Marvel Studios is showing signs of franchise fatigue as espionage thriller Secret Invasion concludes its uneven run on Disney+. The series didn’t do what its comic book counterpart did in changing up Marvel’s status quo. Instead, it killed off Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders) and Talos (Ben Mendelsohn). We barely even had time to mourn Hill’s passing before Fury and Talos figured out a plan. Perhaps most surprisingly, Secret Invasion does not even feature a tag…
"Secret Invasion Concludes Uneven Run With “Home”"Tag: Marvel
Secret Invasion inches closer to the end of its Disney+ run with the penultimate episode of the Marvel Studios limited series. After starting out with two episodes running nearly an hour, the series has settled into a 38-44 minute run time. The episode packs in a good amount of show in just a short amount of time. Put it this way: right when you think there’s another scene, the credits begin. Everything is setting up…
"Secret Invasion – Episode 5 – Harvest"
The dearth of direct-to-consumer content on Disney+ is hurting the company even as Disney holds the #1 position at the box office. Bob Iger appeared on CNBC’s Squawk in the Box this morning and had lots to say following a contract extension through the end of 2026. Only a portion of his 35-minute interview is available on CNBC’s YouTube channel. Some of Iger’s comments dealt WGA and SAG-AFTRA not being realistic in their demands. He’s…
"Disney+ Is Creatively Hurting Marvel, Pixar Per Bob Iger"
The action starts to take hold in Secret Invasion as the six-episode limited series begins the back half of its run on Disney+. If you thought episode 3 was short, episode 4 has got the number beat by six minutes. Factoring in the recap and end credits, “Beloved” runs 38 minutes long. They pack a lot of show into just over a half hour. What this means is that some scenes end up getting the…
"Secret Invasion – Episode 4 – Beloved" Secret Invasion continues to upend the status quo in the MCU as the limited series reaches its halfway point on Disney+. This is the shortest episode so far with a running time of 44 minutes. Regardless, there is still a lot of show and things to unpack as the plot plays its course. The episode deals with yet another Skull plot to take out human leadership. It ends with a very big reveal that will…
"Secret Invasion – Episode 3 – Betrayed" The first two episodes of Secret Invasion leave one wondering just how much this series will change up Marvel’s status quo. I want to get this out of the way first: two episodes are not enough to judge the limited series. Marvel sent out press screeners for the first two episodes but the series is six episodes in length. Basically, I’m only able to offer my thoughts on Secret Invasion‘s first two hours at this…
"Secret Invasion Seeks to Change Marvel’s Status Quo"
Ang Lee brings his own style to Hulk and makes the film stand apart from other comic book movies as it marks its 20th anniversary. This film is not a disaster. Sure, the visual effects work make it stand apart from what we’ve seen in other Marvel movies. It really wasn’t until The Avengers in which someone finally gave us the right balance between Bruce Banner and the Hulk. When they recast Eric Bana with…
"Hulk: Ang Lee Film Marks Its 20th Anniversary"
Documentary filmmaker David Gelb draws on a vast archive of footage and audio to allow the Marvel icon to tell his story in Stan Lee. Stan Lee is an icon but he never set out to be known for his work in comic books. No, this was a guy who hoped to write the Great American Novel. Suffice it to say, his path would lead him to fame but not because of novels. Through his…
"Stan Lee – Tribeca 2023"
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse not only manages to improve on its predecessor but it is one of the best pictures of the year. Unlike many Marvel films that came before, there is not a scene during the credits. However, there is a lot of animation to appreciate as the credits run their course. It’s the ONLY disappointment about an otherwise amazing film. What I can say with 100% certainty is that Spider-Man: Across the Universe…
"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is Awesome Fun"
It’s never easy saying goodbye to a beloved team but all good things must end as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 caps a trilogy. Please stay until the end of the credits as there are two scenes. There is imagery of body horror so please keep this in mind. That’s not to say that everyone is saying goodbye here. We knew going into the film that a number of cast members would be departing…
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Caps A Trilogy"