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Marvel: Rogue Matter’s Top 25

Published

1 year ago

October 5, 2019

Matt

We started Rogue Matter in response to closed universes like Marvel. We WANT you to create fan fiction based on our stories! We WANT you to have a say in what happens to them! We WELCOME you to submit your original content! Nothing against the 800-pound gorillas, (we still love ’em!), but we can’t talk comics without first letting you know where we stand. ????

So since we’re feeling cheeky, our editorial team decided to put together a list of our top 25 favorite Marvel movies! You might disagree, and that’s ok! The point of Rogue Matter is to have different points of view! Welcome to Rogue Matter, where we’re dedicated to the rebel spirit!

Also check out our favorite DC movies too!

25. Howard the Duck (1986)

Screw villains, Howard the Duck is the creepiest Marvel character around.

Rotten Tomatoes: 13% Critics, 38% Audience

Box Office: $38 million

24. The Wolverine (2013)

The Wolverine heads to Japan to face his inner demons. Critics praised the film for being true to the comics.

Rotten Tomatoes: 69% Critics, 69% Audience

Box Office: $414.8 million

23. Blade (1998)

“If you wanna survive it, you better learn to pull the trigger!”

Rotten Tomatoes: 54% Critics, 78% Audience

Box Office: $131.2 million

22. X-Men (2000)

Rebecca Romijn’s debut as Mystique was enough to win over the ~~fanboys~~ critics.

Rotten Tomatoes: 81% Critics, 83% Audience

Box Office: $296.3 million

21. Iron Man 2 (2010)

Iron Man 2 was a bit played out after the first film, but it was still loads of fun.

Rotten Tomatoes: 72% Critics, 72% Audience

Box Office: $623.9 million

20. Thor: The Dark World (2013)

The saving grace of Thor: The Dark World was the addition of more Loki.

Rotten Tomatoes: 66% Critics, 78% Audience

Box Office: $644.6 million

19. Iron Man 3 (2013)

Despite some hodge-podge over Ben Kingsley getting cast as the Mandarin, Iron Man 3 was a box office success.

Rotten Tomatoes: 79% Critics, 79% Audience

Box Office: $1.2 billion

18. Thor (2011)

As doofy as a blonde hammer-wielding hero could be, Chris Hemsworth brought heart and zest to the god of thunder.

Rotten Tomatoes: 77% Critics, 76% Audience

Box Office: $449.3 million

17. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

It doesn’t get much more American than a man in a spangled outfit facing off against Nazis.

Rotten Tomatoes: 80% Critics, 74% Audience

Box Office: $370.6 million

16. X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

Old favorites met up with new stars–what could go wrong?

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% Critics, 92% Audience

Box Office: $747.9 million

15. Ant-Man (2015)

Scott Lang’s (Paul Rudd) sticky fingers come in handy when he must carry out a thieving mission. Oh, and we can’t forget Antony.

Rotten Tomatoes: 81% Critics, 86% Audience

Box Office: $519.4 million

14. X2: X-Men United (2003)

Critics and fans praised the well-executed plot and solid acting.

Rotten Tomatoes: 86% Critics, 85% Audience

Box Office: $407.7 million

13. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

The second Avengers film was action-packed, fun and had some heartfelt touches.

Rotten Tomatoes: 75% Critics, 84% Audience

Box Office: $1.4 billion

12. Spider-Man 2 (2004)

Critics loved this film for the great villain (Doctor Octopus) and deep emotional focus.

Rotten Tomatoes: 93% Critics, 81% Audience

Box Office: $783.8 million

11. Big Hero 6 (2014)

Okay, so we didn’t realize this was a Marvel film until making this list. It’s pretty stinkin’ cute.

Rotten Tomatoes: 89% Critics, 91% Audience

Box Office: $657.8 million

10. Deadpool (2016)

Deadpool was by far the raunchiest of the Marvel films so far, and we dig it.

Rotten Tomatoes: 84% Critics, 91% Audience

Box Office: $778.6 million

9. X-Men: First Class (2011)

The star-loaded X-Men reboot (James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence and more!) wowed critics and fans alike.

Rotten Tomatoes: 87% Critics, 87% Audience

Box Office: $353.6 million

8. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

Packed with action and a hefty dose of political reality, this movie became an instant hit with fans. Not to mention, the Winter Soldier himself is pretty bad-ass.

Rotten Tomatoes: 89% Critics, 92% Audience

Box Office: $714.4 million

7. Iron Man (2008)

Robert Downey, Jr.’s simple line, “I am Iron Man” sealed the deal.

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% Critics, 91% Audience

Box Office: $585.2 million

6. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

It’s got killer tunes and quite possibly the weirdest characters ever, but somehow it works.

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% Critics, 92% Audience

Box Office: $773.3 million

5. Captain America: Civil War (2016)

This movie was practically a better Avengers movie than Age of Ultron.

Rotten Tomatoes: 90% Critics, 91% Audience

Box Office: $1.1 billion

4. The Avengers (2012)

With an all-star cast including Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey, Jr., Mark Ruffalo and Scarlett Johansson, Marvel’s The Avengers managed to balance non-stop action with humor and wit.

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% Critics, 91% Audience

Box Office: $1.5 billion

3. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

On a mission to collect six Infinity Stones, the Avengers come together to battle their most powerful enemy yet—Thanos.

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Rotten Tomatoes: 85% Critics, 91% Audience

Box Office: $2.1 billion

2. Black Panther (2018)

Did you know that the cast did most of the stunt work that you see in the movie?

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Rotten Tomatoes: 97% Critics, 79% Audience

Box Office: $1.3 billion

1. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% Critics, 91% Audience

Box Office: $2.8 billion

Key to the City

Key to the City x Bond

Published

1 year ago

November 21, 2019

Matt

—Agent: The following is for your eyes only—

Talk about a character who won’t live and let die! Just like our Andy from Key to the City (which you should check out now by the way!), James Bond has had many different faces over the years (though Andy’s face literally changes every morning he wakes up ????), which got me wondering about the best James Bond flick of all time. So read on and find out which movie gets a license to kill! Ok, I’m done with the puns now.

Moonraker (1979)

Inspired by the success of Star Wars, Moonraker is an awesome, spacey James Bond movie.

Golden Eye (1995)

We love Sean Bean in pretty much everything, and he’s perfect as villain Alec Trevelyan/Janus, a rogue former MI6 agent. There’s also Famke Janssen, who has super-powered killer thighs.

Thunderball (1965)

This movie has one of the most iconic James Bond moments ever–when a gorgeous woman in a bathtub asks Bond for something to wear, he simply hands her a pair of shoes.

The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

As much as we love the actors who play James Bond, the villains are just as interesting. It doesn’t get much better than Christopher Lee playing a deranged assassin.

Casino Royale (2006)

Casino Royale did a remarkable job at painting James Bond as a real human, a trend which would follow in Daniel Craig’s later Bond movies. Eva Green’s portrayal of Vesper Lynd was a welcome twist on the standard Bond girl.

Dr. No (1962)

The very first of the James Bond films featured Sean Connery facing off against Doctor No, a crazed nuclear scientist. It set the standard for every Bond movie that followed.

The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

Though Roger Moore may not be people’s favorite James Bond, the worldwide scenery and crazy sets–like the ocean hideout–gave The Spy Who Loved Me a grand scale.

Skyfall (2012)

From Adele’s beautiful theme to the gorgeous cinematography, it’s impossible for Skyfall not to make an impression. This was Daniel Craig’s best appearance as James Bond, and Javier Bardem provides a terrifying counterbalance.

From Russia with Love (1963)

Sean Connery is one of our favorite James Bonds ever, and for good reason. In his second stint as the spy, Connery shines alongside former Miss Rome Daniela Bianchi. This is one of the most spy-feeling movies of any of the Bond films.

Goldfinger (1964)

Hailed as the “ultimate Bond” movie by many sources, Goldfinger featured Sean Connery in his third run as James Bond. Plus, who can forget one of the most memorable exchanges in film history? “Do you expect me to talk?” “No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die!”

Izzy

16 Sultry Movie Vampires That Will Make You BEG for Immortality from Izzy

Published

1 year ago

November 21, 2019

Matt

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen it comes to immortality, we’ve got you covered with the Gods and Goddesses in Izzy. But when it comes to sexy immortality, vampires are the clear winners. Seriously, who can possibly think werewolves are remotely close to being as enticing as vampires are? It’s in a vampire’s very nature to be seductive, using their charms to win over victims.

And by “win over,” we mean “suck the life out of.” They’ve got those pointy fangs for a reason, after all, and they know how to use them.

We probably shouldn’t find vampires as attractive as they are, but we can blame the Hollywood bigwigs for casting ridiculously good-looking actors as our favorite monsters. Here are 16 of the Sexiest Movie Vampires ever:

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Gabby Goes to College

The 16 Greatest Villains That Will Make You Join the Dark Side

Published

1 year ago

November 21, 2019

Matt

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s much as everyone likes to cheer on the hero, there are certain movies where you can’t help but feel some sympathy for the baddie. Sometimes, it’s good to be bad. Just ask Gabby… or better yet, check out Gabby Goes to College and find out why. Sometimes though, bad just means plain ol’ bad… and we love it. Here are the 16 greatest movie villains ever:

#16. Commodus

Joaquin Phoenix, Gladiator (2000)

He murdered his father to seize the throne, which doesn’t really start his rule off on a good foot.

#15. Loki

Tom Hiddleston, The Avengers (2012)

This was the movie that put Tom Hiddleston on the map. Who wouldn’t want to follow the charismatic god of mischief?

#14. Wicked Witch of the West

Margaret Hamilton, The Wizard of Oz (1939)

The flying monkeys may have been creepier, but the Wicked Witch of the West was the mastermind behind it all.

#13. Freddy Kreuger

Robert Englund, A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Nightmares are already scary enough before Freddy Kreuger finds his way into your mind.

#12. Hans Gruber

Alan Rickman, Die Hard (1988)

The German terrorist wouldn’t have been the same without the late Alan Rickman. Only his voice could leave such an impact on lines like, “That’s a very nice suit, Mr. Takagi. It would be a shame to ruin it.”

#11. Sauron

The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003)

Sauron is massively powerful, but his full power isn’t realized without his trusty ring. Unfortunately for the rest of Middle Earth and especially Frodo, he wants it back.

#10. Hans Landa

Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds (2009)

Quentin Tarantino refers to Hans Landa as the best character he’s ever created. Best, but possibly most chilling.

#9. Voldemort

Ralph Fiennes, Harry Potter franchise (2005-2011)

The darkest wizard of all time murdered Harry Potter’s parents before attempting to kill Harry himself, who was a baby at the time. Who does that? Only one of the greatest villains ever.

#8. Bruce the Shark

Jaws (1975)

You only need to hear the music to know you’re in trouble.

#7. Michael Myers

Tony Moran, Halloween (1978)

He wears a creepy mask that must be hard to see out of and never seems to run, but somehow he always catches up to his victims.

#6. The Joker

Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight (2008)

Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker was chilling. It won the actor a posthumous Oscar for his work.

#5. Count Dracula

Bela Lugosi, Dracula (1931)

Not only is Dracula one of the most classic monsters, Bela Lugosi’s portrayal is a classic performance.

#4. Jigsaw

Tobin Bell, Saw (2004)

Having a strong desire to live is one thing, but Jigsaw takes things too far when he tests other people’s will to do the same by making them mutilate themselves.

#3. Amon Goeth

Ralph Fiennes, Schindler’s List (1993)

Goeth oversaw a Jewish labor camp during WWII, where he’d occasionally shoot prisoners just for the heck of it.

#2. Hannibal Lecter

Anthony Hopkins, Hannibal (2001)

He eats people, but somehow you’re still rooting for this eerie movie villain.

#1. Darth Vader

David Prowse, Star Wars Franchise (1977-1983)

Though he’s most known for his heavy breathing and telling Luke about that whole paternity thing, Darth Vader, above all, strikes fear into his enemies’ hearts.