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‘Brave New World’ Isn’t as Brave as You’d Think

Jack Weynand • February 23, 2025

Brave New World didn’t bring anything new or inventive in the form of its plot. The film instead finds strength and purpose in its heroes who still carry the heart and morals that made Marvel movies so successful in the first place.

‘Avengers’ Services Fans Well, Remains Bogged Down in Content Fatigue

Adam Mehal • April 27, 2018

'Avengers: Infinity War' excels through fan service, but the film doesn't manage to escape the sense of overcrowding, disparate plot lines, and general fatigue.

Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Declaws Original Lesbian Narrative

Kaylie Ramirez • February 16, 2018

Arts editor Kaylie Ramirez breaks down the intersectional implications of Marvel's decision to alter the sexuality of two lesbian characters for the silver screen adaptation of 'Black Panther.'

Marvel’s Real Civil War: Profit vs. Art

Chandler Ford • February 10, 2016

Though Marvel has proven that it can fill seats in the theater and smash box office records, are its films doing more harm to the industry than good?