Everyone can save the day Diversity in comic book movies represents reality

By: Grant Vance ~Staff Writer~ After many years of crime-fighting and world-building comic books have found their way from a humble collection of monthly panels to mainstream blockbusters on the silver screen. With anything that enters the realm of mainstream consciousness, there is much to be discussed and many opinions to account for. Considered the modern day western due to sheer popularity and quantity, the superhero film is controlling the blockbuster market by a wide degree. Not only has it bled into television, with multiple shows inspired by comic book series currently airing and in development, but the genre is … Continue reading Everyone can save the day Diversity in comic book movies represents reality

Marvel’s Phase Three

By: Grant Vance ~Staff Writer~ Following the release of the trailer for the upcoming, highly anticipated “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” Marvel Studios gave fans something to look forward to by announcing its entire Phase Three slate. The announcement, made on Oct. 28 at a surprise press conference at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, Calif., announced nine new films from the studio, starting with “Captain America: Civil War” and ending with “Avengers: Infinity War Part 2.” The third installment of the Captain America film franchise will begin Phase Three, pitting Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) and Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) … Continue reading Marvel’s Phase Three