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The Boys has always been synonymous with excess, a reputation that remains intact as we enter its fourth season. This anti-superhero saga continues to revel in its audaciousness, delivering the kind of brash, in-your-face storytelling that has become its hallmark.…
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When Hawkeye was announced, it was probably on top of very few people’s must-watch pile. That’s not to say that Jeremy Renner’s portrayal of the character hasn’t been interesting so far- it has more to do with the fact that…
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Spider-Man: Far From Home is a Light-Hearted Romp (and an Antidote to the Solemn Endgame)
Spider-Man: Far From Home hits a curious middle ground, continuing on from the aesthetic and tone set by Homecoming. The story it tells is quintessentially Spider-Man, but it’s different enough from the other movies and comic books that it stands…
Umbrella Academy is a Weird Show about Dysfunctional Superheroes that Shows a Lot of Promise
Umbrella Academy isn’t the first superhero property to take a stab at the dysfunctional superhero family idea. However, it’s the first Netflix series to do so, and the series works more often than not for the most part. Sometimes, Family…
Venom Is Bland, Uninspired and Passable
Venom isn’t good. But if you are up for a short one-time watch that’s dated and barely interesting except for the dynamic between the titular symbiote and Eddy Brock, then you might just as well watch it in the theaters.…
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