‘Popular Film’ Oscar category put on hold
The Oscars are safe… for now. Following backlash to the announcement of an “Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film” category, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided to scrap the award altogether. In a statement given by Academy…
Happytime Murders proves full of fluff
“No Sesame, All Street” is the tagline for “The Happytime Murders,” and it certainly fulfills that sentiment. True to the red band trailers, the 91-minute feature is raunchy and profanity-ridden, and contains more innuendos than an episode of “Animaniacs.” The…
Slender Man proves subpar compared to internet origins
“Slender Man” is the kind of bad that defies explanation. For those who are not aware, “Slender Man” is an internet horror icon, commonly depicted as a tall man in a suit, with a featureless face, who would lure children…
Bautista breaks down in wake of Gunn firing
Earlier this summer, director James Gunn, best known for his work as the director of the Marvel hit movies “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” was fired by Disney, after a series of offensive tweets…
Summer films impress until they disappoint
The summer of 2018 was an eventful season in the film industry. Marvel said goodbye to a longtime director, arguably its most influential one; a Jurassic Park sequel came and went as if it did not even exist; and about…
Marvel has problems trusting its writers, directors
People often forget that Jon Favreau laid out the groundwork for the Marvel Cinematic Universe with 2008’s “Iron Man.” It is a great movie with a lot of heart, swagger and humor that is just as entertaining 10 years later….
Infinity stones crash course: their history, abilities
Going into “The Avengers: Infinity War,” a common recurring trend on the internet has been the famous “Where is the Soul Stone” meme. This refers to the sixth Infinity Stone, which has been absent from the Infinity gems that have…
Outsider’s perspective on Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Universe is a very fascinating movie franchise. The way the franchise evolves the storyline through new movies is a great way to tell the story of all the different heroes that reside within the MCU. Of course, the…
MCU film that too many fans often forget about
More than any other Avenger, the Incredible Hulk seems to have been shortchanged of his potential in terms of standalone movies. His only solo adventure is one that has been largely forgotten in the eyes of Marvel fans and the…
What Marvel does that others fail to replicate
Ever since Nick Fury waltzed into Tony Stark’s living room in 2008’s “Iron Man,” fans have been salivating at the prospect of a fully connected cinematic universe featuring Marvel’s greatest heroes. Ten years and 18 films later, the Marvel Cinematic…
