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Why Iron Man (2008) Still Matters | For Those Yr 1 Iss #003


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Before 2008, superhero movies were either dark and gritty or campy and bright. Iron Man found a third way: the "Grounded Blockbuster."

​Join us on "For Those Who Come After" as we analyze the "naturalism" of the first Iron Man. We’re tracing the direct line from the Mk. 1 suit in a cave to the "Widescreen" cinematic style that dominates Hollywood today. If you love the MCU, you need to see how the foundations were laid.

​Key Talking Points:

​Practical vs. CGI: The visual legacy of the Mk. 1.

​The "Marvel Humor": Where the banter actually started.

​The Legacy of the Shared Universe: How one movie killed the "Standalone" sequel.

 

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