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What Marvel TV Could Learn From ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ on Its 10th Anniversary
The current era of Marvel on Disney+ has been inconsistent, to say the least. Maybe it’s time to go back to basics and learn from Phil Coulson and Co.
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Questions on the State of the MCU
Plus, Joanna Robinson joins to talk about her upcoming book, ‘MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios’
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‘Loki’ Season 2 Trailer Breakdown
Jessica mulls over who Ke Huy Quan’s character might be, why Wisconsin is likely of great import, and the integral role of key lime pie
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The ‘Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 Finale. Plus, the ‘Loki’ Season 2 Trailer and Another Exec Shakeup at Disney.
Chris and Andy discuss the future of Marvel after the ‘Loki’ trailer drop
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‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 6 Easter Eggs
Jess takes a look at "Home," analyzing the Gravik speech, all the powers that were in the Harvest, and why President Ritson is actually the worst
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What Went Wrong With Marvel Television? Plus, ‘Hijack’ Episode 6.
Chris and Andy reflect on the ‘Secret Invasion’ finale and how Marvel TV shows and the larger MCU have devolved into a mostly meaningless cinematic landscape
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‘Secret Invasion’ Finale Recap: Sound and Nick Fury, Signifying Nothing
"Home" is neither an effective tease for ‘The Marvels’ nor a satisfying conclusion to a stand-alone MCU story
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‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 5 Easter Eggs
Jessica Clemons takes a look at some of the biggest Easter eggs in ‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 5, "Harvest"
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‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 5 Recap: “Harvest” Comes a Little Too Late
One of the MCU series’ strongest episodes comes too late to salvage the season, but there’s still a chance for its protagonist to get a proper send-off from the spotlight
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‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 4 Recap: “Beloved” Goes Big but Feels Small
The series ups its VFX budget but not its emotional impact, continuing to squander its chance to make more of a mark on the MCU
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‘Mission: Impossible–Dead Reckoning Part One’ Reactions
Plus, recapping ‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 4
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‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 3 Easter Eggs
We uncover all the sly nuggets worth uncovering in the Marvel show’s latest installment
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Exploring the Debut Season of Breakout Hit ‘Silo’
And then ‘House of R’ investigates the latest Nick Fury mystery in ‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 3
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‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 3 Recap: “Betrayed” Tries the Same Trick Again
Halfway through its season, the MCU series, unlike the Skrulls, seems to be stuck with one shape
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‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 3 Instant Reactions, and the Midnight Magna Carta
The Midnight Boys share their thoughts on the latest ‘Secret Invasion’ episode and create their official rules of fandom engagement
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‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 2 Deep Dive
Mallory and Joanna discuss "Promises," touching on Gravik and Nick Fury’s relationship, the betrayal between humanity and the Skrulls, and the Skrull Council
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‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 2 Recap: “Promises” Picks Up the Exposition, But Not the Pace
The second installment of the MCU series fills in narrative gaps but doesn’t deliver much more suspense or payoff than the premiere
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‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 2 Instant Reactions and the Superman Casting News
The Midnight Boys break down the twists and turns in Episode 2 and discuss the casting news for James Gunn’s new film
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The ‘Secret Invasion’ Premiere Skrull Reveal Implications and Theories
Jessica Clemons breaks down the big reveal in the first episode and speculates about which other characters could be Skrulls
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‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 1 Deep Dive
Mal and Jo break down Marvel’s new show and discuss every character and twist and turn in the premiere
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‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 1 Instant Reactions
The Midnight Boys are here to break down the latest show in the MCU! They recap the episode, give predictions for the season, and more.
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‘Secret Invasion’ Series Premiere Recap
The first TV show of the MCU’s Phase 5 gets off to a tantalizing but overstuffed start, with stakes that depend on past Marvel stories
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Is the Superhero Era Finally Ending?
Matt and Lucas Shaw reflect on recent superhero flops and predict what’s next for the genre
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What You Need to Know Before Seeing Marvel’s ‘Secret Invasion’
Fifteen years after entering the MCU as Nick Fury, Samuel L. Jackson finally gets a solo project. Here’s your primer for the upcoming Disney+ series.
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Build the Best Spider-Man Movie Draft
The ‘House of R’ crew returns to combine the best villains, mentors, and more and craft the ultimate Spider-Man movie
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A Midnight Boys Time-Travel Draft
Plus, Jomi shares his thoughts on watching ‘Million Dollar Baby’ for the first time
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2023 Spring and Summer Hype Meter: ‘Spider-Verse,’ ‘Ahsoka,’ ‘Indiana Jones,’ and More!
Which movies will make top three on the ‘House of R’ 2023 Spring and Summer Hype Meter?
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The Worst Films in Fandom Draft
Later the boys revisit their discussion concerning the Midnight Meter Hall of Fame, then talk fandom in general
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Star Will Poulter in the House!
Will discusses his journey in acting and what it was like to step into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As Will is an Arsenal fan, there’s also some chat about Bukayo Saka and the season so far.
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Kenny “The Jet” Smith on the NBA Playoffs and His Time in the NBA and at UNC
Plus, Mallory Rubin joins to discuss the Orioles’ early success and whether Lamar Jackson is Super Bowl–bound
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The Midnight Meter 12 Inductions
The Midnight Boys are here to debate and vote on their picks for the all-time best movies in fandom
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‘Dune: Part Two’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Hype and How the Writers Strike Affects Movies
Plus, too-early Oscar predictions and a ‘Guardians Vol. 3’ hangover
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Deep Dive
Mal and Jo discuss Rocket’s backstory and the Guardians’ sendoff
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In the End, Rocket Raccoon Is the Star of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
James Gunn has called Rocket Raccoon the "secret protagonist" of the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ trilogy. In ‘Vol. 3,’ the secret is out.