Preceded by a string of hit-or-miss entries from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and following a marketing campaign unable to utilize the film’s stars, The Marvels had a hard road ahead. Coupled with a toxic fanbase hellbent on review-bombing Brie Larson, prospects for the film were bleak. However, all the pre-release negativity proved unwarranted. The Marvels … Continue reading Review: ‘The Marvels’ – A Fun, Light Entry that Combats Superhero Fatigue
Review: ‘The Marvels’ – Fun Returns to the MCU in an Imperfect Vehicle
As rumors swirl around the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there have been glimmers of hope. For every frustrating dead end, there have been projects that bode well for the long-term viability of the franchise. Few have been more successful than Ms. Marvel, which helped launch Iman Vellani as a star. Her promotion to the big leagues … Continue reading Review: ‘The Marvels’ – Fun Returns to the MCU in an Imperfect Vehicle
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
Secret Invasion – Episode 1 – “Resurrection” Recap
The last few series from Marvel have been met with some decisive reactions. That said, our site has often looked favorably on controversial series, including Ms. Marvel and She-Hulk. If this is your first time reading our recaps, we hope to judge it solely based on what they’re bringing to the table, not compared to … Continue reading Secret Invasion – Episode 1 – “Resurrection” 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
‘Jurassic Park’ at 30 – The Power and Wonder Remain
When Steven Spielberg took on Jurassic Park, there were plenty of suitors. Tim Burton, Joe Dante, and Richard Donner were all in the mix. Michael Crichton had more than enough credentials to demand a seat in directing chair. Yet Spielberg had Industrial Light and Magic, as well as George Lucas, in his back pocket. It … Continue reading ‘Jurassic Park’ at 30 – The Power and Wonder Remain
Review: ‘Is That Black Enough For You?!?’ Celebrates an Integral Moment in Film History
Transitioning from the world of criticism to the director's chair can be a daunting task. Some critics have done it over time, but outside of Peter Bogdonovich, few have stuck the landing. However, few critics approach the medium quite like Elvis Mitchell. Mitchell, a former critic for the New York Times and KCRW in Los … Continue reading Review: ‘Is That Black Enough For You?!?’ Celebrates an Integral Moment in Film History
Star Wars – Episode I: The Phantom Menace: 20 Years Later
20 years ago in a cinema not so far, far away… Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace It had been sixteen years since fans had seen a new Star Wars film. Anticipation was high and fans were lining up to return to George Lucas’ galaxy. It was a period of great excitement and the … Continue reading Star Wars – Episode I: The Phantom Menace: 20 Years Later
Review: ‘Captain Marvel’ Is a Fun Space Adventure, Despite Being Asked to Carry Too Many Origins
Within the past five years, Marvel has fully embraced the crazy wacko cosmic side of their considerable canon. Unlike other studios, Marvel Comics delivered content that focused on a world beyond ours, where weird and insane things happen on a regular basis. This allowed Guardians of the Galaxy to become one of the biggest films in the franchise … Continue reading Review: ‘Captain Marvel’ Is a Fun Space Adventure, Despite Being Asked to Carry Too Many Origins