Books, Movies

Comics vs. Movie: Exploring the Emotional Core of “Captain America: Civil War” (*SPOILERS)

After arming myself with a substantial amount of caffeine, last night I went to a late night showing of Captain America: Civil War. Captain America is my favorite Marvel superhero, and I was eager to compare the new movie to the Civil War comics. Now I can say that both the comics and the movie are… Continue reading Comics vs. Movie: Exploring the Emotional Core of “Captain America: Civil War” (*SPOILERS)

Movies

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” Review

After months of holding my breath for this movie, I've finally seen Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The first Cap movie, The First Avenger (2011), was a disappointment for its awful pacing and lack of punch, but that only made seeing Steve Rogers finally get an engaging, kick-ass action movie in The Winter Soldier more exciting. And honesty, the… Continue reading “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” Review

Books, Movies

Who Captain America Really Is

When it comes the least-liked superheroes, it seems like a lot of people pinpoint Captain America. The common arguments are that he's dull or too perfect... or that he represents a sort of chauvinist patriotism that's off-putting. But Captain America might be the superhero I love the most, and the more I learn about him,… Continue reading Who Captain America Really Is