Tag: mcu
SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING's Jacob Batalon on Iron Man, Batman and Being "The Ultimate Sidekick"
Playing the geeky computer nerd Ned Leeds in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Jacob Batalon talked with me about keeping Spidey’s secrets, bonding with co-star Tom Holland, and sharing a stage with Iron Man and Batman. The Lady Miz Diva: I just...
Destroy All Monsters: As The DCEU Burns, The Studio's Model Needs To Change
There are two general narratives among film fans with respect to superhero movies, which somewhat overlap: 1. The Marvel Cinematic Universe films are samey studio product with predictable beats and styles, lacking the stamp of directorial control; (I don't really...
Destroy All Monsters: Ideals Will Destroy Us All, And Other Things I Learned from CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
A lot has been written about the broody darkness of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice; but in its way, Captain America: Civil War is the most quietly nihilistic superhero movie in years. Full disclosure: I still haven't seen BvS,...
Taika Waititi Says It's "Hammer Time," Eyes THOR: RAGNAROK
Yep. You read every single one of those words correctly.New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi, the man behind such sweetly awkward, often hilarious movies Eagle vs. Shark, Boy, and the masterful mockumentary What We Do In The Shadows, is, according to...
Review: AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Suffers From Its Strongest Asset
Despite the avalanche of comic book adaptations, I was kind of looking forward to Joss Whedon's second time around with the Avengers. The first film proved to have great entertainment value and Whedon managed to approach each superhero equitably and...
Marvel Announces Full Phase 3 Lineup, Including CAPTAIN MARVEL & BLACK PANTHER
Ladies and gentlemen... let the classic DC/Marvel rivalry officially commence on the big screen. Not to be outdone by the recent announcement from DC/WB about their post-Batman v. Superman slate, The House Of Ideas and The House Of Mouse unveiled...
