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From left: Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel, Brie Larson as Captain Marvel and Teyonah Parris as Captain Monica Rambeau stand next to each other in a scene from "The Marvels." The film was recently released in theaters and continues the Marvel franchise. (Laura Radford/Disney-Marvel Studios via AP)

‘The Marvels,’ good leads, mediocre plot, fun times

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | November 14, 2023

Marvel delivers another flashy film led by powerful women with a delightful cast that works well together that is visually stunning. The latest Marvel film , "The Marvels," directed by Nia DaCosta, features an ensemble cast of characters from previous...

This image released by Marvel Studios shows Danai Gurira (left) and Letitia Wright as Shuri in a scene from "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." (Marvel Studios via AP)

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ a touching tribute

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | November 15, 2022

Editor’s Note: This review will contain spoilers, so read with caution, or go buy tickets to your nearest theater to watch the film and come back later. The time has come to return to Wakanda, in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." In the face of a...