[Korean BG novel] I Broke Off My Engagement Then Got Married / 파혼했더니 결혼당했다

How could I express it better, this was a quite an okay story. It has tropes, surely, but it is also dynamic. Because of two main characters there is no drama bordering on ragedy.

The FMC is a strong-willed noble lady who has a lot of good qualities about her and with the situation she finds herself in she doesn't mop around but takes action. I like such strong characters instead of the usual situation that is so prevelent where she loves him and he doesn't reciprocate feelings, but then she leaves and he chases her. Here is the opposite situation, MMC loved FMC for years since the first time he saw her and saved her in an accident, but his act of kindness was appropriated by a second prince. FMC misplaced her affection on unworthy person and for years she tried to uphold his dignity, he didn't really do anything bad, but he wasn't that good either before the events where we start this book take place, when he pronounces that he breaks the engagement with her for the sake of another woman. It all sounds so cliche, but I honestly liked the development from here. Even if the royalty in this story will annoy the f out of you by being vile and also kinda stupid.

So the second prince asks to break the engagement, while she is a heir and a daughter of a Duke who supported his sorry ass, he doesn't realize the consequences for himself, but also doesn't care for what happens to her, since she loses prospects of marriage.

And all for the daughter of the baron, the basic ambitious lady who plays innocent image with her looks but aims high, but she totally doesn't realize the intricate workings of society, not to mention imperial family.

At this moment the MMC omes into the picture, I don't mention names because they're a mouthful. MMC's goal is simple - contract marriage for three years. But he actually does it so he can win her heart within that time period. She agrees because it is the best option for her. She can't become the one talked about even if she was the victim of the situation. Good thing the story relies heavily on status and doesn't just pounce around. I mean in her situation even she became the sole heir to the Duchy but the event of the broken engagement would hinder her, but the situation doesn't end there because imperial family is truly horrible and they were going to propose to her becoming a consort to the crown prince (the second wife basically) which tbh is humiliating i itself, especially when her father holds such a high rank and they helped the imperial family for so long, greed doesn't know boundries.

This is why going North as the Grand Duchess is the best option. And so they do. The marriage and everything happen in the story pretty quickly. But also involves a bit of intrigue, because the sitation in the North is a bit peculiar.

Here is where FMC can fully shine, Lina (will use her shortened name, even if she dislikes it) actually been handling a lot of internal afairs in her own duchy, she also has a good eye for business, thus she introduces her own merchant branch to the North. She sees how North nobility is divided between her own husband who actually does things and his aunt who just sits around and preaches that she's an elder. But she is just a vain woman with inferiority complex who was involved in the death of the previous duke and she planned to usurp the Northern Grand Duchy. Of course that plan failed completely.  I could appreciate that knowing the can't just drag her out of her lair and accuse her they presented the whole thing in front of the nobles when she rushed to the castle the next second she heard the news. You might think how this woman who never repelled anyone with her own hands can lead anyone, and I would admit to it, that she doesn't realize her shortcomings, eventually her reign would be short. First of all she betrayed the North by uniting and killing the previous Duke, next even if the knights are loyal to a fault to person having the Speraum name (oh, I even can remember it), but her head which is filled with vanity won't be able to function properly, people who think they're good at scheming might be good at somethig of this petty level and backstabbing. her fate was sealed when she came to the castle only to find that Tartenon, MMC, is alive and waited for her arrival. he used this chance to justifiably illiminate his aunt he never cared for, even loathed for the death of his father.

the final act of the story is the finale to the struggle between North and the imperial family, it doesn't involve any battling and such, instead it was resolved with plans that played out in their own favor. It is good to see how people strategize and get ready to possible outcomes. So the final scene of confrontation wasn't some one-sided play, but it was more of a true confrontation between those "who is better with words".

Although it was more like tell instead of show when it came to what happened in the background I didn't mind.

The scene was as follows.

SPOILERS~

During the banquet held by the princess (now allied with FMC), Emperor and Crown Prince said that the baron's daughter (the one who stole the second prince) accused FMC of directing her to kill the second prince (priorly, the second prince being pressured started venting his anger on her since she brought him nothing and he woke up from his illusions of love, she was angered by him in the end and stabbed him, which wasn't fatal), because she hated FMC so much and just wanted to ruin her life. It was all heresay anyway. But they also tried to pull in the fact that FMC's father started second trading company which is illegal. But Tartenon deflected that North is behind the scenes. They tried to pull both families down when Tartenon asked why it's such a big deal, imperial family is not supporting the North which protects their lives from inavsion instead they accuse them etc. This is why I say it's good it's not some one-sided accusation, you can't just get away with it, Tartenon was ready to confront if it led to this, but they played it well eventually. Supposedly dead second prince ppeared as a witnes against his own brother, which was a change in character in a way, which made Crown Prince take action, although what would come out of it. tartenon only got rid of the knights that were disloyal and the Emperor killed his own son in rage (for holding him hostage and trying to kill him for the throne). In a critical moment princess pushed the Crown Prince away thus saved the situation. Which is very favorable for our characters since when Princess will inherit the throne she will be on their side. This part of the story is left there. And our characters move back to the North.

The romance is also the good part of the story, it doesn't dwell and there is no stupid questions of - why my heart is beating - hate those. She knows she falls for her husband, for accepting her for who she is. She actually has a lively personality but only after some time spent in north she realized how stiffled she felt being the center of attention. She held a position called Stella, which is basically a recognized person who is the most outstanding among noble ladies, for this she spent a lot of time among nobility. But she had to act appropriately and be elegant etc. in the north her real temperament showed up and she didn't hold back.

Instead of dwelling the confront their feelings readily, though Lina doesn't reciprocate at once. Of course after all through thick and thin they've been through it was easier to tell him that she loved him and while their contract is over they can now start living a true married life. Honestly, this story could survive without those r-18 chapters but whatever, it's nothing really, at least isn't describing it in a way that would be really too much.

Good point is that it was really easy to read, the story moved fast, everything was fast-paced. Sure it has such a cringe and tropey start, but to me the strong personality of Lina won me over. I love power couples.

Some might think it lacks depth, and it's not that deep honestly, so it's perfect for those who prefer such stories.

RATE: 4/5.

[NOVEL] Galvanism and Ghouls by Tilly Wallace

I say it's better to read less of the synopsis, because what it mentions happens half into the story and not a the beginning, all you need to know is the reference to Frankenstein with stitched-up someone prowling Chelsea and also UNDEAD HAND! No, really, imagine author added a thing like in Addams Family.

The story also is mainly about characters and less about investigation, even though it's a big part, but it's not a central piece for sure, so don't go looking for a mystery that is all about mystery of whodunnit.

A new unnatural horror is about to rattle Hannah Miles' quiet existence, and it's not the short-tempered viscount prowling the hallways. Someone is creating a monster by stitching together pieces of different people. When a limb makes an escape attempt, Viscount Wycliff is called to investigate. All of London knows there is one mad scientist among them capable of creating such an ungodly monster... Sir Hugh Miles.

Hannah's father is suspected of a most heinous crime and she is determined to clear his name, even as Wycliff works to see the murderer hang. Buried secrets that touch all their lives will be brought to the surface. One such secret belongs to Hannah and could tear her world apart.

With Hannah and Wycliff on opposing sides, can they find the real monster and will it be the hand that wields the scalpel, or the creature hiding in the dark?

Manners and Monsters. Book 2

Repeating myself again, the accusations towards Sir Hugh happen later in the story when the unrest grows, but no clue of who is Chelsea Monster that horrifies the locals.

The story starts from Wycliff investigating a pretty lively severed limb, that is arm. It is a mystery how it stays animated and lively. In this he reaches for help from Sir Hugh who is now allowing him to dwell as a tenant of sorts. Yes, the wraith Hannah is talking about that she sees at breakfast is no other than Lord Wycliff who is invited to stay with the family.

Hannah is most curious about the interesting find and as she always assists her father in his research she joins to marvel at their new appendige. They manage to find whom the arm belonged to, thanks to the hand itself which proved to be intelligent, but they are led to crematorium and the lead stops there.

But bodies still appear around Chelsea and people start speculating, after all they've seen someone huge prowling around in the dark.

Only with enough time that passed and no new leads that would point out who is doing the experiments, since they point to one source, the hand and the bodies, Sir Hugh is accused of being the Chelsea Monster (all thanks to some vindictive and unsee magistrate who has personal beef with Sir Hugh).

The mystery is resolved rather quickly at the end when we find the most needed clue, but tbh the hint to me was dropped rather early and it was a bit obvious.

Yet the mystery isn't the most shocking part of the story, it's the truth about Hannah and we also find out more about Wycliff.

I'll be honest I did not expect such revelations, it's one thing about Wycliff who is too obvious to be some hell hound. But Hannah is a whole different topic, no wonder the book ends as it ends.

To me I feel the greatest part of their relationship is how rocky it is. Hannah is someone who is quiet and obedient, she has her excitements, but otherwise she an obedient young woman, also kind-hearted. Wycliff on the other hand is quite rough. They had a conflict of interests since day one and still with his involvement in this case it left a mark on her heart. I love the idea that we can go somewhere from here, that we really went through something more than seeing each other just once and then proclaiming about undying love. I adore to see something happening that will slowly build the foundation and from there brick by brick will be built something new, something unexpected and something exciting.

I thank Tilly for her vivid imagination, a lot of cool references and also such a work done on two main characters.

I loved that the story did not invent anything for the story, the characters had their own complex emotions and decisions. It's a great mixed bag family, it's fun and interesting to read about them.

Also, seeing how the next book is called Gossip and Gorgons I can feel that we need to address that lousy newspaper that was mentioned so many times in this book. Because I don't read summaries of books I haven't read yet, not to spoil things, I had no idea what the third book is about and it's about a house party.. seeing back to it her best friend wanted to invite the two of them to a house party, I wonder if it's going to be the one, but seeing how it is described they were invited for ridicule, oh I so want some of them to meet the fists of Wycliff, because he can throw a punch. The society is so blind and cruel to the honorable investigatie work Wycliff does and the research work the Miles family carries, they see none of it and they don't care and we don't care about these petty people.

I left most delicious parts out, I want others also to have a bit of - oh~ - moment. 

RATE: 4,25/5.

[ANIMATION] Scavengers Reign (2023)

So this was supposed to be first season, but knowing the show was cancelled should not stop you from watching it, if it has or does not have a second season does not change the fact that the story can be viewed as completed and to me it is.

This show is so impressive.

I don't even know where to start.

Anyway, the first episode basically has the same premise as the original animation titled "Scavengers", where two people use things from their surroundings to achieve a certain goal. In the series we realize they do it not aimlessly, but for some reason flora and fauna of this planet can act as biotechnological form.

The two characters we meet at first are called Ursula and Sam and they try to use any means possible to land the spaceship Demeter 227, in this way they can escape this planet.

Demeter 227 as we figure out had an accident (which is repeatedly shown in the intro of the series, showing chilling images of the accident while a soothing melody is playing), some of the pods landed safely, while the fate of others is unknown.

We follow three separate groups. Sam and Ursula are the ones who want to land Demeter for their further escape. Azi and her supporting robot Levi. The last is isolated Kamen who unlike others had the worst landing in unknown territory, but his pod was surrounded by vegetation and he couldn't exit the pod, so plainly-speaking he was behind in knowledge and survival unlike others.

The planet Vesta is filled with chilling imagery of never-ending cycle of life. We never know which species are dangerous and which are not. I personally loved how we see different forms of life but one never overtakes the other (in case of parasites and such, you can see a dangerous growth, but then something happens that almost nullifies it). Each passing day brings new view as if it's a whole different eco system.

The coolest thing happens almost instantly when we see Levi infected with some organism that blurred the lines between biological form and technology, since Levi starts acting less like a robot. But before that the body of an animal that Sam enters reacts almost as if it's biotechnological.

The story touches upon human relationships, survival, philosophy. Something bad happened out of something good and something good happened out of something bad. I love that the life forms of these plants were so closely related to everything that happened to humans and humans are the invasive species that disturbed this cycle. Especially shown through Kamen.

I appreciated the most of how the story progressed, what happened to our characters and how the story concluded. And I did not see the need for continuation. After watching I understand why it has high ratings, but I can't bring myself to say that I wish they did more. Maybe if the creators had a different story to tell then maybe, but to me they made it into a story with conclusion and these characters don't need more.

(original animation)

That is to say they managed to create one of the best sci-fi shows I've seen. It's so impressive, unique, wonderful and sometimes brutal. Visually stunning.

If we walk a bit about spoilers, though I don't really want to bring up much, one can always go to Wiki where they have short descriptions of every episode, yet I think this show should be enjoyed without any prior spoilers or even viewing the trailer.

What I wanted to say is connected to the ending. And maybe why the show did not get a second season.

The show itself feels like a conclusion to a story and an open ending at the same time. Even if Demeter ship landed, even if some of the crew managed to get there, but we know that due to outsiders that heard the sos signal the saving shuttle ship left the planet before the last of the crew even woke up.

They could have had it all if not for the selfishness of one person. This is a pretty common theme here. But at the same time it's questionable since we saw the ending where that shuttle ship was invaded by the organisms of the planet and stopped functioning (like even if they flew away they could have not survived).

People who were still alive now live day to day life, maybe with hope for the future or maybe some were happy to be as they are.

It's interesting to think how to many questions the answer will be - human. Why the accident happened - human. Who let the unknown telepathic species grow and change - human. Who made the rest of the crew now live here - human.

But the ending is the ending, this is why I think some may not like it because it's not the usual happy ending where everything is good and dandy and someone lands and says - we've come to save you. I thought it was pretty realistic though. It was obvious from the beginning that the company will cut loose and won't do anything for the ship and crew. They might be saved one day, but who knows it's just assumption. This is the reality, they can't possibly wield and patch up the ship and say - yoohoo let's go home - it doesn't happen like that. Maybe in some unrealistic and super positive Hollywood blockbusters where they can build things from two wires, but not in something that tries to show how it could happen. I already think they showed enough positive sides like not dropping from every plant they chose to touch or use.

Impressive parts:

Levi. It was exciting to see how a robot that was connected to some biological form transcended every threshold.

How Sam started teaching Ursula how to do things after knowing that something bit him, and had enough will to crush the parasite even knowing that it'll end his life.

How different the situations were depending on a character, if they had prior knowledge or no. Since some of the crew (like the guy who randomly woke up) would simply not survive on their own.

I will repeat it a hundred time, it's visually stunning. The creativity of creators.

This just name few. 

At the end I can only say - damn, that was good.

RATE: 10/10.

[ANIME] Seihantai na Kimi to Boku / 正反対な君と僕 (2026) (Season 2)

Omg just watch this anime!

It's just so positive and lovely. Perfect for having a good time, if you like school romance but also a colorful crowd of schoolers who have their everyday situations.

The first season of course not only established but followed more about the main couple Suzuki and Tani, while the second season explores more into the secondary characters and secondary couple that appeared in the first season and had left us with a feeling that there is room for development.

Of course the second season also includes moments about Suzuki and Tani, but the overall focus shifts on a lot of backstory stuff I'd say. We see and hear more about those characters and how they lived until now (it's not presented in a boring way, it's just short snippets that give you the character's impression of that past time). Even if some of those worries they have feel a bit depressing, but good thing that overall feeling doesn't fall down, we get back up.

What really helps while watching is the anime style that keeps things light-hearted and positive. You can truly feel that all hese characters are individuals, they have their own personalities and habits and together they create a pretty contrasting group at times.

When you look at it and even if you know it's anime, but I still can't help but feel envious of such great friendships they formed during high school.

❤

[Korean BG novel] Rosetta / 로제타 (Part 1)

I usually don't post reviews on novels that I have not finished yet, but this time I was so excited to find two absolutely incredible stories that I had to post about them while I'm still in theprocess of reading.

The first one being Rosetta. A story that doesn't start from a flashforward or regression or anything like that, no, beginning is finally a beginning when Rosetta or Lottie as her husband calls her, moves to a Grand Duchy to married off by her family. Her story is super melodramatic because it involves a story of swapped babies, which we find out soon enough and this is how the story goes.

Montero family heard a theory that if you make a person suffer through so much pain that they eventually will wake up their magical talent. This is why they intentionally took someone's child and brought her up with abuse that followed daily. Did I mention? Yes, A child. Because the magical talent wakes up as latest as 10 years old. So Lottie lived in such environment for 10 years before her parents told her she is not their biological child. They took their own daughter home, but by that time her own biological parents were already dead and no one would bring Montero couple to justice because there is no proof or witnesses. Everyone thought they're a great couple who still cared for their adopted daughter, even if they destroyed her reputation left and right by fabricating rumors about her.

But all they did not know that Lottie woke up as alchemist, something that is legendary even the ancient times when magic was more abundant. She not only had an ability, but this ability made her feel enlightened. 

Lottie never told a soul about her ability.

From that point on she trained her magic in secret and also searched the mansion for clues, this is how she found out the truth about her own fate but also something that involved the royal family and framing of the former crown prince.

Enters the picture - Kaelion - he is a former crown prince who was framed by his half-brother and sent to Eastern lands to protect the people from monsters, he lives his life branded as a traitor by the people who live in the capita, while everyone under his lead know him as someone who spends almost his entire time fighting monsters and protecting people of the duchy.

Monster Duke they call him and this is the man Lottie marries.

When it comes to the story the plot really develops well, as well as characters. It's nice to see for a change the characters that communicate and understand the importance of honesty.

Lottie had no idea what was waiting for her in those unknown lands, but she not only found a place to belong to, but also someone who cherished her so much.

I love how the story unfolds step by step. Some of it belongs to plans that Lottie wants to see come to fruition, since they are connected to her personal revenge towards the Montero family. Honestly, you go girl, if you hear about those people you won't feel any sympathy for them at all.

But partially what start as just a plan for revenge becomes connected to things she starts doing for the people of teh duchy. To protect her identity, which is better to conceal for the longest time, nobody knows that it's her own creations that allowed people to finally see hope.

While people of the duchy, especially those who closely saw what her alchemy can achieve are loyal to the couple to nto let any of her secrets slip through.

This is how her path start evolving, love and care enter her own world where only thoughts of revenge existed and her plans start to change accordingly.

Kaelion on the other hand is a complete green flag man, it was so sweet to see him welcoming her with little prejudice.

I liked how someone said in this story that their idea of survival is the strongest and they don't care about some petty fights or attitudes.

Kaelion allowed Lottie to not only exist but granted her freedom of doing whatever she wanted. Through time he realized that she as himself hold a great deal of bad feelings towards Montero family. He is not fond of them because they supported his half-brother in achieving ascention to the throne.

But before Lottie he was actually drowning in guilt that he couldn't save only person he cared for - his mother - and this is why his actions are an attempt of atonement. He spends almost his entire time fighting monsters and protecting people.

Yet then Lottie appeared and he had given him a small light of hope.

Note: This is spoilers but at this point we're talking about the fact that his half-brother still uuses former Empress, kaelion's mother, encased in unmelting ice as a hostage, this is why with all his physical power he had to bow his head and bear infamy. But Lottie is an alchemist and she can do many things, yet Kaelion was against her joining him on this one, he promised her freedom and life without care, he couldn't involve another person he cares about into this mess. But what I liked the most is how Lottie is portrayed as the stronger one, she has courage even if he tells her that current Emperor has mages and sword masters, but she can do so much more, they can do it smartly. And also she could not bear to know that former Empress has to sufeer in the hands of people who betrayed her as well.

Current (not Empress, but everyone takes a note of her) figure close to Empress is named Opjelia, she is the biological mother of the current Emperor. She is the basic bitch tbh, her originas are subpar but she is ambitious, this is why while being a maid she seduced former Emperor. Current Emperor grew up together with kaelion but not his biol. mother, yet he still harbored such resentment and feelings of inferiority. He always likes to "torment" Kaelion not realizing that Kaelion and Lottie when they met for the first time in the story, just played along and made others think what they need them to think about the couple and not raise suspicions.

Other have no idea that Lottie already created unimaginable sources of wealth, but they invest it all back into the Duchy and she herself is not someone to indulge, but she gladly portrays herself as someone else, spoilt, who think the duchy is poor and she can't stand it etc. So no one will catch a hint the two are plotting something truly BIG.

This is quite an exciting part.

I love how Lottie lays down her plan and makes things work. Slowly things come to fruition but it's still a long way to go since I paused on ch53.

It's great to follow these two character who never expected to find what they needed in each other. The love and care develop naturally. they want to make things work.

Also on the side-note I want to mention again how I appreciate how the portraya of Lottie was shaped. Sure she is an alchemist and it's an OP thing, but she thinks nothing of it, she has enough kindness and courage in her heart. She is strong in spirit.As for her actions it takes a path I like more when characters do not disclose what they're doing, they lay low and take each step with care and consideration, this is why no one knows that a lot of what is happening is the result of Lottie's planning. Honestly, can't wait the fall of the house Montero, that trio deserves it all. And thaks to author to take care of the storyine so it can make sense of what and why, because too many times things in stories are too convenient.

Side-note. I usually always say and appreciate the covers, no matter how bad the story is, but art is art. But I love this cover especially since it fits what is happening in the story.

Also never say never, I'm glad I did not give up on exploring Korean novels completely, otherwise I might skip on these.

So far I'm liking this story immensely and can't wait to see how it goes.

[ANIMATION] Song of the Sea (2014)

It is such a wonderful story. Magic, folklore, adventure, growth.

And the animation is absolutey great. Looks like illustration to a book.

Beautiful story of a boy named Ben who discovered the true nature of his sister Saoirse, she is a selkie who needs to free faeries.

Despite Saoirse being the center and an important person, to me it's the Ben who goes through the biggest transformation. Due to what happened to their mother he definitely disliked Saoirse and treated her poorly, while seeing him being mean to her of course we want to lean towards the poor girl that did nothing wrong, but we should not forget that the boy loved his mother dearly and lost her, but seeing Saoirse in danger is not something he wished for. This is why they travel so that Saoirse could accomplished what she needed to do.

Let me add that adults are kinda irresponsible in this story, especially the dad. He might love his kids, but dude was oblivious to the kids relationship and also the whole phrase "it is for your own good". 

"Hell is full of dads" (George Carlin)

I like that this story allowed them also to face each other.

RATE: 10/10.

This is kinda like a spoiler, but here are some screenshots.

[MOVIE] Spider-man: Brand new day (2026)

Well, isn't it here finally, it feels like it's been a while since the last movie cam out.

Overall, I liked it. It has drama, it has actually cool action sequences, worldy good messages.

In my honest opinion, because the plotline involves three movies with this one coming as a sort of conclusion. Part 2 - frame-up, Part 3 - trying to resolve the matter of frame-up and fucking things up even more, Part 4 - coming to terms with consequences of his actions and himself. So the next part which is promised can be and do anything, maybe start a new arc.

The drama and anguish is portrayed well. The movie also doesn't forget to make the action parts interesting and new. Though I hated myself for thinking while watching - are some parts looking a bit like AI or is it my imagination. I hate this process only because I want just to watch and enjoy, but since that shit appeared and became popular it became part of the process, which is annoying.

The story was fine, the introduction of Jane was also quite okay, since both share such a bond of losing people. And it also allowed both come tot erms with their loss and not spiral completely.

It's good that Peter reconnected with his friend and MJ, although they don't remember. But I'm guilty because I was remembering all the memes about Zendaya and her acting, though I thought she did an okay job. It's not like her roles require a deep and super amotional drama. Yet that scene where her mind was occupied and it fucked Peter up was quite impactful one.

I really liked how the movie was shot, I looked it up and indeed it was done by a different director. It's strange how intuitively yu feel the difference between different directors. Always makes me feel strange but whatever. Some action scenes I thought looked really innovative and I liked how it involved Spidey and his ability to produce web.

Oh but Punisher, was it the name of that dude? I never watched his series, I think he has his own series? Too much content about Superheroes. Anyway, it felt so out of nowhere for me, maybe I should have known some place where they become acquainted. No really, last movie was released 5 years ago, I don't remember it well, I have a feeling he wasn't there so... But didn't really bother me.

What bothers me the most in solo movies

Is the fact that each character feels too isolated from everyone else in their solo movies, as if the rest of other heroes are gone on vacation. Like so much is going on here, it's important but everyone is out doing their own thing. Maybe it's all about small potatoes and big potatoes.

Anyway, yes, too isolated. It always feels weird. But when it's a group movie they almost stumble at the sheer number of people. After watching the Doomsday trailer it feels that way, too many people. But they need to promote what they want to pick up, right?

Maybe the public still loves Marvel movies after the grande finale of Avengers back in.. 2019 was it? (have no idea about the overall opinion on the new movies, since I watch only selected franchises). But I have a feeling that they outlived themselves. They're still popular and go strong, but at the same time maybe it's my impression that the interest is waning. Maybe it's my impression because of solo projects that were released shortly after, I'm not sorry but some of the characters can't hold it, I can't judge but reviews say even storylines were kinda meh.

After all many of the central characters are out of the picture after Avengers Endgame concluded. But I realize that we can't keep everyone here forever. And Marvel Studios keeps bringing up more and new characters (which I don't care about, not sorry).

What surprises me the most is that at least they lay a groundwork this time when it comes to X-Men, I was surprised they decided to delve into it, since.. do we need to have another version? Is there something that was not told in those movies? (I only watched the old ones). But we have a hint of X-men on the horizon. Yet to me it's like.. doesn't really make sense much.

If to go on a tangent, as a person who watched the first movies back in early '00 or when they were released, the main point was there were a lot of mutants that lived in secret and it later became a whole thing how they wanted rights for mutants etc. So when I think about the isolation, almost like a bubble effect when it comes to other solo movies, I sit and think, so I should believe that in this universe these mutants existed all along, but they never showed up, because it wasn't the right time?

Not only the stories in movies create the idea of how much time passed, but also the actual time of the real world. Just wait more and Marvel Studios will celebrate 20 year anniversary since the release of Iron Man back in '08. So when something in their universe appears with idea - we were here all along - feels damn out of place and strange.

But whaever, we'll see how it goes from here. I'm still going to watch at least Spidey movies, Tom did a wonderful job. I have no idea how good he is in other movies, but it's dedication when they boy basically dreamed and trained to become Spider-Man.

No really, if he takes part in Doomsday movie do you think seeing Downey Jr' face will fuck him up?