Captain Marvel Review | Empowerment with a Cause

Another post that I was slow on cross-posting, my overall take on Captain Marvel is that it is a solidly constructed super-hero flick with a couple of thematically interesting points that elevate it above the lesser MCU entries. At this point, it's hard not to be sucked into the orbit of mass anticipation regarding the …

Ant Man and the Wasp Review

In the wake of Infinity War the MCU sits in a limbo phase, the universe in a dismal state. Ant Man and the Wasp serves as a sort of palate cleanser for that traumatic turn of events, adjusting the stakes from a battle for the fate of all life forms, to a smaller scale story …

Avengers Infinity War Review: The End is Nigh

It’s been ten years since the start of this cinematic experiment, a test to see if a tapestry of blockbuster superhero movies could be successfully woven into a single satisfying film franchise. There have been highs (Iron Man, Winter Soldier, Civil War, Black Panther), and there have been lows (Thor 1&2, Captain America 1, Age …

Black Panther Review

Warning: * Spoilers Ahead* At this point, it largely feels like the MCU formula is set in stone. A rotating cast of pithy white dudes take center stage, each offering a somewhat distinct twist on a familiar formula. Throwaway villains of the week appear with some menacing new plan at the end of the first …