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Spider-Man: No Way Home expands the MCU canon

Jordyn Rose | staff writer 1/13/22 * This article contains spoilers for the Spider-Man franchise The newest Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man: No Way Home, starring Tom Holland, has opened up a new world of possibilities for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The movie follows Peter Parker after his identity as Spider-Man is revealed, and after he is framed for the murder of Mysterio, causing a division … Continue reading Spider-Man: No Way Home expands the MCU canon

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‘WandaVision’ season finale dissatisfies audiences

Griffin Sendek | multimedia editor 3/11/21 After eight long weeks, WandaVision has finally come to a close. The season finale is emblematic of the show itself — brilliant in its quiet moments, and held back by questionable story decisions. Episode 9, “The Series Finale,” though one of the longest episodes of the series squanders the extra minutes, succumbing to the same pitfalls of boring homogeneity … Continue reading ‘WandaVision’ season finale dissatisfies audiences

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New ‘Wandavision’ episodes astound viewers

Griffin Sendek multimedia editor 2/11/21 WandaVision episodes 4 and 5 transform the show from an entertaining yet perplexing ride with a hint of intrigue to some of the best content in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This episode bundle begins and ends on extremely high notes. Episode 4’s cold open is one of the best of the MCU, and episode 5’s ending reveal is not only … Continue reading New ‘Wandavision’ episodes astound viewers

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WandaVision introduces a pop of color to the series

Griffin Sendek multimedia editor 1/28/21 WandaVision episode three “Now In Color” sheds the black and white and plunges itself into a vibrant technicolor display, replicating the look and feel of 1970s sitcoms. “Now In Color” is filled to the brim with playful gags and charming character moments centered around Wanda’s (Elizebeth Olsen) inexplicable, unnaturally quickly progressing pregnancy. In terms of delivering answers to any questions … Continue reading WandaVision introduces a pop of color to the series

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WandaVision brings new dynamic to Marvel

Griffin Sendek | multimedia editor 1/21/21 WandaVision is a breath of fresh air unlike anything Marvel Studios has produced in over a decade. Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany reprise their roles of Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) and The Vision, kicking off the first of many Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television shows slated for release exclusively on Disney+. Though the characters were both introduced back in … Continue reading WandaVision brings new dynamic to Marvel

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Endgame wraps up a generation’s favorite films

Griffin Sendek & Josiah Martin | The Duquesne Duke 05/02/19 It is near-impossible to think of a film series as expansive and long-lasting as the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Nobody could have predicted 11 years ago that the franchise would grow to include 23 films, or that its flagship Avengers arc would conclude with the three-hour, genre-defining epic that is Avengers: Endgame. It is wild … Continue reading Endgame wraps up a generation’s favorite films

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James Gunn writing Suicide Squad 2 after Disney ousting

Griffin Sendek | Staff Writer 10/18/18 The Wrap first reported on Oct. 9, 2018 that James Gunn was in the talks to write and possibly direct Suicide Squad 2 for the DC franchise. Disney parted ways with Gunn back in July, immediately removing him from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Gunn was fired following the resurfacing of nearly 10-year-old tweets by far-right Twitter user … Continue reading James Gunn writing Suicide Squad 2 after Disney ousting

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Black Panther displays excellence in action, narrative

By Zach Landau | Editor-in-Chief 02/22/2018 Welcome to the most pointless review in the world. I’m your host, an entitled white man who values his opinion too much, and I am here to tell you that Black Panther is good. Really good. As gaudy as the phrase is, “believe the hype” perfectly encapsulates my feelings for this movie. One-part stellar superhero flick, one-part black film … Continue reading Black Panther displays excellence in action, narrative

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‘Thor’ baffles with complex, confusing plot, tone

By Grant Stoner | Staff Writer 11/09/2017 The God of Thunder has graced the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2011, quickly becoming a mainstay across numerous films. Whether appearing as an Avenger or starring in his own standalone series, I have always enjoyed Thor’s presence. Yet, with Thor: Ragnarok, the inability to form a cohesive plot left me utterly confused and disappointed, forcing me to reconsider … Continue reading ‘Thor’ baffles with complex, confusing plot, tone

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‘Iron Fist’ maintains quality, but fails to make impact

By Sean Ray | A&E Editor The final series before the much hyped grand crossover, “The Defenders,” “Iron Fist” brings some much needed levity to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s TV spectrum. While not exploring as deep of themes as its predecessors, “Iron Fist” does better encapsulate the feel of the comic book superhero than its contemporaries. The show follows Danny Rand (Finn Jones), a rich … Continue reading ‘Iron Fist’ maintains quality, but fails to make impact

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