By: Amanda Guarragi In recent years, the fall of the superhero film has been studied by fans and critics alike. Fans have possibly been the worst critics when it comes to their favourite heroes not receiving the same tender love and care as others. It’s interesting to see the current state of criticism and how critics have approached the new wave of comic book films. … Continue reading ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi For the past two phases, Marvel has struggled with figuring out what the audience wants from their characters. The critical reception, excluding Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and maybe even Spider-Man: No Way Home, has been tough to watch as a fan. But, as a critic, it’s warranted. Superhero conventions have, unfortunately, become formulaic. So it’s important to have well-choreographed action … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi After seven long years, Daredevil has returned to our screens. Daredevil premiered on Netflix in 2015. It became one of Marvel’s most critically acclaimed television series because of its gritty nature, which offered a refreshing take on comic book heroes. When Daredevil was cancelled after three seasons, the #SaveDaredevil hashtag brought the comic community together. The actors gave exceptional performances and grounded their … Continue reading ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season One Review
By: Amanda Guarragi In 2016, (when 20th Century Fox was its own studio), Deadpool became the first Rated-R superhero to break box office records. Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), who was re-introduced to audiences as the “Merc with a Mouth,” became a beloved character. Wilson is a character who can be a “one-trick pony,” and exhaust people with the constant jokes, and outlandish behaviour. To this … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi It has been five years since Avengers: Endgame was released, and Marvel has created many new projects. After the end of an entire decade for the Infinity Saga, the projects have become more diverse, which brought in a new audience. In some cases, the shift to a streaming platform has changed the quality of the projects for Marvel. The projects with some … Continue reading ‘Echo’ TV Series Review
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