Still playing catchup, this week it’s sequels to save the world. We’ve read Ready Player Two and we discuss whether it’s worth a trip to the Oasis a second time. And we review the much-anticipated Wonder Woman 84 to let you know if the adventures of the Amazon Princess are worth watching this time. Plus, we have news of the first cancelled con of the year, California’s Avengers campus, Valentine Funkos and more. Listen now!
Continue reading GW1 Issue 272 – Return Trips to the 80s and the Oasis
The other night I was watching a repeat of The New Adventures of Wonder Woman and something happened on the show that just did not sit well with me. Diana was tasked with the mission of finding three crystals used in a telescope, but could be used to make a laser. The crystals were hidden in a box that ended up at a science fiction convention. The desk clerk was obviously frustrated by all of the costumed attendees and Diana looked as if she had been placed in the absolute worst situation imaginable. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – Mixed Messages
There was certainly a lot wrong about Batman v. Superman – the plot, introduction of characters, the climax. The one thing that was in no way wrong (okay, maybe a few tiny exceptions) though was Wonder Woman. This introduction of the character said immediately that she was badass, didn’t care about anybody’s preconceived ideas, and she had been fighting for a long time to protect those she loved. She was Diana, princess of Themyscara. Continue reading Best Geeky Finds – Wonder Woman!
We’re catching up on two big movies that came out over the past couple of weeks – Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and Wonder Woman. First we chat about what’s been going on with us, then get to a bit of geek news. Listen now!
As I have mentioned before, movie casting is sometimes a big deal to me. This is especially in regard to geek properties, most especially comic book movies where the characters need to have a rather specific look. Regardless of abilities, I think it’s important to capture that look to truly capture the character. But even when the casting is not quite right, there can be moments in a movie when the acting, story and visuals come together so well that they get the character right. Continue reading She Geek Critique – Getting It Right