer!

Source: Ellen Instagram

There are so many movies to look forward to this year and Finding Dory is one of them, for sure!

Check out the new trailer below and let the countdown to June 17 begin. Because you’re never too old for Disney!

Until next time…Have you seen her?

Man Crush Monday: Leonardo DiCaprio

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And the Oscar goes to…

Leonardo DiCaprio. Academy Award winning actor.

We can officially say that about Leo now. And it. feels. AMAZING! We can also say farewell to the Oscar memes about him and I can’t say I’ll miss them because every time one popped up (which was A LOT) it was just another stab in my Leo-loving heart.

Congratulations, Leo! You deserved this and I know your fans are so incredibly happy it finally happened. I can’t wait to see what other amazing work you do in the future!

If you missed the Academy Awards last night and didn’t get a chance to see Leo’s speech, check it out below!

Until next time, I hope knowing that last night was not a dream and Leo actually won makes your Monday better!

.@SamsungMobileUS presents Leo’s Best Actor #Oscars acceptance speech!https://t.co/4LDPWoVSKv

— ABC Network (@ABCNetwork) February 29, 2016

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Fan Dream Experience

Source: Henry Cavill Instagram

Attend the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice red carpet premiere. Ride in the Batmobile with Ben Affleck. Photobomb people on that red carpet with Jesse Eisenberg. Oh, and fly in a helicopter with Henry Cavill.

Sound too good to be true? Well…

You have the chance to do all of that as well as support three amazing causes (The Eastern Congo Initiative, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the SEED Project) just by entering to win the Ultimate Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Experience.

I mean, that’s pretty awesome. Why not enter? You’ve got nothing to lose except at the least $10 which turns into a win if you think about it since you’re donating to three great causes.

One can only hope that there might be a similar experience offered when Captain America: Civil War finally rolls around in May! (Ohh, did I just break some sort of bylaw talking about DC and Marvel in the same post…? Hmm…well, friendly PSA: You’re allowed to like characters from both comic book universes!)

For me personally as a writer, it’s a dream of mine to one day interview actors like the ones from these movies (Fun Yet Possibly Obvious Fact: Robert Downey Jr. tops that list) so to have the chance to win an experience like the Ultimate Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Experience is incredible. And I’m sure that goes for any fan.

So take a minute to enter and check out the video below of Henry Cavill talking to some young fans to see who they like better: Batman or Superman? (My choice is Superman)

Until next time, try to have some patience because we’ve got plenty of superhero goodness heading our way in the next few months!

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is in theaters March 25.

Deadpool Shows the X-Men Who’s Boss

Source: Marvel Wikia

What better way to celebrate Deadpool officially becoming the highest-grossing X-Men film in the United States than with 372,844 pancakes, right, Wade? Mmm, victory.

Deadpool also remained at No. 1 for the second consecutive week. This weekend alone, internationally, the Merc with a Mouth pulled in $85 million. Currently, that means international sales for the film are up to $256.3 million and worldwide it’s up to $491.9 million.

I hope anyone who doubted the success of Deadpool is crying into their embarrassing self-righteousness while Deadpool fans, Ryan Reynolds and everyone who blessed us with this film revel in the awesomeness of it all.

And if you thought the awesomeness had ended after finally seeing Deadpool, think again. Ryan posted a “Dear Deadpool” video on his Facebook on Sunday which you can enjoy below!

Until next time, let me know what you thought of Deadpool…oh, and if you’ve recently had a chimichanga in honor of Wade or just because you love that deep-fried burrito goodness!

Captain America: Civil War – Whose Team Are You On?

Source: Captain America Twitter

Hmm…what can we talk about on this glorious Monday after Super Bowl 50? Oh! How about those 30 seconds during the new Captain America: Civil War Super Bowl spot when Marvel destroyed whatever stable emotions I had left after the last Civil War trailer? Because I experienced possibly too much in less than a minute.

Marvel really does have major ownership over my comic book-loving heart. I thought the last Civil War trailer was a lot to take in but yesterday was the Super Bowl so Marvel needed to step it up. I not only had to deal with Steve and Tony continuing to butt heads, I also had to witness a horrified-looking Wanda (god knows what she was seeing), Bucky hooked up to scary as hell machinery, a possibly critically injured Rhodey laying lifeless near Tony, Natasha watching huge explosions and last but absolutely not least, Bucky struggling with Tony and shooting the genius, who can thank his lucky stars he thought to wear bulletproof sunglasses, in the face.

And that all happened in a matter of about 30 seconds.

First off, it’s still tough for me to pick a side in this war. I’ve been Team Cap for the most part because Steve usually has the right things in mind. And I’ve read the Civil War comic and agreed with Steve’s side in that as well. But then I think about Tony and how people go after him with every little mistake he’s made making him out to be the wrongest person to ever be wrong ever.

Relax.

Tony does have issues with not using his genius brain and making mistakes because of that. (We all know the creation of Ultron was a catastrophe but let’s move on from that, please) I’m also not making Steve out to be perfect. He’s probably going to be blinded somewhat by his friendship with Bucky. But Bucky is a touchy subject, especially for Tony.

For me personally, I like to think of Bucky and the Winter Soldier as two different people. The Winter Soldier is the brainwashed and tortured man that H.Y.D.R.A. transformed into their own monstrous tool to aid their psychotic agenda. Bucky is the man and best friend of Steve who was last seen falling from the train in The First Avenger. The Winter Soldier killed numerous people over the years including Tony’s parents, which makes him the last person Tony would want his friend Steve fighting to protect.

Tony never knew James aka Bucky, the guy who stuck up for Steve and stood by his side through everything growing up. He sees him as H.Y.D.R.A.’s personal murderer. But for Steve, he still sees Bucky as his best friend who he thought he lost but is back and starting to possibly remember who he really is. It’s such a heartbreaking situation, honestly.

And I know this isn’t ALL about Bucky. There are other aspects that come in to the film’s plot dealing with a differing view when it comes to political interference with the Avengers. But Bucky is a major part and you can see that from how much he was shown in the Super Bowl spot.

I can see both sides, Team Iron Man’s and Team Cap’s. But in the end, I have a really strong feeling I’m going to side with Cap. And no, I’m not just choosing his side because of good looks or anything trivial like that. I believe in what Steve stands for and I do not think the government or any political figures should be interfering with what the Avengers are doing. Who would even trust any of those people after we dealt with Senator Stern and Secretary of Defense Alexander Pierce? Both of whom make me completely livid just thinking about them.

H.Y.D.R.A. is still alive and kicking so the less people the Avengers have connected to them or have control over them, the better. It may not always be perfect the ways they protect the world, but the Avengers have proved they get things done in the end so government involvement is not required.

I just really need May 6 to roll around as quickly as possible so I can sit in that IMAX theater with my 3D glasses on and see how this Civil War turns out in the end. And if Steve and Tony aren’t back to being best buddies or at the very least friends after this war is over, you may find me in a pool of my own tears on the floor of said IMAX theater.

Because Infinity War is coming (hello 2018-Part I & 2019-Part II) and I need Steve and Tony on good terms along with Bucky, Natasha, Clint, Sam, Rhodey, Wanda, Scott, Vision and T’Challa. (Some of whom I have no clue yet will actually be in the next Avengers movies) And, yes, I just listed all of those characters.

I wonder what Thor and Bruce would have to say about this Civil War?…since we have to wait until Thor: Ragnarok to see those two. Let’s not go there right now though.

I could discuss all of this Civil War drama and upcoming Marvel movies goodness for hours on end with you but I’ll stop. For now, at least.

Until next time, though, feel free to vent your thoughts and declare whose side you’re on in the comments.

Are you Team Cap:

Who’s with me? #TeamCap https://t.co/jW5x803Phf

— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) February 8, 2016

Or are you Team Iron Man:

Join #TeamIronMan! We have snacks!

— Robert Downey Jr (@RobertDowneyJr) February 7, 2016

Check out the Captain America: Civil War Super Bowl spot, again or for the first time, below to help make that decision!