Marvel Cinematic Universe

Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ is a bold, fun, powerful masterpiece (Movie review)

As the Marvel Cinematic Universe entered Phase Three it seemed to take on a unique challenge, reinventing itself with each new film. “Thor: Ragnarok” was

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Michael’s top 20 films of 2017

There were a lot of great films in 2017. So many, in fact, that this year I have decided to do a top 20 list

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10 movies and TV shows John is looking forward to in 2018 (Commentary)

Here are 10 TV shows and movies I have high hopes for in the new year: “The X-Files” (TV show, 8 p.m. Eastern Wednesdays, starting

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EW’s 50 Most Powerful Superheroes list has absurd omissions

I asked my friend Jeremy if he had checked out Entertainment Weekly’s 50 Most Powerful Superheroes list in the latest issue and he said he doesn’t “pay

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MCU goes back to the 1940s for ‘Marvel’s Agent Carter’

“Marvel’s Agent Carter” (8 p.m. Central Tuesdays on ABC) largely meets my expectations of having the vibe of those two “X-Files” episodes that featured FBI agent

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ looks great, doesn’t have much of a point

“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) has such gorgeously detailed production design in every frame that I almost want to watch it again on mute. There probably

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Movies, TV, books and comics John is looking forward to in 2015 (Commentary)

Here are 10 movies, TV series, books and comics I’m looking forward to in 2015: “Marvel’s Agent Carter” (TV show, Jan. 6, pictured) – While I’m

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John’s 10 favorite TV characters at the moment (Commentary)

The recent return of “24” further solidifies that this is an age of shock-value TV, where the body count of main characters is more valued

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Sci-fi showdown: ‘Almost Human’ vs. ‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ (TV commentary)

With Fox’s “Almost Human” and ABC’s “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” both at about the halfway point of the season, I thought it’d be fun to pit the two most-hyped

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Whedon helps bring MCU to TV with ‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’

Joss Whedon’s first four TV series are about underdogs who are victimized or marginalized by a corrupt government or system, which they heroically battle against:

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