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Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff in the Black Widow trailer. (Courtesy Marvel Entertainment)

‘Black Widow’ Reinforces the Importance of the Female Gaze in Film

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer July 12, 2021

  This article has spoilers for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its movies. Inspired by the Marvel comics, the movie “Black Widow” follows Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) as she...

Screenshot from Marvel Studios Loki official trailer on Disney+.(Courtesy Marvel Entertainment)

Loki Has Always Been Queer — Why are Fans so Shocked?

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer July 6, 2021

  “Loki” is Marvel Studios’ newest limited series release, revolving around major supervillain Loki (Tom Hiddleston), who is better known as Thor’s adopted brother. This series follows...

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March Arts Desk Favorites

  Oakley Burt I've always been a huge fan of Marvel — the comics, characters, cinematic universe and now, their newest TV shows. This month brought a tear-jerking end to "WandaVision," a show...

Emery: Marvel movies hurt true cinematic artists

Emery: Marvel movies hurt true cinematic artists

By Nate Emery April 24, 2020

  Acclaimed director Martin Scorsese said in an interview interview last year with Empire, and then again in an opinion in the New York Times, that Marvel movies are not cinema. He said that...

Pop Cultured: Stop Marvelling the Redundant Marvel Movies

Pop Cultured: Stop Marvelling the Redundant Marvel Movies

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer January 14, 2020

  Look, I love Marvel. I draw superheroes, read the comics and sell themed jewelry at craft fairs. I go to see the movies when they come out at the theater, while I'll admit that I quite like Disney...

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Reminisce with Movies this Summer

By Sofia Sant'Anna-Skites May 19, 2019

  The best movies are ones which spark memories from the past. Remakes and sequels of childhood favorites, a story about a celebrity who was popular before you were even born, the finale of a decade-long...

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To Binge or Not to Binge Episode 54: ‘The Expanse’

By Alison Myers, Arts Writer May 19, 2019

  For me, summer constitutes a time to remember that I actually do care about learning, despite what my spring semester attitude might say otherwise. I exchange assigned books for ones that have...

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‘Avengers: Endgame:’ The Franchise Ending Doesn’t Disappoint

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer May 10, 2019

  Warning: You might not want to read this article if you have not yet seen the film. It contains some spoilers. Summer is here at the University of Utah and "Avengers: Endgame" has been released...

Patience: Marvel Should Up Its Feminist Game, D.C. Isnt Totally Innocent

Patience: Marvel Should Up Its Feminist Game, D.C. Isn’t Totally Innocent

By Alisa Patience October 22, 2017

"Thor: Ragnorak" is coming to theaters this November, and this movie contains Marvel’s first major female villain. It's about time, as Suicide Squad had two main female villains last year, in addition...