marvel

The MCU doesn’t know what to do with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

After three MCU cameos, Val Fontaine is embarrassingly unmemorable compared to Nick Fury.

On Nov 16, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ offers a moving tribute to Chadwick Boseman—but struggles with some typical MCU problems

Sincere but overstuffed, this epic sequel balances blockbuster thrills with a thoughtful examination of grief.

On Nov 14, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

‘Werewolf By Night’ proves Marvel can make something smart, nostalgic, and fun

On Oct 17, 2022 by Dan Wilbur

‘She-Hulk’ puts its spin on the sitcom wedding

There's never a convenient time for a wedding.

On Sep 22, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

‘She-Hulk’ episode 5 puts the spotlight on Titania

The influencer (and also probably scammer) takes center stage.

On Sep 15, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

‘Captain America: New World Order’ faces criticism for its controversial title and casting choices

Sharing a title with a famous antisemitic conspiracy theory, 'New World Order' also introduces an Israeli military superhero.

On Sep 12, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

‘She-Hulk’ episode 4 pits Jen Walters against demons, both inner and literal

She-Hulk tries her hand at dating apps.

On Sep 8, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

‘She-Hulk’ episode 3 leans on its cameos

A scene with Megan Thee Stallion was widely derided.

On Sep 1, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

‘She-Hulk’ episode 2 puts Jen Walters on a new career path as she encounters an O.G. villain from the MCU

With an appearance from one of the first MCU movie villains.

On Aug 26, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

This ‘She Hulk’ scene is sparking discourse about female rage—and bad dialogue

Is She-Hulk's catcalling monologue divisive feminist commentary, or just clumsy writing?

On Aug 22, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

‘She-Hulk’ kicks off with a tongue-in-cheek origin story–and answers a fandom debate

Jennifer Walters wants to catch viewers up.

On Aug 18, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

‘Avengers: Endgame’ director Joe Russo says theatrical movies are ‘elitist’ compared to Netflix, sparking debate

Is it really 'an elitist notion to be able to go to a theater'?

On Jul 18, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

What is ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ actually about?

Unlike the smart political subtext of 'Thor: Ragnarok,' this movie doesn't know what it's trying to say.

On Jul 13, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Trolls think Natalie Portman has CGI arms in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ after behind-the-scenes video goes viral

It's a conspiracy theory with some fairly obvious sexist undercurrents.

On Jul 11, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Natalie Portman and Taika Waititi’s assertion about ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ being ‘super gay’ criticized for exaggeration

Lower your expectations on the level of 'Love and Thunder's queerness.

On Jul 7, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski