It's true! And by the way guys, enjoy the sweet sounds of nothing in this recording as I've moved out of the turbine, and into a space for the requested peace/quiet.

So a very happy Friday to ya'll because this has just felt like the longest week, glad that's over. Just as I started the pod out with; happy St. Patrick's Day! Shout out to my Irish friend Patrick, whom I always think of on the day. This year the weekend will be less "painting the town red" and more painting the kitchen white. True story, new coat. I always had a good time, you get the emerald beer and go ape with the lads. But once you've worked a restaurant, pub, club, etc. you know the gross, unmasked side of the debauchery. Not that it's less fun per say, but definitely puts it into perspective. Try seeing a guy get stabbed at 3AM on your way outta work closing the bar on St. Patty's, puts a dent in stuff. I feel markedly aged considering how slow this years pace will be, though I wasn't really too much of a party boy over the years. I dabbled, but this is nice. 

Last week's episode was a wee bit of a mess, the first part being lost in file corruption and I'm still trying to recover it. But this week, and here specifically I wanted to say some stuff in light of Int. Women's Day. It goes way beyond saying that women deserve absolute equality in every aspect of life and society. I'm absolutely a strong advocate for that, and believe that any first world society should include fairness across the whole spectrum of citizens, irrespective of any denominations. I think women drive our world forward, and should be recognized for achievements thusly, and should always be treated with the same level of respect as their male counterparts. Now, all of that is true. And additionally, let me say that I think Brie Larson is a very talented actress, and I think she plays a very likable character who can fit into the MCU... BUT I didn't like Captain Marvel.

I'm sorry. And as the title suggests, I really don't want to be lumped into the category of people who "hate the movie because _____ woman". That is to say, there's a toxic amount of hate out for this movie, and for Brie (actress not the cheese) for ridiculous sexist, uninformed and bigoted opinions people formulate about it. I don't know why people have a hard time with her, there's tons of girls in the MCU already. And she did a solid job. But look, I'm not in that camp. I'm coming from the place of an OG fan of the MCU, lifetime cinephile and avid comic reader. For a lot of those reasons I found the movie lacking. The story is boring, and feels like it draws way to much from Top Gun/Green Lantern. The pacing often leaves the viewer bored, and it takes a very long time to get to interesting action. Unfortunately the conclusion is lack luster and pretty much only succeeds in the task of introducing Skrulls (crucial for continuing the plot the comics have laid down) into the wider cinematic world. Also, nothing but respect for both the Stan Lee cameo and opening credits. I shed a goddamn single manly tear in that intro. Besides that the movie just gives handjobs to as many "B" and "C" level MCU characters as they can to keep them relevant. But hey, that's what Ronan looked like 6 years ago...neat. Also that cat eh, $20 says he eats the Gauntlet at the end of it all, problem solved. Or he's got like a god-killing laser cannon in his tum tum somewhere.

Thanks for listening guys, let me know what you thought of the movie and enjoy the weekend.
Wear green, or else....