NPR: superhero movies https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=464026344 superhero movies en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Thu, 15 May 2025 19:31:56 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: superhero movies https://www.npr.org/tags/464026344/superhero-movies 'Thunderbolts*' is an unwieldy jumble, and also the best Marvel film in a while <em>Thunderbolts*</em> is unapologetically formulaic. And yet, Florence Pugh is terrific; the action is coherent; and the character dynamics strike the right balance of earnest sincerity and glib humor. Fri, 09 May 2025 11:15:48 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2025/05/09/nx-s1-5391839/thunderbolts-review-marvel https://www.npr.org/2025/05/09/nx-s1-5391839/thunderbolts-review-marvel Thunderbolts*.'/>

Thunderbolts* is unapologetically formulaic. And yet, Florence Pugh is terrific; the action is coherent; and the character dynamics strike the right balance of earnest sincerity and glib humor.

]]> Justin Chang 'Thunderbolts*' is a refreshing misfit hit after many Marvel misfires Marvel's latest release is a decently effective blend of misfit mercenaries and pop psychology. Thu, 01 May 2025 15:48:58 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2025/05/01/nx-s1-5381684/thunderbolts-review https://www.npr.org/2025/05/01/nx-s1-5381684/thunderbolts-review Thunderbolts* stars a cast of misfits, including Florence Pugh, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell and David Harbour.'/>

Marvel's latest release is a decently effective blend of misfit mercenaries and pop psychology.

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]]> Bob Mondello Why Superman Doesn't Take Over The World Superman could easily take over the world. But there are some good economic reasons why he doesn't. Fri, 26 Apr 2019 17:31:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2019/04/26/717651281/why-superman-doesnt-take-over-the-world https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2019/04/26/717651281/why-superman-doesnt-take-over-the-world

Superman could easily take over the world. But there are some good economic reasons why he doesn't.

]]> Stacey Vanek Smith Move Over, Comic Book Guy: Philly Comics Store Prizes Diversity In Its Heroes At Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse in Philadelphia, owner Ariell Johnson says diversity isn't just an afterthought. She tells NPR's Michel Martin that new faces keep the heroics interesting. Sun, 24 Jan 2016 17:20:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2016/01/24/464019945/move-over-comic-book-guy-philly-comics-store-prizes-diversity-in-its-heroes https://www.npr.org/2016/01/24/464019945/move-over-comic-book-guy-philly-comics-store-prizes-diversity-in-its-heroes

At Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse in Philadelphia, owner Ariell Johnson says diversity isn't just an afterthought. She tells NPR's Michel Martin that new faces keep the heroics interesting.

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