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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Review: An Average MCU Joint with Some Highs and Lows

At a certain point, I think we all need to fully come to grips with the fact that the MCU we know and love from the 2010s isn’t coming back… “Captain America: Brave New World” is the 35th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and follows Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) trying to piece together… Continue reading ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Review: An Average MCU Joint with Some Highs and Lows

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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Review: The MCU Is Back, Baby!

For my money? Better than the first one. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is the sequel to the 2018 film and the 30th installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In the film, Shuri (Letitia Wright), Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o), and other allies try and defend Wakanda against a new enemy, led by Tenoch Huerta. Danai Gurira,… Continue reading ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Review: The MCU Is Back, Baby!

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ Takes Some Risks that Don’t Pay Off, but There’s Still a Lot to Love

In some ways, this feels like “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” in that this film contains both the highest highs and the lowest lows of the franchise. “Avengers: Endgame” is the follow-up to 2018’s “Infinity War” and is the 22nd film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which began 11 years ago with “Iron Man.” The… Continue reading ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Takes Some Risks that Don’t Pay Off, but There’s Still a Lot to Love

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Performances, Style and Energy Help ‘Black Panther’ Transcend its Familiar Flaws

This is the least-Marvely Marvel movie in quite some time… and I’m here for it! “Black Panther” is based off the superhero of the same name, played by Chadwick Boseman. After inheriting the throne of his African nation from his deceased father, King T’Challa must stop a mysterious challenger and learn how to become a… Continue reading Performances, Style and Energy Help ‘Black Panther’ Transcend its Familiar Flaws