Why Loki is Marvel Best Disney+ Series So Far
Loki managed to cater to people all across the MCU fan spectrum. Here’s how they did it and why it worked so well.
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‘Loki’ Unleashed the Multiverse – What’s Next?
Last night, at 3 am, when Loki’s final episode came to a close, I was shocked. Marvel has taken some huge steps that have never been taken before and set up things that have never been seen before, and I am more excited for the future of the MCU than I ever have been. SPOILER WARNING for the Loki season finale
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In Defense of Taskmaster
It has been nearly a week since Black Widow was released in theaters and Disney+. After a long two-year wait for the return of Marvel to the movies, saying I was filled with unbridled excitement is the understatement of the century. It felt like a reprieve of normalcy in such a difficult and trying time. If you are like me, you
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Who’s next for the MCU?
With Phase 3 behind us and Phase 4 ramping up, Marvel has brought in a new wave of talent to help lead the franchise. The departure of Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Scarlett Johannson from their respective roles are a colossal loss for the MCU as a whole. To help soften the blow, Kevin Feige and company have brought in
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`Loki’ Finale Predictions
It’s incredible to find ourselves in the 6th week of Marvel Studio’s Loki. The series has seemingly flown by. After his untimely death in Avengers Infinity War at the hands of the Mad Titan, it seemed impossible to imagine Loki’s return to the screen. Tom Hiddleston’s Loki was an instant fan favorite by the time the credits rolled on 2011’s Thor.
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Looking Back on Loki
With less than 24 hours left before the end of Loki’s first season, my co-author Redovah and I decided to quickly recap the series from his Avengers-assisted escape in 2012 New York City to his showdown with a yet-to-be-revealed enemy. Here’s what you need to know to be completely prepared for the finale: Time with the TVA Loki opens with the titular
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What I want and when I expect ‘The Fantastic Four’ In The MCU
Ever since 20th Century Fox’s Fantastic Four was released in 2015 and flopped, fans of the characters have been begging for Marvel Studios to finally get a shot at a film. Fans got one step closer to that dream coming true in March of 2019 when Disney’s deal to buy Fox finally closed; And one more step closer in December of
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Entering the Marvel Multiverse: Doctor Strange in ‘What If…?’
Marvel’s newest What If…? trailer gave us the best glimpse yet at what the series will be about, showing off some awesome reinventions of our favorite movies. I broke down the trailer yesterday, and now I’ll explore the series’ possible connections to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (and, to a lesser extent, Loki). Our team of Avengers in What
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Retro review: ‘Wing Commander’
Close your eyes and imagine for a moment that it’s 1999. “Genie in a Bottle” by Christina Aguilera is a chart-topper, and the Budweiser Frogs commercials were still on TV. There were distant rumblings of the thing called “Y2K,” and shiny AOL CDs were probably delivered to your house a few times a month. Enter Wing Commander, a sci-fi action movie
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Know Your Villains: The Wrecking Crew
It feels like breaking exclusives and spiraling rumors for upcoming projects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are the norm. On at least a weekly basis news outlets release stories of new or returning characters appearances in these projects, sharing photos from sets, or disclosing shooting locations. In return, many dedicated fans pour over every detail released hoping to discover a piece
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Multiverse Avengers and Zombie Superheroes: Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ Trailer
Marvel’s new What If…? trailer, released yesterday, has provided fans with tons of mind-blowing moments to pick over. It seemed to confirm a few fan theories while other things are still as confusing as ever. In this breakdown, I’ll take a look at the biggest moments from the trailer and speculate on what they mean for the series. First of all,
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Why a Wakanda Series That Precedes The ‘Black Panther’ Sequel Makes Sense
The first Black Panther movie was a box office juggernaut and a tremendous achievement of culture and art. Much of this comes from the earnest, powerful performance by Chadwick Boseman, who, rightly, will never be replaced. His majesty was supported by the strength of the filmmaking too, including the direction, score, soundtrack, cinematography, casting, production design, cultural representation, resonant themes, and
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