Without The ‘Blade’ Trilogy, The Marvel Cinematic Universe Wouldn’t Exist
Blade’s sword-wielding, crime-fighting ways — and the progression of the trilogy itself — gave us all the opportunity to learn the name Thanos.
How Disney Is Primed To Homogenize The Motion Picture Marketplace
Disney’s sequel-driven market dominance will only continue, as the company has not only broadened its reach but cemented its formula.
What Made ‘Avengers: Endgame’ The Highest-Grossing Movie Of All Time
After 11 years of story-building, Marvel finally gave audiences a sense of completeness, showing it’s not always the journey but the conclusion that counts.
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Takes Teen Hero On Planet-Saving Vacation
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ is Peter Parker’s most entertaining adventure yet.
X-Men Franchise Goes Down In Flames With Unfaithful ‘Dark Phoenix’
The filmmakers didn’t seem to want to follow the plot much. Or develop characters. Or stay true to some of the more interesting parts of the comics.
Superhero-Horror Hybrid ‘Brightburn’ Proves Less Can Be More
At exactly half the length of ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ ‘Brightburn’ efficiently delivers a simple but solid story that’s so fresh, frightening, and franchise-worthy you’ll wish you could binge on a sequel as soon as it’s over.
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Makes It Easier To Say Goodbye To An Era
Ultimately, this is a film not just about massive battles between good and evil, about flashy tech and iron suits, it is a look into the human soul, and what we are willing to do to overcome.
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Wraps Up Epic Marvel Storyline With Fateful, Fantastic Finale
It’s not perfect, but ‘Avengers: Endgame’ comes close enough that even the most superhero-saturated, seen-it-all fan will love it.
7 Most Unbelievable Moments In The Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Avengers series raises questions that cut to the essence of human nature, and ‘Endgame’ is the last chance for America to get the answers we deserve.
Why Thanos Is A Fitting Son Of Adam
In the Marvel cinematic universe, the evolution of Thanos tracks with the devolution of western culture and the glorification of death.
All 21 Marvel Superhero Films, Ranked
Quite possibly the most underrated film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is ‘Thor.’ (No, I’m not kidding. Yes, I will fight you.)
For All Its Flaws, ‘Shazam’ Beats ‘Captain Marvel.’ Here’s Why
America has two Captain Marvels. One debuted last month but the original is hitting screens now, and ‘Shazam’ is a better movie.
Retro ‘Captain Marvel’ Is Empowering But So-So Superhero Filler
‘Captain Marvel’ provides filler until the larger-scale ‘Avengers: Endgame’ arrives next month but seems lacking in commitment, ambition, and innovation.
No, Superhero Movies Aren’t ‘Terrible.’ They’re Entertaining And Address Important Questions
Superhero movies, more than any other creation or institution of the last two decades, have created a common culture.
Stan Lee Died A Comic Legend, And Rightfully So
It is right to honor Lee; it is right to make a legend of him. He gave us myths we still find enchanting, both as audiences and as myth-makers.
‘Daredevil’ Returns To Fabulous Form In Season 3 On Netflix
We’re back to that original conflict of Season 1: What if the devil is stronger? What if he wins?
Where To Rank ‘Venom’ Among The 25 Worst Comic-Book Films Of All Time
Critics pegged ‘Venom’ as not just a lower-rung Marvel film, but as one of the worst comic book films ever. Is it really that bad? Yes.
‘Ant-Man And The Wasp’ Departs From Tradition To Deliver A More Light-Hearted Hero
Of all of Marvel’s early ’60s characters, Ant-Man, alongside Iron Man, was the most politicized. Both were sturdy anti-Communists.
Paul Rudd Gives A Wildly Disappointing Performance In ‘The Catcher Was A Spy’
Not since Roger Moore’s turn as James Bond has an actor sleepwalked through a film like Rudd has here.
Violently Hilarious ‘Deadpool’ Sequel Outguns The Original
‘Deadpool 2’ has more action, laughs, and story than the first. It also tosses in enough heart to sweeten things up, without getting too sickening.
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