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'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Revisited: "There Is Grace in Their Failings"

Joss Whedon’s ambitious, divisive sequel remains one of the most fasincating efforts in the MCU.

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'Captain America: The First Avenger' Revisited: “Good Becomes Great”

The final standalone MCU movie of Phase One was the first to get everything right.

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The Collider.com Podcast: Episode 195 - MCU Retrospective, Part IV

In our conclusion episode of this miniseries, we discuss 'Thor: Ragnarok', 'Black Panther', 'Avengers: Infinity War', 'Ant-Man and the Wasp', and 'Captain Marvel'.

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The Collider.com Podcast: Episode 194 – MCU Retrospective, Part III

Our retrospective series continues with a look back at 'Ant-Man', 'Captain America: Civil War', 'Doctor Strange', 'Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2', and 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'.

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The Collider.com Podcast: Episode 192 – MCU Retrospective, Part II

Matt and Adam look back at ‘Iron Man 3’, ‘Thor: The Dark World’, ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, and ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’

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The Collider.com Podcast: Episode 190 – MCU Retrospective, Part I

Matt and Adam discuss ‘Iron Man’, ‘The Incredible Hulk’, ‘Iron Man 2’, ‘Thor’, ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’, and ‘The Avengers’.

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‘Black Panther’ Revisited: “It’s Hard for a Good Man to Be King”

The impact and the success of ‘Black Panther’ is the culmination of Marvel’s efforts.

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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Revisited: “The World’s Changed, Boys”

It took 16 films, but Marvel finally reckons with the world they’ve changed.

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2’ Revisited: “He Didn't Chase Them Away”

One of the most unique Marvel movies is also one of the studio’s best.

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‘Doctor Strange’ Revisited: “Some Magic Is Too Powerful to Sustain”

The introduction of a new hero feels too much like Marvel’s past heroes.

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‘Captain America: Civil War’ Revisited: “It Always Ends in a Fight”

Coming close to the line of ‘Avengers 2.5’, ‘Civil War’ takes some interesting chances that require some questionable set-ups.

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‘Ant-Man’ Revisited: “This Isn't Cute Technology Like the Iron Man Suit!”

Marvel’s follow-up to the epic ‘Age of Ultron’ is both minor and surprisingly rewatchable.

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'Guardians of the Galaxy' Revisited: “Bunch of Jackasses Standing in a Circle”

The MCU was built on superheroes, and succeeds without them.

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'Thor: The Dark World' Revisited: "This Is Not of Earth"

The MCU finds a more organic way around ‘The Avengers’ and begins establishing its Phase Two tropes.

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'Iron Man 3’ Revisited: “Some People Say Progress Is a Bad Thing”

The MCU: Phase Two begins by ignoring Phase One.

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'The Avengers' Revisited: “I Was Playing Something Even Riskier”

The MCU delivers on the promise of Phase One.

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'Thor' Revisited: “As King of Asgard…”

Matt’s MCU retrospective continues with a film that was an accomplishment but not a total success.

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'Iron Man 2’ Revisited: “It’s Not about Me. It’s Not about You, Either.”

Our MCU retrospective continues with a look at how the worst Marvel movie revealed the studio's growing pains.

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'The Incredible Hulk' Revisited: “Leave Me Alone”

Our MCU retrospective continues with a look at how the least connected Marvel movie is also one of its most illustrative.

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