(S1, E23) Marvel vs. Martin Scorsese
After last week’s Chris-based silliness, we haven’t quite recovered - so, we’re looking at the Marvel movies. Did you know there were 20 of them? Because that seems like a lot. This week’s episode of Pop Culture Boner explores the prevalence of Marvel movies, what that means for mid-sized films, and whether Martin Scorsese gets to decide if they’re art or not.
Some references for you:
Martin Scorsese (2019, New York Times) - I Said Marvel Movies Aren’t Cinema. Let Me Explain.
Alex Abad-Santos (2019, Vox) - Martin Scorsese’s fight against Marvel isn’t really about Marvel movies
Jami Philbrick (2010, MovieWeb) - Kevin Fiege Talks Iron Man 2, The Avengers and More
You can download the full transcript here.