We’ve started a weekly tradition here on Atom Insider: Giving a shout-out to some of our friends around these here internet parts holding it down in the realm of movie journalism and pop culture. Each week, we’ll bring you a hand-picked selection of the most thought-provoking pieces, the funniest takes, and other interesting bits and pieces you might have missed, all gathered for your entertainment.
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The “Strongest Avenger”: Thor’s emotional state post-Snap has a significant impact on his physical one. Here’s what one writer thought Avengers: Endgame gets right — and wrong — about dealing with Thor’s weight gain. – Medium
Marvel’s Secret Weapon: If you know who Kevin Feige is, then you need to know about Trinh Tran. As one of the executive producers on Infinity War and Endgame, Tran knows all about wrangling superheroes — both onscreen and off. – Shondaland
“Part of the Journey Is the End…”: For Marvel Studios, Avengers: Endgame isn’t just the end of the Infinity Saga. It’s the start of whole new regime free from a certain Marvel figure’s shadow. – GQ
Shine a “Light”: There is life before, and life after, reading The Light Brigade – one of this year’s best books. So why then does its author, Kameron Hurley, still have a day job? – Pajiba
Grab Some Popcorn: The only person who loves movies more than us is film critic and historian Leonard Maltin. He’s starting his own film festival, MaltinFest, and here’s why you need to get your tickets ASAP. – Birth.Movies.Death.
Grief & Gore: From grieving Thor to a grieving father, Anya Stanley explores how The Invitation subverts the ideas of male grief in a horror movie that’s wildly underrated. – Dread Central
The Quick And The Dead: Didn’t think the Army of the Living had a sound battle strategy for the Battle of Winterfell? One expert military tactician and historian breaks down why their plan wasn’t as bad as you might think. – Slate
ICYMI – Long Shot stars Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen helped Late Late Show host James Corden act out 20 iconic scenes from your favorite romantic comedies. From Pretty Woman to Notting Hill, this one’s *chef’s kiss. Oh, and Corden’s impression of Rogen will have you LOL-ing for days. Check it out.
