Author: Vince Hoover

Avengers: Endgame has proven to be quite the juggernaut at the box office. It’s already the second highest grossing movie of all time, and it’s only been out for two weeks. As it rapidly approaches the number one spot, Marvel Studios and its parent company, Disney, couldn’t be more ecstatic. Disney has pretty much allowed Marvel to do whatever they wanted to do with these movies, trusting in Kevin Feige and his team. The did have one demand, though, when it came to wrapping up the first three phases. While speaking with The Los Angeles Times, one of the writers…

The spoiler embargo has been lifted on Avengers: Endgame and now we’re getting all kinds of insight into the nuances of the film from the writers and directors. We’re getting reasons and explanations behind some of our favorite scenes, like character choices and plot points. One of the biggest nerdgasm moments in the film came during the epic final battle when Captain America finally lifted Mjolnir and wielded the hammer with all of its power. But, when exactly did Cap become worthy? According to the Russos, he’s always been worthy. During the MTV podcast, Happy Sad Confused, Anthony Russo states…

Man, it’s hard to believe that we’re rapidly approaching the end of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 3. It seems like just yesterday that we heard Robert Downey Jr. utter the infamous “I am Iron Man” line for the first time. But he we are, 22 films and 11 years later, and just under 2 months to the final film hits theaters in Spider-Man: Far From Home. The apply named Infinity Saga comes to a close, but this isn’t the end of the MCU. Phase 4 starts in 2020, and now we have an idea of release dates. Per an…

We are in the midst of greatness as Avengers: Endgame skyrockets towards being the highest grossing film of all time. The spectacular 3 hour epic movie has fans in a craze and pondering what the future will hold. But what about the past? Ever since the release of Avengers: Infinity War, rumors began to circulate about all aspects of the 4th film, including tons of “insiders” claiming they knew the official title. Now, the Russo Brothers have set the record straight on on the whole title confusion, and just what was in the works all along. Speaking with MTV, the…

Avengers: Endgame has made a massive impact in the world of super hero movies. It is crushing box office records left and right, and causing major emotional responses from fans. It has ever lasting changes to beloved characters that are ingrained in our culture after over a decade of interwoven storytelling. The original 6 Avengers all had massive story arcs end in this film, and one in particular made the ultimate sacrifice in their final chapter. *SPOILERS AHEAD FOR AVENGERS: ENDGAME!* We all know that the only way to retrieve the Soul Stone is with a sacrifice of that which…

The Star Wars film franchise has been an endearing foundation of geek culture for over 40 years. No one could have guessed the massive impact these movies would have on multiple generations when the first film, A New Hope, was released in 1970. Along with a compelling “western in space” story, Star Wars gave us some of the most beloved characters in all of film history. One character who is loved more so than most is Chewbacca. But, now, unfortunately, Peter Mayhew, the original actor behind everyone’s favorite wooly Wookie, has passed away. The 7ft 3in actor passed away on…

When it comes to Avengers: Endgame, it’s hard to find faults, when you really understand the plot. The record breaking epic involves many story troupes, like time travel, that tend to leave plot holes quite easily. But, the final Avengers film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe does a fine job of laying out ground rules that help explain how these events do not create such plot holes. However, there is one plot hole that isn’t explained but pertinent rules or important dialogue. The Russos, however, do offer up an explanation. At the beginning of the climactic final battle, Thanos of…

It has been pretty much universally accepted that Avengers: Endgame lived up to all its hype, and then some. The record destroying 3 hour epic has become an instant favorite of just about all who have seen it. But, in this day and age of everyone “having a voice” via the internet, and keyboard warriors find any little thing to bitch about, even this masterpiece isn’t immune to idiotic “offenses”. However, the Russos address the situation and put it to bed. *SPOILERS AHEAD FOR AVENGERS: ENDGAME!* When the Avengers finally come up with a way to reverse the events of…

We’re in the endgame now. Avengers: Endgame is breaking all kinds of box office records and the conclusion of over a decade of interwoven stories throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It has been an emotional roller coaster of a 3 hour long epic movie, and it delivers on every expectation, and then some. There is one MCU staple however that it doesn’t offer up, ending a 21 film streak. *SPOILERS AHEAD FOR AVENGERS: ENDGAME* The Russos explained in an interview with USA Today that they didn’t included a post credits scene. In fact, it was never in the plans at…

Avengers: Endgame is currently breaking all the box office records and sending fans into a frenzy with an incredible 3 hours of epic storytelling, wrapping up over a decade of interwoven films. We have seen a litany of characters enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe, spanning all kinds of races, creeds, and orientations. The MCU has done its best to include every type of people, and give them a voice. Yet, you can’t please everyone these days. Apparently, Marvel is a perpetrator of “fat-shaming”. At least, according to one blogger and some folks on Twitter. Here’s why they’re wrong. *SPOILERS AHEAD…