Marvel Cinematic Universe

I feel like every movie made today has to be a part of a larger cinematic universe. Marvel, DC, Star Wars, etc. Of course, there are dozens of standalone films for every movie that’s part…

It’s very easy to lose yourself in a great movie. This is even truer when movies join together to form a movie universe: a movieverse. Regardless of your opinion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU),…

Thirty years ago, Tim Burton’s Batman entered theaters, absolutely dominating the box office of 1989 and creating Batmania, a jubilee year dedicated to all things Batman. I’m pretty sure this was enshrined in law. Burton’s…

What are movies? What makes one movie “cinema” and another a “theme park ride”? These clickbait questions have been on everyone’s mind lately. Martin Scorcese and Francis Ford Coppola have been asked to comment on…

Tommy Lee Jones put it best (as Agent Kay) when he said that “People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it.“. While being a fan of a particular franchise or series is fun,…

Marvel Studios recently revealed at Comic-Con International: San Diego that they’d be bringing a new rendition of the day-walking vampire hunter, Blade, into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Phase 5. (All of the phases are…

We all have Marvel to thank for every major studio rushing to make an extended cinematic universe around their owned properties. Since 2008 with the release of Iron Man, Marvel has owned the superhero landscape on…

Behold! James Gunn is returning to direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 after Disney’s decision back in July 2018 to kick him off the project. The overwhelming support for the director brought the company an…

Guardians of the Galaxy meets Independence Day. That is the most accurate and most concise way to sum up Captain Marvel. The movie is an edgy, space-thrill ride from start to finish. It maintains its…

Avengers: Infinity War came out on Blu-Ray and DVD this past week. As such, I thought it’d be appropriate to list dive into the fun ways that some of the actors and actresses prepared for…

Infinity War rocked the world a few months ago, changing the landscape in superhero films, expanding what was possible within this subset of films that is slowly becoming a genre of its own.  You always…

If you’re that one person who hasn’t seen Avengers: Infinity War, I suggest you pull out of this article before any spoilers reach you. This post is a take on my reactions after watching everything which…

Avengers: Infinity War is finally out and already breaking numerous box office records. If you haven’t seen it by now, chances are you’re unfamiliar with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This article is directed to those…

A lot has been made of Thanos since his clash with the Avengers was seen on the big screen this past weekend.  Although his chin looks alarmingly close to a scrotum, many have praised his…

Iron Man (2008) turns 10 years old today. It’s a film that has spawned 18 sequels and counting, a fact that is more impressive considering the fact that Robert Downey Jr.’s ninth outing as the character…

Ant-Man was a surprisingly entertaining entry into the MCU in 2015. It came on the heels of Guardians of the Galaxy during a time when we realized that Marvel could do whatever the hell they…

Well, the time is finally here.  After ten years of teases, team-ups, and superheroes punching everything in sight, Marvel Studios has brought all of its heroes together — emphasis on “all” — for a battle…

Avengers: Infinity War could very well be an overwhelming majority of people’s most anticipated movie of 2018. After Samuel L. Jackson appeared as Nick Fury at the end of Iron Man (2008), instantly, fans became excited…

Black Panther matters. If you’ve been paying much attention to the news or social media lately, you’ve probably been made aware of its record-breaking success . Black Panther opened this past weekend to a whopping…

Marvel’s newest film Black Panther is shaping up to be something spectacular. With ticket pre-sales out selling all other superhero movie pre-sales and praise filled reviews coming from every side, Black Panther may just be…