There's a moment in Avengers: Age of Ultron that I think about more than I probably should. The Avengers are at a party. Thor's hammer is sitting on a coffee table. One by one, Earth's mightiest heroes step up to try to lift it, and one by one they fail — with varying degrees of … Continue reading New Members, Old Grudges: The Characters Who Changed the Avengers Forever
Age of Ultron
Examining the AI Threat in Avengers: Age of Ultron
"I've got no strings to hold me down..." When Ultron first awakens in Avengers: Age of Ultron, quoting Pinocchio while simultaneously crushing one of Tony Stark's Iron Legion drones, we're witnessing something far more unsettling than just another Marvel villain making his entrance. Here's an artificial intelligence that understands metaphor, appreciates irony, and has already … Continue reading Examining the AI Threat in Avengers: Age of Ultron
The Confusing Middle 