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Explore in-depth MCU analysis, character breakdowns, and critical essays on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From Avengers to multiverse mayhem, Fade to Grey unpacks the stories beneath the spectacle.


Fantastic Four: First Steps, The Spoiler Edition:
STOP If you have not seen Fantastic Four: The First Steps yet and you are looking for the spoiler-free review, go here . Heart Eyes The...

Eris Grey
Jul 316 min read


Fantastic Four: First Steps Review
Phase 6 has begun in the same vein as Phase 1: world-building. Without leaving behind the complexities and nuances of Phase 1-5, Fantastic Four: First Steps was able to introduce a new world, new characters and heroes while still maintaining the overall feel of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Eris Grey
Jul 256 min read


Grey Matter News: July 17th - Film & TV Highlights
Superman launched into theatres last weekend with a $220 million international opening, sparking a new era of something much needed back into Superhero movies: hope. The film is projected to do another 60 million this weekend.

Eris Grey
Jul 172 min read


Grey Matter July 10th 2025 – Horror & Sci-Fi Highlights, Indie Gems & Streaming Picks
In the shadows of summer’s heat, stories sharpen. This week, the cinematic world delivered a slate of trailers drenched in action, myth, and melancholy, alongside casting shifts and directorial moves that hint at genre evolution. Whether you're drawn to swords, street chases, or dystopian futures, there's a fresh pulse in the grey.

Eris Grey
Jul 102 min read


IronHeart: Riri Williams Shines in a Gritty, Grief-Fueled Origin Story
Across the first three episodes, the newest MCU series, Ironheart, positions itself as not just another origin story but as a reclamation...

Eris Grey
Jun 264 min read


Thunderbolts*: Breaks the Marvel Mode - And the Silence
A new era of the MCU is upon us, and this one has the antiheroes, and it’s well worth it. Florence Pugh leads a fantastic cast away with a bold departure from the classic tropes of superheroism we have seen in the past 17 years in thec Universe. While there is a display of immense power, the story lies within thes who Marvel Cinemati very real human band together to tell it.

Eris Grey
May 266 min read
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