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Dwayne Johnson is Better Than the Uneven, but Decent ‘Black Adam’
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Dwayne Johnson is Better Than the Uneven, but Decent ‘Black Adam’

Dwayne Johnson is the biggest movie star in the world, but DC wastes him on its middling, occasionally fun origin story. Continue reading Dwayne Johnson is Better Than the Uneven, but Decent ‘Black Adam’

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‘Eternals’ is a Tense Cosmic Battle Over Franchise Filmmaking
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‘Eternals’ is a Tense Cosmic Battle Over Franchise Filmmaking

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

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Spider-Man Grows Up in the Charming, Wacky, Series-Best <i>Far From Home</i>
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Spider-Man Grows Up in the Charming, Wacky, Series-Best Far From Home

Tom Holland swings into post-Endgame action in this warm summer romp. Continue reading Spider-Man Grows Up in the Charming, Wacky, Series-Best Far From Home

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The Treatment of Black Widow is Marvel’s Great Shame
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The Treatment of Black Widow is Marvel’s Great Shame

Marvel needs to learn from its decade-long mistreatment of its original female Avenger. Continue reading The Treatment of Black Widow is Marvel’s Great Shame

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a Passionate Love Letter to the Marvel Fandom
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a Passionate Love Letter to the Marvel Fandom

The Avengers assemble atop the zenith of the superhero film genre. Continue reading ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a Passionate Love Letter to the Marvel Fandom

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<i>Shazam</i> Rediscovers The Simple Joys of Being a Superhero
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Shazam Rediscovers The Simple Joys of Being a Superhero

The latest DC film transcends its few limits to make an all-time great hero out of Zachary Levi. Continue reading Shazam Rediscovers The Simple Joys of Being a Superhero

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