Spoiler Warning: This post discusses events and character developments throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including major plot points from recent films and series. Proceed with caution if you're not caught up! When we think about what makes the Marvel Cinematic Universe so compelling, our minds often jump to the spectacular action sequences, the witty one-liners, … Continue reading The Heart of Heroes: How Partnerships Define the Marvel Cinematic Universe
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Marvel’s Long Game: Phase 1 Easter Eggs That Paid Off Years Later
When Iron Man hit theaters in 2008, few could have predicted it would launch one of the most ambitious and successful film franchises in cinema history. Yet with the benefit of hindsight, we can now see how Marvel Studios meticulously planted seeds throughout their Phase 1 films that would blossom into major plot points, character … Continue reading Marvel’s Long Game: Phase 1 Easter Eggs That Paid Off Years Later
15 Years of Marvel Cinematic Dominance
Buckle up, folks, because we're about to embark on a whirlwind tour through the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). That's right, we're talking about the franchise that has dominated the box office for the past 15 years, leaving other studios green with envy (and not just because of the Hulk). It all started back in 2008 … Continue reading 15 Years of Marvel Cinematic Dominance
10 Marvel Moments That Live in My Head Rent Free
I remember a few months ago there was this trend on Twitter where various hashtags got going where people asked questions like, "What Star Wars scenes live rent free in your head?" or "What MCU moments live rent free in your head?" I'm not sure where the idea of something living rent free in our … Continue reading 10 Marvel Moments That Live in My Head Rent Free
Some Thoughts After Seeing Black Widow
I know... This a movie that's been out for more than a week now, so any kind of review I would have is way late. I don't care. Because this isn't so much a review of Black Widow as it's a collection of thoughts I've been having about the Marvel Cinematic Universe in general following … Continue reading Some Thoughts After Seeing Black Widow
Why Don’t Superheroes Stay Dead?
Earlier today, as a part of this month's A to Z Challenge, I wrote a post about Doomsday, the creature/being that killed Superman in the now classic Death of Superman storyline of the early 1990s. In response to that post, our blogging friend T asked why people always die and come back to life in … Continue reading Why Don’t Superheroes Stay Dead?
After Seeing Avengers: Endgame… No, Really, I Mean It This Time…
All right… Has everyone seen Avengers: Endgame by this point? If you haven’t, you may be one of the ten who did not see the movie. But we are now more than two months past its opening weekend and even the Russo brothers, directors of the film, have stated that the ban on spoilers was … Continue reading After Seeing Avengers: Endgame… No, Really, I Mean It This Time…
My Favorite Movies #57 – The Avengers
The Avengers 2012 Directed by Joss Whedon Quick synopsis... An all-star lineup of superheroes -- including Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk and Captain America -- team up to save the world from certain doom. Working under the authority of S.H.I.E.L.D., can our heroes keep the planet at peace? Y'all... Remember when this movie was about the … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #57 – The Avengers
After Seeing Wonder Woman
A week ago, I saw Wonder Woman in IMAX 3D. It was wonderful. Five days ago, on a whim, I decided to see it again. This time, I went to a cheaper matinee with a standard 2D viewing. It was still wonderful. Two days ago, I saw it again with a group of friends. It … Continue reading After Seeing Wonder Woman
10 Movies I’m Anticipating in 2017
I love movies. And I've taken time to look ahead at the year to come. There are a lot of movies coming out that I'm going to want to see when they hit theaters. However, I'm not made of money. So there's a good chance I'll miss a good bit of them until they hit … Continue reading 10 Movies I’m Anticipating in 2017
The Confusing Middle 