Bella Italia, Doctor Strange 3D and Battlestar Galactica

Today Toni, Sam and I went to Bexleyheath and had a lovely lunch in Bella Italia compliments of Sam. They've really expanded their gluten free options which is great. After the noms we hot Cineworld to go and see Doctor Strange again, this time in 3D.

I won't repeat my views on the film on the whole as these can be read on my blog post from Wednesday here: http://ktglitz.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/doctor-strange.html

As I said then I thought this film would be worth seeing in 3D and it certainly was. Some of the visual effects really go into overdrive when watching in 3D. It was brilliantly done and thankfully not really used for any really fast action scenes. I was seriously impressed and this is really only the second film that I can genuinely say I loved seeing in 3D (Karl Urban's Dredd being the other).

So, if you like Doctor Strange and/or Marvel stuff and you have no problem with 3D films then I would definitely recommend going to see this version.

The rest of the day was spent watching many episodes of Battlestar Galactica.

Doctor Strange

Tonight it was off to Cineworld in Bexleyheath to see Marvel's latest film Doctor Strange.

Doctor Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) is a brilliant yet arrogant neurosurgeon whose life is turned upside down when he barely survives a devastating car accident. Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, he travels to the Far East where he becomes the protégé of the mysterious Ancient One (Tilda Swinton). A mystical being she opens Stephen’s mind to extraordinary alternate dimensions, which Stephen eventually learns to manipulate in his new guise as superhero Doctor Strange. Soon Stephen’s abilities are put to the ultimate test when villainous Kaecilius (Mads Mikkelsen) threatens the future of the entire world.

I'm a big fan of the Marvel films and Doctor Strange did not disappoint me. It's up there as one of my favourites already. I guess it was the use of magickal concepts that I can relate to that really made it resonate.

You won't here me say this very often but I think this is one film that might actually be worth seeing in 3D. We saw the 2D version and the visual effects were stunning and I can really see how a 3D showing would enhance things for the better. A return trip might be on the cards.

Here's the trailer as a taster:

Trailer time

Yes folks it's trailer time again. These should have been blogged earlier in the week but there were other things going on so it's a bumper double issue today!

First up is the latest Suicide Squad trailer:

Suicide Squad looks like it's going to be a FUN superhero movie like Deadpool rather that some of the more 'serious' ones.

Now comes the dark horse when it comes to not knowing what to expect. I was all a but meh about Doctor Strange, even with Benedict Cumberbatch in the starring role. The first trailer has now been released and I'm suddenly really excited to see this film!

A WTF day, osteopath, Marvel updates and The Strain

This was my day today. Not much to say about it other than this:

After work I had a good session at the osteopath. We are out of phase one which is pain management and on to phase two which is the recovery part. As such I was manipulated and pulled about far more vigourously than previous sessions. I was a little bit stiff and achy but is's all good. The osteopath estimates another five (ish) sessions and hopefully I will be done. Fingers crossed!

Some of this is a bit late but I never got round to commenting on it but there have been a few new updates in the Marvel Universe of late. First up is the announcement that the next comic book Captain America will be Sam "The Falcon" Wilson, an African America. I haven't seen much grumbling about this but I am sure that there will be plenty of people upset that Captain America is no longer white although this isn't actually the first time that he has been black. Basically the current Captain America, Steve Rogers, finds he has lost his extraordinary strength and hands over the CA mantle to his friend. Personally I like this, it's actually no big deal in reality.

In more ground breaking, and fan boy upsetting, territory came the announcement that the latest incarnation of Thor will be female. We aren't getting the usual cop out of them creating a Lady Thor. This is THE Thor. There have been some pretty extreme reactions to this news but I like the diversity that Marvel are embracing and the fact that they are prepared to push limits. Thor is about to be deemed unworthy for reasons yet to be revealed. Subsequently, it would appear, a worthy lady will take up the ancient hammer and fight for cosmic justice. For those of you that are quaking with rage at this thought, here is an inscription from Thor's hammer which was publish in What If? Volume 2 #66 back in October 1994:

...and here she is:

In less revolutionary news, Iron Man gets a new suit but is still Tony Stark as Marvel announce Superior Iron Man.

All of these character will be joining Doctor Strange, Scarlet Witch, Ant-Man, The Winter Soldier, Deathlok, Medusa, Angela and Inferno for what will become the Avengers Now comic strand. 

Marvel also announce five new film dates through until 2019 (marked with * below). No word yet as to what the titles will be. Here's the latest run down of titles and proposed dates (some of which may or may not happen):

31/07/2014 - Guardians Of The Galaxy

06/03/2015 - Fantastic Four 

01/05/2015 - Avengers: Age Of Ultron

15/07/2015 - Ant-Man

06/05/2016 - Captain America 3

26/05/2016 - X-Men: Apocalypse

10/06/2016 - Amazing Spider-Man 3

08/07/2016 - Doctor Strange

03/03/2017 - Wolverine 3

14/07/2017 - Fantastic Four 2

28/07/2017* - TBC

03/11/2017* - TBC

06/07/2018* - TBC

02/11/2018* - TBC

03/05/2019* - TBC

After a catch up on the latest episode of True Blood we stayed in vampire mode. Next up was the first episode of new vampire horror drama The Strain. A plane lands at John F. Kennedy International Airport with the lights off and doors sealed. Epidemiologist Dr. Ephraim Goodweather and his team are sent to investigate. On board they find two hundred corpses and four survivors. The situation deteriorates when the bodies begin disappearing from morgues. Goodweather and a small group of helpers find themselves battling to protect not only their own loved ones, but the entire city, from an ancient threat to humanity.

The Strain is an interesting take on the old vampire myth There are some really stupid plot holes and the script can be a bit rough around the edges but that doesn't spoil the fun! If you like vampires or something with a horror edge then The Strain is definitely worth checking out.