Madame Web isn’t as bad as you’ve heard. The film falls victim to the expectations of the superhero genre when it’s meant to be judged as a thriller.
‘Echo’ Proves Marvel Still Has Creative Tricks Up Its Sleeve
Echo story is strong enough to rival some of Marvel’s best Disney+ content. Maya’s character, however, is a little more confusing.
‘The Marvels’ Is a Fun, Self-Aware Adventure
‘The Marvels’ is a ‘Captain Marvel’ sequel. The first film in the series was a stale replica of a typical superhero formula. ‘The Marvels’ is anything but that.
‘Loki’ Has Lost Its Sense of Urgency and Purpose
The new season of Loki doesn’t have a strong direction going forward.
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Doesn’t Take Itself Seriously, Undermining Its Plot and Its Characters
Quantumania’s excess of fictional liberties weakens the narrative and potential of the the Marvel movie.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Celebrates a Legacy and Embarks on a New Journey
The newest Black Panther release commemorates Chadwick Boseman and continunes the saga of the Marvel action franchise.
Weynand: Marvel’s Decision to Not Recast T’Challa After Chadwick Boseman’s Death Was The Right Choice
Arts Contributor Jack Weynand expresses optimism in the direction of the Black Panther franchise on the precipice of the new movie after Boseman’s death.
Shakespearean Tragedy Meets the Thriller Genre in ‘Foul Lady Fortune’ 
Chloe Gong’s ‘Foul Lady Fortune’ explores identity and history in her novel surrounding crime in 1940s Shanghai.
‘Shang-Chi’ Deftly Symbolizes Development Through Action
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings could have easily been a lower budget, half-baked attempt at diversity sprung up to take advantage of America’s recent fascination with Asian media. In a surprising turn of events, the film’s gripping fight scenes, thoughtful character design, and electric soundtrack actually make it one of Marvel’s most…
DiPatri: What Makes a Movie Great?
Photo editor Maggie DiPatri tackles the great movie debate on acclaimed versus entertaining movies.