Why Anthony Mackie's role as Captain America is stirring controversy
Anthony Mackie taking on the role of Captain America, a fictional comic book character initially portrayed as a white man with blond hair and blue eyes, isn’t groundbreaking to comic books fans.
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'Captain America' actor Anthony Mackie is named grand marshal for the Daytona 500
Captain America is landing at The Great American RaceABC News - Feb. 10 -
'Captain America' actor Anthony Mackie is named grand marshal for the Daytona 500
Captain America is landing at The Great American RaceABC News - Feb. 10 -
‘Captain America’ star Anthony Mackie says he turns to his hometown New Orleans for ‘normalcy’
As he takes on the role of Captain America in the upcoming Marvel movie, Mackie has good reason to buy real estate in New Orleans.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Commentary: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is a political thriller that shies away from politics. Why it feels like a step backward
In 'Captain America: Brave New World,' Sam Wilson talks about the pressure of wondering if he'll ever be enough. The same question applies to the movie.Los Angeles Times - 19h -
Watch Captain America Hilariously Forget What The Last Of Us Is Called
Anthony Mackie steps into the role of Captain America in the new movie Captain America: Brave New World. He's strong, brave, and smart--but he doesn't know everything.. In a video with his Brave ...GameSpot - Feb. 12 -
Marvel's new 'Captain America' is a risky superhero handoff. Is it the reset Disney needs?
After ending the storyline for Chris Evans' Captain America, Marvel now looks to actor Anthony Mackie to don the superhero's mantle with a fresh perspective but familiar face.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Marvel’s New ‘Captain America’ Is No. 1, Despite a Backlash and Poor Reviews
“Captain America: Brave New World” was expected to take in $100 million from Thursday through Monday in North America.The New York Times - 3d -
'There is much to be afraid of': Carl Lumbly on the fraught politics of 'Captain America'
The veteran actor, who became TV's first Black superhero 30 years ago in 'M.A.N.T.I.S.,' discusses the hope he draws from the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Captain America: Brave New World review – Harrison Ford juggles green screens, red fists and vanilla plotting
Ford has gravitas as the new president and Anthony Mackie makes a charismatic captain, but this is a tired and uninspired dollop of content from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. ‘Brave” it might be, ...The Guardian - Feb. 12
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