Liam Crowley

Liam Crowley

Writer, Editor & Podcast Producer

I joined The Direct because I believe in entertainment journalism. My passion for entertainment news started with my fandom for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which quickly spiralled into Oscar-bait films, and eventually propelled me to pursuing a career in the broadcast field.

The MCU has raised me from boyhood. I began watching these films at seven-year-old with Iron Man and have quite literally grown up with each MCU release. This peaked my freshman in college, where I drove 325 miles home to see Endgame with my closest mates at our favorite theatre. These characters and these stories are incredibly special to me, and I want to help ignite that passion with my readers and listeners. With the MCU now being over a decade old, there are some audience members who weren't even born when it began. I see this as an opportunity to help foster fandom within a new generation of MCU viewers. My goals with this platform are to inspire discussions on MCU topics, to create consistent and compelling content, and to have daily interaction with fans on social media.

My favorite MCU movie is Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and I attributes that to it’s gritty, realistic, and political approach to the often fantastical Marvel Universe. Its commentary on the world only gets more relevant with age. I saw this film in theatres opening night when I was just 13 years old, and no matter how many times I revisit it, I still find it magnificently compelling.

While I have many honorable mentions, my favorite MCU character has to be Captain America. Watching Cap's seven-film arc is absolutely fascinating. Some view him as a traditional protagonist, but he is so much more than that. He consistently evolves, from being an obedient boy scout, to a man out of time with no one to trust, to being villified by society for standing up for what he believes in. Through all that, his morals never waver. I attributes many of his proudest personality traits, such as the ability to see the good in people to the commitment to doing the right thing over the popular thing, as traits I learned from Steve Rogers. Some even say I resemble a young Chris Evans, but I would never say that. 

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Liam Crowley's Latest Stories

Did The Batman Just Spoil Barry Keoghan's Joker Appearance?

The Batman's official credit sheet hints at Barry Keoghan's role being much bigger than initially anticipated.

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John Cena Shares Peacemaker Season 2 Announcement

James Gunn and John Cena shared their excitement for Peacemaker's show renewal at HBO Max.

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Is Tom Cruise Actually In Doctor Strange 2?

The Mission: Impossible star has been heavily rumored to be suiting up as an Iron Man Variant in Doctor Strange 2.

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Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness: 12 Easter Eggs & Major Details In Latest Trailer

The latest Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness trailer features a number of noteworthy Marvel characters hidden within its frames.

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Brie Larson Shares Promising Words About Her Captain Marvel Future

Brie Larson shared an intriguing update on her long-term future as Captain Marvel.

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Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Show Receives Promising Filming Update

New reports indicated that Disney+'s Ahsoka will begin filming sooner rather than later.

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Agents of SHIELD Revival? Lead Actress Open to Marvel Return

An Agents of SHIELD star is open to reprising her role within the MCU.

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Death on the Nile Review: Why It's Worth Watching

The sequel to 2017's Murder on the Orient Express has finally arrived.

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Marvel Reveals New Details on Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight Origin Story

New online reports reveal the origins of Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight.

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MCU Theory Explains How Tony Stark Caused Peter's Spider-Man Bite

A new theory points to Stark Industries being responsible for Peter Parker's spider bite.

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James Gunn Has Perfect Response to Fans Boycotting DC

James Gunn responds to a fan who has criticism for the current direction of the DCEU.

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Moon Knight Trailer Features Avengers Movie Callback

Moon Knight's trailer featured a call back to a Loki scene from 2012's The Avengers.

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Did Tobey Maguire's Peter Tell a Lie In Spider-Man: No Way Home?

Spider-Man: No Way Home saw Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker leave out key details of his history with the Osborn family.

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Marvel Rumor Reveals Huge Plans for MCU's Underwater Hero, Namor

Is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever setting up an underwater franchise?

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When Spider-Man: No Way Home Starts Streaming on Disney+

Spider-Man: No Way Home will release on Disney+, but it's going to be a while. We analyze the earliest and latest possible release date for No Way Home.

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Marvel Reportedly Resolves Problems With Black Panther 2's Letitia Wright

Marvel and Letitia Wright have reportedly "resolved" issues that prevented the actress from returning to the Black Panther 2 set.

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Eternals 2: New Theory Reveals Likely Premiere Window

With no current confirmations on the sequel's development status, when can fans expect an Eternals 2?

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Watch Spider-Man: No Way Home Online: Digital Release Date & Details Revealed

Spider-Man: No Way Home's digital release date has been revealed.

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MCU Theory Explains Why Avengers Don't Exist In Tobey & Andrew Universes

Where are the Avengers in Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's universes?

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Andrew Garfield Gets Candid About 'Beautiful' Zendaya Moment In Spider-Man: No Way Home

Andrew Garfield opened up about his Peter Parker's redemption scene in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Doctor Strange 2 Might Be Victim of Marvel Rights Issue

Character rights issues may be preventing Marvel Studios from using an iconic Doctor Strange villain in this summer's Multiverse of Madness.

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Deleted Spider-Man: No Way Home Line Featured In Doctor Strange 2 Trailer

Wong's deleted Spider-Man: No Way Home dialogue was recycled for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' first teaser trailer.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Writer Explains Loki Finale Connections

Spider-Man: No Way Home writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers detailed how the events of Loki potentially tie into the MCU film.

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8 MCU & DC Actors Who Fans Are Most Excited to Watch In 2022

Chris Hemsworth's Thor and Robert Pattinson's Batman lead 2022's most anticipated performances.

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Spider-Man Report Reveals Tom Holland's Potential Earnings on Future Marvel Movies

Tom Holland's next Spider-Man film's earnings may send the young actor into a rare breed of movie stars.

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Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness: 10 Easter Eggs & Hidden Details In New Trailer

From Scarlet Witch's suspicious summonings to America Chavez's MCU debut, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness's teaser is littered with Easter eggs.

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Spider-Man 3: Evidence Points To Andrew Garfield Action Sequence

The Amazing Spider-Man stunt double was spotted alongside Tom Holland's double on a film set.

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Why Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man Will Meet Venom Next (Theory)

Andrew Garfield's amazing Spider-Man may have a symbiotic enemy in his future.

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How Spider-Man: No Way Home’s Ending Connects to Hawkeye's Finale

The timelines of Spider-Man: No Way Home and Hawkeye's season finale hint at a potential crossover.

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Marvel Fan Spots Spider-Man: Homecoming Location In New Hawkeye Episode

A Marvel fan has noticed a Spider-Man: Homecoming location in a brief scene during Hawkeye's third episode.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home's Betty Brant Reacts to Electro Battle In New Promo

Spider-Man: No Way Home's official Daily Bugle TikTok page reports on an Electro battle.

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Spider-Man: Homecoming Writer Reveals Deleted Uncle Ben Tribute

Spider-Man: Homecoming writer Jonathan Goldstein reveals Uncle Ben almost had a small presence in Peter Parker's first MCU solo outing.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Fans Compare Ticket Chaos to Avengers: Endgame

Spider-Man fans are claiming they had an easier time purchasing tickets for 2019's Avengers: Endgame.

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Spider-Man Fans Outraged Over Ticket Sale Problems for No Way Home

Spider-Man fans take their frustrations to Twitter as they are unable to purchase No Way Home tickets due to website crashes.

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New Spider-Man: No Way Home Footage Celebrates Tickets On Sale

Spider-Man: No Way Home celebrates its overseas ticket sale launch with a new social spot highlighting Peter Parker, Doc Ock, Electro, and Green Goblin.

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Hawkeye's Opening Scene Has an Avengers-Sized Continuity Mistake

Hawkeye's opening scene inaccurately retold The Avengers' Battle of New York's chronology of events.

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Marvel's Eternals Actor Reveals Unseen Interactions With Kumail Nanjiani's Kingo & Karun

Harish Patel, Karun from Eternals, discussed his decades of history with Kumail Nanjiani's Kingo.

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Spider-Man Fans Discover Edited Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Scene In No Way Home Trailer

Fans suspect Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield have been edited out of a big scene in Spider-Man: No Way Home's second trailer.

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Marvel Zombies Are Officially Coming to the MCU (Photo)

Marvel Studios announced another animated series at Disney+ Day, spotlighting Marvel Zombies.

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WandaVision's Agatha Spin-off Receives Official Title, Logo & More

Marvel Studios announced Agatha: House of Harkness, an original live-action series set to stream on Disney+ "soon."

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