Thor :Love and Thunder

 

Contributed By Guest Blog writer – Evy

 To Begin with a forward - on behalf of the resident blog write Ray Schoonberg  and myself, we wish both Chris  Hemsworth  and his family our continued thoughts and prayers as it was revealed on the Disney+ streamed National Geographic Docu-series “Limitless”, the sharing of his health news.  While examining how people can live longer and better, Mr. Hemsworth blood work revealed he has two copies of the gene called APOE4, which has been linked to Alzheimer disease. Soon after the airing the Australian actor announced he is taking a break from acting and focus more time with his family.

 

Thor: Love and Thunder became a family affair as Chris Hemsworth brother, daughter, and wife make an appearance in the movie.

Thor is back!  Joined by another who is worthy to be the God of Thunder.  From the director of Thor Ragnarok and the Marvel One shots – Team Thor & Team Darryl.  Thor must rescue the kidnapped children on New Asgard as a threat emerges that endangers all celestials. 

The movie was very good, a good mix of rock songs and ballads to keep us moving, and a comedic and fast paced tempo that gets us to the finish line to face darkness of this all new villain.  The story was good, adapted loosely  from the 2015 Mighty Thor comic book run. As this movie rekindles a long awaited love Story between Thor and Jane Foster, played by Natalie Portman.   The post credit scene gives  us a  good conclusion to the story on top of its normal ending. A strong recommend for fans of Thor Ragnarok or just fans of the Thor in general.

 

 

She Hulk

 

She-Hulk Attorney at law, the above line creative and decision-making force are women. With credited Executive Producer and head director Kat Coiro, who recently released “Marry Me” with Jennifer Lopez in theatres for Universal Pictures. And at the helm is Creator and Show Runner Jessica Gao.  Who was recognized for her work as part of the writing team for HBO’s Silicon Valley, Bajillion Dollar Properties and a brief season 3 writing team stint on Rick and Morty that gained her an Emmy Win. 

The 1995 Graphic novel and the 1996 Sensational She-Hulk comic book series provides an acting baseline/ reference point to creating the Disney+ series.  Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Walters for reasons the series will reveal, joins a law firm that provides legal representation to superpower/meta beings with the She-Hulk becoming the new face of that divisional legal branch. In the process our main character breaks the fourth wall sparingly in each episode to address the audience in which to touch upon minded topics or issues that would come up at that pivotal scene and acknowledge the obvious question or the absurdity of its presence.  The levity of breaking the fourth wall and provided inclusion to the audience is what gives the show a comedic slant while the entire cast of characters are oblivious and plays their roles straight.

Drawing from the female experience of male toxicity in the work place, the She-Hulk series, leans into that world and holds men accountable. As our hero navigates a world who view her as either friend or foe, We continue to watch Jennifer Walter’s hold her ground and move forward with all the scenario setbacks. At its basic core the story lays the groundwork of a reluctant superhero; a woman who only aspired to be a lawyer, eventually accepting her new place in the world, owning it, while struggling with maintaining her own sense of identity.  With a roster of guest stars, supporting cast and an invisible Cabal who wants the power of the Hulk. She Hulk Attorney at Law, struggled with viewers and critics, trying to satisfy CGI & rendering expectations. A Protective portrayal of the beloved character of daredevil. And a continuing/continuity story that would branch into phase 5 story threads like the Skrulls in Secret Invasions, Daredevil: Born Again, and possibly the Thunderbolts.  She Hulk’s connection to phase 5 now appears tangential, and the sublime acting of it’s Star Tatiana Maslany was overshadowed by talks of how acceptable the look of her Hulk persona came across.  The only guarantee we may have revisiting the character post season 1 is either in verbal passing or in cameo appearance in another Marvel property, as no word on a season 2 will be pursued since the release of show’s finale.