Archives June 2018

This episode of Comic Movie-10 focuses on Nora Allen’s appearance on the season four finale of The Flash, entitled “We are Flash”. Although viewers have seen her three earlier times on this season, it is not until this final episode that it is understood who this mystery girl is. Nora is in fact, Barry Allen, and Iris West Allen’s adult daughter who has traveled from the future. What is still unclear however, is how and why she has come back in time.

The three earlier times that Nora is seen are during the crossover event, when she spills coffee at the local coffee house, and when she brings baby gifts for Joe and Cecile’s baby. The director of The Flash has indicated that he intends to flesh out each of these instances during season five in order to explain why Nora was present for these moments. The Kane brothers make note of the fact that Nora looks very different in each moment she is present on the show. Her hair and overall style appear very differently, which might lend itself to the fact that she is traveling from different times. They question whether she does or does not have control of her time traveling and what could be so important that she feels she must go back in time to warn and help her family.

According to the original comics, Barry and Iris had twins, named Don and Dawn. This leaves viewers questioning if she is one of the twins, but with a different name, and if so, where is her twin brother? Or perhaps, they have made the characters have twin daughters instead, which begs the question, where is her twin sister? Have we already seen her, and not actually seen Nora all four times? Does that explain why she has a different style each time we see her? Of course the writers could have decided to break from tradition, doing away with the concept of twins, and having Barry and Iris have only one daughter, Nora. These are all questions that are begging to be answered, and will no doubt be addressed during season five. However, in the meantime, the Kane brothers want to hear your theories. Leave your comments, questions, and opinions in the comments section, and as always, tune in to the next episode of Comic Movie-10!

In this episode of Comic-Movie 10, the Kane brothers discuss the fight scene between Colossus and Juggernaut, found in the latest Deadpool movie. They also give insight into the history of these two arch rivals and explain how they have come to be the characters the world knows and loves.

Colossus, born Piotr Nikolaievitch “Peter Nicholas” Rasputin, was raised on a farm in Siberia. He became aware of his mutant powers when he rescued his sister from a tractor incident on his family’s property. After displaying his unusual strength, Professor X called on him to save the fate of the X-Men. As a result of this, Colossus became an imperative member of the X-Men team. Although he is the strongest among them, Colossus always shows how big his heart is by being a caring and empathetic character, who only fights when it is absolutely necessary.

Unlike his rival, Juggernaut has not always been so caring. Born Cain Marko, Juggernaut has always had a chip on his shoulder growing up, as his step brother Charles Xavier was given much more attention and care by his step father. While fighting alongside Charles and the rest of the American Army in Korea, Marko found himself inside of a temple, holding a ruby. This ruby had an inscription that explained he now held the power of the Juggernaut. When the temple collapsed on top of him, he was assumed dead, until he reappeared in an attempt to take down the X-Men. It is also important to understand that Juggernaut must wear his helmet, as it is the only thing protecting him from his one weakness- his brother Charles’ brain waves.

The Kane brothers then discuss the groundbreaking fight between these two characters in Dealpool 2, and how the possible Fox merger may impact all things X-Men and Avengers related. Joe and Dan mention their excitement at the possibility of a Juggernaut vs. Hulk fight in the future and question what your favorite fight would be. Leave your questions, comments, and opinions in the comments section after watching, and as always, tune in to the next episode of Comic Movie-10!

On this episode of Comic Movie-10, the Kane brothers discuss season five of Agents of Shield, specifically focusing on the shows ability to time travel, and whether or not it was handled correctly.

Joe and Dan question whether the time travel throughout the season was successful, or if it left viewers with holes in the story. To start, the brothers analyze the fact that time travel allowed Daisy Johnson the opportunity to fix the world, because she had previously been viewed as a destroyer. Time travel helped her to see her mistakes, and correct them. Similarly to Daisy’s character, General Talbot’s character flipped from being a good character to a villain.

In addition, time travel caused Coulson’s death, yet viewers see him make the ultimate sacrifice by giving his life in order to save society. This was possible due to the knowledge Coulson obtained as a result of time travel. The brothers also explain how time travel throughout the season saved the lives of both Robin’s mother and Mack, yet as a result, Fitz was killed, where he originally should have survived. Yet, the topic of Fitz brings up some interesting ideas, as Joe and Dan point out. In the very beginning of the season, Fitz freezes himself in order to jump into the future. It can be argued that he is actually still frozen rather than dead, and will reappear.

Overall, the Kane brothers explain that the season wrapped without a cliffhanger, as it typically does. This leads to the questioning of whether there will be a sixth season of the show. Let the Kane brothers know what you think of the time lapses in the show, and whether you agree or disagree with the strengths and weaknesses they have found. Leave your comments, questions, and opinions in the comments section after watching, and as always, be sure to tune in next time to the newest episode of Comic Movie-10!

On this episode of Comic Movie-10, the Kane brothers compare two different crossover events in the comic book world. They will be discussing Netflix’s take on Marvel with The Defenders, vs. The CW’s take on DC with The Arrowverse.

Although DC has typically had a reputation for being more dark and serious, while Marvel was always less so, Netflix and CW seem to have reversed this. It is easy to see that Netflix’s The Defenders is very dark and serious, while The CW’s Arrowverse is much more campy, and less serious. The brothers also explore how the different characters of each show come together to fight crime. They examine if the connections are realistic and if the relationships are complex enough to be believable. The Defenders centers around only four shows- Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist, while the Arrowverse incorporates many, many more shows and characters, including Arrow, Flash, Vixen, Constantine and Supergirl.

Listen in to hear which crossover was more successful in Joe and Dan’s opinions. See if the brothers agree or disagree with each other, and weigh in on where you stand! After watching, let Joe and Dan know what you think. Leave your comments, questions, and opinions, and as always tune in to the next episode of Comic Movie-10.