"Valediction" will always be one of our favorite episodes of Agent Carter--the events of Avengers:Endgame aside, it still holds up as one of the most beautiful moments of closure and vulnerability. It is one of the scenes I'll always look back on with great fondness and admiration. It's a scene that always deserves to be... Continue Reading →
It’s Been A Long, Long Time: The Journey Towards Finding Home Again
The Story of Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter It’s been a long, long time since the world spoke favorably of a female, let alone a female agent, one they never wanted to believe deserved her rank solely on the basis of her sex. Margaret “Peggy” Carter wasn’t always catching bad guys on the streets of... Continue Reading →
Christopher Robin Review
Marvelous Geeks Podcast Episode 10: Christopher Robin Review Disney's Christopher Robin was one of the most darling films of the year -- a time for celebration for any of us who've grown up with the noteworthy stories of Winnie the Pooh and his friends. It was a film about the struggles in life and the most significant... Continue Reading →
Agent Carter 2×06 “Life of the Party” and 2×07 “Monsters” Recap
Spoilers Ahead In the words of Edwin Jarvis: ABORT. Episode Summary: Chadwick turns Whitney in to the council, but it backfires when she absorbs him and a few other men. Dottie escapes after helping Peggy. Wilkes was taken captive. Daniel’s been beaten then later demoted. Vernon can’t be trusted. Thompson’s still terrible. And the ever... Continue Reading →
10 Reasons Why You Should Be Watching Marvel’s Agent Carter
I was certain I'd enjoy Agent Carter because of how much I loved Captain America: The First Avenger and Marvel as a whole, but I never expected it to become a series that'd mean a great deal to me as a woman. When I often recommend a series to someone, I make sure it's something they're bound to like;... Continue Reading →
Agent Carter 2×03 “Better Angels” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Serious question: is cloning possible because I’d like an Edwin Jarvis (do not ruin my dreams by saying it’s impossible because he’s “fictional”). Episode Summary: Howard Stark returns to put his brain to use and with a new gadget we’re able to see that the reason things are strangely floating around Peggy is... Continue Reading →
Cinderella Review
Source: Disney Film: Cinderella (2015)Written By: Chris WeitzDirected By: Kenneth BranaghStarring: Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden, Helena Bonham Carter, Nonso Anozie, Sophie McShera, Holliday Grainger and Hayley Atwell More so than any other story, Cinderella takes the crown (pun intended) as the quintessential rags-to-riches fairytale, having been told and retold through a number... Continue Reading →
International Women’s Day | ’15
Inspiring Female Character II: Peggy Carter (Agent Carter) | Hayley Atwell There are countless reasons why Agent Carter should be on the list of show’s you are all watching, but the greatest reason is the superlative message the show’s revolutionizing through this statement: “I know my value. Anyone else’s opinion doesn’t really matter.” The quote... Continue Reading →
Agent Carter 1×08 “Valediction” Recap
Spoilers Ahead As always and unsurprisingly at this point, I’m left speechless over the beauty and grace of this series. Episode Summary: After hearing about all the chaos that has erupted because of his doings, Howard Stark returns to come clean about everything. SSR agents accompanied by Howard and Jarvis attempt to put an end to Ivchenko’s... Continue Reading →
A Week in Review
February 15-22 “Snafu” | Agent Carter Hayley Atwell It’s no surprise that Hayley Atwell once again takes the crown for Performance of the Week. At this point, it should probably be upgraded to a Performance of the Year crown. “Snafu” put Atwell in a position that required a great extent of expressiveness. It isn’t easy to... Continue Reading →