BY TYLER SMITH, STAFF WRITER For many theaters, tickets to Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” sold out in seconds. The 2018 superhero film culminated 10 years of world-building and character development within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That same anticipation cannot be felt with the way the studio distributes its content today. Marvel crams too many…
BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER With the debut of “Moon Knight ‘’ on Disney+ last week, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) enters unchartered territory. For the first time in its history, the MCU is exploring Egyptian culture and the various gods ancient Egyptians worshiped. The MCU has previously explored gods with the Thor movies. MCU…
BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is constantly expanding. The MCU has been around since the first Robert Downey Jr. led “Iron Man” movie released in 2008 and shows no signs of slowing down. However, movies are not the only area that the MCU has seen massive success. Earlier this year,…
By Ethan Kerr, Contributing Writer Finally, Scarlett Johannsen is getting the respect she deserves in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with her own origin movie “Black Widow,” coming to both theaters and Disney+ on July 9. This film was needed since the first “Avengers” film back almost a whole decade ago, and with her counterparts getting…
Last month, distinguished director Martin Scorsese criticized Marvel movies and likened them to theme parks. As a die-hard Marvel fan, I strongly disagree with this but found that I could not be upset at one of the greatest directors of all time. Responsible for classic films such as “Goodfellas,” “Taxi Driver” and newer films “The…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor With the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe already underway, Dr. Strange brings a new, smart and out-of-world hero onto the big screen. Dr. Stephen Strange, portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, is perhaps the best neurosurgeon in the world. He can go through hours of strenuous surgeries and can…