Marvel could learn from Everything Everywhere All at Once for the MCU

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Sometimes a title says it all.

The latest entry in our ongoing list of the best movies of 2022, Everything everywhere at once is a delicious potpourri of genres, from liaison comedy to generational drama. It begins with a relatively simple storyline: can mother and daughter learn to appreciate their conflicting worldviews? But instead of taking the most direct route from point A to point B, All Directors The Daniels doodle around the map, expanding the journey through a multiverse more human and relatable than the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Instead of a superhero, we follow a laundromat owner’s midterm review by the IRS. Instead of a multiverse of madness, we get a multiverse of sadness (sorry, we can’t help it) as a mother tries to tear down what she perceives to be her daughter’s nihilism. Instead of an action film devoid of sex and romance, we get a fight scene where men draw their strength from improvised butt plugs, and a story about the deep power of love.

Here’s Tasha Robinson on what makes this the multiverse masterpiece of our time:

“Even in a multiverse of endless possibilities, we probably won’t see a film like this again. But at the same time it means that every moment of Everything everywhere

is an exciting unknown. There’s no telling where a Daniels project will travel at any given moment: up a character’s ass or into their wildest dreams. Sometimes it’s both at once.”

Keeping up with the MCU is fun, like watching a juggler add more and more balls to her performance until it seems impossible to stop so many things from falling to the ground. But for all the attention the MCU’s creators are devoting to the story, they seem to care less and less about why they’re telling these stories. Beyond the occasional wink at real-life issues, what do they have to say? Everything everywhere at once could be accused of saying too much. But honestly, let’s take this over the alternative.

If you like going to the cinema, the film has our unreserved recommendation. And if you don’t feel comfortable going to the nearest cineplex, that’s okay too. We have curated our five favorite films with leading actors Everything everywhere Star Michelle Yeoh. All of them are available on streaming services from the comfort of your home!

One final note: whether you’re watching or not Everything everywhere at once, be sure to read our interview with the legendary and prolific James Hong, who once again has a memorable role in the film. At 93, Hong is still doing some of his best work.

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Kids talk shit in front of a high school in Perfect Tides

Perfect Tides | Polygon recommends | Millennials are finally old enough to write autobiographical video games about life as emo teenagers in the early ’00s. Here’s your chance to experience (or re-experience) the magic and horror of logging in to AOL Instant Messenger using a dial-up modem. Created by Meredith Gran (the author of the online comic squid cake) and her studio Three Bees, Perfect Tides is heartwarming as it guts. Available on window PC and macOS.

Norco (again!) | Okay, we’ve had enough time to finish this amazing point and click adventure and now we can’t stop talking about it. We’ve added it to our ongoing list of the best games of 2022. We could fill the newsletter with things we like about the game, but for now let’s focus on two great details. First, NorcoThe mind map mechanics of is a great narrative tool that makes this outstanding sci-fi adventure relatively easy to follow. And secondly, Norco understands that smartphones may harm us as much as they help. Available on Windows PC and MacOS.

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga | Unfortunately, we did not receive a verification code until the day the game was released. Reviewers who had early access to the new Star Wars game were generally positive. Also read our coverage of the studio troubles with extensive crunch. Available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5windows pc, Xbox Oneand Xbox Series X.

Free game of the week

In a screenshot from Rogue Legacy, a knight fights a giant eyeball in a dungeon

Rogue legacy | Villain Legacy 2 will leave Early Access and get a full release later this month. Now is a good time to catch up on the original. Studio Cellar Door Games has been updated Rogue legacy quite a bit since launch, so the roguelike from 2013 still feels fresh in 2022. Available for free on the Epic Games Store from April 7th to April 14th.