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Marvel’s Messy Motherhood Messaging, From Best to Worst
As we head into Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we’re looking back on Marvel Studios’ choices for how it has represented motherhood throughout its run of heroes and villains. And if you thought Disney had a bad track record with dead mums — well, Marvel may be even worse. Are they justified, or…
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Batman’s New Video Game Team Up Didn’t Have to Be Like This
Comics have a long, convoluted, and wildly inconsistent history with licensed brand crossovers. As of late, DC in particular has gone through this, delivering branded tie-ins that range from working on absurdity alone, actually working as great comics, or just being absolute garbage. But its latest crossover might be worse than being comically bad: it’s…
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The ‘Rogers: The Musical’ Composers Worked Very Hard to Make the Hawkeye Song Bad
Composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman is unquestionably talented. Over his long career, he helped create John Waters’ long-running musical Hairspray, scored films like Sleepless in Seattle and Mary Poppins Returns, and has won a Grammy, an Emmy, and a Tony for his work (meaning he only needs an Oscar to complete his EGOT, and he’s…
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Gal Gadot Will Shift From DC Hero to Disney Villain in the Live-Action Snow White
After two Wonder Woman movies (and a third on the way), it’s hard to see Gal Gadot as anything but a beaming, benevolent superhero. But she’ll be putting her shield and superpowers aside for an equally juicy role with a bit more of a poisonous bite: the Evil Queen in Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of…