ReviewSTL Podcast Episode 8: Marvel Cinematic Universe “Phase 1”
Last week, Thor: The Dark World opened in theaters. Given that the movie is part of “Phase Two” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it only seemed fitting that the gents from the ReviewSTL Podcast sit down and run through “Phase One” of the Marvel Films. We also touch on the newest deal between Marvel, Disney, and Netflix. […]
‘The Avengers’ Movie Character Posters UPDATED at Comic-Con
According to some various prospects, there have been Avenger promotional items being shown all around Comic-Con 2011 to get the word out about the new up and coming film “The Avengers”. Set to come out next May, the plot story is not very clear as of yet, however it is said that they must assemble […]
Movie Review: Chris Evans is ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’
Marvel wraps up its long and winding road towards The Avengers with Captain America: The First Avenger. The subtitle is apt (though bit of a cynical hedge against foreign markets) since Captain America is the leader (and heart) of the team. Set in 1943, Steve Rogers is the quintessential 90-pound weakling when he is selected […]
Movie Review: ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ Starring Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving
In pop culture, there are a few iconic symbols of all good things American. Baseball. Football. Apple pie (even though it originated in England). Bald eagles. Representing all of these symbols rolled into one idea incarnate, Captain America was a hero born in the fires of World War II. As the hero of the eponymous […]
Stanely Tucci and Neal McDonough Join Growing “Captain America” Cast
Stanely Tucci and Neal McDonaugh are going to be joining Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, Hugo Weaving, and Hayley Atwell in Captain America: The First Avenger. The film will take place during World War II where Steve Rogers is given the super soldier serum, and subsequently becomes Captain America. Tucci will be playing Dr. Abraham Erskine, […]
Marvel Studios Looking at Smaller Films For Comic Book Adaptations
Marvel has had hit or miss success with many of their properties, but they’ve pretty much all had one thing in common; They all have massive budgets. Luckily, the success of films like Spider-man and Iron Man have paid for the flops like Fantastic Four and Hulk. Sure, those films didn’t do awful, but compared […]
