Review for the final "Logan" trailer

By Jim Scroggs
January 24, 2017
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In less than 2 months, we'll have our final chance to see Wolverine on the big screen and with what was in the first Logan trailer, it's safe to say that this could be an emotional ride for all fans. The grittiness, the sadness of an aging Charles and the song choices have been on point as well. The red band trailer shows a lot more blood and even some cursing but it's not blatant and kind of funny.


The trailer opens with a little girl walking around a middle of nowhere convenient store opening food, drinking what she can get her hands on and even trying on some cheap sunglasses. At first glance, it seems like a slight comparison to Stranger Things but that's probably just a coincidence. The attendant there tries to stop her, not knowing what she can actually do so she retaliates, flips him over and it looks like she's about to end him until Logan stops her, tells her that's not ok and then leaves the store before he does a little stealing of his own. I think that's a solid opening to what kind of humor we could get in this film. It's revealed that in this timeline (and since it's the X-Men, who knows what timeline this actually is) the X-Men are immortalized in Comic Book form, Logan pulls out the little girls book and tell's her that some of the stories are true but it's not even close to what happened because in the real world, people die. We get a better look at the Reavers, the villains in this movie,  and they are looking for the little girl. Some of them go into a barn of some sorts with a pair of handcuffs to apprehend her and after a loud scream, she walks out by herself, reveals her claws and reveals herself to be X-23, Laura Kinney. She proceeds to take her aggression out on one poor soul and slices his neck, takes out another guy and Logan is just left amazed and maybe confused. Professor X tells Logan "She's like you. Very much like you" Logan looks to plead with her saying" I am not whatever it is you think I am." Logan might not be sold on her and probably wants to leave her behind but Charles tells her that it's Logan's responsibility to help her. A monologue from Charles closes out the trailer with shots of Logan and X-23 having a little incident, the shot from around the table in the previous trailer with everyone smiling, maybe X-23 trying to get to a captured Charles and then some shots of a battle in the woods between the Reavers and Logan, joined by X-23. The trailer closes out with some nice comedy from Charles comparing the ages of him and X-23.

I'm ready to see this movie and give Hugh Jackman a standing ovation for his performance. I'm fully convinced that he's going to put every ounce of energy, emotion and time into making sure he's fully satisfied with his performance. He's been at the forefront of this franchise for so long that kids what were born in 2000 are about to graduate high school. Hell, I was in high school when I first saw X-Men. He isn't as comic accurate as some would like but he's made the role his own so I can't wait to see how he goes out.


Logan hit's theaters on March 3rd, 2017

Logan Extended Trailer 2

2017 Movie Preview Part 1

By Jim Scroggs

November 30, 2016

The leaves are changing and it’s getting a little chilly so that means 2016 is almost done and regardless of what you think of how it ended up, It’s safe to say that most of us thought it would be one of the greatest cinematic years ever. In my opinion, I certainly don’t think it was bad but It could have been better in some areas(I'm looking at you, DC/WB and Fox).  From finally seeing two iconic characters together in the same film, A fan favorite finally getting his due and the escalation of a universe that has taken Hollywood by storm, I thought nothing could compete with 2016 but then I started looking at 2017 and thought “ Wait, could next year be even better?"

Logan

To say that Fox’s handling of the X-Men franchise has been confusing is an understatement. It’s literally been a roller coaster of emotions as well as trying to stay fresh in a universe that has no real direction. As bad as some of his appearances have been and I’m looking right at you, Wolverine Origins, there is a huge amount of respect that Hugh Jackman has gotten playing the iconic character, Wolverine. Logan will more than likely be the last time he will pop his claws and if the trailer is any indication, it’s going to be an emotional ride that I really hope we can all give a standing ovation to the very character that's been a constant for the last 17 years. While Old Man Logan has been an inspiration for this film, it’s nice to see Logan and Charles Xavier have one final adventure, pass it along to another generation of characters (Possibly X23) in the hopes that the franchise can gain some stability but I don’t see how one good movie will forgive everything that FOX has done. Logan will be in theaters on March 3rd, 2017.

Saban's Power Rang‪ers

When I heard this film was being made, I thought “and we need this, why?” I didn’t think those characters would be viable and maybe even run the risk of being too cheesy for some kids today. Yes, I remember watching the TV show when I would get home from school but it wasn’t a huge part of my childhood that I hung on to. Even with the casting of Elizabeth Banks as Rita Repulsa wasn’t completely sold on me. Well, It looks like I could be wrong. The trailer showed us that the simplicity of a “Breakfast Club but darker” cast of characters mixed with an updated look at the mythology could work and I became more interested in this film after hearing that Bryan Cranston and Bill Hader joined the cast. I’d like to see how the Zords look as well and if the Green Ranger will come into play at some point in future. I’m optimistic on what this could do to bring Zach, Billy, Jason, Trini and Kimberly to a new set of eyes in 2017. Power Rangers will be in theaters on March 17th, 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2

As the first MCU film of 2017, It’s refreshing to see the first spring release that doesn't involve any of the Avengers. We’ll continue to see the journey that Peter Quill, Gamora, Rocket, Drax,  Baby Groot as well as some newer faces to the team take as we inch ever so closer to the culmination of Infinity War. I don't think there is any concern with what the next installment will bring us but considering how surprising the first Guardians was, I can understand how some people might worry about the expectations of such a newly beloved franchise.The only real questions I have is how instrumental is Peter’s father to the story, what role does Yandu as well as Nebula serve as hesitant allies and how different will Baby Groot be compared to the last version of the fan favorite?  All in all, I'll be there opening night to get my fill of what the next Awesome Mix has to offer. Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 will be in theaters on May 5th, 2017

Part two of the 2017 movie preview will be available tomorrow

Enemy of the State II Begins – Your First Look at ALL-NEW WOLVERINE #13!

New York, NY—September 12^th, 2016 — Wolverine...murderer?! One of the most iconic Wolverine stories of all time is reborn this October as the new Wolverine runs a deadly gauntlet in ENEMY OF THE STATE II! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your first look inside ALL-NEW WOLVERINE #13 – the first chapter of Enemy of the State II, coming to you from blockbuster writer Tom Taylor and incoming artist Nik Virella (Return of the Living Deadpool, 1872)! Laura has fought hard to be something other than what she was programmed for. But the fight is over. The killing machine has returned, and Wolverine has blood on her hands. As her actions bring the forces of S.H.I.E.L.D. and some of her deadliest foes descending upon her, dark forces conspire to manipulate Laura for their own gains. Can the Wolverine outrun the demons from her past? Or will she be forced to give up all she’s built? The stakes have never been higher as the Wolverine faces her greatest challenge yet when ENEMY OF THE STATE II kicks off this October in ALL-NEW WOLVERINE #13!

ALL-NEW WOLVERINE #13 (AUG160947)

Written by TOM TAYLOR

Art by NIK VIRELLA
Cover by DAVID LOPEZ
Connecting Variant A by BENGAL (AUG160948)

Classic Variant by RON LIM (AUG160949)
Champions Variant by ART ADAMS (AUG160950)
FOC – 09/12/16, On-Sale – 10/05/16

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