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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ is Marvel’s Weirdest, Wackiest Rom-Com

Thor’s fourth solo film is a solid, likable entry that is stuck in a minefield of easy laughs, slight thematic beats, and flat visuals. Continue reading ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ is Marvel’s Weirdest, Wackiest Rom-Com

With the release of its long-awaited sequel imminent, it’s worth re-examining the impact of James Cameron’s masterful but deflated epic. Continue reading What Happened to ‘Avatar’?

Sam Raimi’s dazzling rollercoaster ride through the horrors of the multiverse puts the MCU under some serious strain. Continue reading ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Pushes the MCU to its Limits

Tom Holland leads this wacky and surprisingly thoughtful thrill ride through Spider-Man’s cinematic legacy. Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Rediscovers and Redefines Peter Parker

The Hong Kong film legend could be the first actor to crack the Oscar’s acting categories for Marvel; here’s why they should campaign for him. Continue reading Tony Leung Deserves an Oscar Nomination for ‘Shang-Chi’

Despite her best efforts, Chloe Zhao’s grounded emotional storytelling is largely incompatible with the Marvel formula. Continue reading ‘Eternals’ is a Tense Cosmic Battle Over Franchise Filmmaking

With a game cast and a charming wink to sitcoms past, Marvel’s first Disney+ series is a new lease on life for the all-powerful studio. Continue reading Post-Premiere: Welcome to the Wonderfully Weird World of ‘WandaVision’