Marvel
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In Search of The Most Interesting Superhero Movie
An assessment of the remaining superhero movies of 2017. There’s a hornets nest to be rattled when it comes to comparing superhero movies in any context,…
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Nobody Wants Another ‘Catwoman,’ But…
How disconnected will we accept characters to be from their comic book universes?Remember when Felicity jones was in a Spider-Man movie?Sony recently announced that Venom,…
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Why ‘Logan’ is the Best Live-Action Version of a Disney Classic in Theaters Right Now
Wolverine is basically Old Man Peter Pan. A new TV ad for Logan suggests that you don’t go see “The Beauty” this weekend, as in the…
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Fan Theory Friday: Is ‘Life’ A ‘Venom’ Prequel?!?!
So strange it could be true. This week’s fan theory is ripped from the headlines and hot off the press, so let’s jump into it straightaway,…
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What James Mangold’s Mentor Taught Him
How Alexander Mackendrick sowed the seeds of Logan’s success. Logan quickly passed $100m at the US box office this week, faster than either of the previous…
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The Doubles of ‘Logan’
From meta to metaphysics.
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Why Isn’t Wolverine a Bigger Box Office Draw?
Logan is a hit, but it’s not enough of a hit for the hero. Is there any movie franchise as inconsistent with its quality and success…
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Toys Showcase First Look at Movie Blockbusters
As studios hide behind a veil of secrecy, toys uncloak the mystery. Everyone is clamoring for the first look at Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Unlike…
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When the Villain Becomes the Main Character of a Movie Franchise
Could the Marvel Cinematic Universe really go there? Bad guys are protagonists in movies all the time. From the early days of gangster films through the…