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Time to coo about Kamala Khan and bring out the soap box! Marvel marks a first with three female characters leading the film... and the lowest box office opening weekend yet. We discuss the nuances of theater-going in the real world before diving into The Marvels - a delightful film that almost seems afraid of… Continue reading The Marvels Movie Review
Miles vs. Miguel; Spider-Man vs. The Spot; Fate vs. free will; Spider-people vs. tragedy; Miguel vs. chill... Across the Spider-Verse has all this and more. Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, and Peter B. Parker are reunited in the all-new movie as they go head-to-head with Spider-Man 2099, who's convinced that his way is best and that… Continue reading Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review
Once again, the Guardians prove that a small-scale, deeply personal conflict can feel as high-stakes as a space battle. We’re concluding the trilogy with laughs, tears, and all the feels—but did we expect anything less? Bridgette and Genn discuss Rocket’s rise as a protagonist and leader, Peter getting closure about Gamora, and why the High… Continue reading Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Review
It's been a spell, but the Nerd Alert Girls are here to discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania! With the gorgeous visuals, the cosmic cockroaches, and the sober Valkyrie, we have much to say about Scott Lang's quasi-retirement as an Avenger and journey into the Quantum Realm. And then there's Kang... Listen to the full… Continue reading Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Review
As usual, the Guardians of the Galaxy know how to give you a deep belly laugh and an emotional gut punch at the same time. Bridgette and Genn discuss this rousing spoof of Christmas and the legendary Kevin Bacon as well as family themes, Mantis’ burgeoning powers, and Yondu the Blue Grinch. Listen to the… Continue reading Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Review
Logic and emotional impact...where art thou? The question that Bridgette and Genn ask after watching Thor: Love and Thunder. Listen as we dissect the latest Thor movie - from the hilarious(?) hijinks, to the meaning of love, to Jane's stint as a superhero - and try to figure out why Ragnorak is still the superior… Continue reading Thor: Love and Thunder Review
Ensemble movies can be tricky to handle, and Eternals introduces a larger ensemble than both the first Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy films while also establishing new mythology in the MCU. Genn and Bridgette measure how Eternals rises to the challenge. Listen as we gush over the little things Marvel offers us, like fly-swatter… Continue reading Eternals Movie Review
It’s finally here: after all the hype, and all the delays from the pandemic, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has finally premiered! Listen as Bridgette and Genn break down the themes of family, identity and love, marvel at the plot twists, and then coo at the pure friendship and the cutest baby… Continue reading Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Movie Review
After taking some time to wash off the bitterness of Marvel fridging Black Widow, we return to dive deep into the movie that we wish had come out five years ago. We discuss the themes of found family, moral ambiguity, and asserting your identity in the midst of oppression through the lens of the Red… Continue reading Black Widow Movie Review
What makes Miles Morales the cinnamon roll and fan favorite Spider-Man that we adore? His love of his family. His magnificent bromances. His heart of gold. His Afro-Latino identity and culture. We’re diving into these topics and more throughout every iteration of Miles Morales - from the comics, to Jason Reynolds’ young adult novel, to… Continue reading Miles Morales: Character Crash Course
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