Marvel Movie Minute

Minute Four: From a Victim to a Voiceover A trip to Tonsberg! In the fourth minute of Kenneth Branagh ’s 2011 film Thor ... This is definitely a bifurcated minute. We start with the aftermath of the atmospheric disturbance and the crash, and end in a flashback to Tonsberg, Norway in 965 A.D. Darcy does a great job of passing the buck in another of our favorite lines of hers. Meanwhile, Jane’s conc...

Minute Three: From Chasing to Crashing Darcy drives! In the third minute of Kenneth Branagh ’s 2011 film Thor ...  We get a good look at what Darcy saw in her rearview mirror in the last minute. It's cool. And then the astronomical disturbance turns into what looks like a fiery tornado. Darcy's right to not want to drive toward it. To that end, Erik’s right to be surprised. This doesn’t look like...

Minute Two: From Science to Sky Light In the second Jane-filled minute of Kenneth Branagh ’s 2011 film Thor ... Jane Foster is an astrophysicist now, not a nurse. We've pointed this out before but just a reminder. It's not the same Jane as in the comics. We try to figure out what Jane is actually studying. The Aurora Borealis rarely appears in New Mexico, but we know Jane’s recorded it 17 times so...

Minute One: From Titles to Typing In the first minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film Thor ... We start with the titles for Thor. The title screens for both Paramount Pictures as well as Marvel Studios remind us we're still in a different era. While they play, Patrick Doyle’s fantastic first track “Chasing the Storm” gets our juices pumping. This helps us transition to Puente Antiguo, New Mexico on...

Our Final Thoughts and Expectations as We Prepare for Thor in Our Last Hiatus Episode This is our last hiatus episode between seasons three and four before we start breaking down Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film Thor into one minute chunks to discuss each one in glorious detail. Because of that, we thought that it would be a good time for us – Matthew Fox and Andy Nelson – to discuss our backgrounds wi...

Halfway Through the Hiatus Marvel One-Shot: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor’s Hammer As we inch closer to the release of Season Four, we dig into one of the One-Shots. The One-Shots were a series of short films that Marvel produced to be released on several of their movies when released on physical media. This particular One-Shot was actually released on the Captain America: The First Av...

Let the Hiatus Begin! It’s hard to believe that we’ve covered the first three films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe one minute at a time, but that’s where we are. (Then again, it’s hard to imagine how long it’ll take to get through the rest of the MCU!) We’ve covered Iron Man , The Incredible Hulk , and just wrapped on Iron Man 2 . Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film Thor is coming up next, but first......

This is it. The final minute of Iron Man 2 is here for your listening pleasure. We close it out with the final shot of the movie that serves as a wonderful segue to the Marvel Movie Minute’s next season. So listen to the finish line episode as we dole out thanks to a whole lot of people including the most important one: YOU our listeners! What a ride it’s been. Stay subscribed for season four comi...

Did you know about the proliferation of the luxury vehicle market in the 1980’s? Well you’re about to find out more because it has to do with Agent Coulson. We try to decrypt a license plate and a little more about the Land of Enchantment. Join us! There’s still one more stop on the season two road trip! Film Sundries Watch this film: Disney+ • iTunes • Amazon • YouTube Join the conversation on Di...

Wait, you thought the interviews were over? Not yet! We introduce and have a conversation with the new hosts of Marvel Minute Season 4. Spoiler: it’s not us! Film Sundries Watch this film: Disney+ • iTunes • Amazon • YouTube Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Original theatrical trailer Original poster artwork Iron Man Tony Stark Justin Hammer --- Learn more about supporting this p...

We’re still on the Clark Gregg interview high and so we thought we’d give a little behind the scenes on how the interview came to be, how we prepared and the full scoop on what happened. It’s super candid and funnier than you’d expected. And thanks again Mandy! Film Sundries Watch this film: Disney+ • iTunes • Amazon • YouTube Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Original theatrical...

It’s the second part of our interview with Iron Man 2 star Clark Gregg. We hear about his love for two “golden” Marvel characters and find out about the interesting connection between Iron Man’s post credit scene and the fourth MCU film. He’s just as excited as we all are for the future of the MCU on Disney+ and we delve into how much Marvel (and Clark Gregg) loves the fans. And paging Mr. Favreau...

Nope. That is NOT click bait. THIS HAPPENED! In the first part of our interview with Iron Man 2 star Clark Gregg, we discuss his upcoming role in ‘Being The Ricardos’, what he learned from directing and we get an inside look at some of the experiences of filming Iron Man 2. Plus, we get a definitive answer to the questions of whether West Wing Agent Mike Casper and S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phil Coulson...

In minute 119 of the credits, we explain how we make this daily podcast as the current stewards of the Marvel Movie Minute. Spoiler: it involves copious amounts of research and planning. But it’s us so it’s not boring. Listen for the funny and all our dirty secrets. Don’t miss the shout outs to the venerable founders of MMM Andy Nelson and Pete Wright. Awwwwww. And there’s a preview of minute 120...

Once we get past Garry Shandling’s closing priceless expression we start delving into some incredible work from the people behind the scenes. What do the movies Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Under Siege 2 and Twister have in common? You’re about to find out! There’s an oddly placed Forces of Nature story about stand-ins. But we finish with a great discussion on the contributions of Miste...

Tony reveals his favor to Fury, and that’s Samuel L. Jackson’s picture wrap! Highway to Hell plays and Senator Stern is back! Is this where he joined Hydra? We break down Rhodey’s decorations. And we end on a press conference and a little prick. Film Sundries Watch this film: Disney+ • iTunes • Amazon • YouTube Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Original theatrical trailer Original...

We’re still in Tony’s debrief with Fury, and it sounds like they don’t actually want Tony? What’s interesting is this scene sets up all the growth Tony will make through Phase Three. But for now, he’s still a full blown narcissist. Film Sundries Watch this film: Disney+ • iTunes • Amazon • YouTube Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Original theatrical trailer Original poster artwor...

Gwyneth Paltrow’s picture wrap with some terrible matte work. We dip into Meanwhile in the MCU to find out where everyone is. Turns out, this was a REALLY BUSY WEEK. Some call it Fury’s Big Week. Even Coulson’s busy in a One Shot. We even get Hulk footage in here. And there’s a map of the world with a LOT going on. Important stuff. It’s like Feige’s planning board. Film Sundries Watch this film: D...

Rhodey watches Tony and Pepper like a creeper. Regardless, they make up and seem good again. Rhodey shows his wit again and it’s the same Rhodey we’ll see through the rest of the films. Film Sundries Watch this film: Disney+ • iTunes • Amazon • YouTube Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Original theatrical trailer Original poster artwork Iron Man Tony Stark Justin Hammer --- Learn...

Pepper can’t stop staring at the flashing lights and needs to be saved. The drones all explode. How weird is it that Favreau’s childhood home is across the street from the filming location and became a location itself? Is this Pepper’s first flight? And Tony and Pepper are Tony and Pepper. Film Sundries Watch this film: Disney+ • iTunes • Amazon • YouTube Join the conversation on Discord Script Tr...

It’s the end of Whiplash in a big crossing-the-repulsor-streams moment. We have an answer as to why Ivan took his mask off. There’s a Predator homage and the coconut effect. There’s an attempt to tie this to WandaVision. And it’s a picture wrap on Mickey Rourke! Film Sundries Watch this film: Disney+ • iTunes • Amazon • YouTube Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Original theatrical...

All about whips here in this minute because, you know... Whiplash. But again, he’s never officially named that in the film. Why is that? We talk about Ivan’s cool moves and question Ivan opening his mask. And how cool is it that the HUDs have personalities in how they’re designed? Film Sundries Watch this film: Disney+ • iTunes • Amazon • YouTube Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript...

Ivan finally joins us again. Rhodey’s not thrilled, especially when Whiplash reveals the whips and his Whiplash v.2 outfit. But it kinda looks like Iron Monger? Rhodey reveals the Ex-Wife. And it does, in fact, make a fart noise. But the war does in fact begin. And it’s a picture wrap on ScarJo! Film Sundries Watch this film: Disney+ • iTunes • Amazon • YouTube Join the conversation on Discord Scr...

A One-Off leads to the end of the drone fight. Pepper has the cops arrest Hammer. But is this from a different movie? It’s a struggle now to figure out who the real Justin Hammer is. Pepper’s confused. But that’s okay, because it’s picture wrap on Sam Rockwell. Meanwhile, Pepper’s on some stairs that figure prominently in a deleted scene that features a much worse end of the movie. Film Sundries W...

There’s conversation about a different Jarvis. This one connects to Smash TV. There’s also talk of Ghosts of Tsushima. That’s because we have two warriors back to back preparing to fight the hordes. Classic MCU moment as Iron Man and War Machine lower their helmets. Bad ass. And the Marine drone raises its own face shield. Fighting styles are compared. Rhodey kicks like a biker. Oil spatters War M...