Marvel Cinematic Universe

How Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck Went From Sundance to ‘Captain Marvel’

Higher. Further. Faster. The remarkable career path of the 'Captain Marvel' directors. Read More

Nick Fury: Cynic or Secret Optimist?

The young, laughing, cat-cuddling Nick Fury seen in 'Captain Marvel' may show us the optimistic underside of our favorite MCU… Read More

‘Captain Marvel’ Review: A Hero Takes Flight, Eventually

Turns out the MCU's glass ceiling was just the floor for unexceptional but entertaining enough superhero movies. Read More

The Story of Captain Marvel and The Avengers

Here's the cliff notes version of a legacy that spans decades. Read More

Investigating the Use of Smartphones in Popular Movies

Watch a video essay that examines the surprisingly minor use of smartphones in last year's biggest movies. Read More

What We Learned From the ‘Captain Marvel’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Super Bowl Trailers

The Captains reigned at Super Bowl LIII as Marvel rallies fans. Read More

Divergence, Not Convergence, Marks the Future of the Superhero Franchises

'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse,' not 'Avengers: Endgame,' marks the future of the superhero genre. Read More

‘Doctor Strange’ Sequel Moves Forward With Returning Director Scott Derrickson

Where the title character will fit in the future of the MCU following 'Avengers: Endgame' remains a mystery for now. Read More

Inclusive Casting is Allowing Stuntwomen to Flourish

These high-flying performers are finally getting their due after portraying some of our favorite badass women. Read More