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After Endgame, How Will Marvel Fans Adjust to a Life without the Avengers?

What the hell are we all going to do when we no longer have the Avengers in our lives? Now that there are no more trailers to slow down frame-by-frame, or post-credits scenes to sit in the theatre for, to whom will the devotees of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes turn?

Kahini Iyer July 30, 2016

Pop Culture

Getting Over Endgame: How to Survive the End of a Franchise that Feels Like Family

Our emotional investment in the characters on screen – be it Iron Man or Tyrion Lannister – is more than most millennials invest in a relationship. But is this merely a mindless addiction, or is there something more that we’re missing?

Meghalee Mitra July 4, 2016

Pop Culture

Black Widow: The film Marvel promised but couldn’t deliver

Superhero films are underpinned by obvious tropes. But in its first female led outing, Black Widow could have been Marvel’s opportunity to come of age with the rest of the world. Instead, it choses to retreat to formula and with it to an unremarkable film.

Manik Sharma April 25, 2016

Fashion

From Natalie Portman to Billy Porter: Some Say, Some Slay on the Oscars Red Carpet

The Oscars Red Carpet was not as snooze-worthy as the ceremony. Billy Porter ditched the tuxedo yet again for a gold-feathered bodice and a ballgown skirt. But the real bold choice was made by Natalie Portman. Her stunning Dior black-and-gold cape gown was embroidered with the names of snubbed women directors.

Arré Bench April 15, 2016

Pop Culture

Avengers: Endgame Spoiler-Free Review: Carry Along Enough Tissues for an Epic and Emotional Showdown

After the events of Infinity War, the Avengers were broken, beaten down, angry, and drowning in sorrowful memories. After watching Avengers: Endgame, that’s a more accurate description of the fans.

Sonali Kokra April 12, 2016

Pop Culture

Ms Marvel Does Representation Right

I’ve been wary of western attempts to frame subcontinental characters, but Ms Marvel is a welcome attempt at getting representation right.

Fizza A. March 20, 2016