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As great and convenient as it is to watch a good film from the comfort of my own home, there's nothing like seeing a movie for the first time on the big screen. I have missed going to the movies so much since the pandemic started and I was so excited to go see Shang-Chi in theaters. It was definitely THE movie to see for my first time in nearly two years, and I'm so glad I didn't wait for this one to hit Disney+.  So, without further ado, my thoughts on the newest entry in the MCU's vast catalog. (Spoilers, obviously) Things I Liked Simu Liu - As the titular character, Liu was a great blend of badass and relatable. He wasn't overly broody nor was he goofy. The humorous moments overall did not feel forced or cringe, and there was no annoying posturing and gratuitous shirtlessness. The one part of the film when he was able to show off his physique included a funny line from Awkwafina's character Katy followed by an even funnier Jim Halpert-style shrug from Liu...

The first season of Loki is done, but the good news is that a second season is coming...at some point! It's been a heck of a year for MCU fans, with all the new shows and movies that have already come out and are still on the docket.  So, here are my thoughts on the latest Disney+ addition to the Marvel Universe: Things I Liked Sylvie  - she was the absolute stand-out of the whole show. I had never heard of Sophia Di Martino before, but she absolutely killed it. I love that about the MCU - taking virtual unknowns (like Tom Hiddleston pre- Thor ) and casting them in big roles. The chemistry between Sylvie and Loki was palpable, and I'm not ashamed to say that I totally ship them. I'm eager to see what Sylvie does next, and eager to see Di Martino in more projects!  Mobius - when I first heard about Owen Wilson being cast in a role in the MCU, I was like, Just kidding. But I was curious to see how the actor, a character in and of himself, would work out. He was such a br...

Yes, Cap, yes I did. And I have some thoughts. My initial reaction while watching the finale was, "Hey, this is pretty awesome." The fight between Agatha and Wanda was awesome and it was cool to see that Disney+ spared no expense in bringing fans a great climax action scene, the kind we've come to expect from the MCU. That being said, I wish it had been longer! Agatha is, for my money, one of the best villains that has been introduced so far & because of the build-up between her and Wanda (which also could have been fleshed out more, IMO, though still had more depth than other hero-villain relationships) that battle held more heft than even some that have appeared in the movies.  The other battle - between Westview Vision and White Vision - was also great in that it wasn't a know-down-drag-out fight. OF COURSE it would come down to wits & not fisticuffs. I'm glad the writers made that decision, & hats off to the folks behind most of Vision's dialog...