Before she took on the role of Susan Storm in 20th Century Fox’s ill-fated Fantastic Four reboot, actress Kate Mara dipped her toes into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a minor appearance in 2010’s Iron Man 2 as an unnamed U.S. Marshal who pops up to serve Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark with a subpoena. […]
Marvel’s movie model works, DC’s doesn’t – and Suicide Squad proves it
Tony Black shares his thoughts on the state of the DC Extended Universe… So we can all agree on one thing here, right? Suicide Squad is a disaster. Yay or nay? If you’re reading this, there’s every chance like me you thought it was almost as loud, boring and ponderous as Batman v Superman: Dawn […]
Iron Man 2 villain Whiplash gets the Movie Masterpiece figure treatment from Hot Toys
Hot Toys has unveiled its updated 1:6 scale Movie Masterpiece Series Whiplash collectible figure which is based on the likeness of Mickey Rourke as the villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sequel Iron Man 2, check out the promotional images for the Toy Fair 2020 exclusive here… SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Sideshow Collectibles He is […]
Lucasfilm unhappy with Han Solo actor, Justice League trailer with Superman, Avengers: Infinity War set photos and more – Daily News Roundup
UNHAPPY HAN Following the shock news last week that Disney and Lucasfilm had fired Phil Lord and Chris Miller from the director’s chair during the production of the Han Solo spin-off movie, a new article from The Hollywood Reporter shared some more details from the troubled set. Among revealing that an editor has also been fired, […]
The Week in Spandex – Avengers: Infinity War first look, The Batman finds new director, Justice League details, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 new footage
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Avengers: Infinity War, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Doctor Strange, Black Panther, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Iron Fist, The Punisher, Runaways, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Spider-Man: Homecoming, Legion, Logan, X-Men: Supernova, The Batman, Batman Unchained, Justice League, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder […]
Ranking The Marvel Cinematic Universe (2017 Edition)
The Flickering Myth writing staff rank the Marvel Cinematic Universe for 2017… 2017 saw three new releases in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming and Thor: Ragnarok – as well as our first looks at next year’s Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War. As is tradition, we here […]
Black Widow The Movie: Everyone Wants It, So Why Don’t Marvel Make It?
Tony Black asks why we haven’t seen a Black Widow movie from Marvel… Spoilers for Captain America: Civil War… Before you worry this article is going to descend, as so many do, into a Marvel bashing, feminist rant, let me disabuse you of this right off. I have never, and do not, consider Marvel to […]
The Official Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to get underway this October
Marvel Entertainment has announced that it is set to delve into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a series of MCU Guidebooks that will explore the fan favourite Marvel Studios films and Marvel Television series, beginning with Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe – Marvel’s Iron Man in October and Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe […]
Ranking the Marvel Cinematic Universe Movies By Director Influence
Harri Knight-Davis ranks the MCU by level of director influence… The Marvel Cinematic Universe has become a gigantic phenomenon. With its 29th film now in cinemas and seventh Disney+ show fast approaching, it can be easy to roll up to the next MCU instalment with the expectation of action-packed, comedy-filled bonanzas. However, behind every Marvel […]
Mickey Rourke slams the Marvel Cinematic Universe for lacking “real acting”
Never one to hold his words, Mickey Rourke has hit the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a low blow. In a recent Instagram post, the actor went on a rant focusing around watching the show Law & Order for the first time. How do Marvel Studios play into this? The one-time Iron Man 2 actor says […]
