By David Kozlowski | 25 August 2017
Welcome to Issue #10 of The Lrm Weekend, a weekly column offering opinions about film, TV, comics, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, animation, and anime. We also want to hear from you! Share your feedback and ideas for future columns: @LRM_Weekend
Previous Issues: 8.18.17 | 8.11.17 | 8.4.17 | 7.28.17 | 7.21.17 | 7.14.17
Hey Lrm Weekenders, we've hit double-digits! This week we're taking a dive into the odd career of martial artist-action star Steven Seagal, exploring the creations of Hellboy's Mike Mignola, and reaching back to the amazing, epic sci-fi films of the 80s. But first, in our editorial we explain why WB needs to stick a knife between the ribs of the Dceu and dump it into the nearest body of water.
Warner Bros. Must Come To Their Senses And Kill The Dceu -- Focus On Stand-Alone Solo and Elseworlds Films!
Hollywood has fallen deeply, tragically in love with trilogies, franchises, and connected universes, often to the detriment of simple,...
Welcome to Issue #10 of The Lrm Weekend, a weekly column offering opinions about film, TV, comics, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, animation, and anime. We also want to hear from you! Share your feedback and ideas for future columns: @LRM_Weekend
Previous Issues: 8.18.17 | 8.11.17 | 8.4.17 | 7.28.17 | 7.21.17 | 7.14.17
Hey Lrm Weekenders, we've hit double-digits! This week we're taking a dive into the odd career of martial artist-action star Steven Seagal, exploring the creations of Hellboy's Mike Mignola, and reaching back to the amazing, epic sci-fi films of the 80s. But first, in our editorial we explain why WB needs to stick a knife between the ribs of the Dceu and dump it into the nearest body of water.
Warner Bros. Must Come To Their Senses And Kill The Dceu -- Focus On Stand-Alone Solo and Elseworlds Films!
Hollywood has fallen deeply, tragically in love with trilogies, franchises, and connected universes, often to the detriment of simple,...
- 8/25/2017
- by David Kozlowski
- LRMonline.com
Yesterday, we reported on some strange, choice comments from Justice League actress Diane Lane. When asked if she could give audiences some spoilers on the film, and if she expects the film to be better than The Avengers, she responded by saying:
"No, and no. Short but honest - I hate to disappoint, but..."
It was a strangely blunt reaction, and it seemed to imply that she didn’t really mind throwing the film under the bus. Is it possible that Justice League was very clearly not anywhere near the quality of The Avengers, so much so that Lane was willing to explicitly badmouth the film? That certainly seemed to be the easiest way to read her response, but if we’re to believe Lane’s follow-up comment, that isn’t what she meant to say.
ComicBook.com reached out to Lane for clarification, and her representatives responded with the...
"No, and no. Short but honest - I hate to disappoint, but..."
It was a strangely blunt reaction, and it seemed to imply that she didn’t really mind throwing the film under the bus. Is it possible that Justice League was very clearly not anywhere near the quality of The Avengers, so much so that Lane was willing to explicitly badmouth the film? That certainly seemed to be the easiest way to read her response, but if we’re to believe Lane’s follow-up comment, that isn’t what she meant to say.
ComicBook.com reached out to Lane for clarification, and her representatives responded with the...
- 5/12/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Update: Diane Lane's representatives have since clarified her comments.
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Original Story:
The DC Extended Universe has had one hell of a time trying to gain credibility with fans and critics. While the movies have thus far made quite a bit of money, they’re still not as beloved as they would like. The concern is that after enough underwhelming films, audiences will lose interest in them altogether. But, of course, there is still that lingering hope that fans like myself cling onto. While Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad may not have been great movies, there were glimpses of greatness in certain aspect that really showed the potential this franchise had for greatness.
Will next month’s Wonder Woman and, perhaps more importantly, this November’s Justice League actually bring about the greatness we think is possible in the Dceu?...
Click Here To See Our Full Update On This Story
Original Story:
The DC Extended Universe has had one hell of a time trying to gain credibility with fans and critics. While the movies have thus far made quite a bit of money, they’re still not as beloved as they would like. The concern is that after enough underwhelming films, audiences will lose interest in them altogether. But, of course, there is still that lingering hope that fans like myself cling onto. While Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad may not have been great movies, there were glimpses of greatness in certain aspect that really showed the potential this franchise had for greatness.
Will next month’s Wonder Woman and, perhaps more importantly, this November’s Justice League actually bring about the greatness we think is possible in the Dceu?...
- 5/11/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Update: Be sure to check out our live reaction to the trailer above!
Original Story:
Like Marvel Studios before it, a couple years ago, Marvel Television performed a grand experiment on Netflix. Would audiences be hungry for four darker superheroes on the small screen? Was there enough demand to make Daredevil in the vein of Frank Miller, or to really explore the dark, demented world of Jessica Jones? Furthermore, would there be enough demand to unite all these superheroes, Avengers-style?
Daredevil kicked things off on the right foot, proving that the demand was certainly there. Jessica Jones took things to the next level, proving that you can have a female-centric superhero on the small screen. Luke Cage continued the grand tradition of strong storytelling in this world, and while Iron Fist didn’t exactly click with critics, it seems like audiences have grown to enjoy it quite a bit.
Related: Iron Fist A Disappointment?...
Original Story:
Like Marvel Studios before it, a couple years ago, Marvel Television performed a grand experiment on Netflix. Would audiences be hungry for four darker superheroes on the small screen? Was there enough demand to make Daredevil in the vein of Frank Miller, or to really explore the dark, demented world of Jessica Jones? Furthermore, would there be enough demand to unite all these superheroes, Avengers-style?
Daredevil kicked things off on the right foot, proving that the demand was certainly there. Jessica Jones took things to the next level, proving that you can have a female-centric superhero on the small screen. Luke Cage continued the grand tradition of strong storytelling in this world, and while Iron Fist didn’t exactly click with critics, it seems like audiences have grown to enjoy it quite a bit.
Related: Iron Fist A Disappointment?...
- 5/3/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Like it or not, we live in an age of shared universes. Yes, it sounds like yet another Hollywood trend, like 3D or superhero movies, but in my opinion it's anything but. Growing up, I dreamed of a time when a Batman movie could work its way into a Superman movie. However, given the limitations of Hollywood at the time, we simply couldn’t make it work at the time. The closest thing we ever got to something like that was seeing Michael Keaton play Ray Nicolette in Jackie Brown and Out of Sight. Other than that, all we had to rely on was sequels, and even then, the same actors coming back was an unlikely prospect. The fact that we do it now is a huge plus in living in an era like today, even if they aren't all perfect.
Some studios have had some major growing pains in...
Some studios have had some major growing pains in...
- 4/25/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
The chronology of the Marvel Cinematic Universe films as a whole has been pretty straightforward. By and large, they tend to take place one after another in the same order as they were release. Of course, there are some exceptions. Captain America: The First Avenger was obviously a period piece, taking place decades prior to the rest of the Avengers’ origin stories (though it picked up right before The Avengers and after Thor, which puts it cleanly where one would expect in the timeline).
Other than that one, perhaps the only questionable film is Doctor Strange, which sometimes seems to take place around The Avengers, and sometimes feels like it starts off around the time of Captain America: Civil War, which brings into question how long everything took to happen in the film itself. That’s neither here nor there, but the point is that for the most part, the...
Other than that one, perhaps the only questionable film is Doctor Strange, which sometimes seems to take place around The Avengers, and sometimes feels like it starts off around the time of Captain America: Civil War, which brings into question how long everything took to happen in the film itself. That’s neither here nor there, but the point is that for the most part, the...
- 4/17/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
If you visit Lrm frequently, you know that discussions regarding shared universes are aplenty here. Hell, they’re aplenty in today’s day and age of film discussion. Ever since Marvel Studios changed the world with The Avengers back in 2012, every other studio has seemed set on making their own world, whether audiences love it or not. It’s happening with the DC Extended Universe, the Godzilla-Kong MonsterVerse, the eventual Call of Duty universe, and finally, the Universal Monsters Universe (that name is hopefully a work in progress).
As the momentum on some of these franchises start to kick in, audiences are becoming more cynical, and ironically enough, they’re getting hungry for more films to stand alone. As time has gone on, some have been increasingly frustrated by the tendency for each new movie to be a 120-minute trailer for the next film, whatever that may be. In the...
As the momentum on some of these franchises start to kick in, audiences are becoming more cynical, and ironically enough, they’re getting hungry for more films to stand alone. As time has gone on, some have been increasingly frustrated by the tendency for each new movie to be a 120-minute trailer for the next film, whatever that may be. In the...
- 4/10/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Today, Marvel fans were given a great treat when a new teaser trailer was dropped for the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok. This is a project that Marvel Studios fans have been curious about for some time. The original Thor was something of a surprise, and on the heels of The Avengers, Thor, along with his brother Loki, became one of the more popular characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Unfortunately, his follow-up film, Thor: The Dark World, left much to be desired.
Over the past several months, we’ve been hearing a lot of promising details regarding the third film in the trilogy, Thor: Ragnarok. In addition to having Hulk in the mix, it also seems like they’ll be embracing a more lighthearted tone — one that takes advantage of some of the ridiculousness out in the galaxy.
Related: Thor Fans Mad There May Be Humor In Thor: Ragnarok?
Some fans...
Over the past several months, we’ve been hearing a lot of promising details regarding the third film in the trilogy, Thor: Ragnarok. In addition to having Hulk in the mix, it also seems like they’ll be embracing a more lighthearted tone — one that takes advantage of some of the ridiculousness out in the galaxy.
Related: Thor Fans Mad There May Be Humor In Thor: Ragnarok?
Some fans...
- 4/10/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
We’ve had our eye on Kong: Skull Island ever since it first hit theaters. Not only was this yet another take on the classic tale of Kong, but it was an entry in the newly-dubbed MonsterVerse, which had its humble beginnings in the 2014 Godzilla film. As such, not only did it have to do well enough to recoup its costs, cut it also had to do well enough to justify the upcoming Godzilla sequel and impending Godzilla vs. Kong flick.
Its opening weekend was a relatively modest $61 million (compared to Godzilla’s $93 million opener), and it became clear that the film would need to have strong legs in the coming weeks in order for its success to be determined. Here we are nearly a month following its release, and the answer still isn’t so clear.
First off, I think it’s worth saying that the studios are, from what we can tell,...
Its opening weekend was a relatively modest $61 million (compared to Godzilla’s $93 million opener), and it became clear that the film would need to have strong legs in the coming weeks in order for its success to be determined. Here we are nearly a month following its release, and the answer still isn’t so clear.
First off, I think it’s worth saying that the studios are, from what we can tell,...
- 4/7/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Back in the late 2000s, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige teased the idea of a Marvel Cinematic Universe. This was an unprecedented step. Not only would we be seeing sequels to our favorite film franchises, but they would also cross over in each others’ films, and eventually come together in one mega-franchise that would culminate in The Avengers. While it’s easy to look back on that and know that it works, back then it was far from a sure thing. There were many questions raised by such an ambitious goal. What happens if one film flops? How can you maintain continuity between all these films? How do you handle actor contracts? These are problems that Marvel is handling on a continuous basis, but after years of laying they groundwork, they have unquestionably paved the path for other studios to follow suit.
And they have.
Legendary and Warner Bros are...
And they have.
Legendary and Warner Bros are...
- 4/6/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Like its parent company Disney, Marvel is slowly gearing up to take over the world. Their ascent to the top began with the ambitious Marvel Studios film universe that kicked off with Iron Man back in 2008. From there, it expanded its reach into ABC with Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter before hopping into Netflix with its more grounded, street-level heroes like Daredevil and Luke Cage. So if you’re keeping track, they have general audiences with film and ABC, older audiences with Netflix, so one extra demographic they can exploit more fully lies in the young adult segment.
That’s where Freeform comes into play. For those who don’t know, Freeform is the new iteration of ABC Family that launched last year. Rather than focus on the whole family, they have shifted their focus on young adult, or as they call them, “becomers.” The general idea is that...
That’s where Freeform comes into play. For those who don’t know, Freeform is the new iteration of ABC Family that launched last year. Rather than focus on the whole family, they have shifted their focus on young adult, or as they call them, “becomers.” The general idea is that...
- 4/5/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
This year will see a bit of a culmination for the DC Extended Universe. Not only will we be getting a standalone Wonder Woman movie, but mere months later, we will be seeing her, Batman, The Flash, Aquaman, Cyborg, and (presumably) Superman take to the big screen together in Justice League.
Of course, in any shared universe, it’s impossible Not to make comparisons to the highly successful Marvel Cinematic Universe, which boasted five standalone films before seeing them all team up in The Avengers. Dissimilarly, DC has only had one standalone film so far, two teamups, and will have one more standalone before Justice League hits the big screen. It’s a much different approach, to say the least, and while it’s all well and good that they’re trying to pave their own path, there is no denying that they’re in a bit of a rough spot.
Of course, in any shared universe, it’s impossible Not to make comparisons to the highly successful Marvel Cinematic Universe, which boasted five standalone films before seeing them all team up in The Avengers. Dissimilarly, DC has only had one standalone film so far, two teamups, and will have one more standalone before Justice League hits the big screen. It’s a much different approach, to say the least, and while it’s all well and good that they’re trying to pave their own path, there is no denying that they’re in a bit of a rough spot.
- 4/3/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Who’d’ve thought that Hawkeye would still be a character we’d be talking about? He was the Avenger who got the least introduction prior to The Avengers (he only appeared in a brief scene in Thor), and since then, fans have been awaiting his inevitable death in the franchise. Of course, that day hasn’t come yet, and in Avengers: Age of Ultron, writer/director Joss Whedon gave a lot more for the character to do, and even performed a clever little bait-and-switch between him and Quicksilver.
So Hawkeye lived to see another day. When Captain America: Civil War rolled around, he was once again pegged as the most disposable Avenger on the slate who could die. And yet, he still lived — he was also an incredibly interesting aspect of the movie to watch. Between his more Han Solo-esque personality in the film, he also got to do...
So Hawkeye lived to see another day. When Captain America: Civil War rolled around, he was once again pegged as the most disposable Avenger on the slate who could die. And yet, he still lived — he was also an incredibly interesting aspect of the movie to watch. Between his more Han Solo-esque personality in the film, he also got to do...
- 3/29/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
A few years back, the character of Spider-Man was on the ropes. Audiences had grown sick of his backstory, and were craving something a little less same-y. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was the straw that broke the camel’s back on that one, and was proof that not everyone could nail a shared universe as well as Marvel Studios. It wasn’t long before it was announced that Spider-Man would once again be rebooted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, marking a nearly unprecedented move of studio cooperation between Sony and Marvel Studios.
Sony would retain the film rights to Spider-Man and his entire rogues gallery, but would allow Marvel Studios to utilize the character in their films — with Sony’s involvement, of course. This seemed to be a win-win for everyone. Audiences had immense faith in Marvel’s track record (and still do to this day), and it would give...
Sony would retain the film rights to Spider-Man and his entire rogues gallery, but would allow Marvel Studios to utilize the character in their films — with Sony’s involvement, of course. This seemed to be a win-win for everyone. Audiences had immense faith in Marvel’s track record (and still do to this day), and it would give...
- 3/29/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
A few years back, Sony Pictures tried their hand at creating their own universe. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 wasn’t just meant as a sequel to the first film, but a way to create an entire Sinister Six spinoff that could potentially lead into any other spinoffs. It was an ambitious plan, and sadly, it’s one that didn’t work out. As we know, Sony and Marvel Studios have since teamed up to bring Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but that doesn’t mean they can’t create their own worlds separate from the McU. They do, after all, still have the film rights to all the characters in Spider-Man’s rogues gallery and beyond.
We’ve already seen steps like this taken in recent days. As we reported several days back, the studio has hired Thor: Ragnarok screenwriter to create a Black Cat and Silver Sable film,...
We’ve already seen steps like this taken in recent days. As we reported several days back, the studio has hired Thor: Ragnarok screenwriter to create a Black Cat and Silver Sable film,...
- 3/27/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
In true Marvel Studios form, all the marketing for Spider-Man: Homecoming thus far has been primarily focused on the webslinger himself. And it makes sense. As we’ve said many times on the site before, Marvel is very much hero-focused, and one could make the argument that while this generally leads to boring villains, it also leads to pretty solid movies. But of course, behind every good superhero is a good villain, and in the case of Spider-Man: Homecoming, audiences will see the legend Michael Keaton take on the role of Adrian Toomes, a.k.a. The Vulture.
In the comics, Toomes, is an inventor who is screwed over by his business partner who handled the finances. Following the loss of his work, he turned to a life of crime, utilizing his special harness to pull off a series of robberies in good ol’ NYC. As is expected with these movies,...
In the comics, Toomes, is an inventor who is screwed over by his business partner who handled the finances. Following the loss of his work, he turned to a life of crime, utilizing his special harness to pull off a series of robberies in good ol’ NYC. As is expected with these movies,...
- 3/27/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
I remember 2012. It was a quainter time in the current age of big blockbusters. Yes, we had our fair share of superhero films and tentpole films, but they were nothing compared to the landscape in which we currently live. I lined up at the local AMC Burbank 16 for the marathon of all marathons. Over the course of a day, we would be watching all five Marvel Studios films that had been released over the past several years, and the capper would be the premiere of The Avengers.
For years, Marvel Studios had been tantalizing audiences with the prospect of seeing our favorite superheroes join forces on the big screen, and The Avengers would be the culmination of the first five films. When it succeeded big time at the box office, we officially entered a new era of filmmaking.
In the five years since that time, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has evolved exponentially.
For years, Marvel Studios had been tantalizing audiences with the prospect of seeing our favorite superheroes join forces on the big screen, and The Avengers would be the culmination of the first five films. When it succeeded big time at the box office, we officially entered a new era of filmmaking.
In the five years since that time, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has evolved exponentially.
- 3/17/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Last year’s Captain America: Civil War was a big stepping stone for Marvel Studios. For around a dozen films, they had been building up to this point of our heroes coming to blows. After seeing these men and women fight side by side for a few movies, we’d witness an event that would threaten to tear apart the very idea of The Avengers. However, fans knew that not every single Avengers would make their way into the movie.
While Marvel Studios would have almost everyone under the sun, there are two major players who had no dog in this fight: Thor and Hulk. When last we saw Hulk, he was flying off in a jet, heading to an unknown future, and when we last saw Thor, he went in search of a mysterious force that was tampering with the minds of the group. But while it seemed to...
While Marvel Studios would have almost everyone under the sun, there are two major players who had no dog in this fight: Thor and Hulk. When last we saw Hulk, he was flying off in a jet, heading to an unknown future, and when we last saw Thor, he went in search of a mysterious force that was tampering with the minds of the group. But while it seemed to...
- 3/15/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
The year 2013 was an interesting for the DC side of film production for Warner Bros. It had been about a year since Marvel Studios set the world ablaze with The Avengers. Never before had audiences had a chance to so many superheroes hit the big screen at once — and more importantly, superheroes who had each had their own established franchises.
It’s in that excitable climate that Warner Bros release Man of Steel, Zack Snyder’s foray into the DC world. It seemed like an ironically small move on the studio’s part. On the heels of one of the most successful superhero films of all time, they launched a standalone film for Superman, but still seemed hesitant to actually commit to a shared universe. Apart from seeing the Wayne Enterprises satellite, in space, they were very intent on keeping things focused on Supes, which is probably for the better.
It’s in that excitable climate that Warner Bros release Man of Steel, Zack Snyder’s foray into the DC world. It seemed like an ironically small move on the studio’s part. On the heels of one of the most successful superhero films of all time, they launched a standalone film for Superman, but still seemed hesitant to actually commit to a shared universe. Apart from seeing the Wayne Enterprises satellite, in space, they were very intent on keeping things focused on Supes, which is probably for the better.
- 3/7/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
It’s been a few months since Doctor Strange first entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and despite his psychedelic tendencies, he seemed to fit in very well. In many ways, he seemed to be a natural merger between the more grounded world we see in Iron Man and the more outlandish Thor. Of course, you can’t have a story about the Infinity Gauntlet without Doctor Strange, so it goes without saying that actor Benedict Cumberbatch will be involved in its production (though he’s long since been confirmed).
However, last January, there was a report from the outlet Page Six that a stand-in was in Georgia filming in place of Cumberbatch himself while the British actor was off playing Thomas Edison in The Current War. The report stated that Marvel Studios did not plan on digitally superimposing Cumberbatch onto another actor’s performance, but that seemed to imply we...
However, last January, there was a report from the outlet Page Six that a stand-in was in Georgia filming in place of Cumberbatch himself while the British actor was off playing Thomas Edison in The Current War. The report stated that Marvel Studios did not plan on digitally superimposing Cumberbatch onto another actor’s performance, but that seemed to imply we...
- 3/2/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
"The DC Extended Universe is in trouble." That’s a lot of the narrative surrounding this universe from Warner Bros that began with Man of Steel in 2012 and continued in 2016 with Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad. Frankly, a lot of fans don’t seem to like these movies, and some have seen the last two films on the slate as a desperate attempt to catch up to Marvel’s own Cinematic Universe before they’ve earned their place alongside them.
But is that really the case? Do they really deserve all the naysayers surrounding them these days?
We believe the answer is twofold, as in "yes, and no."
First, let’s start by getting the negative press out of the way. The Flash lost two directors in a year, and The Batman lost Affleck at its helm, seeming to imply a lack of faith in the project. Meanwhile, they...
But is that really the case? Do they really deserve all the naysayers surrounding them these days?
We believe the answer is twofold, as in "yes, and no."
First, let’s start by getting the negative press out of the way. The Flash lost two directors in a year, and The Batman lost Affleck at its helm, seeming to imply a lack of faith in the project. Meanwhile, they...
- 2/24/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
“Humans... They are not the cowering wretches we were promised. They stand. They are unruly, and therefore cannot be ruled. To challenge them is to court death.”
It was on that ominous quote from The Avengers that a big, hulking brute turned towards us to reveal Thanos, one of the biggest bads in the Marvel comic book universe. Those familiar with the epic Infinity Gauntlet storyline knew right away that the line, “court death,” was likely to be written as “court Death,” with a capital D. In an attempt to win the affections of the character of Death, Thanos sets off on a quest to kill off a good chunk of the universe — and thus the events of Infinity Gauntlet are set forth.
Given that quote from the mysterious character at the end of Avengers, it seemed to make sense that we’d eventually get that plotline of Thanos working tirelessly to win over Death.
It was on that ominous quote from The Avengers that a big, hulking brute turned towards us to reveal Thanos, one of the biggest bads in the Marvel comic book universe. Those familiar with the epic Infinity Gauntlet storyline knew right away that the line, “court death,” was likely to be written as “court Death,” with a capital D. In an attempt to win the affections of the character of Death, Thanos sets off on a quest to kill off a good chunk of the universe — and thus the events of Infinity Gauntlet are set forth.
Given that quote from the mysterious character at the end of Avengers, it seemed to make sense that we’d eventually get that plotline of Thanos working tirelessly to win over Death.
- 2/14/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
If there’s one character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe who seems perfect for a spinoff film, it’s Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow. I know I’m not alone when I say that before the character was first introduced in Iron Man 2, I didn’t think Johansson’s portrayal of the the femme fatale would come across well. Heck, even after Iron Man 2, I wasn’t sure. Sure, the film managed to convince that she could kick some bad guy ass (that much they were able to accomplish), but could I imagine her actually standing up in her own film?
Not just yet.
The Avengers was the first movie where I started to legitimately buy into her take on the character. That’s not to say that she was ever bad. For some reason, I had it in my mind that she wasn’t as great as she could be,...
Not just yet.
The Avengers was the first movie where I started to legitimately buy into her take on the character. That’s not to say that she was ever bad. For some reason, I had it in my mind that she wasn’t as great as she could be,...
- 2/13/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
For the longest time, fans weren’t sure if it’d be possible for Spidey to ever join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As great of a fit he’d be standing alongside Tony Stark, Sony seemed dead set on making Spider-Man’s own shared universe that comprised of his amazing rogues gallery.
A few years back, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hit theaters, and underwhelmed fanboys around the world. In true studio fashion, the film spent so much time building up a shared universe, that it forgot to, first and foremost, be a decent flick. We didn’t know it then, but this would be the last time we’d see Andrew Garfield don Spidey suit.
Fast forward to now, and Tom Holland’s younger, more naive version of Peter Parker has already hit the big screen in the acclaimed Captain America: Civil War. For some time now, we’ve known...
A few years back, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hit theaters, and underwhelmed fanboys around the world. In true studio fashion, the film spent so much time building up a shared universe, that it forgot to, first and foremost, be a decent flick. We didn’t know it then, but this would be the last time we’d see Andrew Garfield don Spidey suit.
Fast forward to now, and Tom Holland’s younger, more naive version of Peter Parker has already hit the big screen in the acclaimed Captain America: Civil War. For some time now, we’ve known...
- 12/15/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Image via Marvel/Netflix
Marvel Television has a great thing going on with their Netflix shows. Say what you will about their movies (which are great), but the stuff they’re achieving on the streaming service is fantastic. While the content doesn’t necessarily make for the biggest, most bombastic story, it brings the characters to life in a way even the movies can’t. At the end of the day, we’re able to relate to these characters far more than we could in the movies. That’s no slight against the movies, but telling a story in 2 hours and 13 is a vastly different prospect, and each medium is bound to have its strengths and weaknesses.
But like the Marvel movies, the studio plans to join together our four street-level heroes in the limited TV event series, The Defenders. Like The Avengers before it, it will be the first...
Marvel Television has a great thing going on with their Netflix shows. Say what you will about their movies (which are great), but the stuff they’re achieving on the streaming service is fantastic. While the content doesn’t necessarily make for the biggest, most bombastic story, it brings the characters to life in a way even the movies can’t. At the end of the day, we’re able to relate to these characters far more than we could in the movies. That’s no slight against the movies, but telling a story in 2 hours and 13 is a vastly different prospect, and each medium is bound to have its strengths and weaknesses.
But like the Marvel movies, the studio plans to join together our four street-level heroes in the limited TV event series, The Defenders. Like The Avengers before it, it will be the first...
- 11/17/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Image via Legendary and Warner Bros.
When it was first announced that King Kong would be joining the Godzilla universe established in the 2014 film, many were solidly underwhelmed. In the wake of the success of The Avengers, it was easy to lean back on the idea like a crutch. “Just give people more!” seemed to be the general consensus. In a world full of Hollywood remakes, it’s incredibly easy to be cynical whenever a studio makes an obvious cash grab. But so cynical can we get that it’s possible to overlook the fact that cash grabs can still be amazing film.
We need to look no further than the likes of The Lego Movie and the Marvel Cinematic Universe itself. Each of those movies was largely greenlit to sell toys, and in spite of all that, we’ve seen greatness.
This is all a long preamble for me...
When it was first announced that King Kong would be joining the Godzilla universe established in the 2014 film, many were solidly underwhelmed. In the wake of the success of The Avengers, it was easy to lean back on the idea like a crutch. “Just give people more!” seemed to be the general consensus. In a world full of Hollywood remakes, it’s incredibly easy to be cynical whenever a studio makes an obvious cash grab. But so cynical can we get that it’s possible to overlook the fact that cash grabs can still be amazing film.
We need to look no further than the likes of The Lego Movie and the Marvel Cinematic Universe itself. Each of those movies was largely greenlit to sell toys, and in spite of all that, we’ve seen greatness.
This is all a long preamble for me...
- 11/14/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Image via Marvel
It’s easy to look at films like The Avengers and Captain America: Civil War, and see them as sort of the epitome of what can be achieved in a shared universe. These are characters, after all, who carry plenty of weight on their own. To throw them together in one film is a fan’s wet dream. However, as amazing as those particularly scenarios are, in many ways, it’s even more rewarding and, perhaps, realistic, when these characters sort of weave in and out of each other’s own stories one at a time, as opposed to all at once. Take a look at Captain America: The Winter Soldier, where Black Widow was the only other Avenger to join Cap in his fight against Hydra (as Falcon wasn’t technically an Avenger yet).
Similarly, Thor: Ragnarok will join Captain America: The Winter Soldier in bringing together two Avengers.
It’s easy to look at films like The Avengers and Captain America: Civil War, and see them as sort of the epitome of what can be achieved in a shared universe. These are characters, after all, who carry plenty of weight on their own. To throw them together in one film is a fan’s wet dream. However, as amazing as those particularly scenarios are, in many ways, it’s even more rewarding and, perhaps, realistic, when these characters sort of weave in and out of each other’s own stories one at a time, as opposed to all at once. Take a look at Captain America: The Winter Soldier, where Black Widow was the only other Avenger to join Cap in his fight against Hydra (as Falcon wasn’t technically an Avenger yet).
Similarly, Thor: Ragnarok will join Captain America: The Winter Soldier in bringing together two Avengers.
- 10/31/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Image via Marvel Television
Marvel Television is on its way to achieving a huge milestone. Back in 2012, the folks over at Marvel Studios achieved a similar one when they released The Avengers, a culmination of five mostly-separate films. No one knew for sure if it would work, but it paved the way for the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and trailblazed a path for several other studios to follow. Marvel Television has taken a similar approach with their run of Netflix series, giving us several series featuring ground-level supers that include the likes of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist.
All of this is set to culminate in next year’s The Defenders, a limited series that will bring all our heroes together against what we will assume is one big massive threat. Marvel Entertainment will need to pull out on the stops on this one, which is no small order,...
Marvel Television is on its way to achieving a huge milestone. Back in 2012, the folks over at Marvel Studios achieved a similar one when they released The Avengers, a culmination of five mostly-separate films. No one knew for sure if it would work, but it paved the way for the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and trailblazed a path for several other studios to follow. Marvel Television has taken a similar approach with their run of Netflix series, giving us several series featuring ground-level supers that include the likes of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist.
All of this is set to culminate in next year’s The Defenders, a limited series that will bring all our heroes together against what we will assume is one big massive threat. Marvel Entertainment will need to pull out on the stops on this one, which is no small order,...
- 10/28/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
In 2008, Marvel Studios took an unprecedented step in kicking off a shared universe. Back then, this was considered an ambitious and risky move from the studio. Sequels are hard enough for studios to garner profit from, so what hope did a studio have in creating a whole shared universe with characters hopping around from one film to another? Would an audience even be able to understand that all these characters existed in the same world? This big experiment came to a head in 2012 with the release of 2012’s The Avengers. what could have been a colossal failure in filmmaking and screenwriting actually turned out to be one of the best blockbuster experiences ever created.
Needless to say, other studios took notice. DC set to work at creating their own DC Extended Universe, Universal is currently in the infant stages of creating a Monsters Universe, and Legendary and Warner Bros. have...
Needless to say, other studios took notice. DC set to work at creating their own DC Extended Universe, Universal is currently in the infant stages of creating a Monsters Universe, and Legendary and Warner Bros. have...
- 10/20/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
While writer/director Joss Whedon has been delighting genre audiences for decades with such TV shows as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, and Dollhouse, it was in his 2012 film The Avengers that put him in the eye of the mainstream public. For a few years, Joss Whedon became one of the main architects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but after the disappointing release of Avengers: Age of Ultron, Joss Whedon went back into his creative lair. He by no means disappeared, but for the past years and a half, he’s definitely been off the radar more than usual.
The reason for that? The man’s working his creative juices on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and a brand new project, as revealed in a Complex interview:
“I’m in the middle of a screenplay that I am extremely passionate about, and I am going to be extremely passionate about it again...
The reason for that? The man’s working his creative juices on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and a brand new project, as revealed in a Complex interview:
“I’m in the middle of a screenplay that I am extremely passionate about, and I am going to be extremely passionate about it again...
- 10/20/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
In the eight-plus years Marvel Studios has been churning out movies, they’ve managed to delight audiences worldwide almost without fail. In addition to their reputation for strong storytelling, they’ve all but monopolized on the idea of post-credits scenes. By now, hardcore fans know that when the credits start rolling at the end of each flick, the movie ain’t over yet. We’re treated to either a mid-credits scene (which air after the first set of credits), a post-credits scene, or both. Doctor Strange will be no exception to this rule.
It’s always fun to speculate what these scenes could be, but thanks to a new report from Screen Crush, we don’t have to!
If you don’t wish to be spoiled, don’t read ahead:
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According to the outlet, Doctor Strange will have both a mid-credits scene and a post-credits scene.
The mid-credits...
It’s always fun to speculate what these scenes could be, but thanks to a new report from Screen Crush, we don’t have to!
If you don’t wish to be spoiled, don’t read ahead:
Spoiler Alert!
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According to the outlet, Doctor Strange will have both a mid-credits scene and a post-credits scene.
The mid-credits...
- 10/14/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
It was crazy enough that Marvel seemed to be on such a streak with their films. Movie by movie, they created this expansive, thriving shared universe — one that culminated back in 2012 with The Avengers, and most recently in Captain America: Civil War, where the Avengers squared off against one another.
Marvel then proceeded to make this job they have look easy when they started releasing original shows onto Netflix, this time focusing on more street-level superheroes. They started with the fan favorite Daredevil before moving onto Jessica Jones. Coming later this month, we have Luke Cage, and next year, we’ll be treated to at least Iron Fist and Defenders (the TV equivalent of The Avengers), wherein all four of our heroes will team up against a larger foe (and this isn’t even including the Punisher series, whose release date is still seemingly up in the air). Like with their movie universe,...
Marvel then proceeded to make this job they have look easy when they started releasing original shows onto Netflix, this time focusing on more street-level superheroes. They started with the fan favorite Daredevil before moving onto Jessica Jones. Coming later this month, we have Luke Cage, and next year, we’ll be treated to at least Iron Fist and Defenders (the TV equivalent of The Avengers), wherein all four of our heroes will team up against a larger foe (and this isn’t even including the Punisher series, whose release date is still seemingly up in the air). Like with their movie universe,...
- 9/14/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Yeah, Marvel Studios is doing some pretty great stuff on the big screen. Their most recent film, Captain America: Civil War was a megahit, both critically and financially, and a lot of folks are really looking forward to where they take this world in their next movie, Doctor Strange. But while their movies are absolutely dominating the box office, Marvel's content on Netflix may very well be an even bigger hit for the hardcore comic book fans. Thus far, we've had two seasons of Daredevil, and one season of Jessica Jones, series that follow two street-level heroes with a more mature tone than your average Marvel Studios film. Their next big release is less than a month away, and comes in the form of Luke Cage, a series that follows the continuing adventures of the Jessica Jones character as he tries to defend Harlem.
The recent trailers for the film...
The recent trailers for the film...
- 9/7/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
In theory, a cinematic universe that spans across TV and film is a great idea. In today's day and age, we've learned to embrace epic scope, recurring characters, and serialized storytelling. No longer is it enough that a film stands alone, but we like to see these films also work in favor of a larger story -- even if its contribution to the overall vision is just ancillary. We love the idea of having a flexible and dynamic universe that spans different mediums, as it increases our investment.
But this all comes at a cost. It's one thing to create a universe with a team of 10-15, but with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there are hundreds of cooks in the kitchen, and no less than a handful of productions going on at any given time that contributes to this massive universe. These productions in this world currently span film, network TV,...
But this all comes at a cost. It's one thing to create a universe with a team of 10-15, but with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there are hundreds of cooks in the kitchen, and no less than a handful of productions going on at any given time that contributes to this massive universe. These productions in this world currently span film, network TV,...
- 8/26/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
One of the unseen and often-unnoticed challenges in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has to do with keeping the characters consistent between films, seasons, and series. As much as I love Joss Whedon’s Avengers film, I maintain that the Loki in that film compared to the Loki in the first Thor film is night and day, and the reason is understandable. In The Avengers, Loki needed to serve as a plot device — a catalyst for the Avengers to unite. As such, I needed to get off my high horse and accept that the film had different plans than to make him a sympathetic villain.
These same challenges affect the McU in all its forms, including in the Netflix TV front, with shows like Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Defenders, and, of course, Jessica Jones. Speaking of Jessica Jones, this is a character who will be popping up for the second...
These same challenges affect the McU in all its forms, including in the Netflix TV front, with shows like Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Defenders, and, of course, Jessica Jones. Speaking of Jessica Jones, this is a character who will be popping up for the second...
- 8/8/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
In theory, the idea of a massive cross-medium Marvel Cinematic Universe seems like a great one. A world where Spider-Man and Iron Man can co-exist with Daredevil and Luke Cage? Awesome! Sign me up! That certainly seemed to be exactly what Marvel was doing when they created their first series, Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., and when the Netflix-verse was announced, many fans dreamed of when Avengers: Infinity War Part 2 would bring together everyone to take on the big bad Thanos.
But something strange started happening. Sure, things were happening in the Marvel movies that reverberated throughout the TV universe at Marvel (the destruction of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the events in The Avengers are the big standouts), but the whole thing felt incredibly one-sided. Agent Coulson still isn't really alive in the films, and nothing in TV had any effect on the movies. Add into that the perceived...
But something strange started happening. Sure, things were happening in the Marvel movies that reverberated throughout the TV universe at Marvel (the destruction of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the events in The Avengers are the big standouts), but the whole thing felt incredibly one-sided. Agent Coulson still isn't really alive in the films, and nothing in TV had any effect on the movies. Add into that the perceived...
- 8/8/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Raise a glass to the true hero of Daredevil. No, I'm not talking about Punisher, though he's pretty cool too. Nor am I talking about Karen Page, who is also pretty cool. I'm talking about the man himself, Foggy Nelson, played by Mighty Ducks Bash Brother himself Elden Henson. The man may not have any superpowers, and he may not have Charlie Cox's chiseled chin, but man does he got some smarts.
Foggy was a character that could have been an utter annoyance in Daredevil -- the man whose sole purpose is to fill time while Matt Murdock pounds the pavement -- but they sure as heck gave him a lot of interesting stuff to do. In many ways, his appeal also comes in his everyman nature, in that he could be any one of us set in this superhero-laden world.
Well, lucky fans, it sounds like Mr. Nelson will return,...
Foggy was a character that could have been an utter annoyance in Daredevil -- the man whose sole purpose is to fill time while Matt Murdock pounds the pavement -- but they sure as heck gave him a lot of interesting stuff to do. In many ways, his appeal also comes in his everyman nature, in that he could be any one of us set in this superhero-laden world.
Well, lucky fans, it sounds like Mr. Nelson will return,...
- 8/3/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
MacGuffins! Get your MacGuffins!
As much as I enjoy watching the Marvel films, there is no denying that a big crutch they've leaned on in their films is the use of MacGuffins. For those unfamiliar, a MacGuffin is described as follows from Wikipedia:
"In fiction, a MacGuffin is a plot device in the form of some goal, desired object, or other motivator that the protagonist pursues, often with little or no narrative explanation. The specific nature of a MacGuffin is typically unimportant to the overall plot."
While not every Marvel film has a MacGuffin, there is no denying they're quite common in the McU.
The Tesseract was a huge MacGuffin in both Captain America: The First Avenger and The Avengers, the Aether was a MacGuffin in Thor: The Dark World, and the Infinity Stone was the MacGuffin in Guardians Of The Galaxy. Essentially, when you have the plot revolving around...
As much as I enjoy watching the Marvel films, there is no denying that a big crutch they've leaned on in their films is the use of MacGuffins. For those unfamiliar, a MacGuffin is described as follows from Wikipedia:
"In fiction, a MacGuffin is a plot device in the form of some goal, desired object, or other motivator that the protagonist pursues, often with little or no narrative explanation. The specific nature of a MacGuffin is typically unimportant to the overall plot."
While not every Marvel film has a MacGuffin, there is no denying they're quite common in the McU.
The Tesseract was a huge MacGuffin in both Captain America: The First Avenger and The Avengers, the Aether was a MacGuffin in Thor: The Dark World, and the Infinity Stone was the MacGuffin in Guardians Of The Galaxy. Essentially, when you have the plot revolving around...
- 8/1/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
A few years ago, Sony gave the Spider-man universe the good ol' college try with The Amazing Spider-man 2. In that film, they set up what they'd hoped would be a Sinister Six film, which would've pre-empted DC in the whole "bad guys as leads" deal. Now that Spider-Man has joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, one would expect that Sony Pictures would abandon creating their own little universe. No such luck.
According to Jeff Sneider on Popcorn Talk's "Meet the Movie Press," a Silver Sable project, which was first revealed during the Sony Leaks a couple years back, is still in the works, and Sony has turned to Shame and Suffragette screenwriter Abi Morgan to make it a reality. The character, for those unfamiliar, is an anti-hero and mercenary very much in the vein of Black Widow. She would apparently exist within the current Spider-man universe, and by proxy, the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
According to Jeff Sneider on Popcorn Talk's "Meet the Movie Press," a Silver Sable project, which was first revealed during the Sony Leaks a couple years back, is still in the works, and Sony has turned to Shame and Suffragette screenwriter Abi Morgan to make it a reality. The character, for those unfamiliar, is an anti-hero and mercenary very much in the vein of Black Widow. She would apparently exist within the current Spider-man universe, and by proxy, the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- 6/25/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Whether or not Sony wanted to believe it, there was some real Spider-Man fatigue going on even as the first Amazing Spider-man's first trailer hit the web. This is a character that fans have seen a lot of. We had a whole trilogy from Sam Raimi, and in that trilogy, it covered what was essentially the quintessential Peter Parker origin story. Fans didn't need or want another one going into Amazing Spider-man, so when those films had nothing really new to offer, it quickly blew up in Sony's face. They did their best to change things up with The Amazing Spider-man 2, but unintentionally sped that iteration of the character to an early grave.
Now, a few short years later, Marvel did the impossible and made fans excited about the character again. After Tom Holland's Peter Parker made his introduction in the recent Captain America: Civil War, many...
Now, a few short years later, Marvel did the impossible and made fans excited about the character again. After Tom Holland's Peter Parker made his introduction in the recent Captain America: Civil War, many...
- 6/21/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Well it looks like it's about that time. Every day gone seems to be another day closer to confirming that Daniel Craig's days as James Bond are numbered. As we mentioned in yesterday's piece, the actor has made no secret of the fact that he's pretty much done with 007, but as of now, everything is still all hearsay. Yesterday, Deadline reported that Craig's increase in commitments indicated his non-involvement with Bond, and that Jamie Bell was in talks to take on the suave agent.
Now, Birth.Movies.Death. is confirming a rumor that's been going on for the past few months -- that actor Tom Hiddleston, who is best known for playing Loki in The Avengers and the Thor films, is deep in talks to play Bond.
Here's what the report said:
"...sources close to Tom Hiddleston have told Birth.Movies.Death. that Tom Hiddleston is in fact in...
Now, Birth.Movies.Death. is confirming a rumor that's been going on for the past few months -- that actor Tom Hiddleston, who is best known for playing Loki in The Avengers and the Thor films, is deep in talks to play Bond.
Here's what the report said:
"...sources close to Tom Hiddleston have told Birth.Movies.Death. that Tom Hiddleston is in fact in...
- 5/27/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is one complex beast. Each film is supposed to stand alone, all while still contributing to the overall character and story arcs. Sure, any Joe Schmoe can watch and enjoy Iron Man 3, but it's much more impactful if you've seen The Avengers. Similarly, most anyone can enjoy the actions and events in Captain America: Civil War, but it'll mean a hell of a lot more to you if you've seen most -- if not all -- of the other McU films.
While connections between these films are often quite nebulous, other times, they're quite important. The arc that Captain America has in Captain America: The Winter Soldier is crucial to us understanding his motivations in Civil War, and as such, it becomes more and more difficult for the writers to incorporate these details into their script.
Screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely already have a...
While connections between these films are often quite nebulous, other times, they're quite important. The arc that Captain America has in Captain America: The Winter Soldier is crucial to us understanding his motivations in Civil War, and as such, it becomes more and more difficult for the writers to incorporate these details into their script.
Screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely already have a...
- 5/20/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
On many fronts, Marvel has been one of the most progressive studios out there. They've managed to effectively create the concept of a shared cinematic universe. Sure, the concept had existed out there, but never on the scale that Marvel has created. However, despite this, there is one thing hasn't done yet a dozen or so films into production: have a standalone female superhero flick.
Yes, we know that Captain Marvel is something that's on the slate, but it is a bit surprising how long female fans have had to wait before seeing one of their own lead her own film. Marvel is more than aware of this, and has taken measures to incorporate more and more strong women into their films, including Scarlet Witch, Agent 13, and of course, Black Widow.
Speaking of Black Widow, let's talk about Black Widow. She had her humble starts in the McU in Iron Man 2,...
Yes, we know that Captain Marvel is something that's on the slate, but it is a bit surprising how long female fans have had to wait before seeing one of their own lead her own film. Marvel is more than aware of this, and has taken measures to incorporate more and more strong women into their films, including Scarlet Witch, Agent 13, and of course, Black Widow.
Speaking of Black Widow, let's talk about Black Widow. She had her humble starts in the McU in Iron Man 2,...
- 5/7/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
We currently live in a fanboy's dream. With all the comic book characters that've appeared in all the Marvel films to, it's easy to lose track of them. Chief among those characters may be Pepper Potts. She may have been in all the Iron Man films, and she may have been the strongest love interests in the McU to date, but she was also a character that didn't really show up outside the Iron Man flicks. She was in a few minutes in The Avengers, but following that appearance, and her role in Iron Man 3, she largely stayed outside the main plot of the McU.
In addition to this, of all the actors committed to the franchise, she definitely seemed one of the least interested of the bunch. Last year, she seemed discontent with the disparity in pay between her and co-star Robert Downey Jr in Iron Man 3,...
In addition to this, of all the actors committed to the franchise, she definitely seemed one of the least interested of the bunch. Last year, she seemed discontent with the disparity in pay between her and co-star Robert Downey Jr in Iron Man 3,...
- 4/21/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
If you've managed to check out either season of Daredevil, or the first season of Jessica Jones, you'll know that Marvel is really doing the Lord's work on Netflix. Where the Marvel movies in theaters tend to be big, fun, and family friendly, their Netflix shows are smaller in scale, and darker in tone. But that doesn't mean they're any less ambitious than their cinematic counterparts.
Ever since Daredevil first took to the streets of Hell's Kitchen last year, Marvel Entertainment knew they'd want to cross him over with three other street-level Marvel characters: Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. Like in The Avengers before them, The Defenders will likely pit these four superheroes against some force or villain that none of them could handle on their own.
It's definitely a great idea, but like with any comic book property, there is always room for things to go wrong.
Ever since Daredevil first took to the streets of Hell's Kitchen last year, Marvel Entertainment knew they'd want to cross him over with three other street-level Marvel characters: Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. Like in The Avengers before them, The Defenders will likely pit these four superheroes against some force or villain that none of them could handle on their own.
It's definitely a great idea, but like with any comic book property, there is always room for things to go wrong.
- 4/15/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Not only has Marvel helped to pioneer the idea of shared universes in the movie-sphere, but they've also managed to absolutely nail all of their entries so far on Netflix, establishing a smaller, and more grounded universe at the street-level. Thus far, they've had two seasons of Daredevil and one season of Jessica Jones, and both series so far have been revered by fans as exemplary pieces of television. Up next on their Netflix plate, they have Luke Cage. So far, we've had a teaser for that series, and if his role in Jessica Jones is any indication, that series should be no less riveting than the other two.
The series following Luke Cage will be Iron Fist, which will likely shift the Netflix Marvel universe in a new direction, but perhaps one of the biggest questions fans have had is when Marvel would be shooting their big crossover series,...
The series following Luke Cage will be Iron Fist, which will likely shift the Netflix Marvel universe in a new direction, but perhaps one of the biggest questions fans have had is when Marvel would be shooting their big crossover series,...
- 4/11/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
I, like many fans, felt a twinge of anxiousness when I saw the reviews for Batman v Superman roll in. Not only was I worried that the film was no good, but should the film not perform, would WB cancel their impending DC Extended Universe? We've seen it happen before with The Amazing Spider-man 2, not to mention the ill-fated Green Lantern film, and we could very well see it happen again. A myriad of bad reviews is usually the first stepping stone to such a fate, and while it's still too early to call it either way, if the Thursday preview night showtimes are any indication, Batman v Superman may be looking at a pretty strong box office haul.
According to Deadline, the film took in $27.7 million on those Thursday night showtimes alone. The outlet went on to compare them to other big comic book films. Take a look at the numbers below!
According to Deadline, the film took in $27.7 million on those Thursday night showtimes alone. The outlet went on to compare them to other big comic book films. Take a look at the numbers below!
- 3/25/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice seems to be carrying a hell of a lot of baggage with it. While Zack Snyder's Man Of Steel definitely had its fans, there are some (like our resident hater, Mario) who hated the interpretation of the character, and are quite bummed it's that iteration of Superman who we'll be moving forward with in the DC Extended Universe.
In a way, it seems like many are waiting for the film to fail. Just take a look at many of the comments in our Batman v Superman-related articles, and it's easy to see that Snyder is disliked by many. That being said, things are moving forward as planned with the Dceu, and whether they like it or not, BvS is hitting theaters this week. Yesterday marked the premiere of the film, and following the premiere, there were many who flocked to Twitter to give...
In a way, it seems like many are waiting for the film to fail. Just take a look at many of the comments in our Batman v Superman-related articles, and it's easy to see that Snyder is disliked by many. That being said, things are moving forward as planned with the Dceu, and whether they like it or not, BvS is hitting theaters this week. Yesterday marked the premiere of the film, and following the premiere, there were many who flocked to Twitter to give...
- 3/21/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Incorporating Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a pipe dream for fans ever since Nick Fury showed his one-eyed mug at the end of the first Iron Man. Following the middling success of The Amazing Spider-man 2, Sony finally bit the bullet and agreed on a plan to incorporate the webslinger into the McU. This May, we'll finally be getting our first look at Spidey, but exactly how involved will he be in the film?
In the comic book run of Civil War, Spider-Man is something of a pivotal figure. With the incorporation of the Superhuman Registration Act, he originally sides with Tony Stark, who believes the heroes need to be held accountable for their actions. Spidey even goes so far as to reveal his identity to the world, just to show his dedication to the cause. But as events play out, he ends up switching sides, and...
In the comic book run of Civil War, Spider-Man is something of a pivotal figure. With the incorporation of the Superhuman Registration Act, he originally sides with Tony Stark, who believes the heroes need to be held accountable for their actions. Spidey even goes so far as to reveal his identity to the world, just to show his dedication to the cause. But as events play out, he ends up switching sides, and...
- 2/23/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
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