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‘Ms. Marvel’s penultimate episode puts a twist on a familiar format

Episode 5 keeps its focus on the emotional core.

On Jul 6, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘Ms. Marvel’ episode 4 turns a mother-daughter trip on its head

A trip to Karachi offers some answers.

On Jun 29, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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Marvel writer apologizes for tone-deaf Miles Morales comic, facing criticism for racist stereotypes

Reimagining Miles Morales as Thor, this comic was criticized for its cringey hip-hop references and racist undertones.

On Jun 23, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Ms. Marvel’s 2 worlds come to a head in episode 3

Things come to a head at Kamala’s brother’s wedding.

On Jun 22, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘Kraven the PETA member’: Marvel fans are dunking on Sony’s plan for an ‘animal lover’ Kraven the Hunter movie

Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson describes his version of Kraven the Hunter as an ‘animal lover and a protector of the natural world.’

On Jun 21, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Ms. Marvel’ continues its precise balancing act in episode 2

It expands her world without minimizing her life outside of her new powers.

On Jun 15, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘Ms. Marvel’ debuts with a slice-of-life view of a Marvel superfan

The pilot serves as Kamala Khan’s origin story.

On Jun 8, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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People keep live streaming ‘Morbius’ on Twitch as the film’s ironic fandom continues to grow

It’s Morbin’ time 24/7 on Twitch—much to Sony’s dismay.

On May 26, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The villain of ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ is already a breakout meme

People are comparing him to Voldemort.

On May 24, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘Marvel I’m begging you to give VFX artists enough time to do their jobs’: Fans call out ‘She-Hulk’ trailer for bad CGI

‘Using word ‘Hulk’ to describe this She-Hulk design is pretty generous.’

On May 18, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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People think ‘Doctor Strange 2’ ripped off this viral TikTok indie videogame, ‘Sword of Symphony’

‘Sword of Symphony’ is a musical combat RPG—and it bears a startling resemblance to Doctor Strange’s musical fight scene.

On May 17, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘It’s Morbin’ time’: Morbius memes still going strong as fake catchphrase goes viral

Everyone hates the actual movie—but the Morbius memes are more powerful than ever.

On May 12, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The 2 Marvel comics you need to read after ‘Doctor Strange’

This epic Avengers storyline is all about multiverse incursions—and it’s one of Marvel’s greatest crossover events.

On May 11, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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How ‘Doctor Strange 2’ failed Scarlet Witch by telling yet another sexist Marvel story

A bad repeat that oversimplifies her character.

On May 10, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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doctor stephen strange (left) and wong (right) in doctor strange in the multiverse of madness

Debate over ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ PG-13 rating leads to people highlighting much more boundary-pushing movies

Should the movie have gotten a PG-13 rating?

On May 9, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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