Marvel's The Punisher

By Christian David Montañez (8th semester Social Communication student, From Geek to Chic elective) 

If you are a lover of the entire Marvel cinematic universe, you will surely like The Punisher. Unlike the other Marvel productions, this series shows an ordinary man being an unforgettable vigilante. You can't miss what this incredible story tells.

The Punisher is an American web series created by Steve Lightfoot. It tells the story of Frank Castle, a former US soldier who lives in New York City and takes revenge on the people who killed his family; however, he realizes that behind the death of his loved ones there is a bigger conspiracy than he thinks.

The story really begins in the Netflix and Marvel series: Daredevil, in its second season. Frank tries to kill all the organizations and people who were involved in his family's murder, but Daredevil, aka the Red Devil of Hell's Kitchen, won't let him finish. In the end they manage to solve their indifferences and defeat their enemies. After the great success of the Marvel character, Marvel decides to make a complete series of this character, such as Daredevil's spin off.

Its first season focuses on a Frank Castle determined to kill everyone he never thought would be involved in the murder of his family, including revealing a whole conspiracy in the US Army. He is, as his name implies, an impeccable punisher who will seek to assassinate all the bad guys who are in his way.

In the second and final season, Frank, after having settled his personal accounts and living a quiet life, decides to help a girl named Amy Bendix, who someone wants to kill. Castle relives his life as The Punisher.

The Punisher is a series that will always keep you in suspense and full of desire to continue watching episode after episode. The action shown in this series has made it popular from its premiere until today. If you are such a fan of Marvel and you have not seen this series, what are you waiting for?

Spirited Away

 By Juanita Garcia Cruz (5th semester FIGRI student, From Geek to Chic elective)

If you like adventure and mystery you should watch Spirited Away. This movie allows you to think outside the box, because during the story pretty strange things happen. So, if you´re prepared or maybe you want to see different movie, the best way to start is by watching  Spirited Away.

Spirited Away is a 2001 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Although its an old movie this film continues to be one of the best productions.

The main character is Chihiro. During the film Chihiro try to escape of the fantasy world and save their parents, because they became pigs. In the fantasy world Natsuki Yubaba dominates. She is a powerful witch. Natsuki has the power to convert anyone in an animal.

Chihiro starts to work in Yubaba´s bathhouse to find the best way to free herself and return to the human world. To get the job Chihiro go through too many adventures, because in the fantasy world the humans aren’t allow. With the helps to a man and one girl, she finally gets the job.

In Yubaba´s bathhouse the protagonist helps to clean and organized all the things when soul arrives to take a bath. In some case, arrives nasty souls, but Chihiro must help the soul and open the shower faucet. Initially, the work is so hard, she is one of the slow girls and Natsuki Yubaba shouts all the time, but Chihiro never give up.

So if you want to know all the creature that are in the movie and discovered if Chihiro escape and return to the human world you should watch this film.

Rick and Morty, interdimensional adventures

 By Juan Andrés Rozo Quevedo (3rd semester FIGRI student, From Geek to Chic elective)

Rick and Morty: you have probably heard about it, and you may be aware of the big phenomenon it has become. It is everywhere, from clothes to mugs. Rick and Morty is an amazing TV show full of astonishing visuals and overflowing creativity. Have you given it a try, though?

The TV show produced by Michael Mendel and from the network Adult Swim, tells the story of Rick an elder and alcoholic scientist who lives with his daughter’s family who has invented innumerous gadgets to travel along many worlds and his grandson Morty, a dumb but helpful assistant.

Every episode will transport you to unimaginable scenarios, meet curious aliens, and make you question what the hell is happening. Also, the series portrays a multiverse with a big variety of Ricks and Mortys which reminds comics series such as Marvel or DC Comics.

Nowadays, Rick and Morty has 5 seasons premiered and another one confirmed. It has been awarded with many prizes as “Best animated show” by the Critics´ Choice Award and even a Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Animated Program”. In addition, the whole show has got an amazing performance in the ratings, getting from 91% to 96% per season in Rotten Tomatoes.

So, what are you waiting for to start watching one of the most hilarious animated series that has been created?

The Man Without Fear: Daredevil

By Harold Esteban Rodríguez Molina (5th semester FIGRI student, From Geek to Chic elective)

You probably have watched a lot of movies related to the Marvel universe: Spiderman, Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, Avengers and countless other movies. However, have you watched Marvel series like Daredevil? If you are interested in Marvel heroes and you have not watched the Daredevil series, I have a question for you, what are you doing?  

All episodes of the first season were released on Netflix on April 10, 2015, while the second season was released in its entirety on March 18, 2016. In July 2016, the series was renewed for a third season, which was released on October 19, 2018. The series has an extraordinary impact and excellent reviews, so they decided to produce a spin-off series to show the story of Frank Castle (The Punisher).

In this show, Matt Murdock, as a boy, lost his sight, but he never gives up, he just always continues forward. He gained superhuman senses and he started training. When he got a little bit older, he went on to study law with the purpose of crime fighting in New York. At night, Matt Murdock becomes Daredevil and he has no fear, because he fights Kingpin, special agent Ben Poindexter, the Punisher, the Hand, and he always wins because he lives without fear.

The Daredevil series is not one more show of the closet, it is more than that: It makes you think and reflect on what changes you can make to transform the world and create a better way to live in this world surrounded by corruption. That’s why this show has built up a massive fanbase. Theories and positive reviews, this show has an excellent combination. Finally, do you know why Daredevil is not part of the Avengers?

“As Daredevil, I get to save the world. As a lawyer... maybe I can fix it. I need them both. That's what I realized. The warrior and the lawyer. It doesn't work if I only have one.”

-Matt Murdock