Category: Superhero
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The Age of Outrage: Cancel Culture, Social Media, and Cinema’s Search for Accountability
This year alone has brought an assortment of films reflecting the political and social climates of both the world at large and the United States in particular. While the deeper analysis of that collective will be tabled for now, one thing has become clear: the relevancy of films capturing the essence—or at least the proximity—of…
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Fantastic Four: First Steps – Marvel’s Retro Reboot That Actually Works
Release Date: U.S. release July 25, 2025; world premiere July 21, 2025 Runtime: 115 minutes (114 min 29 sec) Rating: PG‑13 (for sci‑fi action violence and thematic elements) Production Companies: Marvel Studios & 20th Century Studios; distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Producer(s): Kevin Feige (producer); executive producers Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis, Tim Lewis; co‑producer Mitch Bell…
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James Gunn’s Superman (2025): A Hopeful Reboot Rooted in Immigration, Morality, and Heart
Release Date: Premiere July 7, 2025; US wide release July 11, 2025 Runtime: 129 min (2h 9m) Rating: PG-13 (sequences of sci-fi violence, brief strong language, and thematic elements) Production Companies: DC Studios, Troll Court Entertainment, The Safran Company Producers: James Gunn & Peter Safran Cinematography: Henry Braham Music: John Murphy & David Fleming Superman (2025) Director: James Gunn…
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Marvel’s Thunderbolts* Breathes New Life Into Phase Five – Spoiler-Free Review
Thunderbolts, releasing on May 2, 2025, is a darker, more grounded MCU film featuring a diverse team of antiheroes navigating complex emotional themes. Directed by Jake Schreier, and starring Florence Pugh, it balances action with character depth, hinting at fresh directions for Marvel while concluding Phase Five satisfactorily.
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