With each new superhero film crowding your local cineplex, it is difficult to reminisce of a time when only a scarce number were in the ‘know’; when they catered to an unambiguous demographic which, of course, was inherently male. Now, between each respective cinematic universe, i.e. that of DC and that of Marvel (and whatever … Continue reading
*WARNING, THIS REVIEW CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS FOR ‘CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR.* Since ‘Iron Man’ was released in 2008, and especially since ‘The Avengers’ was released in 2012, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has dominated screens of cinemas everywhere. Personally, it has never been something that has interested me, or that I’ve particularly understood. I have never … Continue reading
Artwork by Chloe Leeson Having been a huge fan of Marvel Studios and its films for the past four years, or so, I usually have nothing but praise for its cinematic world. However, recently, I have grown rather tired in whom they refer to as the ‘outcast’ of society. Growing up, I had always identified … Continue reading
Artwork by Chloe Leeson By the time the newest movie version of Spider-Man comes out, we would have had three versions of Peter Parker and three versions of Spidey on the big screen in less than 20 years. The only difference this time round is that the adaptations will be in the hands of … Continue reading
Artwork by Sarah K It is safe to say that, at least in recent times, comic book characters and superheroes are no longer confined to the thick pages of graphic novels and are, quite literally, bursting through silver screens and repeatedly racing past the one billion dollar mark to, somewhat surprisingly, create some of the … Continue reading
In an interview with /Film about Marvel’s next MCU franchise, Guardians of the Galaxy, Zoe Saldana – who plays leading lady Gamora in the film – said the following about the design of her character: “[And] what I was thinking was, “She just needs to be pretty.” And that’s usually a thing that I don’t … Continue reading
