“The Eternals” Review
I find myself deeply torn on Marvel’s The Eternals unlike any other entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Most of these films aim for some simple and low goal that
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“Venom: Let There Be Carnage” Review
The buddy dynamic of Eddie and Venom was by far the highlight of 2018’s Venom. Nearly an hour exposition was a drag to sit through but little bursts of brilliance
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” Review
In a cinematic universe overflowing with spies, robots, aliens, and super-soldiers, it’s refreshing to know that there’s plenty of room for more fantasy. Shang-Chi feels like a pleasant addition to
“Marvel’s What If…?” Episodes 1-3 Review
There’s perhaps more promise in a Marvel anthology saga that it feels more suitable for playing with the Marvel Cinematic Universe rather than adhering to its many connections. The previous
“Black Widow” Review
The Black Widow movie has been so long overdue (both because of the pandemic and Marvel’s crowded forecasting) that everything about the film screams of being a late arrival. It’s
“The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” Review (Episode 1)
The benefit of saddling the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a miniseries format can allow for better breathing room and more experimentation. It’s the perfect vehicle to give the sidekicks of
WandaVision is (Almost) Horror
Marvel’s Cinematic Universe has dabbled in a number of genres past the standard superhero stagings. The Winter Soldier had aspects of being a political thriller, Guardians of the Galaxy is
“Spider-Man: Far From Home” Review
As an epilogue to Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man swings into a new world that is a bit terrifying. After such a stellar legacy as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s 11 years of
“Dark Phoenix” Review
The Dark Phoenix Saga I always found to be the most confusing of X-Men arcs when I watched it on the animated series. The good news is that this theatrical
“Avengers: Endgame” Review
After all the chaos and confusion in the universe-shaking Infinity War, along comes Avengers: Endgame to, yes, bring about the final battle of Avengers versus Thanos but also reflect on