So, Yelena showed up earlier than I had both predicted and hoped, which in an already over-stuffed episode, may signal that the Hawkeye arc is getting a bit too crowded as the series approaches its final two episodes. But outside of that reveal – and the confusing fight sequence that came about from it – […]
Tag: MCU
Hawkeye – Echoes Review
As Hawkeye races towards its climax (strange to say three episodes into a series, but with only three episodes remaining in the show – or in the season, depending on how things ultimately shake out – we’re rapidly approaching the endgame mere moments after we started the journey), the battle lines have been drawn, the […]
Hawkeye – Never Meet Your Heroes/Hide and Seek Review
Well, here we are again – diving into yet another MCU Disney+ series; this time, dealing with the oft forgotten original Avenger, Hawkeye. I have to admit, much like with Wanda, I was never a huge Hawkeye fan – no offense to Jeremy Renner, but the bow and arrow toting superhero was never prominent enough […]
Eternals Review
Chloé Zhao’s movies are beautiful. They feature incredible photography of natural landscapes, and ultra-naturalistic dialogue often delivered by non-actors cast off the street. Her films are deeply meditative and authentic and have the capacity to really touch audiences who are open to a different kind of movie. It made perfect sense that she swept last […]
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Review
The Marvel Cinematic Universe enters the world of martial arts fantasy with Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Shaun (Simu Liu) is a valet in San Francisco whose friends think isn’t living up to his potential. Yet he harbours a deep dark secret because his real name is Shang-Chi and his father, Xu […]
What If . . . Captain Carter Were the First Avenger? Review
The first installment of Marvel and Disney+’s new series What If . . .? asks the question “What if Captain Carter were the first Avenger? (Instead of Steve Rogers.)” The answer, as you might have expected, was that Peggy Carter would become a hero swathed in the Union Jack, kicking Nazi ass and sacrificing herself […]
Pop Culture Maniacs #25: Black Widow and Loki Review
Jean Henegan and Kieran Freemantle review Black Widow and Loki Season One in the podcast.
Loki – For All Time. Always. Review
So, it was Kang the Conqueror all along! Or rather, some version of Kang who saw the devastation wrought by his own Variants and took steps to orchestrate a universe in which such chaos and destruction would be banished from existence. I was on the “There’s no way they introduce Kang on a Disney+ show!” […]
Black Widow Review
After many years of waiting Black Widow finally gets her own film. After a year’s delay Black Widow’s film was a great return for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow (Scarlett Johannson) has gone on the run after the events of Captain America: Civil War. Not only does she have to avoid the American government, […]
Loki – Journey Into Mystery Review
The penultimate episode of any season (or even series) is usually the key piece of the story where the show puts all its ducks in a row in preparation for the finale, where all the plot threads will be tied off into a nice little bow and we, the audience, can walk away satisfied with […]










