The Fantastic 4: First Steps is a weird movie for anyone who isn’t already knowledgeable of the MCU. The creators just assume you know how this franchise’s alternative universes work, for one thing. And while I can appreciate not bothering with another origin story plotline, explaining how the four of them got their powers with a quick montage is also a strange choice.
You got to take the day as it comes, right?
Well, at least that’s the perspective of our MC. It’s a normal day for them—but quite the strange one for us. Because they’ve got the most unusual superpower.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps teaser is a fascinating look at the current cultural interests, and especially what Marvel has learned from its other projects. The aesthetic, from moment one, is so very distinct—and so very familiar.
Ever stared outside your window, thinking about all manner of things? What if that sky could invite you to stay for a while?
The funny thing about Black Widow is if I’d seen it even ten years ago, it would’ve blown my mind.
I’ll admit I took three or four days to finish my three-episode watch of Jupiter’s Legacy. This was partially due to scheduling issues, but also because this is one of the most uneven, disjointed, awkward superhero series I’ve ever had the displeasure of slogging through.
Kid Cosmic seems like the natural offspring of a few shows, and a few pieces of very prominent media.
Miraculous Has Some Miraculous Stuff To Show Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir is Sailor Moon, but for a modern audience, with surprisingly excellent CGI animation. I mean this comparison in almost every sense of the phrase, from the structure to the pacing, to the simple idea of it. Let me break down the…
There’s No Deep Issue In Captain Marvel I don’t get the Captain Marvel controversy. The internet’s reaction to this film was just a curiosity before I’d seen it but now is just abjectly confusing. I’m putting a line in the sand here and stating that the movie is fine, not fantastic, but fine, fun, and not…
Superhero Fatigue Might Be Real Here’s a short list of recent or upcoming superhero media. My Hero Academia S3: An anime set in a world where (nearly) everyone has superpowers. Incredibles 2: A movie set in a world where superheroes are marginalized. The Darkest Minds: Young Adult dystopian superhero story. Teen Titans Go! To the…
I’m putting this here to let you know that yes, there will be SPOILERS. It’s been long enough, but I’m still doing it. Also, I am a huge Deadpool fan and have been for many years, but I am going to do my best to be as unbiased as possible. Please enjoy. It happened. I…
Marvel looks to take on television again with its upcoming series, the second airing on Netflix, Jessica Jones. The show is slated to premiere on November 20th of this year and all of the first season’s thirteen episodes will be available at once. Recently, a short teaser trailer was released. Get a peak! So it’s…
