Sunday, August 29, 2021

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) Trailer - Reaction/Review

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This is the third film in the series, following Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far from Home. Joining our friendly neighborhood superhero is Dr Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), who uses his powers to separate Peter Parker from Spidey. Peter is having issues from the secret identity disclosure (courtesy of Mysterio) in the previous movie and Sorcerer Supreme tries to help his fellow Avenger, against Wong's advice.

Seems Wong is right. The third movie in the MCU's Spider-Man franchise promises to be a true crossover - we see Doctor “Doc Ock” Octopus (Alfred Molina) and Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe) return to harass Peter. Electro/Max Dillon (Jamie Foxx) also is listed in the IMDB credits.

The only question that remains is: Will Andrew Garfield have a cameo as well. I am sure/hoping that Tobey Maguire will be back.

Check out the trailer:
 

The trailer was ok. I found it to be mildly interesting. The only parts that piqued my interest was Willem Dafoe's return as Green Goblin. I am more excited for his return than for Doc Ock, even though we only heard Dafoe's voice. Dafoe did a great job as Aquaman's mentor and I cannot wait to see him menace Spidey once again. 
 
For the rest of the cast, the regulars are ok. Tobey Maguire's incarnation and his fellow cast continue to be my favorites and while I enjoy the ongoing MCU series, the tone is a bit off for my taste. Nevertheless, Cumberbatch is having fun and having JK Simmons and Dafoe makes the movie a must watch.
 
Fun Fact: Sam Raimi, who directed the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man trilogy, is directing the Doctor Strange sequel: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Image Sources: Pascal Pictures, Marvel Studios, Columbia Pictures

Saturday, August 14, 2021

RIP Una Stubbs [1 May 1937 - 12 August 2021]

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Una Stubbs, who played Mrs Hudson in BBC Sherlock passed away on 12th August.
 
She was the heart and soul of the series (sorry Martin Freeman) and enjoyed excellent chemistry with Benedict Cumberbatch in particular. Her version of Mrs Hudson is cheeky and caring - consistent with the overall tone of the show.
 
RIP.
 
Check out this tribute:
 

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Image Sources: BBC Wales, Hartswood Films, Masterpiece Theatre

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