‘Black Panther’ (2018) grandly diversifies MCU
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): The MCU gets more diverse with this African epic.
Superhero Movies
‘Black Panther’ (2018) grandly diversifies MCU
Waititi’s ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ (2017) a rockin’ good time
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): The third “Thor” film rocks.
‘Spider-Man’ leaps into the MCU in ‘Homecoming’ (2017)
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): Spidey jumps into the MCU in the form of Tom Holland.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ (2017) is again a visual feast
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): James Gunn delivers a fun sequel.
MCU gets metaphysical in ‘Doctor Strange’ (2016)
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): The MCU cribs from “Inception” as Benedict Cumberbatch joins the fold.
Heroes pick political sides in ‘Captain America: Civil War’ (2016)
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): Heroes pick their sides in the third “Captain America” film.
‘Ant-Man’ (2015) a small-scale amusement
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): Paul Rudd enters the MCU in a film that has fun with scale.
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ (2015) a step down for Whedon
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): Joss Whedon’s second “Avengers” film isn’t as good as the first.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ reviews
John’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” review, johnvhansen.com, Jan. 3, 2015 John’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” flashback review, May 27, 2018
Colorful settings, characters drive ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ (2014)
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): James Gunn and the Guardians join the MCU.