Author: Vince Hoover

Marvel Comics is about to give geeks everywhere a nerdgasm. Two of the biggest fantasy properties of all time are Marvel and the Harry Potter Universe. Both of these properties are icons in American Literature and have spawned incredibly successful film franchises that have raked in billions and billions of dollars. Countless fan theories and fan fictions about both properties litter the internet in tsunami like waves. And now, Marvel Comics is giving us the closest thing we will ever get to a crossover with a brand new series involving the Sorcerer Supreme. That’s right, Dr. Strange is opening his…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a juggernaut of cinema, creating the most ambitious and impressive movie franchise of all time. With over a decade of filmmaking and nearly two dozen films already under their belt, including the highest grossing movie of all time in Avengers: Endgame, fans are truly looking forward to whatever the future holds for the MCU’s Phase 4 and beyond. The first film of Phase 4, however, does not pertain to the future, but rather the past, and plans on setting an even more solid foundation to the MCU. The solo Black Widow film hits theaters in…

While there is a minority of people in this world complaining about ‘superhero fatigue’ in Hollywood, you’d be hard pressed to not find something in the news about some kind of superhero film. And, while most information is about the future of movies like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and it’s upcoming Phase 4, there are still those who are truly studying and dissecting the past films. The most combed over film has to be the highest grossing film of all time, Avengers: Endgame, as well as it’s predecessor, Avengers: Infinity War. There have been countless fan theories surrounding this epic,…

It seems like Avengers: Endgame, the highest grossing movie of all time, and Spider-Man: Far From Home hit the theaters oh so long ago. It feels like ages since we had a Marvel Cinematic Universe film to see. And, with Phase 4 being one of the most anticipated and most unique takes on the MCU, combining films with the Disney+ Streaming series, fans have been dying to see what is to come. Now, we finally have our first teaser trailer for the first film in Phase 4, Black Widow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxAtuMu_ph4 The solo film for the first female Avenger will hit…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has created a vast and enveloped world of characters and stories that fans have come to love and admire. With 24 films that span over a decade, the MCU is a once in a lifetime film franchise that brings some of history’s greatest superheroes to life in ways no one ever expected. At the forefront of this massive endeavor, the flag bearer, is Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr. embodied Tony Stark in all his narcissistic, billionaire, futurist heroism and had one hell of a ‘hero’s journey’ that culminated with his ultimate sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame. But,…

You would be hard pressed in this day and age to find someone who is not even aware of the American Literary Icon and Cultural Phenomenon, Superman. As the country’s first superhero comic book, the over 80 year history of the character has lended itself to spanning across media genres from radio to television to film and more. The ‘S’ emblazoned on his chest is recognizable worldwide, and seen on just about every type of merchandize and bicep tattoo one can find. The Man of Steel has been at the forefront of DC Comics for ages. Over at the competition,…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been nothing short of an unbridled success in Hollywood, and has forever changed the film landscape. Complex, yet relatable superheroes try and save the world, regardless of their very human flaws. They tackle the greatest foes the universe has ever seen. Many of those villains do not make it out alive from these battles, but there is one villain who not only found a way to survive, but also found a way into our heart. Loki, Thor’s adopted brother and the God of Mischief, has become a fan favorite character, even when he is plotting…

Video game movies have, historically, not been very good. In fact, almost all of them have been horrific bombs that have bastardized their respective game franchises (look no further than the much maligned Super Mario Bros movie). Now, there has been a bit of a renaissance recently for video game movies, with the success of Detective Pikachu and the upcoming Sonic The Hedgehog (after the fan driven redesign of the titular character). But, there is one classic video game movie that, while not a necessarily great, certainly has quite a cult following, and that’s Mortal Kombat. Now, the film is…

Henry Cavill was too fat to play James Bond. You read that correctly. The man who donned the iconic cape of the Man of Steel was told he was too fat to play the debonaire spy, 007. Cavill is a sculpture of a man, in peak physical condition. And, he’s no stranger to the spy and espionage realm, either, with roles in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and Mission Impossible: Fallout. But, apparently, this wasn’t always the case. Before the Justice League star became Superman, in both form and personality, Cavill apparently wasn’t always in the shape he is now. During…

When history looks back on the epic success that was Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame, one would be hard pressed to find any major flaws or regrets with the film. While hindsight is 20/20, the film that incapsulated over a decade of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, bringing about a climatic end to nearly two dozen films with an interwoven storyline (something completely unheard of in Hollywood). It borders on cinematic perfection, but everyone can find issue with something, even the writers behind the film itself. In an in-depth interview with Vanity Fair, writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely talked about the conundrum…