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Doctor Strange Theatrical Review

Within less than ten years we are now already up to the 14th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Benedict Cumberbatch starring in the lead role in the film named after his character, Doctor Strange. After the wonderful film Antman last year and the best popcorn movie of the summer of 2016, Captain America: Civil War, we now get to enjoy another origin story about another important player in the coming infinity war, Doctor Strange. Cumberbatch is well cast in the lead role, which also features Chiwetel Ejiofor as Mordo, Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One, and a subdued Mads Mikkelsen as the villainous Kaecilius. The film introduces the multiverse to the MCU and an infinite number of dimensions and worlds where some are wonderful and others are dark and malevolent. After a car accident leaves Strange with severe nerve damage in his hands and cuts short his career as a brilliant surgeon, he eventually travels to Nepal seeking a cure, but instead finds new purpose training to become the Sorcerer Supreme, protecting the Earth from existential threats. In the film, Doctor Strange must stop Kaecilius from enabling an immortal being of darkness to enter our world. The acting is very good for a supernatural superhero movie, with Mikkelsen bringing some humanity to his villain because the best villains on and off screen operate from a point of view that they are acting for a greater good and often are tragically mislead victims in their own right. That makes them more relatable and creates layers of character development that we may not see completely, but never the less, prevents their characters from being flat.

The action at times reminded me a little bit of the Alec Baldwin starring feature film, The Shadow and more than once even though the film is not a comedy, I almost could imagine Eddie Murphy's character from The Golden Child stumbling within the Nepal sanctuary where Strange trains in a cameo. Mikkelsen's character and motivations also reminded me a bit of Malcolm McDowell's mad scientist role as Doctor Soren in Star Trek: Generations. The effects are top shelf and the two stingers at the end yield important clues for things to come.

Overall, I really enjoyed Doctor Strange and think it belongs up there with the best of the origin stories produced by Marvel Studios thus far. Doctor Strange opens in the United States theatrically on November 4, 2016.

(C) Copyright 2016 By Mark A. Rivera

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On October 29, 1999, I started GenreOnline.net

On October 29, 1999, I started GenreOnline.net, then simply known as Genre, after working for several online publications as a reviewer and interviewer. The internet has changed a lot since then and so has GenreOnline. After appearing in the New York Times on the cover of the technology section in April of 2001, I was encouraged to move from free web space and purchase a domain. Hence the .net. Over time I have archived the original and web hosted content containing over two thousand media reviews and more and moved the site to it's current home on Google Blogger while still retaining domain name. This has enabled me to enjoy the best of both worlds since now I can update on the fly from my tablet, phone or any other device with internet access. It has provide me with instant formatting for both mobile and desktop as well as enabled me take advantage of all of Google services, which are completely free and unparalleled in their ease of use and web based interactivity. GenreOnline has a companion YouTube channel as well as pages on FaceBook and Twitter. All the while I have maintained a certain amount of independence too, which I like while continuing to explore and develop my creative side with two books and more coming and as long as one keeps writing, regardless of what you write, it helps keep the skills sharp. I have also discovered a secret that alluded me for a while that I will share with you all now. It helps to have multiple outlets from which one can express themselves creatively. So depending upon the person reading this because all things are relative, if you are suffering from writer's block, go out and make a video or see a movie or read a book. If you feel compelled, write about it and post your thoughts in a newsgroup or whatnot and you will get feedback. Don't worry if a person comments in a negative fashion or whatnot. You can learn from everyone and whatever does not work for you, chuck it. I used to post reviews on news groups for years before I started reviewing professionally. In fact it was doing posts that got me discovered in a sense and that lead to writing for online publications and here. I do not have false images of my accomplishments. I am not a legend in my own mind. In fact I have often referred to myself simply as a guy in Brooklyn who happens to write stuff. I like the feeling of being grounded without delusions because I find that the larger the ego a person has, the less connected he or she stays with others. In this Facebook age, keeping things real is more important than one may realize. Remember the words of the late Beat Generation Author Hubert Shelby, whose books Last Exit To Brooklyn and Requiem For A Dream were made into major feature film releases that were shot, at least in part, on location in Brooklyn, New York. "Dreams have to be destroyed in order to make room for vision." Create your own vision of whatever you like and pursue it. You would be surprised at how just writing something down helps in the process of making one's visions come to fruition. If you have read this entire post, thank you and if you have not, thank you just the same. We are all in this world together and have far more in common than we have different.

Visually yours,

Mark A. Rivera

Writer/Reviewer/Editor/Webmaster

GenreOnline.net

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Cinemaquette Presents: Manticore Pre-Order

Cinemaquette Presents: ORIGIN

"Origin" represents the combination of imaginary and authentic animals from nature.
This style of art from David Zhou presents a virtual animal world, following the concept of "The Origin of Species." By continuing to add more animals from exotic lands, skies and oceans, we will explore a rich world with their lifestyle and environmental roles.
David Zhou is a traditional animal sculptor and designer of imaginary animals who lives in Shanghai with his family.

MANTICORE
 
With the body of a monkey, the venomous tail of a scorpion, bat-like wings, and an elder human face, Manticore was described as an evil predator in Persian legend, similar to the Egyptian Sphinx.
 
The ancient Manticores were found in the stagnant forests of the old world. Nowadays, the living ones are only about 12 inches tall, their wings degraded, and their tails rendered harmless, their function more for balancing their bodies. They eat mainly the top leaves of aerial cage trees, together with fruit, buds, flowers, and nuts.
 
Manticores are a gentle and cryptic species. They can’t speak, but inherently possess the power of mind-reading, to predict what happens next. These interesting and unique characters make Manticores the favorite pets for royal families.

Specifications:

• Approximately 24 inches in height.
• Approximately 12 inches in width.
• Exquisitely detailed paint.
• Real metal ring with the edition number engraved
• Themed display antique base.
• Limited in production to 300 unitsworldwide.

Each piece is signed by Artist David Zhou under the base.

Item Status: PRE-ORDER
Estimated Shipping date: 2016 Q4.
 

Retail Price: $990.00

The PRE-ORDER may be closed without prior notice once we reach our edition size.
You may place orders at:
http://cinemaquette.com/replicas/cinemaquette-presents-manticore

Last Minute Game of Thrones Halloween ideas

Available this Halloween season:

White Walker Mask from Trick or Treat Studios ($59.99) 

Night King Mask from Trick or Treat Studios ($49.99) 

Son of the Harpy Mask from Trick or Treat Studios ($59.99)

Drogon Shoulder Prop from Trick or Treat Studos ($49.99) 

Daenerys Drogon Neck Sculpture from MEY Designs ($2,730) 

Jon Snow Gambeson ($110) and Longclaw Sword ($95) from Museum Replicas 

Ned Stark Gambeson from Museum Replicas ($110) 

Direwolf Cub Plush from Factory Entertainment ($10 each) 

Sigil Cookie Cutters from Factory Entertainment ($19.99) 

CLUE®: Game of ThronesTM from USAopoly ($49.99)

Game of Thrones Beer: Valar Morghulis and Valar Dohaeris Gift Pack from Brewery Ommegang ($22.99)

 Sigil Tournament Banners from CalhounSportswear ($24.99 each)

 “I Drink and I Know Things” Wine Glass ($9.99)