While it should go without saying that the death of Iron Man would have a lasting effect on the future of the MCU, a new interview with Marvel President Kevin Feige seems to place a heavy emphasis on the fact that Avengers: Endgame’s consequences will shape every film from here on out.
Whether you’re ready or not for the games to begin, a brand new take on the Saw series is headed our way. The twist-heavy, Rube Goldberg-inspired franchise was once a staple of the torture porn sub-genre that ruled the mid-2000s, but its latest entry Jigsaw failed to make a killing at the box office a couple of years ago. Now, comedian Chris Rock is taking a crack at a ninth film, and director Darren Lynn Bousman has posted our first behind the scenes look to celebrate the start of its production.
Back to the Future is arguably one of the most perfect films ever made. It’s the rare science fiction comedy that doesn’t go-full parody, instead finding humor in its two perfectly cast leads and the fish-out-of-water storyline. While its two direct follow ups aren’t as universally beloved, Part II and Part III hold a special place in the hearts of fans, and the trilogy as a whole has permeated the zeitgeist. So, unlike the other big genre franchise of the ‘80s, why has the Back to the Future series been spared more sequels or a big Hollywood reboot? Turns out, it all comes down to artistic integrity.
Though it hasn’t even been out a full week yet, Stranger Things season 3 has been shattering streaming records for Netflix, racking up approximately 40.7 million views around the world on its first episode alone. While a fourth season hasn’t officially been confirmed - we know those behind the scenes are hoping to bring the entire story to a close after the next run - creators Matt and Ross Duffer know exactly where the next batch of episodes are heading.
Spider-Man: Far From Home features a good amount of moments that both celebrate and modernize the character’s storied comic book history. There’s Mysterio’s updated mo-cap VFX suit, a new origin for the Elementals that’s heavily tied to drone technology, and The Daily Bugle’s triumphant return as a far-right conspiracy website. However, it’s Tom Holland and Zendaya’s fresh new spin on Peter Parker and MJ’s relationship that has many fans taking to Twitter to celebrate.
Despite being the third most recent movie in the MCU, Captain Marvel only opened in theaters four months ago, pulling in over a billion dollars worldwide at the box office. And how could it not? After all, Marvel’s 21st film fell in between two Avengers movies; Infinity War, which set up her character as Earth’s only hope against Thanos, and Endgame, which finally saw her go toe-to-toe with the Mad Titan. As such many fans expected Captain Marvel’s post-credits scene to tie heavily into the latter movie, but had the directors went through with their original plan, audiences would’ve also seen another sequence tying into Thor: Ragnarok as well.
Spider-Man: Far From Home has been in theaters for over a week, so we all know by now that Jake Gyllenhaal’s Quentin Beck, AKA Mysterio, wasn’t as helpful as he initially looked, and was instead a dangerous scheme concocted by a group of former Stark Industries employees attempting to take advantage of Iron Man’s death. Despite not being the most original motivation within the MCU, Far From Home manages to reinforce its plot by bringing back a character from the very first Iron Man and you might not have even realized it.
Say what you will about David Ayer’s Suicide Squad, but Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Harley Quinn is nothing short of a highlight performance. Fortunately, we know the character is all set to return in next year’s Birds of Prey, but it sounds like she's coming back with more than just a new look.
Few characters in the history of film have been more derided than that of Jar Jar Binks, the infamous Gungun who first debuted in The Phantom Menace over twenty years ago. So imagine the surprise many fans faced when they logged on to Twitter this morning to see the controversial Star Wars figure trending.
The third season of Stranger Things dropped on Netflix last Thursday, so odds are you’re already finished with it. Now that it’s over though, what’s there left to watch on the streaming service? Well, We Got This Covered has...got you covered.
