Below is my current mid-year ranking of all the new 2023 releases I’ve seen so far, with some quick thoughts on each film. As of right now, these are my current ratings and ranking for each but they are subject to change by the end of the year when heavy hitters such as Oppenheimer, Dune:…
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is heartfelt, emotionally charged, and earnest, something recent MCU films lack. James Gunn’s writing can be hit-or-miss at times but Vol.3 delivers an emotionally high-stakes story that keeps you invested and entertained throughout. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 feels ripped out of an older phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.…
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a masterclass in superhero storytelling. Emotionally rich and technically brilliant, Chadwick Boseman’s legacy is honored in a film that takes audiences and characters alike on a journey about grief, loss, and recovery.
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Thor: Love and Thunder ultimately feels like two disjointed movies crammed into its brief two-hour run-time. Over-saturating an otherwise serious subtext with Marvel’s goofiest jokes and gags, the film never allows the poignant moments to truly land. Taika Waititi returns to the Thor franchise after soft-rebooting the character in Thor: Ragnarok. My review for the…
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The Farooqi Brothers sit down with Andrew Garfield to discuss his role in Spider-Man: No Way Home and Tick, Tick… Boom!
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Spider-Man: No Way Home effortlessly combines high-stakes, incredible action sequences, and a darker, emotional core to become the best movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The following review is spoiler-free. Spider-Man: No Way Home is third and final film of Marvel’s “Home” trilogy, directly following the events of Spider-Man: Far From Home and continuing the…
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Marvel’s Eternals boasts a keen directing eye—with beautiful shots throughout—but an inconsistent tone and one-dimensional themes prevent it from being among Marvel’s best. Chloé Zhao’s introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe was an exciting announcement for both fans of Marvel and the director. After a Best Director Oscar win for Nomadland, the potential of a…
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings sits among the best films in the MCU. Full of incredible heart and some of the best action-sequences the franchise has seen, this film radiates freshness and excitement. Phase 4 has been off to arguably the best start the Marvel franchise has seen since Iron Man. With…
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Black Widow has finally come to theaters and Disney+ and the Farooqi Bros are here to review the film. The bros discuss what they felt about the movie’s tone, storylines, and character arcs. We also discuss standout performer Florence Pugh and the future of Yelena in the MCU. About Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow”Natasha Romanoff aka…
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Discussing Spider-Man No Way Home’s costume leaks. A leak for a LEGO set shows Spider-Man fighting alongside Dr. Strange and Wong in the Sanctum Santorum. Another leak shows a new suit that’s similar to Iron-Spider costume from Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. The Farooqi Bros discuss the new suits and Kevin Fiege’s comments on…
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Welcome to ComicBook Debate’s #BuiltDifferent stream. Every Sunday, join The Farooqi Bros as they discuss the biggest topics of the week, fun behind the scenes insights, and more. Today’s topics include: James Wan has shared a photo of a production meeting for Aquaman II, which currently has the title ‘Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom.”ComicBook Debate…
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Warning: This article will contain spoilers for episode 9 of WandaVision The much anticipated and hotly theorized finale for WandaVision has finally arrived and with it comes a perfect conclusion to a stellar season of television. WandaVision maintains its incredible production quality across all departments for the finale. Costume and make-up (more on that later),…
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Warning: This article will contain spoilers for episode 8 of WandaVision After a week hiatus on my part due to Texas deciding to freeze over, I’m back to review the latest episode of WandaVision. This week’s episode was by far my favorite of the series and is a heavy hitter in the heart department. Before…
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Warning: This article will contain spoilers for episode 6 of WandaVision The long-awaited Halloween episode has arrived and it exceeds expectations. As with last week’s episode the format for this week follows both Wanda, Vision, and the citizens of Westview while also showing what S.W.O.R.D. and our other primary cast members are doing outside the…
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Warning: This article contains spoilers for episode 5 of WandaVision WandaVision sees a return to “normal” this week as we rejoin our titular characters on their adventures in Westview. This time Wanda and Vision, and the denizens of Westview, are set against an 80’s backdrop. The episode sees Wanda and Vision navigating the challenges of…
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