Winter Wolf's Den

A bit of a RANT about the season (series?) finale of She Hulk on Disney Plus. Has the MCU finally hit rock bottom? What went wrong with this show? Let's dive into this nonsense.

She Hulk Episode Eight was a head scratcher. It's not an award nominee, but it mostly gets out of its own way and executes... Until the last five minutes. Then the old She Hulk show reared its ugly, green face.

Winter Wolf and King Z review Andor Episode five. The team's starting to struggle as they arrive at the point of no return. Can Andor keep the peace? Pacing's starting to get to me, but King Z has whole different take...

Andor Episode Four gets put under the microscope. Winter Wolf and King Z discuss the episode, the nuts and bolts, and how it all connects to what's coming next.

Werewolf By Night came through today. Winter Wolf caught it on a lunch break from his 9-5. It's Marvel's most unique offering yet. You've got gothic vibes and gore. Werewolves and Man-Things and Family Drama. OH MY!!

The Super Mario Brothers Movie-- no not that one-- marks Nintendo's long-awaited return to the big screen. Can our Paisanos of Powerhouse Plumbing usher in a new golden age of classic characters?

We've got an Andor Episode 2 - 3 double feature in the Winter Wolf's Den this. King Z and I review the plot, pacing, hunt story craft and offer predictions of where it's all going. Is Andor breathing life back into Star Wars?

Winter Wolf reviews the horror movie Smile (2022). How does it stack up? Worth a Halloween trip to the theatre? What other horror movies do you want us to review?

Nothing Happens Again! Jen searches for cell signal at Blonsky's retreat for poor parodies of men so she can continue obsessing over why Josh hasn't called. They have a group therapy session (LITERALLY). And that's it. That's your episode. She Hulk continues to bore on a level rivaled by only Rings of Power. Pathetically dull, unfunny, uninspired and without a hint of cleverness. Maybe something interesting happens at the end... Maybe not.

Andor Episode 1 released on Disney Plus last week. But was it dropped? Or did it FLOP? Check out a FANCY NEW addition to the Winter Wolf's Den... I bring in good friend and industry veteran, KING-Z to help me breakdown and discuss the first episode. Is Star Wars back on track? Or do we have another pile of Kenobi poodoo on our hands?

The Official Last of Us Trailer has dropped. Are you ready to revisit a somber, bleak, morally grey world? Watch as Mando and Gro-- I mean Joel and Ellie get each other's back, as they trek cross country to a potential safe zone from a plague of mutated zombie scumbags.

She Hulk Episode Six: Jen Walters ruins a wedding. NIkki and Mallory convince a guy to take a concrete swan dive. Titania becomes a complete caricature. The plotting/pacing/characterization are beyond laughably bad. Thank God it's almost over.

Ready for another Hellraiser re-boot? Here it comes. The Cenobites AND the Lament Configuration all have new looks. And Hell's referee himself, err herself... uhh themself... have brand new sights to show you. A quick reaction to Hulu's Hellraiser 2022 "re-envisioning" is coming at you chains blazing on Oct. 7. Do your boy Winter Wolf a favor. Like the vid (if you did), comment on the video or if you're really for more creepy chattering, chain-slinging goodness. And if you're feeling especially generous consider subbing and clicking on the bell. It's all appreciated.

ANOTHER Star Wars show? Yup. I'm hoping they elevate game on this one. It could be an interesting story full of sabotage and political backstabbery. Or it could be another divisive entry into a franchise that really, really needs a massive Dub. Who else will be watching the rise of the Rebel Alliance?

EPISODE I The Countdown to Andor is almost over. Is the world ready for another trip down prequel lane in a galaxy far, far away. Can Star Wars be saved by another look into its past? Notable characters like Mon Mothma and Saw Gerrera are returning. The familiar somber look of Rogue One is also coming back. As long as the series steers clear of the problems plaguing modern Hollywood writing there could be a chance this is decent. Star Wars has been dragged through the mud lately, but there may just be a little Hope left in the tank...

She Hulk goes shopping. Actually, she sends her co-workers shopping. She Hulk defends against Titania's trademark infringement lawsuit. Actually, her co-worker handles her defense. She Hulk stops an out-of-control bus load of orphans from-- Nope, that didn't happen at all. We're through five episodes and this show remains as rudderless as the pilot. The MCU on Disney Plus needs a writing enema. Nothing on this show works in terms of storytelling. It's not as clever as something like Harvey Birdman nor does it have any semblance of the early phase Marvel movies that people love. Instead, we get the most mundane, day to day slice of life snippets brought to you by a writing team that couldn't land a joke if all the blue hair dye in the world depended on it.

The MCU on Disney Plus is set to unleash their own brand of Halloween Horror. Next month, hot on the heels of the smash success that was She Hulk (gag), Werewolf by Night promises both chuckles and thrills. Check out what the Winter Wolf has to say. We're watching the trailer and touching on some of one of Marvel's most venerable characters. Can Feige right the ship? Will this be another rudderless entry in a growing wake of lukewarm D+ series?

A Targaryen gotta do what(who) what a Targaryen's gotta do. We get another time jump, but the House of Dragons doesn't disappoint. Old grudges flare up in King's Landing. Old insults are redressed. Princess Rhaenarya finds 'love'. And King Viserys must make a pivotal decision... by breaking a promise. HotD continues to put on a clinic when it comes to writing well thought out plots, nuanced character work, and scenes that drive the story forward at every turn. There's no wasted effort, no over-explaining things to the audience, and excellent production value.

Fresh of the D23 expo, Disney's MCU is set to bring us SECRET INVASION. This could be really interesting... or really, really awful. The trailer doesn't give us a lot to go on, but it's clear the tone here is stark departure from the joking clown show that D+ Marvel has been for the past few series. Looks like we'll find out in '23.

The writers at She Hulk continue to embarrass themselves, turning out yet another episode heavy on the self-inserts and misandry. Cameos are the ONLY thing keeping this remotely interesting and that well's starting to dry up.

House of the Dragon does waaaay more while spending waaaay less than Rings of Power. Step inside to see how the cowards at Amazon would have you think otherwise.

House of the Dragon Episode Three. Reaction/Review. King Viserys has his hands full. All he wants is a day without the crown weighing him down. If it's not his daughter barking at him, his advisors are all angling for a piece of Princess pie. And his black sheep brother is forever a thorn in his side, bringing the fight to the damn Crab Feeder. Can't they just let have the king have his Hunt? HBO continues to show Amazon how it's done. HotD very nearly expertly balances proper character development and layered, nuanced story telling in addition to managing significant time jumps from episode to episode. Music by Coma Media courtesy of Pixabay. (License available upon request per usual).

The day of reckoning has finally passed. And for the most part it's as expected. Rings of Power is a pretty affair but has its fair share of issues. And again as expected, once you move past the canon breaking/twisting in this interpretation of Tolkien's work, it's a problem with basic story telling. At face value, its not the Harfoots, or POC elves and dwarves, or "woke messaging" that's the problem. It's the writing. Music by Coma Media courtesy of Pixabay. (License available upon request).

Still waiting for the humor to show up in She Hulk? Have a seat and let me break down the TWO MAJOR ISSUES with this episode... beside the usual cringe humor. Music by Coma Media courtesy of Pixabay. (License available upon request).