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The Darkest Timeline: Why are we so obsessed with the multiverse right now?
May 17, 2022The multiverse. It’s understandably on everyone’s lips right now. When it seems like our own reality is becoming increasingly nightmarish, we want to check-in on an alternate self to see who has it worse. Simply put, the multiverse is everywhere thanks to our increasing desire for escape and comfort. That’s not to say The multiverse is a 2020-era invention. The idea of multiple parallel universes started circulating over 2,500 years ago in Ancient Greece. Flash comics and Michael Moorcock’s The Sundered Worlds helped re-introduce the concept to readers in 1961 and 1963, respectively. You’re probably familiar with the concept thanks…
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Martin Scorsese is right about Marvel
March 16, 2021Director Martin Scorsese became the pinnacle of controversy on social media in November 2019 with his New York Times op-ed “I said Marvel Movies aren’t cinema: Let me explain.” He wrote the piece to explain his original comments about Marvel…
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Captain Marvel shines with original storytelling, despite its offbeat direction
March 23, 2019Filmmaker duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s long-awaited Captain Marvel finally hits theatres. The film excels featuring diverse characters and an unconventional style with offbeat tones. Brie Larson brings a strong and empowering performance as Captain Marvel. Larson perfectly portrays…
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WHAT GRINDS OUR GEARS: Revenge of the remake
June 20, 2018The overabundance of remakes, sequels, and superhero movies in theatres is starting to become incredibly boring. It feels like over half of theatre releases fit one of these categories! I can’t tell what’s worse: the most recent Terminator movies, or…
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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. concludes its strongest season yet
May 23, 2017Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is the broadcast television arm of Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), whose recent conclusion of its fourth season saw what many found to be its most compelling season yet. First airing in September 2013, Agents follows…
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Should Marvel give Captain America a boyfriend?
June 6, 2016Sexuality is fluid and Captain America's should be too Giving Captain America a boyfriend in the next Marvel film would be one of the best decisions made by the franchise to date. #GiveCaptainAmericaABoyfriend started trending on Twitter soon after #GiveElsaAGirlfriend…
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Captain America: Civil War is about more than just superheroes
May 11, 2016Captain America: Civil War is captivating. Moviegoers will be taken aback by the monumental showdown between Captain America and Iron Man. With its political tones rivaling those of its predecessors, this newest instalment to the Captain America film franchise will…
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DC and Marvel fail minorities
October 14, 2014I have a confession to make; I am a comic book nerd, and have been since long before it was cool. While there is a part of me that loves being able to wear my Batman shirt in public without…
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