Back before Avengers: Infinity War released last year, we posted a slew of theories about what we thought would happen in the movie, many of which turned out to be correct. A lot of factors went into how we came up with those theories: we analyzed trailers, considered the way various storylines have played out […]
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Right or Wrong: Our ‘Infinity War’ Predictions Scorecard
Last week, before any of us had seen Infinity War, we decided to write down all of our (many) predictions for the record, based on the official trailers and promotional material that Marvel had released, along with our knowledge of the comics and our own hopes and dreams for what might become of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. […]
Which MCU movies are essential before seeing ‘Avengers: Infinity War’?
The most common question we’ve been getting since viewing Avengers: Infinity War, and especially since Lauren posted her spoiler-free review, is “Can I watch Infinity War if I haven’t seen [other MCU movie]?” Now, let’s just get this out of the way first: you can do whatever you want. No one is going to check your credentials before letting you into […]
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is the MCU’s Dark Night of the Soul
It’s been a decade since the Marvel Cinematic Universe began, and for nearly that long, fans have been discussing Marvel’s “formula,” or the structure they use to tell their stories. Many have claimed that forcing Marvel’s writers to adhere to a rigid narrative framework has hindered creativity within the MCU, causing the films to feel […]
Our predictions for Avengers: Infinity War
Well, Marvel fans, it’s finally here. The culmination of an expansive universe that has been unprecedented in its scope (currently spanning eighteen films and ten television shows, and counting), Avengers: Infinity War blasts into theaters this week. This film will be the first of its kind, a cinematic event that promises to pay off dozens […]