Oct 24

Oct 24 Season 2 of “Loki” is a superhero-studded adventure

Giovanni Salsa -- SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The popular Marvel Studios series “Loki” has returned with its second season, released on Disney+ on Thursday, Oct. 5. The new season is a direct continuation of the events from the finale of Season 1, which ended with Loki and Sylvie encountering “he who remains,” who was revealed to be a variant of Kang the Conqueror, the current main villain of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Season 1 was praised for its well-paced episodes, fluid writing and stellar performances by both Owen Wilson and Tom Hiddleston.

Sep 12
Sep 12 The MCU’s Fall From Grace

Peter Pistone

Arts & Entertainment

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has become one of the most iconic and recognizable adaptations in film history. Their films have brought many fan favorites to life in a way that tells a much bigger story than what’s seen within one movie.

Nov 17

Nov 17 “Eternals”: Most diverse cast in the MCU

Taylor Nicioli

Arts & Entertainment

The newest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “Eternals,” premiered this past weekend, and while it contained many firsts, it had some critics and viewers feeling as if the film’s runtime was “eternal.”

May 5

May 5 The Captain is back

Mac Sykes

Arts & Entertainment

On Friday, April 23, Marvel’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” miniseries came to an end. The show consisted of six episodes total and was exclusive to the Disney+ streaming platform.

Apr 29

Apr 29 Avengers assemble one last time in epic finale

Alexandra Licata -- SPORTS EDITOR

Arts & Entertainment

Seven years after the release of “The Avengers” and 11 years after the launch of Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man,” a core part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) comes to a highly anticipated end with “Avengers: Endgame.” The franchise leaves behind a transformation of the film industry, use of technology and a new definition of what it means to be a hero.

Apr 3

Apr 3 Slow-going moral complexity in 'Jessica Jones' season two

Robert Dolen - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Arts & Entertainment

In its attempt to get to the root of why “Jessica Jones” is so special, season two of Netflix’s “Jessica Jones” takes way too long to actually kick into high gear. It’s only after the first half of the 13 episodes where the show’s momentum finally starts to take hold – and the season then becomes a tense, complicated experience that’s actually interesting.

Mar 6

Mar 6 A superhero movie redefined by empowerment

Laurel O'Keefe - MANAGING EDITOR

Arts & Entertainment

This calm and collected king, with a dynamic personality, is the superhero many have been waiting for. “Black Panther” is not only revolutionary, being the first Marvel movie to have a dominantly black cast, but it also includes strong a representation of these characters, both men and women.

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Oct 24 Season 2 of “Loki” is a superhero-studded adventure

Sep 12
Sep 12 The MCU’s Fall From Grace

Nov 17 “Eternals”: Most diverse cast in the MCU

May 5 The Captain is back

Apr 29 Avengers assemble one last time in epic finale

Apr 3 Slow-going moral complexity in 'Jessica Jones' season two

Mar 6 A superhero movie redefined by empowerment

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