Tag: Action-adventure

MS. MARVEL EPISODE 1 (ANALYSIS)MS. MARVEL EPISODE 1 (ANALYSIS)

Ms. Marvel Episode 1 is the first instalment of an American superhero television miniseries created by Bisha K. Ali for the streaming service Disney+, based on the Marvel Comics featuring the character Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel. Iman Vellani stars as the titular character, a High School Muslim girl who is obsessed with superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), especially Captain Marvel.

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THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT EPISODE 7 (REVIEW)THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT EPISODE 7 (REVIEW)

The Book of Boba Fett Ep7 Review

The Book of Boba Fett Episode 7 is the seventh and final instalment of a science fiction action-adventure drama series, created by Jon Favreau based on George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise. The seven-part series follows the exploits of fan-favourite bounty hunter Boba Fett (from the original Star Wars trilogy) as he sets himself up as a crime lord on Tattooine, with fellow bounty hunter Fennec Shand.

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THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT EPISODE 6 (REVIEW)THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT EPISODE 6 (REVIEW)

The Book of Boba Fett Episode 6 Review

The Book of Boba Fett Episode 6 is the sixth instalment of a science fiction action-adventure drama series, created by Jon Favreau based on George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise. The seven-part series follows the exploits of fan-favourite bounty hunter Boba Fett (from the original Star Wars trilogy) as he sets himself up as a crime lord on Tattooine, with fellow bounty hunter Fennec Shand.

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THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT EPISODE 5 (REVIEW)THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT EPISODE 5 (REVIEW)

The Book of Boba Fett Episode 5 Review

The Book of Boba Fett Episode 5 is the fifth instalment of a science fiction action-adventure drama series, created by Jon Favreau based on George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise. The seven-part series follows the exploits of fan-favourite bounty hunter Boba Fett (from the original Star Wars trilogy) as he sets himself up as a crime lord on Tattooine, with fellow bounty hunter Fennec Shand.

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THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT EPISODE 4 (REVIEW)THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT EPISODE 4 (REVIEW)

The Book of Boba Fett Episode 4 Review

The Book of Boba Fett Episode 4 is the fourth instalment of a science fiction action-adventure drama series, created by Jon Favreau based on George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise. The seven-part series follows the exploits of fan-favourite bounty hunter Boba Fett (from the original Star Wars trilogy) as he sets himself up as a crime lord on Tattooine, with fellow bounty hunter Fennec Shand.

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THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT EPISODE 3 (REVIEW)THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT EPISODE 3 (REVIEW)

Book of Boba Fett Episode 3 Review

The Book of Boba Fett Episode 3 is the third instalment of a science fiction action-adventure drama series, created by Jon Favreau based on George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise. The seven-part series follows the exploits of fan-favourite bounty hunter Boba Fett (from the original Star Wars trilogy) as he sets himself up as a crime lord on Tattooine, with fellow bounty hunter Fennec Shand.

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THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT EPISODE 2 (REVIEW)THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT EPISODE 2 (REVIEW)

The Book of Boba Fett Episode 2 Review

The Book of Boba Fett Episode 2 is the second instalment of a science fiction action-adventure drama series, created by Jon Favreau based on George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise. The seven-part series follows the exploits of fan-favourite bounty hunter Boba Fett (from the original Star Wars trilogy) as he sets himself up as a crime lord on Tattooine, with fellow bounty hunter Fennec Shand.

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STAR TREK DISCOVERY S04E07 (REVIEW)STAR TREK DISCOVERY S04E07 (REVIEW)

Star Trek Discovery S04E07 Review

Star Trek Discovery S04E07 is the seventh episode of the fourth season of the scifi TV drama series streaming on Paramount+. The series had a mixed reception due to its perceived retconning of Star Trek canon, being set 10 years before the events in the original Star Trek TV series and by introducing Michael Burnham (as the sister of the iconic character, Mr. Spock). In season 3, the series transported the ship and its crew almost a century into the future, thereby (cleverly) avoiding any issue with Star Trek canon once and for all.

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THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT EPISODE 1 (REVIEW)THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT EPISODE 1 (REVIEW)

The Book of Boba Fett Episode 1 Review

The Book of Boba Fett Episode 1 is the first instalment of a science fiction action-adventure drama series, created by Jon Favreau based on George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise. The seven-part series follows the exploits of fan-favourite bounty hunter Boba Fett (from the original Star Wars trilogy) as he sets himself up as a crime lord on Tattooine, with fellow bounty hunter Fennec Shand.

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THE BEST FILMS OF 2021THE BEST FILMS OF 2021

The Best Films of 2021

The Best Films of 2021 is based on the films that we have reviewed on Power of Pop in 2021. Most of these films were watched online, as visits to the cinema were hampered by the damned pandemic. Truth be told, overall, TV series were stronger than films in storytelling and characterisations and we will get to that particular list in a later post.

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SPIDER-MAN : NO WAY HOME (REVIEW)SPIDER-MAN : NO WAY HOME (REVIEW)

Spider-Man : No Way Home (Review)

Spider-Man : No Way Home is a superhero action-adventure drama starring Tom Holland as everybody’s favourite wall-crawler. The film is the final instalment in the Sony-Marvel Spider-Man trilogy that sets the hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After the relatively weak performances of MCU fare in 2021, No Way Home has been highly anticipated worldwide.

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THE LOST SYMBOL (STORY ANALYSIS)THE LOST SYMBOL (STORY ANALYSIS)

The Lost Symbol Story Analysis

The Lost Symbol, is an American action-adventure mystery-thriller television series based on Dan Brown’s 2009 novel, The Lost Symbol. The series is a prequel to the Robert Langdon film series, which began with The Da Vinci Code. Now, right off the bat, we found The Lost Symbol series to be annoying, boring and preposterous but have decided to write this story analysis as a means to understand what a BAD TV series looks like.

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SHANG-CHI (STORY ANALYSIS)SHANG-CHI (STORY ANALYSIS)

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is an American superhero action-adventure film set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and based on the Marvel comics character created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin. Our story analysis will closely examine the plot and characters of the film and will contain spoilers. 

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RICK AND MORTY S05E08 (REVIEW)RICK AND MORTY S05E08 (REVIEW)

Rick and Morty S05E08

Rick and Morty S05E08 is the eighth episode of season 5 in this scifi fantasy action-adventure animated comedy created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. The series follows the misadventures of cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his good-hearted but fretful grandson Morty Smith, who split their time between domestic life and inter-dimensional adventures.

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RICK AND MORTY S05E07 (REVIEW)RICK AND MORTY S05E07 (REVIEW)

Rick and Morty S05E07 is the seventh episode of season 5 in this scifi fantasy action-adventure animated comedy created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. The series follows the misadventures of cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his good-hearted but fretful grandson Morty Smith, who split their time between domestic life and inter-dimensional adventures.

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RICK AND MORTY S05E06 (REVIEW)RICK AND MORTY S05E06 (REVIEW)

Rick and Morty S05E06

Rick and Morty S05E06 is the sixth episode of season 5 in this scifi fantasy action-adventure animated comedy created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. The series follows the misadventures of cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his good-hearted but fretful grandson Morty Smith, who split their time between domestic life and inter-dimensional adventures.

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RICK AND MORTY S05E05 (REVIEW)RICK AND MORTY S05E05 (REVIEW)

Rick and Morty S05E05

Rick and Morty S05E05 is the fifth episode of season 5 in this scifi fantasy action-adventure animated comedy created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. The series follows the misadventures of cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his good-hearted but fretful grandson Morty Smith, who split their time between domestic life and inter-dimensional adventures.

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LOKI SEASON ONE (ANALYSIS)LOKI SEASON ONE (ANALYSIS)

Loki Season One

Loki Season One recently concluded its 6-episode run on Disney+. The first season of this scifi superhero action-adventure drama set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), starred Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as the God of Mischief, Loki Laufeyson. We analyse Loki Season One with a view to comparing the quality of its plot and characterisations against the value of the series in the context of the MCU as a whole.

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RICK AND MORTY S05E04 (REVIEW)RICK AND MORTY S05E04 (REVIEW)

Rick and Morty S05E04 is the fourth episode of season 5 in this scifi fantasy action-adventure animated comedy created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. The series follows the misadventures of cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his good-hearted but fretful grandson Morty Smith, who split their time between domestic life and interdimensional adventures.

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BLACK WIDOW (MOVIE REVIEW)BLACK WIDOW (MOVIE REVIEW)

Black Widow is a 2021 American superhero action-adventure drama film based on the Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 24th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The movie was slated to be released in 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. 

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LOKI S01E05 (REVIEW)LOKI S01E05 (REVIEW)

Loki S01E05

Loki S01E05 is the fifth instalment of the first season of a scifi superhero action-adventure drama set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The series stars Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as the God of Mischief, Loki Laufeyson which Hiddleston had previously portrayed in the MCU, most notably as the main antagonist in The Avengers

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RICK AND MORTY S05E03 (REVIEW)RICK AND MORTY S05E03 (REVIEW)

Rick and Morty S05E03

Rick and Morty S05E03 is the third episode of season 5 in this scifi fantasy action-adventure animated comedy created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. The series follows the misadventures of cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his good-hearted but fretful grandson Morty Smith, who split their time between domestic life and interdimensional adventures.

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LOKI S01E04 (REVIEW)LOKI S01E04 (REVIEW)

Loki S01E04

Loki S01E04 is the fourth instalment of the first season of a scifi superhero action-adventure drama set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The series stars Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as the God of Mischief, Loki Laufeyson which Hiddleston had previously portrayed in the MCU, most notably as the main antagonist in The Avengers. 

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RICK AND MORTY S05E02 (REVIEW)RICK AND MORTY S05E02 (REVIEW)

Rick and Morty S05E02

Rick and Morty S05E02 is the second episode of season 5 in this scifi fantasy action-adventure animated comedy created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. The series follows the misadventures of cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his good-hearted but fretful grandson Morty Smith, who split their time between domestic life and interdimensional adventures.

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