Tag: superhero
Jul. 14, 2023
“The Flash” loses focus amid controversy
“The Flash,” released Jun. 16, is among the final entries of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), pioneered by commercial hits such as “Man of Steel,”…
Mar. 6, 2019
A look at the negative buzz around Captain Marvel ahead of its release this Friday
Following the announcement of the production of Marvel’s newest cinematic installment, Captain Marvel, it is unfortunate to say that there was as much hatred for…
Jun. 1, 2018
Ryan Reynolds brings the laughs in ‘Deadpool 2’
When Disney bought 20th Century Fox a few months back, one of the first questions people had was what would become of Deadpool. Thankfully, nothing…
Feb. 23, 2018
‘Black Panther’ lives up to lofty expectations
It’s been ranked on several lists as one of the most — if not the most — anticipated movie of the year, and thankfully it…
Feb. 24, 2017
‘Logan’ succeeds as unique bookend to ‘Wolverine’ series
If I were a professor at an all-mutant school and the “X-Men” franchise were a mathematical equation with “X” being the constant and I asked…
Jul. 24, 2015
Paul Rudd suprisingly succeeds in Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man’
Marvel should stick to its lesser-known properties more often. They come with less baggage and expectations than crowd favorites like “The Incredible Hulk,” “Captain America,”…
May. 3, 2013
‘Iron Man 3’ elevated by Downey Jr. performance
At one point in “Iron Man 3,” Tony Stark declares that no matter what you take away from him, he will always be Iron Man.…
Jun. 3, 2011
Evans gains fame in Capt. America
Captain America is one of Marvel’s most iconic characters, first appearing in comics 70 years ago; however, only now is Capt. finally making the leap…