Author: Vince Hoover

The Super Bowl is here, and that usually means not only the biggest day in football, but the biggest day in advertising as well. We’ve already seen some great commercials, but movie fans typically are looking for those new trailers. Marvel fans in particular are looking for anything and everything related the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And we were not disappointed. A new Black Widow trailer has been released, and it gives us the most insight into the film yet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTL3OZkVMHQ As you see the new trailer, Natasha Romanoff talks about having a family before the Avengers. And, while most of…

For many years now, the line between reality and comics has been blurred by writers and artists dropping in nods to the outside world in their comics. Marvel, in fact, has always included real cities like New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. But, the pop cultures nods have fluttered in as well. Most recently, Rick & Morty became canon in the latest issue of Marauders, an X-Men spin off comic. But, this latest nod to pop culture blurs the lines a little bit between the two major comic book companies; Marvel and DC. The two comic giants have had several…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is preparing for the next step in its existence as it steps into Phase 4. It almost feels like they are having to rebuild the world as many of their biggest heroes are no more. But, the new foundation they are laying is strong, if not unpredictable. The MCU looks to flip their own award winning format on its head, and give us a whole new take on superhero films and television. One of the possibly craziest takes will be in WandaVision, the Disney+ series with humongous implications on the future of the MCU. And, according…

It is always great for fans when you get little geek culture crossovers and Easter Eggs that bring your favorite universes together. It’s cool to see nods to other universes appear in your favorite TV shows, movies, comic books, and more. This latest Easter Egg is no different, other than it might be one of the biggest nods to date. One of most popular shows on TV right now is Rick And Morty. The irreverent animated adult comedy is a pop culture phenomenon. And now, it’s Marvel Comics canon. The mutants of Marvel have been on a bit of a…

Matt Reeves has started filming his highly anticipated take in the Caped Crusader with The Batman. This will be the 5th film adaptation for the Dark Knight, with 7 actors behind the cowl and as many directors behind the camera. The most successful version on the big screen is definitely Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy. With Christian Bale as the Gotham vigilante, Nolan brought a realistic take to the superhero world. So realistic, in fact, that he brought his love of practical effects to the films. And, although Batman Begins debuted in theaters 15 years ago, we’re still finding out…

Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is still nearly two weeks from its theatrical release, but Warner Media is so confident in the film’s success that they have removed the media embargo early so that critics can talk about the film. And, for the most part, the movie is getting high praise. Margot Robbie returns as the fan favorite Harley, and ups the crazy fun with a new group of friends. The Birds of Prey, consisting of Black Canary, Huntress, and Renee Montoya come to the big screen for the first time, and look to…

He is Marvel’s first mutant. A hybrid of Atlantean and human descent, with abilities more extraordinary than either. He is also Marvel’s first super being. He has toed the line between hero and villain for ages, often putting his own wants and desires before the greater good. But, for all the good and bad Namor the Submariner has done, he has an enormous cult following of fans, and they have all been clamoring to see his winged ankles on the big screen. A film has been in the works off and on since the late 90’s, but now with the…

Who doesn’t love a good cheeseburger? It’s an American staple. It is the most bought food in the country, by far. And that same goes for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So, it made sense that when Tony Stark arrived back after escaping captivity that he would want a cheeseburger from Burger King asap, a great product placement point. That love was passed down to his daughter, Morgan, as referenced in the funeral scene from Avengers: Endgame, when Happy asked her what she wanted. It was a lighthearted moment in an otherwise dark time, and it brought a full circle feel…

The Eternals is setting up to be a monumental film for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With an all star cast and a story spanning thousands of years in the MCU, these cosmic beings are set to bring their super powered presence to the world. One of the film’s stars, comedian (and newly jacked) Kamail Nanjiani, believes that this movie may just be the biggest one yet. Nanjiani spoke with Entertainment Weekly and had nothing but the highest praise for the film. “It’s really, really an epic. And it’s really such a science-fiction story. It’s a superhero story, but in some…

There has been some turmoil when it comes to the status of Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness. Everything seemed like it was on track for the Marvel Cinematic Universe to get its first horror film. Then, fans were rocked when director Scott Derrickson and Marvel parted ways, leaving the project without a director at its helm. Then, rumors started that the reason for the ‘creative differences’ that caused the split was that Marvel Head, Kevin Feige, didn’t agree with the horror take Derrickson was taking the film in. However, Marvel has stated that Doctor Strange 2 is steadily…