Tag Archives: James Gunn

Timely Movie Review: Fantastic Four: First Steps

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Tom Garrett

*MILD SPOILERS AHEAD* Fantastic Four: First Steps is the most uncomplicated MCU movie since, well, Iron Man. The premise is simple and explained in summary form during the movie’s first few minutes. If you’ve ever read a Fantastic Four comic, … Continue reading →

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Timely Movie Reviews: F1 The Movie and Superman

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Tom Garrett

*SPOILERS AHEAD* Some quick hits on the two most recent movies I’ve seen in a theater. F1 The Movie It’s funny to put a spoiler warning at the top, since anyone with an IQ over 90 who saw the trailer … Continue reading →

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Timely Movie Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Tom Garrett

*SPOILERS AHEAD* James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 breaks a lukewarm streak for MCU films, partly because it doesn’t fit into the current run of Marvel fare. Instead, it’s both a satisfying conclusion to a distinct trilogy and the … Continue reading →