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Tag Archives: marvel
Joel’s review of Doctor Strange (2016)
The day before we left for Jamaica, the kids and I went to go see Doctor Strange, the latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mads Mikkelsen, Tilda Swinton, and Rachel McAdams. Doctor Strange is … Continue reading
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Josh and I attending the NYIAS at the Jacob Javitz Center
It’s been 10 years since I last attended the NY International Auto Show. It had to be March 2006, only a few months after we moved to East Windsor, and Josh had turned a year old. I do love cars, and … Continue reading
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Tagged benedict cumberbatch, doctor strange, jacob javitz convention center, marvel, new york city, nyias
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Joel’s review of Deadpool (2016)
After our Valentine’s Day dinner at Sophie’s Bistro, we went to see Deadpool (2016), the first ever Hollywood attempt to make a film about the “Merc with a Mouth.” It’s been in Development Hell for over six years, so it’s been a … Continue reading
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Tagged 20th century fox, action, comedy, marvel, movies, x-men
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Joel’s review of Ant-Man (2015)
Saturday was a busy day. We atrended a funeral in the morning for someone’s father up in Rockland, NY. In the late afternoon, after the interment service at the cemetery, we grabbed some lunch at an Indian restaurant in Teaneck. … Continue reading
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Tagged ant-man, avengers, marvel, marvel cinematic universe, mcu, movies, paul rudd
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Joel’s review of Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
This weekend, we went to see Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). I remember when I used to rush off to watch a film on opening night, but after all the kids came along, we were lucky for a long time … Continue reading
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Joel’s review of Big Hero 6 (2014)
As Ipe tradition has it, we have been going out to see a family movie on every Black Friday since 2010. We spent a very relaxing and unproductive Friday at home, watching tv, playing games, and recharging. We had a quick … Continue reading
Purchased Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Oh, how could I not pick up Winter Soldier on blu-ray? It’s an excellent film. Great video, and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1. Win win.
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Saturday evening, Nums and I took the kids out for dinner and a movie, to celebrate our “Date-aversary” (14 years and counting.) For dinner, we tried our this interesting “fast super casual” Mexican place called Mexican Mariachi Grill. I’ll admit … Continue reading
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Tagged chris pratt, infinity stone, james gunn, marvel, marvel cinematic universe, mcu, movies, sci-fi, thanos, zoe saldana
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The Wolverine (2013)
I borrowed The Wolverine (2013) from our local library last month. This is the sequel to that not-very-good X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) film that came out 2009. I didn’t watch all of Origins, but I watched enough to be traumatized. … Continue reading
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Tagged action, hugh jackman, marvel, movies, wolverine, x-men
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X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
I was in Chicago earlier this month, and I went to see X-Men: Days of Future Past with my colleague after a long day. This is the recent sequel to the 2011 film X-Men: First Class. While Matthew Vaughn successfully … Continue reading