What I bought, read, watched, or otherwise consumed – April 2024
Do you dare see what comics I read in April? Oh, you dare!
Tag: Guardians of the Galaxy
Let’s do a quick check of all the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies!
Yeah, okay, this is not quick at all, but let’s check it out anyway!
Guardians of the Galaxy: Eye Candy and Daddy Issues
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 may be the most eagerly-awaited sequel outside the Star Wars brand, and James Gunn has delivered a winner. Some online critics feel that it doesn’t live up to the first, but I believe they are confused by the fact that the first one was an unexpected surprise they didn’t know they wanted, and this one is an eagerly anticipated treat that they are pumping up high expectations for. Since that joy of discovery is replaced by expectation, which can’t really compare, they are feeling a self-inflicted disappointment that is unwarranted. I loved it. Gunn still has some tricks up his sleeve.
Unpopular Opinions
For his column last week, Hatcher adapted a meme that’s been floating around lately where you list five unpopular opinions about popular culture. Here are some of my unpopular opinions about Batman, Star Wars, and Guardians of the Galaxy.