Spider-Man: Homecoming is pretty clearly the best movie featuring the character since at least 2004’s Spider-Man 2, and it’s another fine addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film is comfortable keeping its stakes low, with a story that truly is about a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man and that does not conclude with some world-ending battle. I absolutely can’t wait…
It was always going to be difficult for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 to meet my expectations, considering how highly I still regard the first film. It remains my favorite entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a movie with lovable characters, thrilling setpieces, great humor, and endless rewatchability. Vol 2., indeed, did not quite live up to all…
We are so damn lucky to be living in the age of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It can’t last forever, but for now, these films are such a gift, and I had a giant smile on my face throughout all 147 minutes of Captain America: Civil War. It perfectly balances the wit of The Avengers movies with the…
Is it even possible to talk about a Marvel movie without using the word fun? Because that’s exactly what Ant-Man is, and it’s what all of these movies since the first Avengers have been: blockbusters that understand their sole purpose is to make us smile and have a good time. Though it doesn’t reach the…
[This article will contain spoilers for Avengers: Age of Ultron] A lot has been said about the problematic treatment of women in superhero movies these days, with just about major blockbuster being pretty male dominated. A lot of times the only major female characters we get are the love interests for the heroes, and that’s really a…
