Marvel meets wuxia: Shang-Chi and the legend of the ten rings

Marvel Studios are very probably hoping that Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings can mean for China what Black Panther meant for Africa – a superhero that feels culturally connected, taps into national pride, and makes a lot of money, despite being viewed through a very American lens. Continue Reading

Deadpool: A superhero movie with a twist, with another twist

You’ve very probably seen Deadpool described as a “superhero movie with a twist”. It has the Marvel logo at the start, it features a guy in a colourful suit, and there’s an extra scene after the credits. But on the other hand, (just like the comic book) it’s more self-referential and meta than Continue Reading