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‘Agatha All Along’ conjures up addictive chemistry and hypnotic world building

By Georgie Gassaro, Life and Culture Editor • November 5, 2024

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Agatha All Along” skillfully balances both blockbuster and comic expectations, featuring jaw-dropping character reveals, seamless execution of nonlinear storytelling...

Pop Off! – MCU Movies

By Ethan Kaufman, Podcast Editor • October 15, 2024

Sophomores Ethan Kaufman, Sully Fogel and Braedy Dilger rank their favorite movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ combating superhero fatigue with humor and heart

By Makai Yllanes, Assistant Video Editor • August 28, 2024

One of the most anticipated releases from Marvel, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” came to the big screen this summer with a wave of excitement from fans and as a hopeful new breath of life for the superhero production company. This film brought the classic character back to the big screen after fans questioned whether Marvel Studios would continue using the man in red since Disney acquired 20th Century Fox. An even more unprecedented return was Hugh Jackman as Wolverine and his entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – Cannes Film Festival Preview

April 17, 2024

First year student hosts Logan Thompson and Ethan Kaufman share their thoughts on the films premiering at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and this week's top films at the Box Office.

Newest superhero movie is a super bust

By Nolan Sheehan, Co-Life and Culture Editor • November 27, 2023

It’s quite clear that Marvel is on a downward turn with the screenplay element of their productions, with “The Marvels” standing as clear evidence. Acting chemistry and dynamics, while important, cannot be the focal point of any film, and the low box office results in the tens of millions will prove this sentiment correct in time.

Column: The modern era of superhero fatigue

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • April 19, 2023

With recent negative reviews and lower box office turnouts for Marvel films, it seems as if comic book fatigue may be setting in for audiences.

Column: Has Disney lost its magic?

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • March 8, 2023

When Disney CEO Bob Iger '73 announced that 7,000 employees were being laid off, the focus placed on new sequels seemed in poor taste for the company.

Review: Third ‘Ant-Man’ film shrinks its potential

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023

It has never been more clear than with “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” that Marvel Studios has sacrificed quality for quantity.

Review: ‘Black Panther’ sequel pays beautiful tribute

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • November 29, 2022

The sequel to the hit Marvel film "Black Panther" works as both an entertaining comic book film and a beautiful tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman.

Review: “Morbius” misses the Marvel mark

By Ana Maniaci McGough, Photo Editor • April 13, 2022

Michael Morbius, played by Jared Leto, becomes fixated on finding a cure for a disease that backfires in a terrifying way.

Column: The culture surrounding anime

By Sydney Brumfield, Staff Writer • February 7, 2022

As I have begun watching more anime, I have noticed a whirlwind of controversy, opposition and obsession surrounding the genre. It continues to polarize viewers. What some consider to be a community of...

Column: X-men franchise could lose their mystique

By Avery Alexander • December 8, 2021

Liking movies is subjective, but when you look at the overall reception of some of these movies, it becomes clear that the X-Men series has struggled.