Superheroes

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…

Arguably one of the best Pixar films, 2004’s The Incredibles left an indelible mark on movie lovers, acting as a great version of the Fantastic Four that we’ve yet to actually get onscreen.  While it probably took way too…

With Deadpool 2 on track to earn well over $100 million in its opening weekend in the United States, it appears that Deadpool is now more than just a flash in the pan — he’s franchise material. …

In a time where literally ever studio and media company is looking to greenlight some type of superhero property to capitalize on the built-in audience that comes with them, it’s nice to have a superhero…

With Deadpool 2 due out in theaters this weekend, the X-Men franchise is quietly entrenching itself as one of the longest running franchises in film today.  The X-Men films aren’t exactly as streamlined as those in the MCU (different…

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…

After just a few weekends in theaters, Avengers: Infinity War is making people lose their damn minds.  From hilarious memes to think pieces, Infinity War has stolen the show on basically every platform imaginable, and…

On this day, 16 years ago, Spider-Man was released in theaters! Everyone from kids to adults were ready to see this well-known Marvel hero on the big screen for the first time ever, and the…

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…

When Infinity War moved its release a week earlier to April 27th, it sent a shockwave throughout the film industry as studios hurried to move their films away from that behemoth so that box office…

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…

Some movies receive tons of press and hype before their premiere and ultimately live up to their lofty expectations. However, some, like the following movies, really flop at the box office and with fans despite…

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…

While many are still complaining that DC’s live-action films are lackluster, their animated films have quietly separated from the pack with fascinating takes on characters that are always ripe for discussion.  DC made waves when…

After 18 movies, Marvel’s largest, most insane film to date — Avengers: Infinity War — will be in theaters this coming weekend, and everyone is losing their damn minds.  With a budget that has been…

Since Iron Man came to theaters back in 2008, the MCU has offered plenty of large-scale, electric fight scenes.  Some have left audiences a little cold, but some are still revered to the point where…

It has been over a year since Logan came out and because Avengers: Infinity War is coming out to wrap up such a big hallmark for the superhero genre, I thought we’d take a closer look…

For the past 10 years, the MCU has been a meticulously crafted vehicle in Hollywood. It virtually has little to no competition. In other words, it’s the Thanos of cinema right now. Each new iteration…

April is normally the bridge to the summer movie season, containing a very eclectic group of films from week to week.  April 2018 is very similar to the described template, but with a notable change…

With the expansion of the Marvel universe this year with a slew of movies that are predicted to have both commercial and critical success, a question bears to mind of what exactly their rivals across…

The Internet has been blowing up since the announcement that comedian Kristen Wiig has been cast as Cheetah in Wonder Woman 2. Whether you think that Wiig will succeed in the role or not, it…

We may only be in the first quarter of 2018 but that doesn’t mean we can’t get excited about 2019. With big films such as Avengers 4 and Star Wars: Episode IX hogging all the…

With Infinity War on the horizon, it’s natural for fans to wonder just how much of a threat Thanos is going to be. It’s all well and good to assume he’ll be the most difficult…

Black Panther is setting the world on fire with many claiming it as a monumental moment in the cultural zeitgeist.  Rotten Tomatoes even claimed it as the best reviewed live-action superhero movie ever made this…

Every analyst predicted that Black Panther would come away with the number one spot at the box office this weekend, but very few speculated that it would perform this well.  And with many people off work for…

The first of three Marvel films to release in 2018 is finally upon us.  Coming off of the success of Civil War, many were looking forward to seeing Chadwick Boseman play the role of King T’Challa…

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…