The hype for “Captain Marvel” has been steadily growing since “Avengers: Infinity War” debuted in 2018. Indeed, the enduring Marvel Cinema Universe finds itself in a state of transition. Several key members of the Avengers will be departing the franchise in the near future. Marvel Studios needs the worldwide release of the Captain Marvel movie to capture the imagination of fans. So how does Brie Larson stack up playing the title role?
Vincent Daly
Illustrated Periodic Table wins Hearts and Minds
Gazing upon the Periodic Table normally leaves kids and adults alike perplexed. Explaining the relevance of each element and how it functions in the real world can be challenging. Yet the illustrated periodic table created by Boeing software engineer Keith Enevoldsen provides an accessible and fun resource.
The Flu season and Avengers: Endgame
It’s 2019 and another flu season has hit home. Once more I find myself fortunate enough to be spared the dismal experience. Like clockwork, I’ve taken a flu vaccine shot every year. Yet I’ve not been able to convince my wife and kids to do the same. Our progeny crow the standard “I hate shots!” argument while my wife typically questions the effectiveness of the vaccine. The result? My beloved and bundles of joy catch the flu every year, almost at the same time, while I’m left to dutifully manage their recovery. Still, this year might be different.
Disneyland shoots for the Stars with 2019 Price Hikes
Once upon a time, there was an annual advertising campaign that asked the winning recipient of a Super Bowl “What are you going to do next?” upon which they’d gleefully respond “I’m going to Disneyland!” After all, winning meant reaping the rewards of hard work. A trip to Disneyland promised an affordable family-oriented magical place to celebrate and indulge in one’s good fortune. Alas, the times have changed.
Incredibles 2 makes this Dad Feel like a Superhero
I walked into the movie theater expecting to be entertained by a new superhero story, Incredibles 2. After all, the hugely successful original movie, The Incredibles, presented a perfect blend of heartfelt storytelling, visually stunning animation, and delightful superhero adventure. Still, 14 years have passed since it was released in November 2004. During that time I was a single man about to be wed to my high school sweetheart. Flash forward to the present, I’m married and a father keenly attuned to family life. What’s the bottom line? Disney’s Incredibles 2 delivers all the innovative thrills of the original while exploring the nuances of modern fatherhood.
Free Comic Book Day has arrived!
Free Comic Book Day has arrived. The annual tradition has always been a favorite of ours here at CuteMonster HQ. The opportunity to share or introduce the love of reading to children by way of comic books can be an enormous boon to fostering a lifetime of literacy.
2018 New York Toy Fair embraces Play Time
The New York Toy Fair, much like Spring, gives new life to one’s imagination. It wholeheartedly embraces the idea that human beings need play time. I always look forward to attending the event to discover innovative toys and gadgets.
A Beautiful Mind – Stephen Hawking takes Flight
Stephen Hawking (1942 – 2018) fit into an infinitely small category, Scientific genius. In the latter half of the 20th century and nearly the first two decades of the 21st, Hawking, a brilliant theoretical physicist, cosmologist, mathematician and a husband and father, was on par with Albert Einstein. Given his difficult journey living with ALS, it’s even more remarkable the world was graced with his presence. Mr. Hawking passed away this month at the age of 76. His legacy will endure.
S1E9 – The CuteMonster Show – Dr. Robert Zeitlin talks about Adolescence
In this episode of the CuteMonster Show I spoke to positive psychologist, Dr. Robert Zeitlin, author of “Laugh More, Yell Less – A guide to Raising Kick-Ass Kids”. We spoke about adolescence, middle school, smartphones, social media, parenting styles and an overview of his new book. If you have a newly minted middle school child, you’ll want to listen to this highly informative episode.