VIDEO ESSAY: The MCU - Duality in Film Storytelling

VIDEO ESSAY: The MCU - Duality in Film Storytelling

The MCU is one of the most successful film/TV/comic franchises of all time. With movies and TV shows ranging from comedies to fantasies to thrillers, it's always expanding. Let's take a look at why it works.

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By Blockbusted - Oct 19, 2016 01:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Marvel

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (or the MCU, as fans affectionately call it) is one of the largest, most expansive and successful film franchises of all time. From comedies to fantasies to thrillers to action blockbusters, the universe just keeps expanding and revealing new characters and stories. But why is the MCU so successful? This video essay takes a look at what makes it work so well: duality in storytelling. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy9OC5bU8po

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Blockbusted
Blockbusted - 10/19/2016, 2:31 PM
GinjaNinja
GinjaNinja - 10/21/2016, 8:02 AM
this is why they made the greatest "universe" in movie history. Nothing compares.
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