REVIEW: SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is the hero’s best film yet By Matthew Martin| December 17, 2021 Movie Reviews Here is your spoiler-filled review of SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME because there is no way to talk about any of this movie without spoiling what makes it so great... REVIEW: SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is the hero’s best film yet By Matthew Martin| December 17, 2021 Movie Reviews Here is your spoiler-filled review of SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME because there is no way to talk about any of this movie without spoiling what makes it so great...
REVIEW: Eternals is the worst MCU film by a mile By Matthew Martin| November 5, 2021 Movie Reviews Eternals is a failure in almost every way. I'm legit shocked. Full review here... REVIEW: Eternals is the worst MCU film by a mile By Matthew Martin| November 5, 2021 Movie Reviews Eternals is a failure in almost every way. I'm legit shocked. Full review here...
REVIEW: Shang-Chi has an imperfect debut but a lot of potential By Matthew Martin| September 6, 2021 Movie Reviews Shang Chi is not a perfect film but there's a lot to like and it manages to plant enough seeds that will sprout into something special down the line. Full review here... REVIEW: Shang-Chi has an imperfect debut but a lot of potential By Matthew Martin| September 6, 2021 Movie Reviews Shang Chi is not a perfect film but there's a lot to like and it manages to plant enough seeds that will sprout into something special down the line. Full review here...
REVIEW: Black Widow is a fitting coda to a departed hero By Matthew Martin| July 11, 2021 Movie Reviews Black Widow might not be the most essential film in the MCU, but it's quick-witted, tons of fun, and a fitting goodbye to a beloved comic book movie character. REVIEW: Black Widow is a fitting coda to a departed hero By Matthew Martin| July 11, 2021 Movie Reviews Black Widow might not be the most essential film in the MCU, but it's quick-witted, tons of fun, and a fitting goodbye to a beloved comic book movie character.
Disney vs Sony, with Spider-Man in the middle By Matthew Martin| August 21, 2019 Movie Blogs Spider-Man's real enemy is greed. Let's talk about the deal to bring Marvel's most popular character to the MCU and how it's all fallen apart... Disney vs Sony, with Spider-Man in the middle By Matthew Martin| August 21, 2019 Movie Blogs Spider-Man's real enemy is greed. Let's talk about the deal to bring Marvel's most popular character to the MCU and how it's all fallen apart...
REVIEW: Spider-Man: Far From Home is the best two Spider-Man movies ever By Matthew Martin| July 3, 2019 Movie Reviews Spider-Man: Far From Home is the best solo outing in the webslinger's seven film repository. It's a fast-paced, densely-packed blockbuster that doesn't forget there's a sixteen year old kid in the middle of it all. Full review inside... REVIEW: Spider-Man: Far From Home is the best two Spider-Man movies ever By Matthew Martin| July 3, 2019 Movie Reviews Spider-Man: Far From Home is the best solo outing in the webslinger's seven film repository. It's a fast-paced, densely-packed blockbuster that doesn't forget there's a sixteen year old kid in the middle of it all. Full review inside...
MCU Phase Four WILD SPECULATION! By Matthew Martin| June 20, 2019 Movie Reviews The most profitable franchise in cinema history is about to enter a new phase of films. The future of the MCU has never been more unknown...so let's speculate wildly! MCU Phase Four WILD SPECULATION! By Matthew Martin| June 20, 2019 Movie Reviews The most profitable franchise in cinema history is about to enter a new phase of films. The future of the MCU has never been more unknown...so let's speculate wildly!
REVIEW: Avengers Endgame – Spoiler-filled observations By Matthew Martin| April 27, 2019 Movie Reviews There aren't adequate words to describe what a visceral and emotional and thoroughly satisfying movie this is. REVIEW: Avengers Endgame – Spoiler-filled observations By Matthew Martin| April 27, 2019 Movie Reviews There aren't adequate words to describe what a visceral and emotional and thoroughly satisfying movie this is.
Infinity War and the philosophy of trading lives By Matthew Martin| July 11, 2018 Movie Blogs There is a powerful, philosophical center buried under the action and drama of Avengers: Infinity War. Let's talk about Captain America's mantra "we don't trade lives" and how it drove the story of the biggest movie of the year... Infinity War and the philosophy of trading lives By Matthew Martin| July 11, 2018 Movie Blogs There is a powerful, philosophical center buried under the action and drama of Avengers: Infinity War. Let's talk about Captain America's mantra "we don't trade lives" and how it drove the story of the biggest movie of the year...
REVIEW: Ant-Man and the Wasp is the best grandma ever By Matthew Martin| July 6, 2018 Movie Reviews It wasn't epic. The fate of the world was not at stake. It was light mayo but it was great for what it was. It was fun. It was funny. It was exactly what we needed after Infinity War. Read our slightly-spoilery review... REVIEW: Ant-Man and the Wasp is the best grandma ever By Matthew Martin| July 6, 2018 Movie Reviews It wasn't epic. The fate of the world was not at stake. It was light mayo but it was great for what it was. It was fun. It was funny. It was exactly what we needed after Infinity War. Read our slightly-spoilery review...
On Disney buying Fox: Bringing Fantastic Four home By Matthew Martin| May 15, 2018 Movie Blogs Marvel's first family of comics have had a long and frustrating journey to cinematic relevance. It's time for the Fantastic Four to come home and (finally) be done right. Let's talk about what's gone wrong before and what can be done the right way next time... On Disney buying Fox: Bringing Fantastic Four home By Matthew Martin| May 15, 2018 Movie Blogs Marvel's first family of comics have had a long and frustrating journey to cinematic relevance. It's time for the Fantastic Four to come home and (finally) be done right. Let's talk about what's gone wrong before and what can be done the right way next time...
Avengers: Infinity War SPOILER-FILLED thoughts and reflections By Matthew Martin| April 27, 2018 Movie Blogs If you've seen it, come in and let's discuss it! Avengers: Infinity War SPOILER-FILLED thoughts and reflections By Matthew Martin| April 27, 2018 Movie Blogs If you've seen it, come in and let's discuss it!
REVIEW: Avengers Infinity War (NO SPOILERS) By Matthew Martin| April 27, 2018 Movie Reviews There are no words. Infinity War offers a thrilling, shocking, fun and triumphant payoff to a story we've been waiting years to see. Read our spoiler free (at first) and spoilerific (at the end) thoughts... REVIEW: Avengers Infinity War (NO SPOILERS) By Matthew Martin| April 27, 2018 Movie Reviews There are no words. Infinity War offers a thrilling, shocking, fun and triumphant payoff to a story we've been waiting years to see. Read our spoiler free (at first) and spoilerific (at the end) thoughts...
The history of the MCU, film by film! By Matthew Martin| April 11, 2018 Movie Blogs Get set for the biggest movie of the past decade, by going back over all the movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! The history of the MCU, film by film! By Matthew Martin| April 11, 2018 Movie Blogs Get set for the biggest movie of the past decade, by going back over all the movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
On Disney owning Fox: Bringing the X-Men home By Matthew Martin| February 26, 2018 Movie Blogs The X-Men are coming, it's just a matter of how. Let's break down a few scenarios that might explain how Disney and Marvel might integrate their most popular comic franchise into their most popular film universe. On Disney owning Fox: Bringing the X-Men home By Matthew Martin| February 26, 2018 Movie Blogs The X-Men are coming, it's just a matter of how. Let's break down a few scenarios that might explain how Disney and Marvel might integrate their most popular comic franchise into their most popular film universe.
REVIEW: Black Panther is a vivid and fresh take on the superhero formula By Matthew Martin| February 16, 2018 Movie Reviews Black Panther is a Marvel movie with a style all its own. Offering a deep and layered story, powerful characters and a vivid, fully-realized world. It's a must-see movie. Read why... REVIEW: Black Panther is a vivid and fresh take on the superhero formula By Matthew Martin| February 16, 2018 Movie Reviews Black Panther is a Marvel movie with a style all its own. Offering a deep and layered story, powerful characters and a vivid, fully-realized world. It's a must-see movie. Read why...
Spoiler Free Review: THOR RAGNAROK By Matthew Martin| November 3, 2017 Movie Reviews Thor's third movie is here, and this time the character's done right. Enter as we discuss how a little-known indie director saved Marvel's struggling sub-franchise. Spoiler Free Review: THOR RAGNAROK By Matthew Martin| November 3, 2017 Movie Reviews Thor's third movie is here, and this time the character's done right. Enter as we discuss how a little-known indie director saved Marvel's struggling sub-franchise.
Review: SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING is the definitive take on the character By Matthew Martin| July 7, 2017 Movie Reviews After five movies of varying success, Spider-Man returns to cinemas, this time under the banner of the MCU. The result: Spidey has never been more perfectly realized. Review: SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING is the definitive take on the character By Matthew Martin| July 7, 2017 Movie Reviews After five movies of varying success, Spider-Man returns to cinemas, this time under the banner of the MCU. The result: Spidey has never been more perfectly realized.
Review: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOLUME 2 is almost perfect By Matthew Martin| May 6, 2017 Movie Reviews Picking up right after the 2014 surprise hit, Volume Two takes the Guardians of the Galaxy into the risky realm of "character development." Does it pay off? Review: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOLUME 2 is almost perfect By Matthew Martin| May 6, 2017 Movie Reviews Picking up right after the 2014 surprise hit, Volume Two takes the Guardians of the Galaxy into the risky realm of "character development." Does it pay off?
2017: Marvel’s biggest year so far? By Matthew Martin| February 7, 2017 Movie Blogs All eyes are on 2018's Infinity War, but don't sleep on the huge slate of films and shows Marvel has primed for 2017. This year will be their biggest ever... 2017: Marvel’s biggest year so far? By Matthew Martin| February 7, 2017 Movie Blogs All eyes are on 2018's Infinity War, but don't sleep on the huge slate of films and shows Marvel has primed for 2017. This year will be their biggest ever...
