‘Iron Man 3’ deserves second shot, deeper than initially thought

Many complaints have been made about “Iron Man 3” since its release in 2013, most of which include the liberties taken with the character of the Mandarin, the decision by Tony Stark of giving his address to the world and…

Marvel Cinematic Universe still limited despite mass acclaim

Consistency is what drives a franchise. When audiences walk into a movie that belongs to a certain franchise, they have expectations. When people walk into a James Bond movie, they expect a spy thriller with a suave protagonist, white-knuckle action…

Marvel’s Mad titan Thanos far less complex than fans think

Thanos is only appreciated by pretentious know-it-alls that pretend to understand resource management and try to actively disagree with the professor in their classes. People think he has this wild fantasy with this relatable motive for sustaining life, but it…

Why ‘Thor: The Dark World’ unjustly sits at bottom of MCU

“Thor: the Dark World” is not the worst Marvel movie. In fact, it is not even a bad movie. Perhaps the plot is not very interesting, and Malekith might be the worst superhero villain besides Ares from “Wonder Woman,” but…

‘X-Men,’ ‘Fantastic Four’ would work best on new Disney+

For all those who live under rocks and have somehow not heard the news, Disney has recently finished its purchase of 20th Century Fox, and with that, the properties of the X-Men franchise, Deadpool and the Fantastic Four have officially…

MCU Team-up efforts not solid, could use correction

The current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is nothing short of a powerhouse, with three out of the last four movies grossing over $1 billion worldwide and even its lowest-grossing films being held in higher regard than most superhero…

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Worst season of ‘Game of Thrones’ still better than most TV shows

4/5 Stars It has often been said the longer a show remains on the air, the more the quality of its writing and impact will decline and wither away. Numerous programs have succumbed to this inevitability, including animated heavyweights “The…

‘Pet Sematary’ proves unsettling addition to glut of King adaptations

3.5/5 Stars In a decade filled with numerous Stephen King adaptations, such as “It,” “Gerald’s Game” and “1922,” “Pet Sematary” is a nice addition to enhance the master of horror’s legacy. This version is a unique reimagining of both the…

Heartfelt ‘Shazam!’ may just be DC’s finest hour yet

4/5 Stars Warner Bros. has done it again. After restoring audience’s faith in its comic properties through the likes of “Wonder Woman” and “Aquaman,” the world of DC seems to have finally found its place in the oversaturated superhero franchise…