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.
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.
Amazon’s ‘The Tick’ Is Better Than The Superhero Movies It’s Parodying
Perhaps not having enormous sums of money to spend on CGI forced the show to do a better job of character development than most big-budget superhero films.
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.
Here’s Precisely Why ‘Captain Marvel’ Is Such A Disappointment
Marvel broke the mold of character origin films with ‘Black Panther,’ then they tried to put that mold back together for ‘Captain Marvel.’
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.
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.
‘The Incredibles 2’ Is A Story About Triumphing Over Adversity Rather Than Blaming It For Your Failure
From a standard SJW storyline of female empowerment and male incompetence, the film diverges into a much more interesting, universal, and realistic set of conclusions.
‘Incredibles 2’ Leaves Good Storytelling Behind For A Politically Correct Narrative
Not only does the movie get its themes confused when it comes to the villain, its plot is an embarrassment.
‘Deadpool 2’ Isn’t A Great Film, Which Means Superheroes Have Become A Robust Movie Genre
The film presents as something shallow and not really worthy of deep critical attention. Then it feeds the viewers deep issues in rather overt ways.
Podcast: A Guide To ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ And The Future Of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe
Peter Suderman joins Federalist Radio to break down the history of Marvel’s movie franchises and how their blockbuster “Avengers: Infinity War” came to be.
Why DC’s Superhero Pantheon Can Never Emulate The Success Of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
Each of DC’s major characters is essentially a sun at the center of their own solar system. Their gravity is so strong they maintain multiple planets all on their own.
The Crisis Of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Is Also Our Own
Thanos has a similar mindset to leftists of the past century or so. He believes anything can be justified if it forwards his well-intentioned agenda.
‘Black Panther’ Is Boring As Heck Until The Villain Shows Up
The screenwriters somehow managed to make the character seem smaller and weaker inside a film that was supposed to be all about the Black Panther.
‘Black Panther’s’ Achievement Is Offering A Black Hero Who Lives In Freedom
Yes, America, this is a story about the legacy of black pride and the civil rights struggle after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
If You’re Sour On DC Comic’s Live-Action Movies, Watch ‘Gotham By Gaslight’
This solid Batman film is continued proof that the problem with the DC live-action universe is more complex than simply blaming Zack Snyder or saying the films are too dark.
In ‘Black Panther,’ Wakanda Is A Trumpian Fever Dream
If you forget that Wakanda is supposed to be in East Africa, it starts to sound an awful lot like a Trumpian fantasy land.
Why ‘Justice League’ Is So Frightfully Boring
‘Justice League’ is more of the same action-packed boredom that Zack Snyder began in ‘Man of Steel’ and perfected in ‘Batman v Superman.’
‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Is An Enjoyable, Positive Hero Flick Worth Your Family’s Time
From the very first scene, ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ emits a strong message about vocation — that is, the roles in which one serves his or her neighbor.
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