MCU Archives

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

Why Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther Will Always Be More than Just Another Superhero Film

Black Panther transcends the stereotype of being “just” a superhero blockbuster, which is becoming an art Marvel films have started to perfect. It’s a post-colonial sci-fi saga with something important to say.

Kahini Iyer July 9, 2016

Pop Culture

Spider-Man: Far from Home is a Superhero Film for the Fake News Era

Spider-Man: Far from Home is proof that the MCU still has fresh stories to tell, even as the curtain comes down on its most successful period to date. In the first film of Marvel’s Phase Two, Spider-Man might be far from home, but he’s closer to reality than ever before.

Dushyant Shekhawat June 25, 2016

Pop Culture

Avengers: Endgame and the Evolution of the Indian Fan

Along with the Avengers, the fandom has assembled. And today, as they finally find out what took place after the Infinity War, their true strength is revealed.

Runjhun Noopur May 15, 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

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

Pop Culture

Captain Marvel Review: A Reminder of Why We Fell in Love with the Avengers

Captain Marvel takes us back to the humble beginnings of the MCU, before we come to its operatic end. It’s a welcome palate-cleanser before the guaranteed plunge into the overstuffed chaos that Avengers: Endgame, releasing next month, will be.

Kahini Iyer March 10, 2016

Pop Culture

Thor: Love and Thunder is A Big Smash With A Touch of Sensitivity

Taika Waititi’s Thor Love and Thunder delivers like his previous film. With lots of humour, tenderness and a deeply affecting love story at its heart.

Pradeep Menon March 9, 2016