Captain Marvel will be released in just under a month on March 8th, so we've got some interesting facts about the movie, cast and crew for you!
10. Back To The 90s!
Captain Marvel is takes place in the 1990s, so we're all in for a blast from the past. When MTV asked asked Kevin Feige why the decision was made to have the film take place in the 90s, he said:
"Uh, well, there is an unexplored period of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that we wanted to showcase, and... almost anything else is a spoiler... other than to say, the 90s would be a fun period to make a superhero movie in."
9. There's A Kitty!
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He's an orange tabby named Goose. His name is, of course, a Top Gun reference.
There were actually four different cats that played Goose. Similar to the cat Chewie from the Captain Marvel comics, it seems that Goose is a little more than your ordinary house cat. Lashana Lynch talked about Goose in an interview with SyFy:
"It's not fully a cat. It's a mysterious cat. The cat does things that we didn't expect for it to do, and it's very surprising, and it could happen at random times."
8. Larson's Training Routine For The Part Is Seriously Hardcore!
She discussed her fitness routine in an interview with the LA Times:
"Carol is a trained warrior and I can barely walk in a straight line. So for me to get to the point where I can do all of the things that were required of me meant really putting myself to the test and dedicating a lot of hours to it."
"Muscle-building exercises included 215-pound deadlifts, 400-pound hip thrusts and single-leg lunges with 40 pounds of weight in hand and 10 pounds strapped to each leg."
"I'd do an hour and a half of cardio or strength training, go eat a bunch of food, pass out for an hour and then put on another set of exercise clothes and go to the stunt gym to do fight training and wire work stuff for another two hours after that."
Her training even included pushing a 5000 lb. Jeep!
A training highlight - pushing Jason Walsh's almost 5000lbs Jeep(with a full tank of gas and Alyssa behind the wheel for safety!)for 60 seconds. In Captain Marvel @nike Metcons! It's a strong vibe but I like it. pic.twitter.com/f98n6so8TU
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) February 12, 2019
That takes some serious dedication to the part!
7. Brie Larson Is Using The Movie's Press Tour To Encourage Inclusivity In Press Coverage
"About a year ago, I started paying attention to what my press days looked like and the critics reviewing movies, and noticed it appeared to be overwhelmingly white male. So, I spoke to Dr Stacy Smith at the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, who put together a study to confirm that. Moving forward, I decided to make sure my press days were more inclusive.
Brie invited Keah Brown, a black disabled journalist, to do a face-to face interview her for Marie Claire.
She has also spoken several times about how she wants to increase inclusivity and diversity in the way her movies are covered in the press.
6. The Movie Will Heavily Feature Danvers' Military Service
Instead of glossing over Col. Carol Danvers' time in the United States Air Force, it is actually a strong focus of the film. This is quite evident in the official trailer released in September. In an article for Task & Purpose, Jared Keller likened the trailer to an old USAF recruiting video, and he's not wrong. Danvers' flashbacks during the latter half of the trailer show her progression from teen, to cadet, to ace pilot, and then to badass super hero.
Brie Larson actually spent time at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada in preparation for the film. According to Task & Purpose, Larson "got a quick hip-pocket class on an F-15 that flew in the Gulf War, flew in an F-16, took part in simulated dog fights on both offense and defense." She also had the opportunity to meet with the USAF's first female fighter pilot, Brig. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt.
7. We Get To See A Younger Nick Fury—Without His Signature Eyepatch
Samuel L Jackson was reportedly quite surprised by how well he had been "de-aged" for the film. "Wow, this Marvel de-aging thing is doper than I thought!" said Jackson on Instagram.
View this post on InstagramWow, this Marvel de-aging thing is doper than I thought!#twoeyedfury#captainmarvelmovie
A post shared by Samuel L Jackson (@samuelljackson) on Sep 5, 2018 at 10:12am PDT
Fury will feature heavily in the film, as he is the one who discovers Danvers on Earth.
6. No Skimpy Suits For Captain Marvel
Both Brie Larson and Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige were in agreement that Carol Danvers costume in the film needed to be something substantial. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Feige recalled when Larson saw some of the back issues of Captain Marvel displayed:
"If you look at the comics, the further you go back, the less clothes Carol Danvers seems to be wearing. Oftentimes it's a one-piece bathing suit basically, with outrageous comic proportions. … Brie pointed it out on the wall, and we went, 'Yeah … just so you know, that's not what we're doing.' She goes, 'OK. I didn't think so, but I'm glad you said that.'"
It's a good thing they didn't, too; her suit for the movie is awesomely badass, and covers enough to actually provide some protection.
Agent Phil Coulson Is Finally Back In The Film Side Of Things
Clark Gregg is reprising his role as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phil Coulson, though a much younger, fresher version of him. In Iron Man, Coulson tells Stark that that wasn't his "first rodeo" but Iron Man takes place in 2010, while Captain Marvel takes place in the 90s, so this could very well be Coulson's first exposure to crisis management for S.H.I.E.L.D.
Coulson has been the major link between several MCU films, showing up when things get out of hand and somehow keeping everything under the radar when possible. He has also been a major character in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Two Directors
The film is being co-directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. Boden and Fleck have worked together on films before, but never anything of quite this scale. They co-directed It's Kind of A Funny Story (which starred Zach Galifianakis and Emma Roberts) and Mississippi Grind (which starred Ben Mendelsohn and Ryan Reynolds).
Some fans were a bit confused by the pick, but Marvel Studios has a habit of finding the best director for a project, rather than just sticking with the big names. Many fans are now anxious to see what the two have done with Carol Danvers' story.
Annette Bening Will Be In The Film, But Nobody Knows Who She's Playing
This will be Bening's first super hero movie; she is usually known for not working with large studios. Marvel Studios has kept things close to the chest regarding Bening's character, which has led to much speculation among fans online.
The internet being the internet, the wild theories range from Bening playing everything from Carol Danvers' mother, to Phyla-Vell, to the Supreme Intelligence.
It's not super likely an announcement will be made this close to the release of the film, so I guess we all have no choice but to wait and see!
But sometimes, the wisdom imparted by friends isn't always helpful or relevant to the situation.
Curious to hear from strangers online who could do without specific knowledge, Redditor Saibotnl1 asked:
"What life advice can just f'k off?"
These Redditors have a problem with how certain people have on outlook on life.
Time To Rest
"Sleep when you’re dead."
"Cool, but you’re going to be dead a lot sooner."
– Tag2graff
Irrelevant Sadness
"People have it so much worse than you so don’t be sad!"
– notrachelmar
"To that I like to say, 'people have it so much better than you so don't be happy!'"
– ___jupiter____
Your Life Path
"Almost anything relating to what age you must be in order to buy a house, have children, marry, have a profession, or do anything else. Seriously, everyone's life is different from everyone else's. Make your life the way you want it to be. If you so desire. Up to you."
– Frn071
On The Contrary
“Cheaters never prosper”
"Yes, they f'king do."
– waqasnaseem07
People can get out of any situation they find displeasing.
But others feel people should just "stick it out."
Ignoring Bullies
"Just ignore bullys or get someone else to handle it for you. I have never seen this work, only makes it worse. The only effective way I've seen to deal with them is by not making yourself an easy target and make them scared to f'k with you again. If going psycho on their a** is the only thing they'll respond to that's their fault. Also want to add in schools they will punish you for self defense but that punishment is only sitting around a few hours in detention or sitting around at home with a suspension. The punishment is temporary boredom, it's absolutely nothing compared to being bullied and when it's over the important message will still stand that you will not tolerate being a victim."
– User Delted
Remain to be Miserable
"Stick it out"
"Whether that's sh**ty jobs, shi**y relationships, shi**y living situations..."
"By all means don't just give up on things when you face challenges, but if something feels wrong or is wrecking your peace then take some control and change it if you can!"
– petitezoey
"Easy for you to say," might be an auto-response to these suggestions for many people.
Invitation For Recklesslessness
"Live like everyday was your last"
Yall know what people do when they learn they have a single day left to live?"
– LimeGrass619
A Possible Consequence
"I did that as a teenager and ended up homeless and addicted to heroin. Didn’t pan out for me too well."
"19 years sober though today."
– Open-Section-7263
A Practical Approach
"If I knew with certainty that I had one day left, I'd double-check all my financials, my will, and my insurance policies, make sure my wife had all of my passwords and knew where all the money was, spend the rest of the day with her and the kids, then call the medical examiner and ask to lie down on the gurney so that when I die they won't strain their back moving my remains out of my house."
– Asteriad
Nose Stuck In A Book
"Work while they sleep. Study while they party"
"That's not a recipe for success, that's a recipe for a lot of white hairs, burnout syndrome and a stroke before your 40s..."
– Khomuna
Doesn't Apply To Everyone
"Do what you love and money will follow"
"I love walking my dogs and grilling food for my friends but That sh*t doesn't pay the bills as well as my engineering degree!"
– Elons_android
While people's intentions are good, they're better off keeping their two cents in their own pockets.
Not everyone likes to hear platitudes.
Sometimes, people just want to know they're not alone with their problems over listening to unlikely solutions that are nothing more than superficial pick-me-ups.
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