“That’s not cinema.” “Fun and good.” “Despicable.” “Beautiful.”
Those are just four filmmakers describing Marvel movies. Ever since Martin Scorsese said Marvel movies are “not cinema,” a few superhero filmmakers jumped to the franchise’s defense on social media. And now, every time a Marvel actor or filmmaker goes out in public, they get asked the question of the day: Are Marvel movies cinema?
Let’s track what all the big Hollywood players have said about the matter since this debate began. Click through the slideshow below or read on!
10/3/19: Martin Scorsese Part 1 – Not a fan
It all began when Scorsese told Empire Magazine that he doesn’t believe Marvel movies are “cinema”.
Source: IGN.com Every Star Who's Weighed in on the Marvel's Not Cinema Debate