MCU Fan Show - Marvel Studios commentary

Loki may have concluded its first season, but the story is far from over. We discuss highlights from Marvel Studios' Assembled: The Making of Loki before examining the far-reaching effects the series is sure to have on the MCU. The Marvel Cinematic Multiverse is here with numerous implications on several upcoming movies and series. We look at What If...?, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange in...

Sometimes, fan theories pan out! The season finale of Loki really has changed the Marvel Cinematic Universe forever, ushering in the Marvel Cinematic Multiverse! It also delivered a new antagonist, whom we expect to see plenty of next season, and in feature films from Marvel Studios. As big as the implications may be, what makes this episode truly special is its ability to expand the serialized na...

Black Widow is finally here and the Marvel Cinematic Universe is back in theaters (and on Disney+ with Premier Access)! We look at every intricate detail of what is likely Scarlett Johansson's final turn as Natasha Romanoff. It's an incredible send-off that also passes the baton to the phenomenal Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova. Director Cate Shortland has delivered an exceptional film full of raw...

Two words: Alligator Loki! Of course, we have many more words to say about the best episode of Loki yet. The penultimate chapter sets the stage for a grand finale as we journey into the mystery of The Void. There's a Boastful Loki, a Classic Loki, a Kid Loki, a President Loki, and the aforementioned gator. Then there's the Loki we've been following this whole series and the former Loki, Sylvie! Th...

The fourth episode of Loki was an absolute stunner. The emotional exploration of Loki, Sylvie, and Mobius was enough for this installment to match the previous three. Then, the last 15 minutes changed everything, with twists and turns that reset our understanding of the Time Variance Authority and the very nature of reality as they've explained (or lied about) it to us. It didn't stop there, howev...

Marvel Studios and Natasha Romanoff make a triumphant return to the big screen in Black Widow, a psychological spy thriller that is deeply emotional and packed with big action set pieces unlike anything in the MCU before! Director Cate Shortland, stars Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh, and the entire cast and crew have turned in an outstanding film. Sean shares his completely spoiler-free thou...

It's time to meet Sylvie in the third episode of Loki on Disney+! Stranded on a doomed moon, Loki and Sylvie must find a way to escape the apocalypse if they ever hope to catch up with the Time-Keepers. Speaking of the three space lizards, Sylvie knows something about the Time Variance Authority that Loki didn't, bringing everything Miss Minutes told him (and us) into question. This chapter goes b...

The episode that was released on 6/16 just broke the MCU's 616 - the Sacred Timeline! The Variant has revealed themselves in the second episode of Loki, but the credits suggest not all is what it seems. What else is new? Meanwhile, Loki and Mobius have a couple of key chats that dig deeper into the series' larger themes about identity and free will. Who are we? Do we even have the ability to choos...

The spoiler reviews return as we begin a brand new Marvel Studios series on Disney+! Loki starts off strong with the best premiere episode of any MCU series thus far. The God of Mischief's escape from the Battle of New York landed him in even worse trouble than he faced in the "Sacred Timeline." The Time Variance Authority doesn't mess around. Don't let the sweet Miss Minutes or disarming Mobius f...

Loki is days away from premiering on Disney+ and we can't wait! To help pass the time, we share two installments of the Patreon-exclusive Marvelous Moments podcast series highlighting a pair of Loki's best moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! First up is Loki's arrival in The Avengers, followed by "Get Help" from Thor: Ragnarok. We close the show with the (likely incomplete) list of categorie...

It hasn't been 7,000 years, but it's been a long wait for the first Eternals teaser trailer. Marvel Studios has finally given us a glimpse of what director Chloé is bringing to the MCU and we are impressed. The Oscar winner has certainly brought her own style and vision, capturing so much Marvel movie magic in camera. Meanwhile, this cast appears more than ready to meet the challenge of getting th...

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is set for an exclusive theatrical run. It'll be the first Marvel Studios film to have one in over two years. China, however, is not guaranteed to be part of Shang-Chi's theatrical release and Eternals faces its own challenges in that market. Kevin Feige is committed to Marvel with no eyes on Star Wars (outside of the one film he's producing). We discuss t...

We finish up our coverage of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (for now) with a breakdown of what we learned behind the scenes on Marvel Studios' Assembled. We also look at Marvel Studios' celebration of the movies and preview of the future that is promised to be worth the wait in Phase 4. This includes our thoughts on the first footage from Eternals, what Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and The Ma...

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier has come to an end while giving the Marvel Cinematic Universe a new beginning with a new Captain America! Sam Wilson is the hero we need, now and in the future as he inspires us to do better. Count Bucky Barnes among those who've been inspired as he hopes to make amends and let go of The Winter Soldier. We discuss what it all means for our title characters, plus I...

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier continues to get better and better with an episode that lives up to its title, "Truth." John Walker has stained the shield with blood. It's time for Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes to take it back. Of course, not all marks on the shield can be wiped away as Sam continues to contemplate his own potential future as the new Cap and what that would mean.

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier delivered its fourth and finest episode (so far). Does the end justify the means? That question is asked and debated several times in this installment, showing us who these characters are and what they really stand for. Sam Wilson once again proves what makes him a hero the world needs while John Walker fails to uphold the legacy of Captain America in shocking way...

His name is Zemo and he finally gets his proper title and mask in the latest episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier! The man who tore The Avengers apart is now the only lead Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes have as they try to uncover the truth behind the latest Super Soldier Serum. That's not all, however, as there are two more MCU returns in this episode, one more surprising than the other. Als...

There's a new Captain America! He just isn't the one we wanted. We meet John Walker in the second episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. We also see Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes team up for the first time in this series. They're off to Munich in pursuit of the Flag Smashers, who may not be quite what they seem. What Sam and Bucky learn leads to the revelation of a huge secret that stretches...

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier has arrived on Disney+ and we're ready to break down the first episode, "New World Order." Sam Wilson struggles with feeling like the Captain America shield still belongs to someone else, in more ways than one. Bucky Barnes has his own challenges in trying to make amends for his actions as The Winter Soldier. We cover every moment, including the potential arrival...

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is almost here and we've got a non-spoiler review of the first episode. Good news: it's awesome! Following the review, John Scheker returns to the podcast to help us curate a list of the moments that made the MCU! Please join us in standing against racism and helping to stop Asian hate by visiting gofundme.com/aapi . The moments that made the MCU discussion begins...

Now that we know the whole story, it's time to see how the creators brought WandaVision to life. We review Marvel Studios' Assembled: The Making of WandaVision before looking back on the series and sharing some final thoughts (for now). This includes a look at some of the bigger fan theories that didn't pan out, like Evan Peters not being Pietro from Fox's X-Men universe, and the reaction to what...

This is it: the series finale of WandaVision! All remaining questions are answered, and a few new ones are created, naturally. Wanda Maximoff battles Agatha Harkness. Monica Rambeau takes on Fietro. Vision confronts Vision. The fate of Wanda, her family, Westview, and much more are all at stake in this epic, emotional conclusion to one of the greatest stories the MCU has ever told. We break it all...

It's been Agatha all along! Our latest WandaVision spoiler takes us through the traumatic and tragic journey of Wanda Maximoff. Agatha Harkness is after the secrets of The Hex that she hopes will be revealed by Wanda's truth. In the process, we get expected and unexpected answers to some of the biggest questions of this series. As always, new questions come up as the stage is set for what should b...

WandaVision is breaking the fourth wall (again, technically) as things break down inside of Westview. Wanda and Vision are apart, emotionally and physically, with unexpected obstacles standing in the way of reconciliation. Dr. Darcy Lewis and SWORD operatives are getting acclimated to the circus of their new reality. Agnes is on babysitter duty for Billy and Tommy. Monica Rambeau continues to impr...

What's the deal with Pietro? Wanda Maximoff's dearly departed brother is back, sort of, but she has doubts and so do we! Meanwhile, Vision is ready to turn his skepticism and worry into a full-blown investigation. Outside of Westview, Monica Rambeau, Jimmy Woo, and Darcy Lewis are battling against Acting Director Hayward over the best way for SWORD to approach Wanda and The Hex. Billy and Tommy, n...