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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…
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…
What If Stumbles as Much as it Soars in First Season, Putting Familiar Marvel Characters in New Situations
What If had perhaps the riskiest premise out of the slate of Marvel TV shows coming out in 2021. Coming off the heels of the far-reaching ramifications of Loki, What If takes a look at how familiar situations from the…
Ragnarok Delves Deeper into Norse Mythology and Character Development in Second Season
Netflix’s coming-of-age reimagining of Norse mythology, Ragnarok, showed promise in its first season, though it wasn’t necessarily perfect. The second season plays more into its mythological roots and advances the story in meaningful ways while trimming off the fat in…
47 Ragnaroks- Ch 2, Coming Home
"We are really doing this then," Sophie said, putting on a pair of sneakers. "We are going to Asgard." Thor nodded. "Yes, we are. You packed lightly, right?" "Yeah. But we can go shopping later right, in case we need…
Avengers: Endgame is a Soulful, Emotionally Resonant Conclusion to the MCU Franchise as We Know It
There are some movies that mark a cultural moment. The Titanic. Terminator 2. Jurrasic Park. The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. And of course, Empire Strikes Back. Avengers: Endgame is, without a shadow of a doubt, one…
Why Avengers: Infinity War is Probably Better than Avengers: Endgame
Where were you when the Avengers died? It’s the kind of question that people in the Marvel Cinematic Universe might ask themselves, when referring to the events that occured in Infinity War. Of all the heroes who joined or fought…
Why Marvel’s Eleven Year Journey to Avengers Endgame is Worth the Hype
The Avengers redefined the movie business. Not just the superhero business, but the industry of making motion pictures as a whole. It made over 1.5 billion dollars in 154 days of release. In 2012, that’s bigger than everything else. It’s…