Thor
With some in-movie references to Agent Coulson needing to go to New Mexico to investigate a new phenomenon paired with a stinger at the end of Iron Man 2, Thor would become one of the mostly hotly anticipated superhero films as we dove head first into a new decade. Although only three movies deep, Marvel was quickly adept at picking up a pace and showing us that these movies weren’t going to be standalone outings; I would say (without fact checking) that Iron Man 2 introduced the “next event/movie” stinger, which would pave the way for a formula of mid and end credits scenes that ensured everyone was glued to their seats for as long as possible. I remember some early screen tests showing up as well highlighting some of the costumes from the film and everyone looking suspiciously at one another with the fear that these were a tad bit ridiculous. All fears were quickly put aside as the comic book demigods appeared on screen in colourful grandeur and spectacle. We were in for a ride and would not be disappointed. In revisiting Thor, I was shocked…
