by Jim Smith | Oct 3, 2023 | Fun Facts, Lists and Trivia, Marvel
(A version of this article was shared with Pirates and Princesses and published on October 5, 2023.) The self-proclaimed “God of Mischief” is about to make his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with season two of the Disney+ series Loki. The confounding...
by Jim Smith | Sep 23, 2022 | Disney, Disney Trivia, Lists, Marvel
(A version of this post was shared with Pirates & Princesses on September 23, 2022.) When thinking about legendary Marvel comic book weapons, what comes to mind? Captain America’s shield? Spider-Man’s webs? Hulk’s fists? Those are all great entries, but arguably...
by Jim Smith | Jun 20, 2022 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Lists, Marvel, Role Call - The Best of Disney
Nowadays in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stories rarely turn out how we expect. The onset of the Multiverse has shattered our ability to trust what we see, and therefore we never quite know what to believe. This environment of uncertainty is primed for deliberate...
by Jim Smith | Mar 21, 2022 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Lists, Marvel, Role Call - The Best of Disney, Star Wars
(A version of this article was published for Laughing Place on March 22, 2022.) Fully developed characters are essential to great storytelling. Start with an inspiring hero, solid villain, a few supporting roles, and you’ve got the foundation for a good story. But...
by Jim Smith | Mar 1, 2021 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Lists, Marvel, Media, Role Call - The Best of Disney
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (affectionately known to fans as the MCU) is like an onion – the more layers you peel, the more it stinks. Thankfully, we love onions (metaphorically speaking)! By now, everyone knows the Avengers and their toughest villains. Dive...