Genre: Sci-fi, action, adventure, comedy

Age limit: 18

Directed by: Shawn Levy

Written by: Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin

After years of rumours and anticipation, the most outspoken superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has finally arrived to shake up the comic book movie fan community. Deadpool is back on the scene, and just in time to bring freshness to a genre that is showing signs of fatigue.

The Deadpool movies have always been a category of their own in the MCU. Not just because of the style, language and visuals aimed at adult audiences. They dealt the clichés that characterise the comic books and film adaptations in a ruthless way, and this time is no different.

The story is so creative that we cannot write anything about it for your maximum enjoyment. What we can tell you is that, in keeping with current Marvel works, this is another cross-dimensional adventure with plenty of action sequences and the trademark fourth-wall-breaking jokes. Be careful! The filmmakers have not skimped on the brutality, so those more sensitive should think twice before buying a ticket.

It’s time to tell you about the most important thing: the duo of the movie. Deadpool brings his usual looseness, sarcasm and posturing. Wolverine, on the other hand, is on the big screen in a way he’s never been before. Beyond his classic yellow and blue costume, his whole persona is much more true to the comics. He’s a deeply wounded, lonely, burnt-out warrior who is very much not your typical, instantly likeable hero.

Deadpool and Wolverine could be a solution for cinema-goers who are looking for something new in the summer doldrums. Although it won’t be everyone’s cinema, due to the mature content and the ‘dirty’ humour, it is unique within its own genre. However, those who enjoyed the previous two films will almost certainly like this one. Another important tip: wait for the post-credits scene, otherwise you’ll miss an extra joke.

What will the coming years bring? There are certainly more alternative visions, or parallel dimensions, possible for the studio. Last week’s Comic Con in San Diego fills us with optimism. Everybody is talking about the big return of Robert Downey Jr. as one of the best supervillains in the Fantastic Four and perhaps the entire Marvel Universe, Dr. Doom. It’s an excellent idea and we think it fits the multiverse concept perfectly. Especially in the light of the fact that they are supposedly planning to adapt the Secret Wars comics, which promises to be a monumental project.

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Genre: Fantasy, action, drama

Age limit: 18

Directed by: Miguel Sapochnik, Clare Kilner, Geeta V. Patel, Greg Yaitanes

Written by: George R. R. Martin, Ryan J. Condal

Starring: Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke

NOTE: This review refers to the first 3 episodes of the second season

„And with his death, the war of ravens and envoys and marriage pacts came to an end, and the war of fire and blood began in earnest.”

George R. R. Martin – Fire & Blood

After a two-year break, House of the Dragon, the throne quest of the Targaryen dynasty resumes. We’ve been watching each new episode week after week, because the war around the Iron Throne still manage to pique our curiosity.

First and foremost, we can recommend that those interested should at least briefly relive the events of the first season. The story picks up almost directly where it previously left off. The immoral struggle for domination between Blacks and Greens leads to the use of ever more bestial means, while alliances are forged and broken. But even within the two well-separated factions, infighting is rearing its ugly head. For those who have read George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood, the book on which the series is based, it can be both predictable and yet surprising at many points. The novel provides ample space for imagination, so there are other interpretations, but for that very reason we would highly recommend the series to any fan of the Targaryen house.

House of the Dragon still has really high quality of visuals that make you feel like they’re bringing cinema quality into your living room. Everything from Harrenhal to Dragonstone looks beautiful, and when the dragons come into the picture, it takes our breath away. The performances are particularly strong. Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra and Olivia Cooke as Alicent continue to be the most well-developed characters in the production, playing their rivals with a well-developed routine. Tom Glynn-Carney stands out for us as the most outstanding of them, with his powerful portrayal of the inherently insecure yet ambitious, bloodthirsty Aegon II.

But this series is not for everyone. Those who have been favouring the Dragonriders since Game of Thrones will be captivated by this Targaryen succession war too. It may strike everyone else that the story, which focuses mainly on King’s Landing and Dragonstone, is on a much smaller scale, rather than a fantasy that pervades Westeros as a whole. The mysticism and symbolism have been replaced by visceral violence and sensuality, which, while effective, provides less tension and intellectual nourishment. There are memorable moments, but lack the complexity.

How do you like the new season? Let me know in the comments! We’ll definitely be watching the new episodes, because we still consider it one of the most outstanding works in the fantasy genre. If you liked our article, please like our post and share it with others. And if you’re in the mood for a delicious movie and series watching snack, POPZ Popcorn is the best choice.