In the summer of 2008, a relatively modest superhero film was released with tempered expectations. Iron Man, starring a comeback-seeking Robert Downey Jr. and directed by Jon Favreau (then best known for Swingers and Elf), wasn't projected to be a cultural watershed moment. Yet seventeen years later, we recognize it as the cornerstone of what … Continue reading The Importance of Iron Man
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The Snap Heard Around the Universe: Analyzing the Bold Ending of Infinity War
In the annals of cinematic history, few moments have left audiences as stunned and speechless as the ending of Avengers: Infinity War. The film's climactic scene, now infamously known as "The Snap," sent shockwaves through the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and left moviegoers worldwide in a state of disbelief. This bold storytelling move not only … Continue reading The Snap Heard Around the Universe: Analyzing the Bold Ending of Infinity War
The Character Couch – Wade Wilson
Welcome to another exciting edition of The Character Couch! This is that section of The Confusing Middle where we take a look at well-known movie characters and examine them from a psychological point of view. What makes them tick? Grab some popcorn because today we're going to dive into the psyche of the Merc with … Continue reading The Character Couch – Wade Wilson
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
Exploring Cinematic Universes
Hey there, movie buffs and franchise fanatics! Today, we're taking a wild ride through the wonderful world of cinematic universes. You know, those mind-bending movie marathons that leave you questioning reality and wondering if you've stumbled into an alternate dimension. Buckle up, because we're about to explore how these interconnected storylines have taken over our … Continue reading Exploring Cinematic Universes
The Journey of Iconic Comic Book Characters
Hey there, fellow comic book aficionados and nostalgia seekers! Today, we're taking a wild ride down memory lane as we explore the fantastic journeys of our beloved comic book characters. From the moment they sprang to life on the page to their modern-day evolution, these characters have captured our hearts, made us laugh, cry, and … Continue reading The Journey of Iconic Comic Book Characters
Some Thoughts After Seeing Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder 2022 Directed by Taika Waititi Quick synopsis... Thor's plans for finding inner peace in retirement end abruptly when he's called upon to halt Gorr the God Butcher's plans to eliminate the gods. Joining Thor in his quest are King Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster. Here we go... Oh, I should … Continue reading Some Thoughts After Seeing Love and Thunder
22 Movies I’m Anticipating in 2022
The last time I did a list like this was in January of 2020. Pretty sure only a couple of those movies actually released in theaters that year. Several of those movies, I still have not seen. So I didn't think it was worth it to put together a list of movies to anticipate in … Continue reading 22 Movies I’m Anticipating in 2022
Some Thoughts After Seeing Spider-Man: No Way Home
I know this movie just came out a few days ago and I know it's probably the most anticipated movie to hit theaters in 2021. So I've been debating with myself whether or not I even wanted to write something about what I think of it. Being this fresh in the theater, I don't want … Continue reading Some Thoughts After Seeing Spider-Man: No Way Home
Some Thoughts After Seeing The Eternals
As this is the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and it was only released a few days ago, I'm gonna keep this as spoiler-free as possible. But if you haven't seen The Eternals and want to go into it knowing as little as possible, you may turn back now. It should come as … Continue reading Some Thoughts After Seeing The Eternals
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