Can ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Save the Stagnant MCU?
Will ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ be able to overcome the MCU slump and ride an R-rating to boxoffice success?
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Is ‘Madam Web’ The Best Unintentional Comedy?
Madame Web has clunky exposition, awkward dialogue, mediocre action, and a very generic story. But it also has some of the most unintentionally hilarious line delivery and weird moments I’ve seen recently.
The 2023 Denver Film Critics Society Winners Are…
The Denver Film Critics Society winners were just announced and three categories had a tie vote.
‘The Marvels’ Doesn’t Deserve All the Hate
Despite what the angry internet screaming would tell you, The Marvels is not in fact the worst movie ever. But that also doesn’t mean it’s a masterpiece.
Whatcha Watchin: Guardians Vol. 3 and an Atomic Bomb vs a Blonde Bombshell
In the latest episode of the Whatcha Watchin podcast, Alexis and Kim discuss Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the future of the MCU, Oppenheimer, Barbie, and why they’re looking forward to Fast X even though they’ve never seen a Fast movie before.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Taps Into Trauma
James Gunn breaks the post-
Whatcha Watchin: The Most Mediocre Marvel Movie Ever?
In the premiere episode of the new Whatcha Watchin podcast, Trashwire editor Alexis Gentry and Geek Girl Authority critic Kim Pierce discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantimania and why it’s starting to feel like Marvel is losing its magic.
‘Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania’ More Mediocre Marvel
Maybe it’s superhero fatigue or the recent string of disappointing movies, but ‘Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania’ feels like another day, another mediocre Marvel movie.
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Made Me Care About the MCU Again
While Black Panther: Wakanda Forever lacks some of the finesse of top-tier Marvel, Namor shines as an engaging MCU villain, and powerhouse performances from the female cast members make it a solid MCU entry.
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Struggles with Tone but Still Fun
Thor: Love and Thunder struggles with the balance of humor and drama but still provides a lot of Marvel fun.
Marvel Gets Messy in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
Despite director Sam Raimi’s dynamic style and stunning visuals, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness feels surprisingly inaccessible to casual MCU fans, though it will likely delight those who are well-versed in comic book lore.
Hawkeye: How the MCU Stole Christmas
The small holiday story risks being Hawk-blocked by the enormity of the MCU.
‘Shang-Chi’ Delivers Fresh Fights and Fun
With fresh, dynamic fight scenes, Shang-Chi manages to break some new ground and avoid the pitfalls of more generic MCU entries, especially for an origin story this late in the game.
Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ Breaks Free From MCU Canon
As the MCU moves into a post-Infinity Saga world, Marvel is throwing all sorts of new stuff at us, particularly in the form of streaming shows on Disney Plus. Now we get an animated series that correctly assumes we’re all familiar enough with the characters of the MCU to wonder what would happen if they were thrown into completely different scenarios.
