Thunderbolts* is the latest chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), directed by Jake Schreier (Paper Towns) with a screenplay by Eric Pearson (Black Widow) and Joanna Calo (The Bear). At a time when the MCU feels overwhelmed by a seemingly endless ocean of characters, storylines, variants, and multiversal concepts, …
The post-Endgame era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been inconsistent and marked by numerous production issues, so the fact that Captain America: Brave New World is yet another project affected by reshoots and multiple script revisions isn’t at all surprising. It only reinforces the general concern surrounding the …
Agatha All Along, with Kathryn Hahn, is the latest from Marvel Television and is a solid Halloween watch. Ever since Avengers: Endgame, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been scrutinized. Fans have felt that the post-Infinity Saga films and television series have lacked focus. While engaging characters have entered the equation, it’s …
Marvel ended Phase 3 of its cinematic universe in 2019 on a high with Spiderman: Far From Home and promised that Phase 4 would bring new stories along with new heroes. Fans were excited for the new era. However, things didn’t turn out to be as good as fans wanted. …
Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. To say the least, it’s been a mixed bag. Venom, a film I thoroughly enjoyed for its edgelord sensibilities, made a mint at the box office despite negative critical reception. Its sequel, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, fared much better critically and commercially, but Sony’s next take on adapting …
Echo, the first release under the new Marvel Studios Spotlight banner, premieres tomorrow, January 9th, with all five episodes dropping at once on Disney+. The Echo reviews have started trickling out from critics and more. The story follows Maya Lopez (played by Alaqua Cox) as she leaves New York with …
Marvel’s latest flick, The Marvels, is a bright blast of action-packed big-screen fun. Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, and Teyonah Parris have a fun and infectious chemistry that makes The Marvels impossible to look away from. Nia DaCosta’s Marvel debut is a visual victory packed with punch and spectacle. The story races along at a lightning pace, …
Yesterday was a busy day for Marvel Studios, as it dropped the Echo trailer and premiered the show at a Choctaw Day Celebration. There, the studio announced a new “banner” called Marvel Spotlight, with Echo as its first entry. Rumors about the Echo trailer had been swirling for days, but the Marvel …
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP)’s refusal to negotiate with writers has left Daredevil: Born Again fans in the lurch. The Daredevil: Born Again shoot at Silvercup East was picketed by striking writers walking for a fair wage and contract terms. After today’s action, Marvel shut down production …
Fair warning, this piece is filled with spoilers. If you haven’t seen Age of Ultron, Spiderman: Homecoming, Hawkeye, or Spiderman: No Way Home – avert your eyes, or better yet, grab some pizza and spend a day with Disney+ or your streaming service of choice and catch up on these essential MCU properties. On the …