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"Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania" is the first film in Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. (Courtesy of Marvel Studios)

“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” goes too big

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” is the first film in Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It positioned itself as a huge event that would further develop the main antagonist of the MCU...

Shuri must rise to her new role of heir to the Wakandan throne while mourning her brother in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Shuri honors her brother’s legacy while also becoming her own version of a leader.

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is an enthralling, touching sequel

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor November 16, 2022

When “Black Panther” released in January 2018, it was the first Marvel film in which the titular character was a person of color. Fans around the world celebrated seeing underrepresented groups and...

Spider-Man perches on a rooftop. The success of "Spider-Man" at the start of the millennium led to a trend of superhero films for the next two decades.

Reflecting on “Spider-Man,” 20 years later

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer November 16, 2022

Long before the Marvel Cinematic Universe, superhero films were sparse and rarely achieved a high level of quality. Upon its release in 1978, “Superman” became a surprise hit that led to three underwhelming...

“Morbius” is Sony’s newest Marvel affiliated film. The disappointing feature introduces the villainous vampire Morbius, who tries to be a hero despite his taste for human blood.

“Morbius” reveals the worst aspects of modern superhero movies

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer April 20, 2022

Superhero blockbusters have been ruling over theaters and the box office for the last decade. As Marvel’s cinematic universe keeps growing and dominating the market, other studios keep trying and failing...

Hailee Steinfeld plays Kate Bishop in "Hawkeye" on Disney Plus.

“Hawkeye” is a promising introduction to a new generation of heroes

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor January 26, 2022

My introduction to Marvel Comics was “The Children’s Crusade,” so I was both ecstatic and slightly nervous to see that “Hawkeye'' would feature Kate Bishop. Not only did I hope this series would...

"Venom: Let There Be Carnage" is the Columbia Pictures  sequel to "Venom." "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" is playing in theaters.

“Venom: Let There Be Carnage” disappoints as a sequel

Sydney Lawson, Staff Writer October 21, 2021

Have you ever loved a movie and were excited to watch its sequel, and then the sequel fails to live up to expectations? “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” falls victim to mediocre sequel curse.  I was...

Disney monopolizing the film industry with Disney+

Disney monopolizing the film industry with Disney+

Alyssa Osborn, Staff Writer August 27, 2019

I can’t change the fact that I support Disney or the feelings I possess towards the company. I grew up watching Disney Channel and Disney movies, therefore, Disney will always belong to a special part...

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' displays growing up, aftermath of 'Endgame'

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ displays growing up, aftermath of ‘Endgame’

Rhonda Wheeler, Community Engagement Manager August 25, 2019

“Spider-Man: Far From Home” ended Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and earned $1 billion dollars in just its first 24 days of being in theaters. This is Spider-Man’s second leading movie...

Looking back on 'Avengers' franchise before 'Endgame'

Looking back on ‘Avengers’ franchise before ‘Endgame’

Rhonda Wheeler, Community Engagement Manager April 9, 2019

The Avengers is a popular franchise and has amazing movies. Each one represents each hero as a real person, making mistakes that normal people would, but ones we don’t expect heroes to make. “Avengers:...

'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' full of art, character growth

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ full of art, character growth

Darrian Breedlove, Opinion Editor January 29, 2019

Everyone knows the origin story of Spider-Man, but do they also know the story of Spider-Man’s successor? “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is a computer-animated film telling the story of...

Marvel movie offers fan-favorites

Jeana Evehart, Staff Writer August 27, 2018

For over a year, Marvel Studios has been producing film after film, giving fans an overflow of movies to enjoy, each one adding new depth to the Marvel franchise. The latest addition to Marvel brought...

'Black Panther' exceptional

‘Black Panther’ exceptional

Darrian Breedlove, Staff Writer March 13, 2018

Creative Commons Marvel slays again with yet another badass superhero film with “Black Panther.” Released in late February, “Black Panther” immediately earned its way to becoming the biggest...

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