Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective

Robbie's out this week, but if you ask everyone else, he's not missing much as Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris discuss THOR: THE DARK WORLD. Just what was it about this movie that left a sour taste in their mouths? About which character do Eduardo and Peach3z have extremely different opinions? What inspires Chris to go on not one, but TWO rants? Listen to find out! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The gang is back and kicking off Phase 2 of Assembly Required! This week, Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie discuss IRON MAN 3, the conclusion of the IRON MAN trilogy. Did that controversial take on the Mandarin work for them? Is Tony Stark too mean to that kid he meets in Tennessee? Will Eduardo top his controversial helicarrier take? Listen to find out! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We've finished Phase 1 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so now we're going to take a break from looking back to take a look forward at what's to come! Eduardo and Peach3z are on vacation, and Robbie is off on a secret mission, so Chris makes it a family affair by bringing back his wife Angela to act as guest host and inviting his brother Danny to join in on the fun! The three take a look at all o...

Turns out splitting THE AVENGERS into a two-parter was a great idea, because Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie apparently have a LOT of thoughts. Join them as they discuss their favorite moments from the second half of the film, including the Battle of New York, the purple man in the floating chair, and shawarma.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's all been building up to this: Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie discuss THE AVENGERS, the culmination of what we now know as Phase 1 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  A movie that brought together heroes from four separate superhero franchises for the first time (and became the first film to gross over $200 million in its opening weekend) can't be confined to just one episode, so this is o...

Take a trip back in time with the Assembly Required crew and special guest Angela as they discuss CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER!  How does this period piece stack up against the other MCU films so far?  Did Angela come on just to talk about how great Agent Peggy Carter is?  Who's strong and brave, here to save the American way?  Answers to all those questions, AND alliteration in the Mighty M...

Special guest Kody joins Eduardo, Peach3z, Robbie, and Chris to discuss THOR, the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first foray into the cosmic realm. After three mostly science-based films (inasmuch as flying robot suits and Gamma Greg can be considered "science"), how does a movie about Norse gods fit into the MCU? How do the scenes in New Mexico compare to the fantasy of Asgard? Just how great is Tom...

Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are joined by Angela to discuss IRON MAN 2. Is it a true Iron Man movie, or does it devote too much time to world-building? Does it do a good job of introducing the MCU's first female hero? Who's a better villain, Whiplash or a strawberry? Hear the answers to all those questions and more in today's episode! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris are back to discuss the second film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, THE INCREDIBLE HULK.  Is Edward Norton or Mark Ruffalo the best Bruce Banner?  Does the film still feel like part of the MCU at large?  Why did Hulk decide to call himself Hulk?  All that and more is discussed! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to "Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective!" Join four friends as they take a look back at maybe the most significant film series of the 21st century so far. The journey begins with 2008's IRON MAN, which kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie discuss their thoughts after revisiting the movie that made a B-list (at best!) superhero into one of the mo...

Welcome to "Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective!" Join four friends as they take a look back at maybe the most significant film series of the 21st century so far. In this introduction, Eduardo, Peach3z, Robbie, and Chris share their history with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, share their top five MCU films, and outline where the show will go from here. Follow along with them as they and their...