Marvel getting desperate

I don't have an issue with a differing opinion, but when you come in with a general "trash is trash" and "you couldn't pay me to watch those movies" comment without any context, makes it sound like you were bashing the entire concept.

And while I'm a big MCU fan, I can admit things have fallen off compared to the previous phase. I still enjoy the movies and shows they've come out with. They do suffer from being compared to one of the greatest runs in cinematic history up to Endgame. Keeping that sustained is hard.

They killed off too many cornerstone characters in IW and EG and that hurt. People now need to get used to a new cast as well as a new approach to the MCU. I'd argue they've come out with too much content which makes it hard for casual fans to really stay connected with.

They've had their share of hits and misses, but I'm still a fan. And I enjoyed The Marvels. It wasn't a great movie, but it was a fun watch imo.
Yeah it’s what I strive to help my students differentiate- whether their reactions are based on taste or actual structural issues

But further pre/post endgame there’s tons of revisionist history going on
I think of it like the Saints in 09
The SB win helps us overlook the luck needed for the Miami and DC games
The Dallas loss, the fortune that we didn’t face Dallas in the playoffs, Minny’s multiple turnovers, et al
It was far from perfect just like preEndgame was far from perfect
Post Endgame is similar to ‘16 into ‘17
Clearly in transition but a lot better than people‘ ‘remember’