Sometimes, saving the world means being entangled with those you don’t expect. In The Marvels, Carol Danvers (Brie Larson), aka Captain Marvel, is still dealing with the fallout from her destruction of The Supreme Intelligence. Struggling with the burden of destabilizing the Kree homeworld, Danvers is shocked when she’s transported into the bedroom of young Kamala…
It’s time for us to see a different side of Nick Fury. “This is my second appearance post-Snap,” Jackson begins, “and he’s been kinda gone for a while. He’s a little tired, a little vulnerable, but coming back to Earth because he’s been summoned. And we’ll see what happens. Got a bad knee now. Not…
Oftentimes, the one with the most secrets is the one with the most scars. Now available on Disney+, Marvel’s new series, Secret Invasion, reintroduces the world to Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) as he uncovers a terrifying reality. As part of their terrifying plot to take over the world, the shapeshifting Skrulls have been settling on…
Crafting a sequel is a daunting process, especially for a beloved property. For example, after Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse found success with critics and fans alike, the conversations around a follow-up were inevitable. However, given the original’s unique flair and style, it seemed impossible for Sony to create a film that matched its predecessor. Amazingly though, with…
With GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3, James Gunn completes his (quasi)trilogy of chaos with everyone’s favourite broken heroes. But, with the new film, Star-Lord, Nebula, Draxx, Groot and especially Rocket find themselves involved in one their–and the MCU’s–darkest adventures. This week, the Marvel-ettes (Miriam Ibrahim & Dina Hamdieh) reassemble to talk about the flaws…
Take that, superhero fatigue. Just when Marvel’s quality and cultural value have begun to be challenged, Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3 answers all of these questions with a definitive statement. No matter what the Internet may fear, Marvel still knows how to make a great film when given the time, budget and talent. In Guardians of…
Phase Five has finally begun… with surprisingly muted fanfare? All of a sudden, one of the most highly anticipated entries in the MCU has been declared a colossal failure by many critics and fans. But is it a disappointment? Or just another brick in the very long road towards The Kang Dynasty? This week, the…
With last week’s arrival of the controversial ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA, the MCU juggernaut continues it’s journey towards the next Avengers extravaganza. But, with ‘superhero fatigue’ seemingly settling in, middling reviews from Phase Four have struggled since Thanos’ final snap. This week, the Marvelettes (Miriam Ibrahim & Dina Hamdieh) get the band back together…
?My life doesn?t really make sense?? Leave it to Scott Lang to summarize his own movie so easily. With the introduction of the Multiverse, the Marvel Cinematic Universe begun to fully embrace the bazaar with enthusiasm. From Spider-Man: No Way Home to Loki and Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, the MCU continues to push the envelope of its…
After the real-life death of Chadwick Boseman, fans of the franchise were left shaken. More than that, however, it left the direction for the mega-hit MCU franchise in jeopardy as well. However, in BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER manages to do the impossible, creating an engaging story while still meeting fan expectations. This week, SF’ers Seun…
