Author: Vince Hoover

"SuperBeard" Vince Hoover and the real NerdDom 101 bring you the latest stories in the Nerdosphere!

As Avengers: Endgame closes in on becoming the highest grossing movie of all time, fans are still clamoring for details and explanations into the intricacies of the film’s story and, ultimately, the final chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 3 (minus the capstone that will be Spider-Man: Far From Home). After over a decade and 22 interwoven films, some questions involve past moments in other films. One, in particular, goes back to Avengers: Infinity War, and involves a particular moment between Captain America and Thanos. While it was hinted at throughout the MCU, Thanos’ power level wasn’t actually seen…

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Avengers: Endgame probably holds the world record for most significant characters in one film. So many characters from the past made appearances, like Howard the Duck, Kraglin, the Bartons, and Harley Keener, as well as all the returning characters we lost in the snap. There is one character that returned, first coming back in Infinity War, that had many fans craving a certain interaction between one of the original Avengers and him. Now, we get a glimpse into said interaction, even though we’ll never actually get to see it. The Red Skull has become the Guide to the Soul Stone…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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