Commentary — ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Villain Stretches The Definition Of Adaptation
Of course, no adaptation is going to be perfect. There needs to be changes made to every character in order
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Marvel Cinematic Universe
Commentary — ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Would Work Better As ‘Marvel Knights’
There was a lot going on in Daredevil: Born Again. With so many characters, the show often splintered into a
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Commentary: ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Has Too Many Characters
A key to any superhero story is creating a strong supporting cast. No hero can do good or be challenged
Read moreCommentary: ‘Wonder Man’ Could Use More Wonder And Less Man
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a very specific thing. It’ stories are centered around science fiction and fantasy. They are
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Commentary: ‘Wonder Man’ Continues The Trend of Making Heroes A Joke
Of course, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was going to begin building its world with bigger name heroes like Iron Man
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Commentary: ‘Ironheart’ Chooses Character Simplicity Over Complexity
Adapting comic book story lines is difficult. They often involve multiple issues spanning multiple arcs across multiple titles. It allows
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Commentary: ‘Ironheart’ Wisely Took A Different Direction Than ‘Iron Man’
There’s no denying that Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) was the cornerstone of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The entire franchise
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Commentary: The Sentry Of ‘Thunderbolts*’ Was The Best Fans Were Going To Get
In the stable of Marvel characters, The Sentry might be the most difficult to adapt. Created by Paul Jenkins, Jae
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Commentary: ‘Thunderbolts*’ Reminds Marvel Fans That Great Characters Are The Key
It’s no secret that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is in a bit of a lull. It was even joked about
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Commentary: ‘Thunderbolts*’ Is An Entirely MCU Creation
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to grow, its stable of characters offers unique opportunities to tell different stories from
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Commentary: A Look At Horror In The Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is expansive. Not just in terms of its characters and locations, but also in regards to
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TV Review: ‘Agatha All Along’ Returns To Its MCU Roots In Part One Of The Season(?) Finale
The great thing about the Marvel Cinematic Universe: it really is a place of superheroes. Despite the diversity in storytelling
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Commentary: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ And The Arrowverse Take A Similar Approach
Large cinematic universes or all the rage these days. But in order to make a shared universe work, there has
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Commentary: ‘Star Trek’ Did ‘Secret Invasion’ Before Marvel
Brian Michael Bendis‘s time as a Marvel architect was marked by a series of very poignant and popular crossovers. These
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Commentary: ‘The Marvels’ Should Be Enjoyed As A Trio Of Sequels
Making any direct continuation of a story is difficult. It requires thought in terms of following up a setting, plot,
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Commentary: The Animation Of ‘What If…?’ Stretches The MCU’s Possibilities
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a very unique storytelling environment. It has done wonders combining so many different tones and
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Rocket’s Story: An Origin Five Films In The Making
One of the crazy things about the Marvel Cinematic Universe is just how long it’s taken some stories to develop.
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Commentary: Groot’s Physical Character Development
Character development is one of the pillars of storytelling. It’s hard to suck audiences in and get them interested in
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The MCU Grows Larger Through ‘Marvel Funko Shorts’
It’s no surprise how many different versions of Marvel characters there are. One of the key selling points of the
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Commentary: Movies And TV Are Better For Marvel Than Comics
Ever since there have been comic book adaptations of superheroes, fans have debated what types of stories are best. While
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Deconstructing Comics Special: ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2’
Tim Catches Up With The MCU continues: Peter Quill (whose name we both blanked on while recording the show!) and
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‘She-Hulk: Attorney At Law’ Is Fun But Needs To Move Quicker
Three episodes in and it has become increasingly clear what type of show She-Hulk: Attorney At Law wants to be.
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‘She-Hulk’ Exemplifies The Strength Within The Marvel Cinematic Universe
The strange thing about the Marvel Cinematic Universe is that fans never quite know how a certain project will tie
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‘She-Hulk’ Manages To Do A Lot In Its First Episode
It’s odd how divisive society has become in response to simple comic book and superhero adaptations. Fanaticism has grown to
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TV Review: ‘I Am Groot’
As with any streaming service, Disney’s main issue with their offering was finding a continuous stream of new content. Of
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‘WandaVision’: The Stew Of The MCU
Adapting comics for the big screen is no easy task. Comics are a very peculiar medium that utilizes the artwork
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Deconstructing Comics Special: ‘Ant-Man’
It’s another episode of Tim Catches Up With The MCU, in which we wrap up Phase Two with Ant-Man. When
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Commentary: Haley Atwell Is The Best Of The MCU
Since its inception, the Marvel Cinematic Universe had fans eager to see what a truly interconnected world with multiple characters
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The Post-Credit Scene: A Key To The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Success
A long running and successful film franchise is the goal of any movie studio. There have been a large number
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Commentary: Doctor Strange And The Expendable Avengers
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Wanda Maximoff’s (Elizabeth Olsen) breakdown has become an infamous
Read moreDeconstructing Comics: “Marvel’s The Avengers” (2012)
The time for “setup” is over! At last, Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, and Captain America meet! Tim and Mulele
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