Perhaps it was destined to be this way. 20 years ago, Sam Raimi swung into the superhero genre with 2002’s Spider-Man, thus changing the modern blockbuster landscape for decades to come. In a poetic, maybe ironic, twist of fate, Raimi returns—nearly…
A Beginners Guide to Doctor Strange 2’s Illuminati
This weekend, Marvel fans will finally get the chance to fully explore the Marvel multiverse in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. While much of the film has been kept pretty secret, one interesting surprise from the trailers was…
‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ review: Bold, weird, fascinating, and complicated
The overall success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe can be partly credited to the fact that its movies’ predictable narratives and formulas are arguably key to their consistency in terms of entertainment. Audiences at this point know what to expect…
Looking Back at the MCU: The Unfortunate Lows
Leading up to the launch of Avengers: Infinity War on April 27, television and film writer AJ Caulfield, The Young Folks’ Film Editor Allyson Johnson, and The Young Folks’ Television Editor Mae Abdulbaki joined forces for a three-part Marvel series…
Our Thoughts on 5 of 2016’s Book Adaptations
It’s been a year of some major book to movie adaptations, some more successful than others. (And some just downright terrible – cough Allegiant cough). But for book lovers, there’s always the eternal debate of which version was better – while…
DEFINE Podcast: Diversity in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Young Folks is proud to present a podcast that hopes to take part in the ongoing discussions on diversity in the film and television industry. DEFINE: Conversations on Hollywood & Diversity is a monthly podcast hosted by yours truly with…