Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom – is the MCU indeed doomed?
“As proof of the unimaginable possibilities in the Marvel multi-universe, we give you the one person who could play Victor von Doom.” With this definitive statement from director Joe Russo, Robert Downey Jr. was revealed to be playing the Marvel…
Deadpool and Wolverine is a Hilariously Irreverent Marvel Mash-Up that Honors Pre-MCU Films
In the vast cinematic landscape dominated by superhero films, Deadpool and Wolverine stands out as a riotous, irreverent entry that unapologetically pushes the boundaries of the genre. Directed by Shawn Levy, the film brings together Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Hugh…
Why Marvel Cinematic Universe Lost its Magic
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been a box office juggernaut. Since the release of Iron Man in 2008, it has been received warmly by both critics and fans thanks to its cinematic world building storytelling. Its iconic characters like…
Against All Odds, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has Created a Beautiful (though Flawed) Story out of a Tragedy
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever could have easily buckled under the weight of the unfortunate circumstances that plagued its production. It was just about to go into production when, in August 2020, its star Chadwick Boseman passed away unexpectedly from cancer.…
Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is a Fun, Down-Time Look at our Favorite Crew Ahead of the Third Film
It’s been over five years since we last saw the Guardians of the Galaxy on their own adventures, so it’s a smart idea to release a Holiday special for the brand as buildup for the second sequel film- and the…
Werewolf by Night is a Delightful Take on Classic Horror that Opens New Horizons for the MCU
Werewolf by Night is a refreshing departure from MCU TV properties of late. While most of these shows, such as Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, and She-Hulk have broken new ground and tried to do variations on the MCU formula, they…
She-Hulk: Attorney At Law is a Fun (but Extremely Divisive) Sitcom that Suffers Due to its Short Episodes
Alright. It’s time to talk about the proverbial elephant- well, more of a jade giantess- in the room. She-Hulk: Attorney At Law ran for nine episodes, and each of those episodes divided the MCU fanbase a little more than the…
Ms. Marvel is a Wonderfully Wholesome Show that Highlights South-East Asian Culture but Skips Out on Plot and Villains
Ms. Marvel was always going to be a dicey play for Marvel, as it’s centered around the first Muslim superhero in the MCU. There’s no surprise that the show has ruffled the feathers of both racists- sorry, ant-SJWS and anti-woke…
Thor: Love and Thunder is a Crowd Pleaser, but it Doesn’t Help Alleviate the Feeling of Aimlessness Plaguing MCU Phase Four
Marvel’s Thor is a character who has been saddled with plenty of different circumstances and new character directions with almost every new appearance in the MCU. From the somewhat bland Shakespearean take that lasted until Avengers: Age of Ultron to…
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Tries to Tell a Personal Story in an Epic Backdrop to Mixed Results
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has, unexpectedly, proved to be a divisive film for MCU fans. That’s probably due to the fact that trailers, and the rumor mill, conditioned many fans to expect the world, and more, from…
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