The story of Marvel can scarcely be told without some focus on Stan Lee, the man, the myth, the mascot. The eponymously titled Stan Lee, a new documentary by David Gelb, flips this script to focus on the life of a true comic book giant. Told primarily in the first person, Gelb focuses on the … Continue reading Review: ‘Stan Lee’ – A Glossy Look at Marvel’s Biggest Champion
Secret Invasion – Episode 3 – ‘Betrayed’ Recap
Lots went down last week. We discover that Nick Fury has married a Skrull. Gravik is building a Super Skrull tech in a lab. With the potential for a new power rising, Fury must act fast to stop the impending events. Secret Invasion Episode 3 - “Betrayed” confirms the Super Skrull plan is in place. … Continue reading Secret Invasion – Episode 3 – ‘Betrayed’ Recap
Secret Invasion – Episode 2 – “Promises” Recap
In the premiere, we lost a huge piece of the SHIELD-based MCU. How the world will respond to this will be interesting. This week, Secret Invasion - "Promises" hones in on Nick Fury's relationships. The episode proves that Samuel L. Jackson creates chemistry with everyone. The plan that Gravik (Kingsley Ben-Adir) is hatching feels a … Continue reading Secret Invasion – Episode 2 – “Promises” Recap
TV Review: ‘Secret Invasion’ Ups the Personal Stakes For Nick Fury
The MCU foray into television has been a mixed bag. Some series, like WandaVision, Loki, or Ms. Marvel caught on with niche audiences. Others, like Moon Knight, seemingly disappeared as soon as they ended. Adding TV shows to the MCU portfolio might have been a breaking point for some, accelerating the superhero fatigue that hurt … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Secret Invasion’ Ups the Personal Stakes For Nick Fury
Review: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Serves as Both a Thrilling Ride and a Poignant Ecological Critique
James Gunn and the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise always felt out of sync with the MCU. Despite featuring prominent characters with close ties to Thanos, the Guardians occupied a more violent and comedic corner of the franchise. Nevertheless, Gunn's vision remains the only one to fully work within the MCU, as he could serve … Continue reading Review: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Serves as Both a Thrilling Ride and a Poignant Ecological Critique
Review – Ant-Man Quantumania & the 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 Review – Ant-Man Quantumania & the 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
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