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“State and Main”‘s main problem is it’s in a sorry state

State and Main Philip Seymour Hoffman
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Philip Seymour Hoffman is a breath of fresh air in David Mamet’s limp showbiz dramedy.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on December 28, 2020December 28, 2020

Saying farewell to “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D”

Agents of SHIELD
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Over seven seasons, Marvel’s red-headed TV stepchild assembled its own admirable sense of identity.

Andrew Bloom Posted on August 13, 2020August 16, 2020

Assembling “The Avengers”

The Avengers
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An unlikely team of heroes could have been a cliché, but Joss Whedon’s first foray into the MCU worked because it toyed with its moving parts.

Sarah Gorr Posted on April 12, 2020April 19, 2020

“Thor” Thunders Onto the Screen as Marvel’s Millennial

Thor
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Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespearean tale of a godlike alien shows the cracks in Marvel’s firmament amid its immature protagonist.

Rob Samuelson Posted on April 10, 2020April 9, 2020

“Iron Man” built a hero – and a blueprint for a franchise

Iron Man
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Jon Favreau’s acerbic superhero adventure set the template for the Marvel Cinematic Universe — and rehabilitated Robert Downey Jr. into a movie star once again.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on April 6, 2020April 6, 2020

Captain Marvel Review: Marvel Takes the Origin Story Higher, Further, Faster

Captain Marvel
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Marvel’s first female-led superhero film is a modest but meaningful success.

Clint Worthington Posted on March 5, 2019August 5, 2020

Super Bowl Trailer Roundup: Avengers: Endgame, Toy Story and More

Avengers Endgame Super Bowl Trailer
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From the latest Marvel trailers to the upcoming Amazon/Hulu shows, the Super Bowl was a cavalcade of anticipated TV spots.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 3, 2019February 3, 2019
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