Episode Five Gives Us Our New Captain America
by Sam Acosta
This episode gives us a deeper look into the mind of Sam as he wrestles with whether he should take up the mantle of Captain America. Boasting one of the greatest fight scenes to ever grace the MCU and some truly moving moments, episode five continues the upward trajectory of amazing quality and high expectations started in episode four. I loved this episode so much, and there is a lot that I want to unpack here.
First, let’s talk about the intro scene. After Walker ...
Episode Two of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” Is Flashy, Stylish, and Unsatisfying
by Sam Acosta
With its first episode being the most-watched premiere in Disney Plus history, all eyes are now on “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” to live up to the hype. While this second episode does introduce some interesting aspects to the series, it feels like a lot of style with very little substance. I finished the episode wanting more, not because I loved what I had just seen but because I hadn’t gotten a lot out of it.
We start the episode with John Walker (Wyatt Russel...
Losing Control: Seventh Episode Delivers More Chaos, Big Reveals
by Sam Acosta
In the latest episode of “WandaVision,” we finally get answers to many of our questions as things just keep getting crazier. Opening with a theme song reminiscent of “The Office,” this episode pays homage to the cut-away interviews and mockumentary filming style of that show as well as later sitcoms like “Parks and Rec” and “Modern Family.” With the consequences of her actions finally catching up to her, Wanda finds her whole world being thrown into chaos as the ...
