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The Future IS Female

I'm sure that many of you by now have seen the Captain Marvel trailer more times than possible, and yes, I am too excited for the release. I love the fact that lately we've been getting strong female characters in films, tv, comics, etc., and it's about damn time! Yes, I know we had Wonder Woman about two years ago, and even though that was a step in the right direction, we need to embrace it even further! That is not to say that the story is solely about women, on the contrary, it is a story in which a woman happens  to be it's main protagonist. Which is huge difference. This is not to say that a "female" driven story isn't important or not as important, because it is, but the fact that she's being portrayed as an actual full character that has a commitment to save the world, is a good step in the right direction. Women can also be fierce, strong, intelligent and capable of whatever their minds/consciousness decide to do. I'm also always amaz...

X-MEN: Apocalypse Review.

Hello kiddies!! How was your three day weekend? I hope that those who were able to get some fun in the sun, enjoyed themselves. Anywhoo, so, this past Saturday, I got to go see X-MEN Apocalypse in theaters and although I will not make a synopsis (for those who might not still haven't seen it) but i will give mainly  the pros and cons from the movie. Alright, so let's start! The Pro's: I feel like i need to mention this first because if I don't I won't be able to live with myself, lol. QUICKSILVER!! Despite that this X-Men film was a bit more darker in tone, Quicksilver was absolutely wonderfully used in this film. Mainly because at one point of the film, the audience gets to be reminded of WHY he is called Quicksilver, but it is done, with playfulness (despite the surroundings) and specially with the song they chose to accompany the scene with, it was just very well put together.  The darker tone to the film. it wasn't just a "super hero film...