"TEACH ME."

Amongst the gallery of heroes, one Marvel character that had been trying to break into Hollywood was the Master of the Mystic Arts himself. Between a low budget pilot-turned-film in the 70's, a direct-to-DVD animated film in 2007, numerous guest appearances in cartoons, as well as multiple film pitches, it seemed like it'd be an eternity. However, the reveal of MCU Phase 3 brought about its official announcement, and two years later Benedict Cumberbatch donned the Cloak of Levitation on the big screen. So, how does it hold up? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they continue Phase 3 of the MCUathon with DOCTOR STRANGE!

UNITED WE STAND. DIVIDED WE FALL.

When Batman v. Superman was on track for the May 6, 2016 release date, Marvel quickly countered it not only by setting Captain America 3 for the same date, but by announcing it would be adapting the infamous Civil War comic that pit Steve and Tony against each other. It ultimately won out, and alongside serving as the introductions for Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther and Tom Holland's Spider-Man, drastically set the stage and everyone's excitement for Phase 3. The question is, though, does it still hold up, or does time make it collapse under its own weight? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, Trey, and special guest Helena (@SpiderKnightART) to find out as they revisit the start of Phase 3 of the MCU -- CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR!

ANTS! ANTS!

Before the MCU had taken shape, Edgar Wright started developing a film adaptation of Ant-Man. Eventually it was folded into the MCU, with a 2015 release date planted alongside impressive-looking test footage wowing the press. When the time came to start production, Wright dropped out, and alongside an underwhelming teaser a year later, many thought this would be Marvel's first definitive dud. Thankfully the final film released to mass praise and success, but how does it hold up eleven years later? Come join Brian, Alec, and Trey to find out as they wrap up Phase 2 of the MCUathon with another at-the-time gamble -- ANT-MAN!

"NO STRINGS ON ME..."

After the first Avengers movie changed the game forever, everyone wondered what the sequel had in store. Especially when it was revealed that instead of tackling Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet, the film would focus on fan-favorite villain Ultron while saving that story for the third film. While met with positive reactions and a similarly successful commercial run, the culmination of Phase 2 has become regarded as more of a bizarre buffer and prelude for Phase 3 rather than a strong story in its own right. Eleven years later, does that still ring true? Tune in to find out as Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey continue Phase 2 of the MCUathon with the movie whose trailer tricked the masses, AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON!

"TAKE MY HAND..."

2014 was a pretty big year for comic book movies. The Winter Soldier got the MCU back on track, Days of Future Past was an awesome movie written and directed by nobody, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 certainly had a lot of money spent on it! What seemed up in the air at the time was the the tale of Peter Quill and his band of misfits, considered to be MCU's biggest gamble and first potential failure at the time. Little did we all know it'd become one of its biggest hits that would cement the franchise's inability to fail forever (or at least until after Endgame). So all these years later, what do we think of it? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they continue Phase 2 of the MCUathon with James Gunn's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY!

"'TIL THE END OF THE LINE."

After The Dark World's release, people wondered just where on Earth the MCU was going, especially now knowing that Thanos wouldn't be coming for a while. Many also didn't quite know what to expect from Steve Rogers' next outing. What they were met with was what many consider to this day to be one of the top three films in the entire franchise that changes everything. So, does it still hold up? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they continue Phase 2 of teh MCUathon with CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER!

MORE LIKE... MORE LIKE THE POOP WORLD... GOTTEM...

After the mostly-positive but still a bit tepid reception to the admittedly-smash-hitting Iron Man 3, 2013 would continue to be a growing pains year for Marvel with the release of the next Thor movie. Having production troubles right out the gate with initial director Patty Jenkins, Alan Taylor stepped up to the plate only to have the movie ripped away from him in post. This has often been referred to as the black sheep of the Infinity Saga, but how bad is it really? Come join Brian and Alec to find out as they continue MCU Phase 2 with its lowest point -- THOR: THE DARK WORLD!

COMMENCING PHASE 2.

We're back at it with the MCU! After The Avengers' massive success, many wondered where this new franchise (now-dubbed the Marvel Cinematic Universe) would go next, especially with its next film being a new Iron Man entry. What many didn't expect was that 2013 would turn out to be a growing pains year for Marvel Studios, and this film signaled that heavily. Despite its massive success and positive reviews, fans are split to this day on Tony Stark's last solo film. So, what do we think? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they revisit the first entry of Phase 2, IRON MAN 3!