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Read MoreIn 2021, following an almost year-long absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Marvel Studios kicked off a new era of storytelling with the Multiverse Saga, where in Phase 4, we saw a whole array of bold storytelling and new characters we hadn’t seen before. While some fans debate the hit-or-miss quality of those releases, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten
Read MoreHave you ever dreamed of winning big in a lottery and think about all of the things that you’d buy? Most of us have at some point. Jackpot! is an action-comedy directed by Paul Feig and starring Awkwafina, John Cena, and Simu Liu. This film is a mix of impressive action sequences, humor, and a unique dystopian narrative. [Warning: Light spoilers from
Read MoreLast year, Marvel introduced a brand new corner of the MCU with the premiere of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Starring Simu Liu, the film tells the story of Shang-Chi, a master of martial arts who confronts his past after he’s drawn back into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. Aside from introducing new characters, The
Read MoreShang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings saw the introduction of a large portion of the Marvel universe. Director Deston Daniel Cretton and star Simu Liu opened the doors of the Marvel universe to something completely new. An extension of the mystic elements introduced in Doctor Strange, Shang-Chi explored a specific space that was inspired by and focused on Asian
Read MoreYou may be thinking that it’s a little presumptuous for a 33-year-old to be writing their memoirs. However right from the opening of this engaging read, you realize that these memoirs don’t just chronicle the life of Simu Liu but, in true Asian fashion, focus largely on his parents and grandparents. This lays a foundation for Liu’s story and honors his
Read MoreWith Marvel’s 2021 slate over and done with their Disney+ shows have left audiences with a lot of questions. Marvel’s second Disney+ show The Falcon and the Winter Soldier left us with a big loose thread: Sharon Carter (Emily VanCamp) being the Power Broker. Sharon Carter: The Lost Years In Captain America: Civil War, Sharon stole Steve’s shield in then ran after
Read MoreNothing is ever purely a coincidence. At least that is the rule I go by as a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Multiverse. After twenty-five movies (with two more coming by the end of the year) and four shows already on Disney+, everything within the confines of the Marvel Studios projects feels connected and important. The connective tissues, which so many
Read MoreAudiences are loving Marvel’s newest Avenger! Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is dominating the box office all over the world and sequel ideas are already churning in everyone’s head. Sadly, any potential second installment is three to four years away at the earliest. However, I think there’s plenty of potential for the world of Shang-Chi to expand on
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