The gang is back in taking second servings for DC's more family-friendly comic book film, Shazam! Fury of the Gods. That is if you can define this as "family-friendly." Considering the content is slightly darker than the first film, I doubt you can. As children-turned-muscular adult bodies, Billy Batts (Asher Angel/Zachary Levi) and company find … Continue reading Review: ‘Shazam! Fury Of The Gods’ – A Sequel That Doesn’t Strike Twice
The “Ant-Man Trilogy: Under the Magnifying Glass
Staff writer Josh Walbert looks at the Ant-Man trilogy from director Peyton Reed. A rocky start to the franchise led to one of its most exciting trilogies. To fully get the picture of the little guy, Josh revisited the three films in the franchise, culminating in the Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania release on February … Continue reading The “Ant-Man Trilogy: Under the Magnifying Glass
Review: ‘Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania’ Entertains But Feels Hollow
Time sneaks up on all of us. Just 8 years ago, Paul Rudd made his debut in the MCU. The comedian found time to balance his already busy schedule and deliver stellar performances in various projects. This weekend sees Rudd’s fifth appearance as Scott Lang, a man troubled about the time he lost during the … Continue reading Review: ‘Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania’ Entertains But Feels Hollow
James Gunn Reveals New DC Chapter with Superman, Batman, Supergirl, Swamp Thing
Director and writer James Gunn has taken over the DC Universe and revealed the first batch of projects under his supervision. His partner, Peter Safran helped craft the vision and each of the men will oversee different projects as the franchise continues to grow. On the video, Gunn makes a strong push for "artistic vision" … Continue reading James Gunn Reveals New DC Chapter with Superman, Batman, Supergirl, Swamp Thing
Review: ‘Black Adam,’ DC, and the Rock Blockbuster Problem
A wise DC comics character once noted, "you either die the hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain." In the case of the DCEU, no one quite fits this bill as aptly as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Once described as "franchise Viagra," we've entered an odd place for the action star. … Continue reading Review: ‘Black Adam,’ DC, and the Rock Blockbuster Problem
Spoiler-Free Review: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Delivers the Most Emotional MCU Film to Date
The passing of Chadwick Boseman was a seismic moment for the entertainment landscape. A few years after he became an icon for his portrayal of King T'Challa, the actor passed away from cancer. Once considered the next great leading man in Hollywood, the loss felt incalculable. For director Ryan Coogler, their friendship and activism went … Continue reading Spoiler-Free Review: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Delivers the Most Emotional MCU Film to Date
Review: ‘Werewolf By Night’ Brings Classic Horror to the MCU
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe grows, its important for the franchise to change up the formula. We need variation with almost thirty films and more than a half-dozen shows in the bank. However, few would have guessed that Michael Giacchino would be the curveball the franchise needed. The composer of Up, Inside Out, and The … Continue reading Review: ‘Werewolf By Night’ Brings Classic Horror to the MCU
Streaming At Home Review – ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Arrives on Disney+
In many cultures, the idea of wanting more for yourself is valorized. We want more money, more success, and more awards. Some of us simply want to tell our own stories to differentiate ourselves. In the case of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the want for more has resulted in something of a problem. The film … Continue reading Streaming At Home Review – ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Arrives on Disney+
Review: ‘She-Hulk’ Scores Big Laughs to Stand Out in the MCU
The promise of Marvel television has mostly been undermined over the past two years. When WandaVision took off, it was due to its willingness to embrace the medium. Meanwhile, other series like Hawkeye and Falcon & The Winter Soldier felt like long movies. None of the shows have been outright failures, but a failure to … Continue reading Review: ‘She-Hulk’ Scores Big Laughs to Stand Out in the MCU
Trailer: ‘She-Hulk’ Still Strong, But Did Marvel Turn to Daredevil Too Soon?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faNwFB03r9E We may only be 11 days away from She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, but Marvel has already kicked the tires on the Daredevil series in the pipeline. The latest trailer gives away way too much, while also showcasing most of what we already know about the show. Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) will defend the super-creature Abomination (Tim … Continue reading Trailer: ‘She-Hulk’ Still Strong, But Did Marvel Turn to Daredevil Too Soon?