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  This is probably the closest thing to a Marvel team-up we will get for a while, and it is unfortunate that the drama within the media surrounding this film is based on reasons that are not progressive. However, that is not what we are here to talk about. The Marvels is the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, bringing back Carol Danvers in her latest adventure with Nick Fury and some newfound partnerships with Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan.  The Marvels is set 33 years after the first Captain Marvel movie, where Carol is still trying to save the universe and she thinks she's the only one who can. After the events of WandaVision, Monica is now working with Fury with her new set of powers in his new project called S.A.B.E.R. while Kamala Khan continues to be the giddy, new superhero that protects the residents of New Jersey but an unworldly event connects her mysterious bangle to both Monica and Carol. Due to this cosmic event involving the Kree supremacist, Dar B...

With Marvel in a sort of whirlpool of viewers not having consistent reception towards the content, they seem to be missing a very important and well-done part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Loki lives up to that statement with its second season. Despite its new writers and directors at the helm, the show still showcases the best parts of Marvel's storytelling.  Taking place immediately after the end of season 1, Loki is dealing with the shenanigans of the TVA and the involvement of Kang variants with the release of the multiverse. It is up to Loki and co. (consisting of Mobius, Hunter B-5, and Casey) to deal with the consequences caused by Sylvie. The show still continues to be a trippy, timey-wimey time travel adventure but adds the Marvel-ous flair that made the franchise so memorable. With new rules and problems being thrown in the mix to deal with, the sci-fi logic continues to be expanded upon, solidifying the greatness of the show.  Unlike most of the Marvel shows tha...

Star Wars has spent a number of years not having theatrical releases but making a mark in the world streaming after the behemoth hit that is The Mandalorian. Since the success of the serialized introduction to a galaxy far, far, away, Disney is sticking with making a lot of the projects they wanted to develop to movies into TV shows due to their mixed reactions of The Rise of Skywalker, with some being more interesting than others. Ahsoka, like The Mandalorian, was overseen by George Lucas' padawan, Dave Filoni by making obscure parts of the franchise known.  Ahsoka in particular, not only brings a beloved character to live-action but pays homage to both those animated shows she was featured in. Like the last season of The Mandalorian, the show deals with the events were left Rebels fans hungry for,  and many years later, we finally get the answers we have been waiting for. The show works more like a live-action season of Rebels. Bringing back fan-favorite characters like Ahso...

  It has been a great few weeks with the amount of queer content lately and with yet another adaptation based on a best-selling novel that highlights not only a queer coming-of-age story but also a sense of representation of Mexican families in America in the 80s. Aristotle and Dante Discover The Secrets of the Universe is a different take on the genre as it provides another point of view on discovering oneself, especially at a time when the AIDs epidemic affected the perspective on being homosexual and being out. Despite the title of the film and the book of the same featuring both Aristotle and Dante, this is pretty much Ari's story. We are very much used to seeing the protagonist falling for the guy he thought was straight but was not. This time around, we finally get to see what goes on in the head of the other guy. Ari grew up with a family that kept things to themselves, and barely showed affection for one another. When he meets Dante, he is introduced to a world of affection...

DC is in a tough spot with the new reboot and the constant disinterest in the movies they have been providing, which is unfortunate since films like Shazam and The Flash , despite not being DC's best, had their credits due. Blue Beetle , however, should not be considered a part of that list of DC's mid-to-bad entries for it manages to pull through with its fresh takes on overdone superhero cliches that have managed to make the genre what it is today. Based on an obscure character from the DC catalog, the movie adapts the most recent iteration of the character, Jaime Reyes, who takes up the moniker after unintentionally finding a scarab that symbiotically fuses with him to become the Blue Beetle. This is very much an origin story that takes cues from other superhero movies, but it does not seem like a carbon copy of methods that worked for superhero movies, thrown in a blender to finish a script the same way Black Adam did. The film manages to capture what made superhero movie...

Casey McQuiston’s critically acclaimed novel, Red, White & Royal Blue , has been adapted into a streaming film that brings a very timely and heartwarming romance to life. Like most rom-com, it does have a very cliche premise between lovers that cannot be together because politics and tradition become a factor in their relationship. Despite two straight actors portraying a gay romance, the film does capture nuances that make the book unique.  To be fair, there is a reason the book is a best seller apart from it being a steamy queer romance. It features characters that are interesting as each is introduced but the book would be nowhere without Alex and Henry. The plot revolves around both protagonists, introducing readers to their respective perspectives and supporting characters. Moreover, the book also features real-world themes of politics in the case of First Son, Alex’s life while featuring the struggles of being part of a monarchy with Prince Henry. All characters are ambit...

  The WebToon comic-turned-phenomenon returns to make our hearts skip a beat once again. A year ago, Heartstopper well... either stole our hearts or made us ickingly disgusted with the idea of being single with the ever-adorable romance between Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson. This second season will be no different as the two attempt to be together, being out, and dealing with their own internal struggles. Following suit from the first season, we are also given better perspectives on the supporting casts as they navigate their respective romances and complicated lives.  Following the third volume of Alice Oseman's comics, fans are given so much more than expected. This season adapts the source material well enough to keep the fans happy but also has the opportunity to expand on characters like Darcy and Tao and hopefully, this trend follows through as the show progresses. Like season 1, it is as corny and loveable as ever. The minute the opening scene starts for the episode, y...