Movie #7 of 2019: Captain Marvel (2019) I love so much about this alien superhero movie: from the confidence of its sci-fi start without audience hand-holding, to the well-crafted plot beats that are satisfying even when guessed ahead of time (or spoiled, presumably), to the sheer heart of its titular heroine. Neither the throwback 90s …
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Book Review: Thanos: Titan Consumed by Barry Lyga
Book #21 of 2019: Thanos: Titan Consumed by Barry Lyga Originally announced and written as the first novel set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe before Disney walked back that claim just before publication, this book presents the backstory of its title character and the origins of his quest to destroy half of all life in …
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TV Review: Marvel’s Daredevil, season 3
TV #48 of 2018: Marvel’s Daredevil, season 3 I have some issues with how all-knowing Kingpin becomes in the back half of this season, and I’m not sure Matt’s no-killing policy really holds up under scrutiny, but overall this is a triumphant return to form for Daredevil. Clear and compelling character arcs, complex villains, great …
TV Review: Marvel’s Iron Fist, season 2
TV #44 of 2018: Marvel’s Iron Fist, season 2 There are two inescapable facts about this season of Iron Fist: that it’s a huge improvement over season 1 and that the series is still one of the weakest entries in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. (I’d say it’s better than the short-lived Inhumans show, but …
TV Review: Marvel’s Luke Cage, season 2
TV #38 of 2018: Marvel’s Luke Cage, season 2 I think this season is about on par with the last one, which I similarly liked but didn’t love. The plot is at least more cohesive this time around, but the message is a little muddled and there are still some elements that kind of go …
TV Review: Marvel’s Jessica Jones, season 2
TV #36 of 2018: Marvel’s Jessica Jones, season 2 The storyline is unfortunately not as tight as the first season of this show, but it remains a trenchant examination and critique of gendered violence. Without getting into spoilers, this season also explores a particular dynamic between superpowered loved ones that felt new to me for …
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TV Review: Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger, season 1
TV #35 of 2018: Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger, season 1 This is pretty much the weirdest corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and there’s a lot about it that doesn’t work for me in this first season. The title characters are kept isolated from one another too much of the time, and each one’s special …
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Movie Review: Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Movie #14 of 2018: Avengers: Infinity War (2018) This is a weird movie to review. On the one hand: I really enjoyed watching it! The 2:40 runtime absolutely flies by, and it’s such a joy to see all (okay, most) of the characters Marvel has built up over the years finally bouncing off one another. …
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Movie Review: Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Movie #12 of 2018: Thor: Ragnarok (2017) By far the best Thor movie, and one of the better Marvel Cinematic Universe movies overall. Lots of humor, neat worldbuilding, and actual character growth for Thor and Loki! It could have done better by its female characters, but all in all it was a fun ride and …
Movie Review: Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Movie #10 of 2018: Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) I missed this Marvel movie in theaters, in part because I didn’t see a whole lot of people talking about it. (And, honestly, because my fatigue over Spider-Man reboots had finally reached Batman levels.) As much as I liked Spidey in Captain America: Civil War and as happy …
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