‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (2018) is beginning of Thanos saga’s end
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): A grand finale begins with “Infinity War.”
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‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (2018) is beginning of Thanos saga’s end
‘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.
‘Buffy’ flashback: ‘Fray’ (2001-03) (Comic book review)
While most of the Dark Horse “Buffy” comics released during the show’s TV run are considered non- or quasi-canonical – and are rarely talked about by fans — a glowing exception is the eight-issue “Fray” […]
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.
With sci-fi twists and smart writing, revenge flick ‘Upgrade’ lives up to its name (Movie review)
It’s a damned shame “Upgrade” is going to fail at the box office. While built from standard sci-fi action parts, it really is something of a marvel, with crisp action, solid writing and brilliant execution.
‘Annihilation’ is Garland’s disappointingly slow and weird follow-up to ‘Ex Machina’ (Movie review)
The 2015 masterpiece “Ex Machina” put Alex Garland on my list of must-see auteurs, and the trailers for “Annihilation” – now available on home video – made it look like an amazing follow-up. A shimmering […]