Marvel Cinematic Universe
The 10 Best Films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Ever since Samuel L. Jackson first popped up at the end of Iron Man (2008) ten years ago and revealed to Tony Stark that he was a part of a bigger universe, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has sat on top of the film landscape that every movie studio envies. There are currently 18 MCU films, with this week’s Avengers: Infinity War (2018) marking the nineteenth entry in the series, and the most ...[Read More]
The Preview Reel: Avengers: Infinity War
Welcome to this week’s “Preview Reel” column, wherein we look at the week’s new wide-release movies. A Quiet Place regained the top spot at the box office this weekend, but the horror film’s box-office dominance will undoubtedly come to an end this weekend as what may arguably be the most anticipated movie of the year hits theaters when Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War (2018) finally arrives at mul...[Read More]
The Preview Reel: Spider-Man: Homecoming
Welcome to this week’s “Preview Reel” column, where we look at the week’s upcoming wide-release movies. Despicable Me 3 put up some mild fireworks last weekend at the box office with $72.4 million, while Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver over-performed with $30 million during its five-day opening. Hurray for original movies! This week sees one of the most anticipated movies of the summer open in Spider-M...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: Hero versus Hero in the Second Captain America: Civil War Trailer
I hope you all enjoyed your Saint Patrick’s Day, dear readers, and are ready for the arrival of spring. My birthday was also this past weekend, and it was definitely a happy one. This Friday finally sees the release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the first live-action meeting between the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight. And fittingly, this week’s installment of Trailer Trashin’ takes a lo...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: Putting the New Ant-Man Trailer Under the Microscope
It’s almost here, dear readers. Our long wait is nearly over, because Avengers: Age of Ultron finally opens stateside this Friday. But more than that, I’m going on vacation! I’ll be out of town for the next couple weeks, and in order to not deprive you of Trailer Trashin’, I’m going to write four columns that will make their way to you over the next week or so, coveri...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: Analyzing the Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailer
With the release this weekend of both Disney’s live-action Cinderella and the Liam Neeson actioner Run All Night, we’re finally out of the early-year movie doldrums. And as I’ve said many times, dear readers, it’s never too early to look forward to what’s coming out. In that spirit, this week’s Trailer Trashin’ column takes another look at the first big mo...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are Back in Avengers: Age of Ultron
It’s an embarrassment of riches for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), dear readers. Hot on the heels of last week’s examination of the Ant-Man teaser trailer, this week’s Trailer Trashin’ looks at what will probably be the biggest movie of summer 2015, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron. Premise: With S.H.I.E.L.D. destroyed and the Avengers needing a hiatus f...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: Meet the Size-Changing Avenger in Ant-Man
It’s not even halfway through January, dear readers, and we’ve already seen trailers for many of the year’s big movies. Such is the case with this week’s Trailer Trashin’ column, which examines our first look at Marvel’s upcoming July release Ant-Man. Premise: Petty thief Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) must aid his mentor Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) in safeguarding t...[Read More]
Upcoming Movies from Marvel Studios: Title List and Release Dates for Phase 2 and Phase 3
On October 28, 2014, during a special event at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed the films that will make up Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). These titles feature a mix of fan-favorite characters and several heroes who will be making their big-screen debuts. The next two films scheduled to be released by Marvel Studios are Avengers: A...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: The Extraterrestrial Misfits Go to War in Guardians of the Galaxy
Hello again, dear readers. After a longer-than-anticipated absence, I’m back, and I hope all of you have seen Godzilla by now. We’re truly in the summer movie season as this point, with big movies like X-Men: Days of Future Past and Maleficent coming out week after week, and last Friday saw the release of the Tom Cruise-starring sci-fi actioner Edge of Tomorrow. In the meantime, this o...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: Marvel Goes Cosmic with Guardians of the Galaxy
It’s the last week of February, dear readers, and that means that, hopefully, spring will finally be on its way before long. And that also means we’re almost out of the cinematic dumping ground that is the beginning of the year, so people who want to see something good at the theater will have other options than merely seeing The Lego Movie again. But in the meantime, trailers are cont...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: The Sentinel of Liberty is Back in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
First off dear readers, I have to apologize to you for not bringing you my promised Super Bowl movie spot roundup last week. Unfortunately, the first part of last week ended up being crazy busy for me, and it got away from me. But I can tell you that the spot for Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier was by far my favorite. In the meantime, we got a new trailer for the upcoming superh...[Read More]
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