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Thunderbolts*: First Rate Laughs from Second Rate Heroes

Thunderbolts*: First Rate Laughs from Second Rate Heroes

By John Kirk

ReviewJim SlotekApril 29, 2025MCU, Avengers follow-ups, Thunderbolts*, Self-deprecating Marvel movies, Florence Pugh, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Wyatt Russell, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Second-rate super heroesComment

Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3: Rocket Raccoon Gets His Emotional Spotlight

Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3: Rocket Raccoon Gets His Emotional Spotlight

By John Kirk

ReviewJim SlotekMay 2, 2023Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, Rocket Raccoon, James Gunn, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Chukwudi Iwuji, Bradley Cooper, MCUComment

Hawkeye: Marvel Mentors a Possible Future Avenger

Hawkeye: Marvel Mentors a Possible Future Avenger

By Jim Slotek

ReviewJim SlotekNovember 24, 2021MCU, Marvel TV series, Hawkeye, Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Superhero sidekick stories, Vera FarmigaComment