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 […]
The Cringiest Moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Red Stewart presents the cringiest moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe… The Marvel Cinematic Universe or MCU is as revolutionary as it is sprawling- an amazing concept that borrows from the shared universe nature of the comics, putting multiple films in the same existing plane of existence. And yet, it’s clear that Kevin Feige and his creative team […]
Kate Mara hoped her Iron Man 2 appearance could have led to bigger role in the MCU
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. […]
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 […]
The Four-Color Film Podcast #105 – Iron Man 2
Allen Christian, Gerald James, and Lacey Day bring you a weekly podcast chronicling the ups and downs of comic-book-to-film adaptations from the very beginning. Every single one of them, as in-depth as each deserves. Alan Hardy joins Allen and Gerald to discuss perhaps the most undeservingly maligned film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – 2010’s […]
Ranking the Marvel Cinematic Universe from Worst to Best
Chris Cooper shares his ranking of the Marvel Cinematic Universe after twenty films… The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is now at twenty films. I’ve not spoken to one person who fully agrees on the order these films should be ranked in, and my wife is still giving me crap about where I’ve put Iron Man […]
Iron Man 2 Movie Masterpiece Mark IV Neon Tech Iron Man collectible figure unveiled
Hot Toys has unveiled its Toy Fair 2018 exclusive Movie Masterpiece Series die-cast 1/6th scale Neon Tech Iron Man Mark IV collectible figure, inspired by the Marvel Studios sequel Iron Man 2; check out the promotional images here… SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Sideshow Collectibles Iron Man has always been the fan favorite armored super hero in […]
Marvel celebrates 10 years of the MCU with retrospective video
In celebration of the first ten years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios has released a new retrospective video which looks at the legacy of the MCU as we head into this month’s hugely anticipated superhero epic Avengers: Infinity War. Check it out here… SEE ALSO: Avengers: Infinity War directors considered not having any post […]
Avengers: Infinity War and the Marvel Marketing Machine
Pim Razenberg on Marvel’s well-oiled marketing machine, which hooked us all to the Marvel Cinematic Universe… Black Panther passed the $1 billion mark at the box office, Avengers: Infinity War is expected to have a $215 million opening debut in North America and Kevin Feige is starting to tease audiences around the world with what […]