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The MCU has lost much of the magic touch that made it a cinematic staple for over a decade. However, with the influx of independent films and blockbusters, this is nothing but a bittersweet advantage for the average cinemagoer.

Marvel’s fatal fall from grace

By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief • Mar 28, 2024
The entertainment powerhouse has left behind a vacuum that allowed independent films and other blockbusters to create their own hype.
Tony Stark’s snap has had consequences for everyone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and everyone in the Marvel fan base as well. The lack of direction, subpar storytelling and superhero fatigue present in the various films and shows released after “Avengers: Endgame” are some of the chief complaints to come out of Marvel fans

Can the downward trajectory of the Marvel Cinematic Universe be reversed?

By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief • Apr 14, 2023
Once a pop culture powerhouse, the studio’s film quality has dramatically declined since the beginning of Phase Four nearly two years ago.
Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors) unleashes his inner fury on the rebels in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a waste of time and space

By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief • Feb 23, 2023
Marvel fails to wow us with their interdimensional madness…again
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever sees the kingdom of Wakanda going head-to-head with the powerful undersea nation of Talokan over the use of vibranium by other countries.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a somber tribute to Chadwick Boseman

By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief • Nov 29, 2022
It can’t keep up with the original, but Wakanda Forever is still the MCU’s best hope for setting up Phase 5.
Werewolf by Night had me howling for more

Werewolf by Night had me howling for more

By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief • Oct 15, 2022
Michael Giacchino’s explosive new Marvel special is a horror film all on its own.
Venom has grossed nearly $300 million worldwide since its release.

REVIEW | “Venom: Let There Be Carnage”

By Jessica Cervantes, Staff Writer • Oct 20, 2021
Hit your local movie theater and follow the story of Venom and Carnage.
Credit: Marvel

REVIEW | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: A new hero joins the universe

By Gabriel Castillo, Staff Writer • Sep 21, 2021
This new entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe is not only a good watch, but a big earner- on it's way to become one of the top grossing films of the year.
The friendly neighborhood Spiderman (Tom Holland) is once again set to return for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Back into the Spider-Verse

By Kasey Kim, A&E Editor • Oct 7, 2019
Tom Holland is set to return as Peter Parker, the friendly neighborhood Spiderman, for another sequel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
"The Simpsons" Prediction

Gobbling Up The Industry

By Lucas Shim • Mar 9, 2019
From theme parks to streaming services, there is a possibility that Disney will own almost everything in the entertainment industry.

Web Slinging In Europe

By Jessica Eusebio, Entertainment Editor • Jan 17, 2019
Spider-Man will swing back into theaters in “Spider-Man: Far From Home."

Swinging Into the Multiverse

By Jessica Eusebio, Entertainment Editor • Oct 4, 2018
Swing into a universe where there is more than one Spider-Man.

Unleash The Phoenix

By Jessica Eusebio, Entertainment Editor • Oct 4, 2018
Witness a dark spin on the “X-Men” franchise in its 12th installment.
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