Tag Archives: Marvel

Agents of SHIELD & expanding the Marvel Universe

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Anne Marie Kelly

Last year while counting down to The Avengers, I noted that Marvel was doing something unprecedented with its multi-movie franchise. For the first time, a company was building an expansive universe. The six movies, Iron Man 1&2, Captain America, Thor, … Continue reading →

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Countdown to The Avengers: The Avengers!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Anne Marie Kelly

“Ohmygodohmygodohmygodohmygod!” After seeing “The Avengers” last weekend, I promised my friend Eric I’d start the post this way.  This sentiment is currently echoed by audiences all over the United States as they watch the action-fueled, surprisingly funny film by writer/director … Continue reading →

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Countdown To The Avengers: Why The Marvel Cinema-verse Matters

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Anne Marie Kelly

As I watched the latest installments in my Countdown to “The Avengers,” I had a revelation: Marvel is attempting something virtually unprecedented in modern moviemaking with the Avengers movies, something that is perhaps only possible in today’s franchise-hungry Hollywood. Marvel … Continue reading →

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Countdown To The Avengers: Iron Man & Iron Man 2

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Anne Marie Kelly

I’ve learned my lesson.  After tabulating total views from my reviews of older films to those of newer films, I realized that the only time any but a small loyal group of readers (comprised mostly of my immediate family) read … Continue reading →

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