Timothy Rooney

An avid writer, looking for ways to dynamically express the things I love and to share analysis, thoughts, and ideas.

Ant-Man Is Big Fun, And Other Size Related Puns

For everyone who keeps waiting for Marvel Studios to produce a clunker, I’ve got bad news for you: Ant-Man isn’t it. When Guardians of the Galaxy failed to disappoint, the critics and those who cry “over saturation!” turned to the next lesser known title on the film slate. There was decent reason for trepidation.  The film was long talked about as a vehicle for Edgar Wright and his quirky vision. When he bowed out shortly after the film was finally greenlit and given a release date I was among t

Daredevil: Shadows in the Glass

Is the opening scene a metaphor for Fisk’s entire plan to rebuild the city? “You can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs,” and all that? After a couple of intense episodes for ol’ Matt Murdock, Wilson Fisk once again takes center stage in one of the finest episodes of the season. The title Shadows in the Glass appears to draw its inspiration from the opening scene of the episode, where Fisk looks into the mirror and sees himself as a boy, covered in blood. A haunting image that immed