The popular Marvel Studios series “Loki” has returned with its second season, released on Disney+ on Thursday, Oct. 5. The new season is a direct continuation of the events from the finale of Season 1, which ended with Loki and Sylvie encountering “he who remains,” who was revealed to be a variant of Kang the Conqueror, the current main villain of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Season 1 was praised for its well-paced episodes, fluid writing and stellar performances by both Owen Wilson and Tom Hiddleston.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has become one of the most iconic and recognizable adaptations in film history. Their films have brought many fan favorites to life in a way that tells a much bigger story than what’s seen within one movie.
The first “Black Panther” movie, released back in 2018, undoubtedly left its mark on the superhero movie industry, claiming many firsts, such as being a big-budget superhero movie with a Black hero, director and a majority Black cast
Aidan Judge, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
• November 8, 2022
It’s 2012, and the very first “Avengers” franchise film just released in theaters. Marvel fans have finally received the film they’ve been wanting for decades. The critics’ reception of the film was excellent, and the general public knew that a sequel was the natural next step in the world of Marvel superhero films. However, it’s safe to say that no Marvel fan knew just how hugely oversaturated the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) would become in the ensuing years.
The newest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “Eternals,” premiered this past weekend, and while it contained many firsts, it had some critics and viewers feeling as if the film’s runtime was “eternal.”
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” Marvel’s first film starring a predominantly Asian cast, faced obstacles to its success before the movie even hit the theaters. One hurdle, fans noted, was Marvel’s apparent lack of “Shang-Chi” promotions compared to other films. This issue was enforced by the fact that Disney CEO Bob Chapek dubbed its release strategy “an interesting experiment,” a comment which sparked backlash from audience members and cast members alike.
On Friday, April 23, Marvel’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” miniseries came to an end. The show consisted of six episodes total and was exclusive to the Disney+ streaming platform.
Spider-Man is in a unique position in Hollywood. As a character, he has had four different actors, writers, directors and distinct styles depict him since the turn of the century – and that’s just for movie versions of Peter Parker.
Seven years after the release of “The Avengers” and 11 years after the launch of Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man,” a core part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) comes to a highly anticipated end with “Avengers: Endgame.” The franchise leaves behind a transformation of the film industry, use of technology and a new definition of what it means to be a hero.
In its attempt to get to the root of why “Jessica Jones” is so special, season two of Netflix’s “Jessica Jones” takes way too long to actually kick into high gear. It’s only after the first half of the 13 episodes where the show’s momentum finally starts to take hold – and the season then becomes a tense, complicated experience that’s actually interesting.
This calm and collected king, with a dynamic personality, is the superhero many have been waiting for. “Black Panther” is not only revolutionary, being the first Marvel movie to have a dominantly black cast, but it also includes strong a representation of these characters, both men and women.
