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Steven has to piece all this together on the fly, based on strange visions of a giant mummified bird and the voice of F. Unbeknownst to him, Steven suffers from disassociate identity disorder, and his other half loves going out at night dressed in white and gray toilet paper to beat the shit out of evildoers. Of course, that’s almost exactly what he’s doing. “It’s like my body wants to get up and wander about, get its 10,000 steps in,” he says. Now, he goes to bed each night and wakes up each morning, but it never feels like he’s been resting. Having woken up too many times in a place he can’t remember traveling to, Steven now sleeps with his ankle locked to a bedpost. But why would a man obsessed with history be anything but early to his gig at a history museum? Well, Steven has a problem: He sleepwalks - or, he used to sleepwalk. Even those fleeting pleasures are readily squashed by his overbearing boss, who’s sick of Steven showing up late to work. Steven is your classic wimpy everyman single, lonesome, and nerdy, his rare moments of joy come from glimpsing the Egyptian artifacts he passes by on the way to his station in the museum gift shop. What can be shared of the plot (without venturing into spoiler territory) shouldn’t be all that surprising.
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Housed within another movie stretched into a series, “Moon Knight” dulls two stars that should be lighting up the Marvel universe. Hawke and Isaac’s pairings are rarely given any space to breathe they’re tasked with repeating their hero and villain’s boilerplate motivations and making sure everyone watching has a clear understanding of exactly what’s happening. (Isaac’s accent has already joined the discourse - it’s silly, but it’s fine.)ĭespite these wise decisions and good intentions, “Moon Knight” remains cripplingly dedicated to plot and exposition. Each performer even makes their own notable choices, bound to be debated in the weeks ahead.
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“A knight… of the moon? OK, as long as Isaac and Hawke are there, sure, I can go with that.” And through four of the six episodes, the duo actually shares more scenes than many past foes series creator Jeremy Slater repeatedly brings Isaac and Hawke together, building a real rapport between their respective characters, Steven Grant and Arthur Harrow. Knowing these oft-surprising actors will square off as the hero and villain of “ Moon Knight” has to help drive interest in Marvel’s relatively unknown new hero. The latter is an original indie darling an actor, writer, director, and producer who’s helped spark an incomparable romantic trilogy and unstoppable horror franchise a teenage heartthrob whose dedication to the craft has forged two of the most crackling performances of the past few years.
The former is a brightly burning star, widely respected for fiery arthouse roles (“Ex Machina,” “A Most Violent Year,” “The Card Counter”) and still beloved in explosive blockbusters (“Star Wars,” “Dune”), all while capable of setting the internet aflame with the graze of his lips. Mackeyĭisney Pledges to Cover Travel Costs for Employees Seeking an Abortion - Here Are the Companies It JoinsĮnter Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke. Tom Cruise's 15 Best Performances, from Maverick to Frank T.J. 'Westworld' Review: Season 4 Places Its Puzzle Pieces with the Same Cold Confidence as Before
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'Chloe' Review: Sharp Psychological Drama Stands Out in a Field of 2022 TV Grifter Shows Hearing that one of your favorite thespians just landed a part in a project destined to be discussed ad nauseam, well, you’re typically inclined to hope for the best. Knowing as much may make you any less susceptible to new offerings, but rare is the person who’s fully immune. They appeal to a wide number of people, attract a target demographic, and/or add to the perceived prestige of the most successful franchise ever assembled. Whether it’s an Oscar winner, TV favorite, or refreshing breakout, Marvel builds ensembles with precision. Some hooks work better than others, but the most consistent enticement of all is also the most audience-friendly: casting. “Hawkeye” wasn’t just the return of Clint Barton it was a Christmas show.
“Eternals” welcomed gods to the universe, as directed by Oscar winner Chloé Zhao. (Anyone who can explain the multiverse is already a given.) “WandaVision” brought Avengers to television, while paying homage to classic sitcoms. Whenever it’s time to roll out a new chapter of the MCU, there’s at least two or three distinct hooks meant to entice fans with only an intermittent interest in superheroes. Marvel, much like the House of Mouse behind the studio, wields its immense marketing machine wisely.