X-Cellent Adventures is back! Deadpool is back! Mike Thomas is back! ‘Intentionally’ crappy MS Paint show posters are back! Will our listener count be back? Prolly not! Continue reading Mike & Matt’s X-Cellent Adventures: Episode #15 – Deadpool 2
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5 Questions After Watching Solo: A Star Wars Story
WARNING: Here be spoilers. Your first and only warning.
Once The Last Jedi came and went, audiences officially began the journey from the “comfort” of the Skywalker Saga to the great unknown with the future of Star Wars. There is only one more film to go in the (foolishly presumed) final Skywalker trilogy, and soon enough there will be more Star Wars films that cover every little corner of the galaxy that is far, far away. As such, Solo provides some additional insight into the thought process guiding this venture. But also, it leaves many unanswered questions which I, an expert – obviously, will attempt to answer.
1. What were they thinking? Continue reading 5 Questions After Watching Solo: A Star Wars Story
Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey Episode 20: Avengers Infinity War
Finally… the non-stop Marvel spam can end because Ben & Matt reviewed Avengers: Infinity War and brought their MCU podcast to its conclusion… until August.
Enormous *Spoilers*, obviously. Continue reading Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey Episode 20: Avengers Infinity War
Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey Episode 19: MCU 10 Year Anniversary
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ben & Matt decided to take a look back at the highs and lows of the last decade, as well as industry and competitor reaction to the notion of a shared universe and the state of superhero movies in general.
This podcast was recorded before the release of Avengers: Infinity War but does contain spoilers for everything leading up to it. Continue reading Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey Episode 19: MCU 10 Year Anniversary
Steve Rogers: More Than Just a Big Red, White & Blue Boyscout
The moment that Captain America first appeared on-screen in Avengers: Infinity War, the whole audience around me cheered. No other character got this kind of response — and that is entirely down to the legacy and mythos that Marvel has built over Chris Evans’ eight appearances as this character.
Disclaimer: This article was written just after Infinity War Continue reading Steve Rogers: More Than Just a Big Red, White & Blue Boyscout
Tony Stark: Marvel’s Most Developed Character
It all began with Tony Stark. Literally. On May 2nd 2008, Iron Man premiered and the Marvel Cinematic Universe was born, reigniting the career of Robert Downey Jr. in the process. A decade later, with the 10 Year Anniversary of the MCU on the horizon, let’s look back on the Journey of Tony Stark.
Disclaimer: This piece was written before the release of Avengers: Infinity War and contains no spoilers… except for the ones for previous films. There are a tonne of those.
Continue reading Tony Stark: Marvel’s Most Developed Character
Ben & Matt Rank the MCU: 9 – 1
After revisiting every single film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ben Phillips & Matt Waters finally feel qualified to rank every single (pre-Infinity War) entry in the franchise, continuing with films 9 – 1. Continue reading Ben & Matt Rank the MCU: 9 – 1
Ben & Matt Rank the MCU: 18 – 10
After revisiting every single film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ben Phillips & Matt Waters finally feel qualified to rank every single (pre-Infinity War) entry in the franchise, starting with films 18-10. Continue reading Ben & Matt Rank the MCU: 18 – 10
Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey Episode 18: Black Panther
Would you believe these two chumps actually recorded this episode twice? And they’re STILL no less awkward when discussing race in one of the biggest movies of all time. If you’ve been listening for the last 17 episodes, then the answer is probably: Yes. Continue reading Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey Episode 18: Black Panther
Ben & Matt’s Big List of MCU Lists
The Reel World’s long-standing tradition of listicles discussing the latest superhero movies continues… with a twist. Ben & Matt couldn’t quite settle on a singular list so instead decided to bombard you with lots of them! A list of lists, if you will, ranging from Top Musical Cues to Best Villains, from Biggest Continuity Issues to the low-hanging fruit of the best Avenger, Hawkeye’s Best Moments. Continue reading Ben & Matt’s Big List of MCU Lists
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