The DC Universe seemingly responds Marvel’s “Deadpool” with their newest installment in their highly convoluted cinematic universe, “Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey.” The “Deadpool” comparison is apparent right out of the gate, with a cartoonish sequence of expositional violence setting up the plot of the film. Technically the film is…
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“Endgame.” Grappling with inevitability as a metatheme
Spoiler Alert: Okay first of all, if you have not seen “Avengers: Endgame” and are invested in this film, please do not read this review until you see it. I don’t think it can be reviewed in its entirety without referencing some specifics. So I repeat, do not spoil this…
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“Captain Marvel” and Empowerment by Imperialism
The latest release in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “Captain Marvel” is simultaneously 90s-nostalgic and futuristic, blending some truly gorgeous special effects with the impactful emotional arc of Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) discovering the truth about herself and the universe. Featuring appearances from a young Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson)…
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Spoiler review: “Captain Marvel”
“Captain Marvel” is the 21st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – the first to have a female superhero as the lead. The movie is currently sitting at a solid 80 percent critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, but is currently at a disappointing 57 percent audience rating. I don’t know how…
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