Ever since word of Disney’s interest in acquiring 20th Century Fox broke, fans have been speculating about if, how and when the X-Men and Fantastic Four characters might be introduced into Marvel Studios’ Cinematic Universe. It’s been pretty much taken for granted that we’ll be see the two teams rebooted into the MCU, but there […]
Robert De Niro calls Marvel’s de-aging effects “cartoony”
With Martin Scorsese consistently slamming Marvel movies over the past few days, his frequent collaborator Robert De Niro has now entered the discussion by taking a shot at Marvel’s de-aging effects, calling them “cartoony”. While promoting Scorsese’s The Irishman at the BFI London Film Festival over the weekend (via ScreenDaily), De Niro made the comments regarding […]
Shriek will join Carnage in Sony’s Venom 2, Naomie Harris in talks
UPDATE: As reported by Variety, Skyfall and Moonlight actress Naomie Harris is in talks with Sony about taking on the role of Marvel villain Shriek in the studio’s upcoming sequel Venom 2. Original story follows… As Sony and director Andy Serkis continue to prep Venom 2, Deadline is reporting that Woody Harrelson’s Carnage won’t be […]
Comic Book Preview – Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – Allegiance #3
Marvel Comics releases Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – Allegiance #3 this coming Wednesday, and you can take a look at a preview of the issue here; check it out… BEFORE THE EXCITING EVENTS OF STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER! Decades after Imperial occupation enslaved the their planet, there are those […]
Are Superhero Films Art? | The Flickering Myth Podcast #122
Listen to the latest episode of The Flickering Myth Podcast… Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss the trailers for Disney’s Jungle Cruise, starring Dwayne Johnson, and Universal’s Dolittle, starring Robert Downey Jr,. Tori discusses more from the London Film Festival, including Le Mans ’66 (Ford v Ferrari), Knives Out, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and […]
Martin Scorsese has clarified his comments about Marvel movies
Martin Scorsese, who recently said that Marvel movies are not cinema, has clarified his comments. A lot of people have come out in defense of Marvel movies after legendary director Martin Scorsese said they are not cinema as he understood it. From actors to directors, many have taken umbrage with his comments. Well, now Scorsese […]
Taika Waititi confirms he will reprise Korg role in Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder
Director Taika Waititi has confirmed he will be reprising his role as Korg in the fourth instalment in the Thor franchise, Thor: Love and Thunder. While promoting his latest film, Jojo Rabbit, on Jimmy Kimmel, Waititi dropped the news that he play the gladiator for the third time after his performances in Thor: Ragnarok and Avengers: Endgame. “My character […]
Marvel celebrates 40th anniversary of The Dark Phoenix Saga with new variant covers
Forty years ago, legendary creators Chris Claremont and John Byrne delivered one of the most iconic X-Men comic book stories of all time with The Dark Phoenix Saga, and to mark the occasion Marvel has announced a series of Anniversary variant covers, each featuring a pivotal moment from the seminal tale, brought to life by […]
The Martin Scorsese/Marvel Debate
Tom Jolliffe on the Martin Scorsese and Marvel debate… One of cinemas greatest living directors, with around 50 years of crafting artistry behind him caused a storm recently with his comments dismissing Marvel films as ‘not cinema’ and ‘theme parks.’ Quite a few fired back (with plenty of politeness it should be said) who have […]
Rumour: Liv Tyler’s Betty Ross could return in Marvel’s She-Hulk
She’s been completely absent from the Marvel Cinematic Universe since its sophomore effort The Incredible Hulk back in 2008, but a new rumour is suggesting that Liv Tyler’s Betty Ross could be set for a return to the MCU as part of Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk series for Disney+. According to Full Circle Cinema, Tyler is […]