Let's get back to the good ol' days of Marvel. It seems like Marvel might need to take some notes from earlier films, so we are reviewing Captain America: The First Avenger. Kai and Bryn dissect what makes a truly great origin story, and what will hopefully happen for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Happy New Year from MercadoVision! To celebrate 2023 and honor the age old Hollywood tradition of awards season, we are hosting the first annual MercadoVision Awards. This award show is honoring all things Phase 4 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including our favorites movies, tv shows, characters and more! See who we crowned as the stars of Phase 4. And as you all know, these are official and taken very seriously throughout the marvel community.
2 of the 3 Mercado Kids unite to discuss the much anticipated Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Sam Raimi's horror-esque take on a super hero film has us a little divided. You either hate to love it, or you love to hate it. But either way, we can all agree WANDA WAS ROBBED!
Did you miss us? We sure hope so because The Mercado Kids are back to round up our DC departure and review THE Batman! The newest Batman installment brought a moodier detective based take on the classic superhero tale. Robert Pattinson is here to make all your Emo Batman dreams come true. Just as long as you have 17 hours to dedicate to watching it...
The Mercado Kids are back with Kai's Batman movie pick of Batman Returns! With the dark and twisty mind of Tim Burton backing this film, it is one of the most unique Batman movies to grace the screen. And let's not forget the ever present and most important theme....snow. Whether you love it or hate it, we can all agree that Michell Pfifer is the best Catwoman ever right? Or is that just Kai's opinion?
Your eyes do not deceive you. The Mercado Kids are actually discussing a DC Movie! This week we start a new series where each Mercado Kid will pick their favorite Batman movie to review leading up to the release of The Batman in March. This week's pick is Bryn's personal favorite, Batman Begins. Take a look at Christopher Nolan's dark and grounded interpretation of the Batman origin story.
Turns out we CAN talk about Spider-Man a little more. We couldn't wrap up our Spider Series without giving the kids a chance to speak about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. This week we have a special MiniVision starring Shea's eldest kids, Olivia and Parker. While Shea might not be the leading expert on all things super, these kids sure do know what they are talking about. Tune in for a little controlled chaos, and a lot of fun!
We can’t think of a better way to wrap up 2021 than with our Season Finale! We finally got to talk about the much anticipated Spider-Man: No Way Home. SPOILERS AHEAD! If you haven’t seen this movie yet, run to the theater and then run back to our podcast, because this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
The new and improved MercadoVision. That's right people we know have an official Intro AND Outro! This week the Mercado Kids are back on their Spider-Man tour with The Amazing Spider-Man featuring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. Often times this movie gets lost in the shuffle, which is unfortunate because it is a great re-make...or should we say Spider-Man variant?
The Mercado kids are back with another brand new Marvel release. Eternals is Marvel's latest step into Phase 4, and we are always excited for new movies! While it was critically disliked, we happened to have a soft spot for this movie. The diverse cast truly shined, and we can't wait to see more of them. What did you think of Eternals? Do you side with the critics, or the much cooler Mercado Kids?
Now dig on this. Did you miss us? After a few weeks off, the Mercado Kids are back with a bang to review the hot mess that is Spider-Man 3. With 4 different villains, musical song and dance numbers, and a very Emo Peter Parker, there is a LOT to digest with this film. While we didn't love it, we have to give credit where credit is due. This movie is responsible for countless gifs and memes. So that's something, right?
What if...it was Howard the Duck all along? The Mercado Kids recap the second half of the Marvel animated series What If, and this season definitely got twistier and turnier as the season wrapped up! We like to think of this animated series as crash course for the multiverse themes that will be prevalent in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
We are walking down memory land on our much anticipated journey to Spider-Man: No Way Home. Because of our introduction to the multiverse, and knowledge that we will be seeing villains from past films, the Mercado Kids have decided to review each Spider-Man film made prior to the big release. This episode explores Spider-Man 2, which is arguably the best Spider-Man movie of the past. Now if we only knew what the future holds for these characters!
The Mercado Kids go all the way back to 2000 to discuss X-Men. The nostalgic love we share for this film even allow us to excuse what was the worst line in cinematic history from the one and only Halle Berry. From iconic breakout roles, to complex dynamics, and even a dancing toad...this movie really has it all!
The moment we have all been waiting for is finally here! We get the first new character feature film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since Captain Marvel. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings does not disappoint. Listen to the Mercado Kids give their opinions on what made Shang-Chi such a slam dunk.
What if....you listened to our newest episode? This week the Mercado kids dive into the expansive new animated series on Disney Plus. We get our first look into alternate universes within the Marvel universe, and what would happen if our favorite characters were no longer what we expected them to be. And if all of that isn't enough for you, there is also Howard the Duck.
It finally happened! Bryn finally got his wish! We finally got the Spider-Man trailer, and man did it not disappoint. The Mercado Kids break down the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer, and theorize about what they think might be In store for this epic movie.
There is drama brewing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! In this MiniVision we talk about Scarlett Johansson's pending lawsuit with Disney. Is she biting the hand that feeds her? Is she simply asking for what she deserves? Listen along and decide for yourself.
The prodigal son has returned! We reluctantly welcome back Shea to discuss the second half of Loki season 1. There is a lot to unpack in Loki with concepts on timelines and multiverses, and the implications it will have on Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not to mention there is an Alligator Loki too. What's not to love?
"Such a poser" - Yelena Belova The first MCU Film in two years has finally arrived! Whether you saw it in the theaters or at home, Marvel fans have been waiting a long time for this movie. Two of the three Mercado kids, and special guest star Erynne Mercado, dissect all the things we loved about Black Widow.
Avengers Assemble! On our first ever Minisode, we are discussing Kai's first trip back to Disneyland after a year of being closed. The main attraction this visit? Avenger's Campus! Hear about what we love about Disneyland and California Adventure, our favorite rides, and tips and tricks for your next visit!
"You can trust one thing, I love to be right" - Loki It is going down in the TVA! The Mercado kids discuss the parts of Loki Episode 2 that made us laugh, made us think, and just all around blew our minds. This twists and turns of the Loki series are not disappointing us so far!
"The first and most oppressive lie ever uttered was the song of freedom." - Loki Lokison The moment the Mercado kids have been waiting for is finally here! The television featuring everyone's favorite MCU villain has arrived on Disney Plus. This week Kai, Bryn, and Shea deep dive into the complex first episode of Loki. With multiverses and sacred timelines, there is no telling where this show will go! And with the God of Mischief at the helm, we know it will be a wild ride....
"With great power comes great responsibility" - Uncle Ben The Mercado kids discuss Spider-Man, a super hero movie that holds a special place in all of our hearts. We finally decide about how we felt about Jake Gyllenhaal as Spider-Man, and discuss why Shea should have been cast as Harry Osborn instead of James Franco. And let's not forget the true star of the show, "Macho Man" Randy Savage of course. Go web, go!
"Hulk...SMASH!" - The Hulk a.k.a Bruce Banner This week we dive into Kai's least favorite film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Incredible Hulk. Edward Norton and Liv Tyler lead the only Hulk film in the franchise. Was it good? Was it bad? We can't really decide. All we can say is we had a smashing good time. Get it?
"What is grief, if not love persevering?" - Vision The Mercado kids talk about Marvel's first big attempt at television programming, WandaVision. From 50's sitcom comedy to modern day action scenes, this show had it all! And it all started when a witch and a robot fell in love. Spoiler Alert: This is Kai's clear favorite.
"I am Iron Man" - Tony Stark Let's take it back, wayyyy back. This week we are discussing the movie that started it all, Iron Man! Take a trip down memory lane, and relive the starting off point for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Popcorn not included.
"The desire to become a superhuman cannot be separated from supremacist ideals." - Zemo The Mercado kids are recapping and reviewing the second installment of Marvel television, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. We are discussing the highs and lows of the super series, and if it was able to hold it's own in the grand scope of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Welcome to "MercadoVision" - a new show hosted by siblings who love to talk all things movie and television. Meet the Mercado siblings, and learn about why their little sister forced them to do a podcast with her.
