I am going to preface this article by saying, I don’t actually like movies that much. If I could choose any form of entertainment or method of relaxing it would not be watching something on T.V. However, most of my friends and family members don’t share my disinterest in film media. So I have seen a lot of movies, and I’ve actually enjoyed a few. In this article I will discuss my favorite movies of all time, as someone who doesn’t like movies. 

#10 Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

So surprisingly, this one was not a childhood classic for me. Rather, it was a movie my friend made me watch when she found out I had never seen it, and I loved it. The Disney animated film follows a disfigured man named Quasimodo, who is hidden away in a bell tower by his cruel guardian Claude Frollo. One day he escapes for one day of freedom, where he meets Esmeralda. She catches the attention of his guardian, and now Quasimodo must keep her out of Claude Frollo’s clutches. I thought the animation was beautiful, the themes were heavy and meaningful, and it had a clear purpose. Also, the music is incredible. Honestly, I wish it was a film I had grown up with because I think it’s such a beautiful story. 

Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise

Rating: G

#9 Clue (1985)

Now this actually was a childhood classic. It’s a funny film for both adults and children, performed by a hilarious ensemble cast. Each cast member plays a larger-than-life character, and when these characters meet at a dinner party it is soon revealed that each of them has a dark secret. When their host—the only man who knew each of their secrets— winds up dead, all the guests are suspects, and they have to work together to find out who the killer is. With good slapstick elements, an intriguing mystery, and sarcastic tropes, it’s a great feel-good movie for when you need a laugh. Also Madeline Khan and Tim Curry are in it. Need I say more? 

Director: Jonathan Lynn

Rating: PG

#8 Steel Magnolias (1989)* 

The first time I watched this movie, I ugly cried. After being cast as Truvy in a mini-production of this show at a theatre camp, my mom made me watch the original version of this movie. I don’t think I lived up to Dolly Parton’s performance, but then again, could anyone live up to Dolly Parton’s performance?

Steel Magnolias follows six southern women through a period of their lives, showing joy, loss, tragedy, and recovery. Revealing how the ups and downs of life make people grow stronger and closer. 

Director: Herbert Ross

Rating: PG-13

#7 New Year’s Eve (2011)*

This movie is very reminiscent of Love Actually, except I like these storylines and characters better. The plot intertwines stories of people all over New York City on New Year’s Eve. There is a mother daughter duo trying to find love, an old woman trying to find something to live for, a dying man and the nurse trying to keep him alive so he can see the ball drop one more time, a rock star and his ex who clash at an elite party, and a singer late for a New Year’s gig and stuck in an elevator with a killjoy. This is another film my mom made me watch, and we sang along to Auld Lang Syne at the end even though it was not New Year’s Eve. 

Director: Gary Marshall

Rating: PG-13

#6 P.S. I Love You (2007)*

Not to be confused with the hit 2020 Netflix Original that follows the To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy. The 2007 film P.S. I Love You is a beautiful story about grief and love with comedic one-liners from Lisa Kudrow and Harry Connick Jr. When Holly Kennedy’s husband dies, he knows that Holly will struggle with his death. So he plans ahead, writing her letters that she will begin receiving on her 30th birthday that will ease her grief and help her get back on her feet. It’s a good film if you ever need a good cry session, so make sure to have tissues. 

Director: Richard LaGravenese 

Rating: PG-13

#5 Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

After his wife dies, Sam Baldwin moves to Seattle with his son, Jonah. Jonah, who is worried about his father, calls in to a radio show called Sleepless in Seattle to find his dad a new wife. With encouragement from the host, Sam begrudgingly gets on the line to talk about his feelings. Annie Reed, an engaged reporter from Baltimore, hears Sam speak and begins to fall in love with him. Unsure of her future, Annie writes Sam a letter and asks him to meet her at the top of the Empire State Building on Valentine’s Day. 

This movie has one of the most perfect endings I’ve ever seen, and has a very natural flow when it comes to the romances in the film. Nothing is rushed, which helps make this one of the best Rom-Coms I have ever seen. 

Director: Nora Ephron 

Rating: PG

#4 Blair Witch Project (1999)*

I’m fairly new to horror movies. I don’t consider myself to be a horror movie enthusiast, and I’d probably take a murder mystery over a supernatural thriller any day. However, this movie is so well-executed it deserves to be in my top-five. Aside from having an intriguing story, it perfectly utilizes anticipation as a horror element and uses creepy sounds over creepy visual effects that make this horror movie scarier than any modern one. It has layer after layer you can analyze, which leads me to my favorite thing about the movie: the scariest thing about the movie isn’t the Blair Witch. 

This movie follows three college students who are making a documentary about the Blair Witch. When they hike into the woods to investigate, they’re never seen again. The students’ “found footage” is what presents the entire movie. This movie not only revolutionized film by creating a whole new style of filmmaking, but left thousands thinking that what they watched was real. 

Director: Edaurdo Sánchez, Daniel Myrick 

Rating: R

#3 Blinded by the Light (2019)*

I genuinely could talk about how incredible this movie is for hours. Finding Individual Freedom + The Immigrant Experience + Throwback Fashion + Academic Vibe + Bruce Springsteen = A Perfect Film. 

Javed lives in the intolerant community of Luton, England. He comes from a family of Pakistani immigrants experiencing economic and racial turmoil. He writes poetry and essays to escape the pains of his everyday life, and dreads the future that his parents have planned out for him. That is until his classmate introduces him to the music of Bruce Springsteen, allowing him to find freedom in his own dreams and pride in where he came from. 

This movie is so beautiful because while it has so much heartbreak and sadness, it holds such a hopeful tone and still has scenes that are so fun and just bring a smile to your face. Since the movie is based on Bruce Springsteen’s music, the soundtrack is awesome. This movie is not only visually stunning, but has one of the best climaxes I’ve ever seen and is based on a true story. 

Director: Gurinder Chadha 

Rating: PG-13

#2 Good Will Hunting (1997)*

This is one of my dad’s favorite movies. He introduced it to me, and it then became one of my favorite movies. I love movies that criticize things in a non-satirical way, and Good Will Hunting does this excellently. It calls out the pretentiousness of America’s education system and the unattainability of higher education. It demonstrates how our government leaves even the smartest students behind in favor of the affluent and lucky. Also it just has some great themes: intelligence cannot be assumed and there are more important things than success. 

It follows the story of Will Hunting, a genius who chooses to work as an MIT janitor. Professor Gerald Lambeau discovers Will’s talents when he solves a graduate level math-problem. Lambeau wants to help Will reach his potential, despite Will’s disdain for academia. When Will gets arrested, Lambeau promises to get Will out of trouble if he will allow Lambeau to mentor him and get help from therapist Sean Maguire. 

Director: Gus Van Sant 

Rating: R

#1 Dead Poets Society (1989 )*

If you read my Top 10 Fall Movies List, then you would know that Dead Poets Society is my favorite movie of all time. Dead Poets Society takes place at a prestigious, and highly traditional all-boys preparatory school. When a new English teacher, John Keating, joins the school’s staff, his unorthodox teaching methods challenge students who are faced with tremendous pressure from their parents. He teaches them to pursue their dreams, and “seize the day.” It has a beautiful story, gorgeous cinematography, and an ending that always makes me cry no matter how many times I’ve seen it. It’s known as one of the best movies of all time for a reason. I could not recommend this movie enough. 

Director: Peter Weir 

Age Rating: PG-13

Films with * by the title, are flagged for parental guidance by their R or PG-13 ratings. Younger viewers should ask their parents before they watch any of these movies. 

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The beginning of the film shows the pressures that Mulan faces as a woman in the early Han Dynasty. Mulan is raised to be dutiful, poised, and polite. Eventually, when she is of age, she will be presented to the matchmaker for marriage. She can only bring honor to her family by entering a successful marriage. Mulan is scrubbed, wrapped in silks, and painted white to be acceptable for her audition to be the “perfect wife.” The lyrics only add to the absurdity of the situation: “Men want girls with good taste / Calm, obedient, who work fast-paced.” Listening to this as a child, it is easy to cast off the situation as something fantastical for the sake of the movie. But for centuries, this wasn’t satire; it was reality.

The fight for women’s suffrage was long and arduous, yet effective.

Initially, the fight for women’s suffrage was a slow process. Women were accustomed to traditional roles, including marriage, motherhood, and domestic responsibilities. After the 1950s, many believed that women should take more independent roles. They did, for a while. Today, women are regressing as the rise of conservatism and the “trad-wife” aesthetic through apps like TikTok. Women think that dependency is empowerment and assume that men are the providers and the “easy way out.” This narrative is false. True feminism isn’t about the kind of life you choose but who truly holds the power within that decision.

Now, the younger generations are taking back their independence.

Gen Z looks to TikTok and Instagram as their mediums to promote women’s suffrage, feminist movements, and even express themselves through edits and other digital art forms. A new trend has emerged recently on TikTok, utilizing the song “Honor to Us All.” Screens flash with the lyrics overlapping clips of powerful women, such as Serena Williams, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Anna Wintour, Kamala Harris, Greta Thunberg, and Princess Diana. The song, which once confined girls to submissiveness and strict household roles, is now being used to celebrate women’s accomplishments and failures, as well as their independence.

Mulan didn’t just teach girls that the only victory was Mulan’s defeat of the Huns, but instead proved that honor is taken, not given. Today, girls face subtle battles: being “too loud,” “too emotional,” “too selfish,” or not caring about their home and surroundings. Today, women are becoming more than just porcelain dolls; they are becoming their own individuals and role models.

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• Six Triple Eight
  • The setting for this movie is World War II and is based on a true story about African-American women serving in the Army.
• Harriet
  • A story about Harriet Tubman’s journey to escape slavery and her impact on the Underground Railroad.
• Just Mercy
  • This movie displayed the creation of the Equal Justice Initiative and the large amount of injustice that occurred during court trials before the initiative was created.
• The Hate U Give
  • The setting for this movie is 2018 and it portrays protests about unequal punishments and conclusions being placed on African-Americans, and how speaking up and protesting about it can affect one.
• Hidden Figures
  • Three intelligent African-American women are working at NASA, and this movie demonstrates how they affected the launch of John Glenn into orbit and the Space Race.

Look for these movies for free on Hoopla with your Jefferson County Library card, or if you have an account, check Amazon or Netflix!

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As love fills the air and Valentine’s Day approaches, you may be on the search for a romantic film.

Here are five perfect romance movies to watch on this happy holiday

The Fault in our Stars

This heart-wrenching movie is about a 16 year old girl, Hazel Grace Lancaster. Hazel is battling lung cancer all her life. She meets a fellow cancer patient, Augustus Waters, with just as huge a sense of strength as herself, and they become star-crossed lovers.

Love, Rosie

In this romantic comedy, two best friends, Rosie and Alex, realize they may see each other as something more. They always dreamed of moving to America together. However, they face a long journey in making their ways back to each other. If you are looking for a movie about the right person at the wrong time, Love, Rosie is the one.

After

Talk about a connection! Tessa Young has grown up studious and driven but begins to find there is much more to life than what she has been living. Her world is turned upside down when she meets Hardin Scott, the stereotypical bad boy, and she is able to see life in a fresh perspective.

The Notebook

Noah Calhoun and Allie spend a dreamy, romantic summer. Unfortunately, all summers must come to an end, and Allie returns to her wealthy family. The lovers separate for years and this movie portrays their beautiful journey back to each other. True love always finds a way!

The Choice

Travis Shaw was always the player type, but when his new neighbor, Gabby Holland, moves in he sets his sights on a future with her. It is a hard fight to win her over, for she is newly engaged, but as they grow together, their story shows the true power of love.

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1.  Hocus Pocus 1993:On (Disney plus) Rated (PG)
2.  Knives Out 2019: On (Amazon prime) Rated (PG-13)
3.  To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before 2018: On (Netflix) Rated (PG-13)
4.  Little Women 2019: On (Hulu) Rated (PG)
5.  Halloween 1978: On (Amazon prime) Rated (R)
6.  Halloween Town 1998: On (Disney plus) Rated (PG)
7.  Coraline 2009: On (Youtube) Rated (PG)
8.  Legally Blonde 2001: On (Netflix) Rated (PG-13)
9.  It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown 1966: On ( Apple Tv) Rated (G)

What are some of your favorite movies? Tell us in the comments below!

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Korean dramas have recently become popular internationally, generally consisting of a variety of genres including romance, drama, action, mystery, etc. These dramas are known for their unpredictable endings, talented actors, high quality production values, and unique storylines. As an avid fan of kdramas, I wanted to introduce a few popular and personal favorite series to watch.

         1. Parasite

An award winning cinematic masterpiece directed by Bong Joon Ho, this movie provides an intense narrative on the themes of class struggle and social inequality. The plot centers around the Kim family who live in a basement of a poor neighborhood making money through part time jobs as they begin to exploit and leech off the wealthy Park family with deceitful means. With the plot twists and thought provoking ideas of societal corruption, this film is a must watch and will certainly keep you entertained.

          2. The Glory

This series centers around a woman named Moon Dong Eun, who has centered her life around taking revenge on her high school bullies. It depicts themes of social issues and human psychology throughout the 16 episodes. The Glory stands out from typical kdramas for its captivating portrayal of revenge, bullying, as well as corruption within society. It was also revealed that this movie is based on a true story, which is very gruesome to process since finishing the series, but it is overall a very thrilling and fascinating movie to watch.

          3. Train to Busan

This film was released in 2016 and gained widespread popularity for the intense action and well developed storyline. Train to Busan is a zombie apocalypse thriller movie that follows a group of passengers on a train who must fight for their lives as a zombie outbreak threatens their lives. Its emotional depth and exciting plot, it has become a fan favorite within the array of horror movies. I highly recommend watching this movie as it is one of my top favorites.

          4. True Beauty

This captivating and lighthearted Korean drama offers a combination of comedy, coming of age, and romantic themes. This series follows the life of a high school girl who journeys through finding inner beauty and security, while being stuck between two love interests both pursuing her. Filled with heartfelt moments, and an engaging storyline, I found it very easy to follow and understand. Many other fans of Korean dramas have enjoyed this series as it is uniquely charming and very interesting overall. 

          5. 20th Century Girl

Last, but definitely not least, this Korean drama series takes viewers on a nostalgic journey of a young high school student as they navigate friendships, personal growth, and love. Although I found this series very warmhearted and cute, there is a plot twist along with a shocking and sad ending. If you are not looking for a korean drama to watch that will completely shatter your heart, I recommend watching another series because I was left in tears and heartbreak. Regardless of the sad ending, I really loved and enjoyed 20th Century Girl and it is a very well crafted story that will definitely be a fun and entertaining watch. 

For more great show and movie recommendations, check out Girl Spring contributor, Trina Hannah’s Movie Recommendations!

And click the links below to watch these exciting k-dramas!

Parasite

The Glory

Train to Busan

True Beauty

20th Century Girl

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My Review

Over winter break, I got to watch the new Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. And then I liked it so much that I rewatched it in theaters. The general summary of the movie: before Coriolanus Snow becomes the president of Panem, he is picked to mentor a tribute from District 12. Her name is Lucy Gray Baird, and she quickly becomes famous for her showmanship and singing. After they meet, an interesting relationship is created between them. A series of chaotic events unfold, and eventually it is revealed who the snake is, and who the songbird is. 

This movie has become incredibly popular on social media because of the casting and songs, and has definitely equaled the original trilogy in terms of quality. Not only that, it follows the book plot pretty closely as well. Obviously with screen time restrictions, certain parts were cut out. But even if people hadn’t read the book, they were able to follow the movie (my sister is proof!)

Hunger Games’ Author Suzanne Collins

Even cooler is that the author of the Hunger Games books, Suzanne Collins, is an Alabama native. She is a graduate from ASFA’s Theater Arts department located in Birmingham, AL. Her creativity and imagination  has led to a world of dystopian fiction that millions of people around the world are heavily invested in. Halloween costumes, themed parties, fundraisers, events, trivia, and more have been inspired by the complex world of Panem and Katniss Everdeen. 

It is definitely a movie worth watching, however I recommend watching the original trilogy first. And even better, maybe read the prequel as well! The soundtrack is very memorable, and I think it’s been one of the best movies I’ve watched this year. One of my friends who’s a really big movie person also says it’s one of her favorites too!

Want to know more about the original The Hunger Games trilogy? Check out Girl Spring contributor Emily Gloubs’ review of the acclaimed book series here: Book Review: The Hunger Games

And if you want to dive further into the franchise, check out The Hunger Games book collection here!

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Two of my closest friends and I sat at our local movie theater, prepared to watch yet another movie about Elvis. What we got surpassed my assumptions and completely changed my perspective on both Elvis and Priscilla’s life.

As a big fan of Elvis (2022), I, as well as most of the world, had glossed over Priscilla’s side of the story. The movie begins by dropping the fact that Priscilla was only 14 when she started dating Elvis, and when my friends and I realized this, we audibly said, “Ew”. She was just a young girl, a freshman in high school. I am a junior in high school, and I can not even imagine that happening to me now, much less when I was a freshman.

Sofia Coppola

Sofia Coppola’s story is layered with beautiful aesthetics on top of its lasting tone of sadness. Actress Cailee Spaeny delivers an exceptional performance that leaves the audience heavily sympathizing with her titular character of Priscilla. Jacob Elordi, who plays Elvis, does an incredible job in his role.

You feel with Priscilla the twists and turns, the love and fear, and the constant mood swings that come with being the wife of Elvis Presley. You love Elvis and hate him, but throughout the film, you never hate Priscilla.

I adore Austin Butler’s Elvis. I watched it in theaters three times and made just about everybody in my life watch it with me again once it was available to stream. Now, after watching this film, I can say that I also adore Priscilla. I will definitely be back in theaters to watch more.

A24 Films

Every girl should watch this movie. Whether you are a fan of Elvis, a lover of all A24 films, or just someone wanting to go to the movies on a rainy day, you will fall in love with Priscilla. I may be biased, but I find it hard to comprehend that anybody could dislike this film.

In my eyes, it is simply perfection.

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1 – Friday Night Movie Night (Scary)

If you’re the type of girl that loves that adrenaline rush, invite some friends over and watch scary movies! Whether it be the infamous Friday the 13th movie or anything else you love, grab that popcorn and start binging! Extra points for watching them at night!

Here’s a list of some movies for everyone!

2 – Watch Nostalgic Movies (Fun)

Now, if you’re not into the scary stuff like me, open up your streaming services and start watching those movies we saw as kids. There’s nothing like a good childhood movie! Mine happened to be Hocus Pocus, The Addams Family, some newer ones, and funny animated ones like the Scary Godmother.

3 – Bake Halloween Cookies

Have you seen that TikTok trend of baking cookies within cookies? Well now you have! For halloween, and just about any other holiday, take your favorite cookie and prep it on a sheet pan. But wait! Before that, press a small indent into the middle of the raw dough and place your Pillsbury Halloween Cookie in the middle. Ta da! You now have an adorable, yet creative new cookie for spooky season.

4 – Go Friday Shopping

This fun and inexpensive way to decorate your room, home, or potential dorm for the holiday is something I do just about every month. Bring a friend or parent and visit your local dollar, craft, or party store for some of the best; and yes, inexpensive, decor you can find! I’ve found tons of cute halloween things for my dorm like fake pumpkins, cute lights, and even wrap around tinsel to spice it up for the festivities.

5 – Shop for costumes!

If you haven’t already, go shopping for a cute and spooky, or freaky and terrifying costume this year. Plan on going trick-or-treating with friends and think about a costume theme between the group. This is such an adorable idea and gives you ideas of what to dress up as. Team up and make create your own version as Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, Ghostface, and even Edward Scissorhands. That ought to draw a crowd.

If you’re going at night, make sure you have everyone’s numbers in case of emergency!

A life hack I learned was to wear the same color glow stick bracelets! You’re able to see them from a distance and point out any wandering friends. Now go get that candy!

6 – Listen to Spooky Songs

Nothing hits quite like a good Halloween song. Bring out the Friday the 13th vibe with your favorite songs of the season. It can be anything you like! The best ones are the oldies – hey, I’m not that old; they’re old for me too!! Here’s 36 of the best and most well-known songs playing right now.

7 – Paint Pumpkins

Ever since I saw this idea on my Instagram feed I’ve been doing it every fall. Not only does painting pumpkins (ONLY WITH ACRYLIC PAINT) make them eye catching, it also preserves the pumpkin for about 2 months without rotting. Here’s 70 ideas that’ll help you get started. Don’t forget to post and #pumpkinpaintingparty to get your designs seen!

8 – Blood, Gore, & Candy Corn

You either love it or you hate it, but candy corn has other uses besides being eaten! So, pumpkin pie anyone? Carve out those pumpkin guts and make the freakiest faces you can. Candy corn works as pumpkin teeth. You could even fill your pumpkin with this candy and give it to your greatest enemy. Host a contest of who can make the freakiest pumpkin, fake blood and all! Pumpkin guts can get really freaky looking with the help of a little food dye (or if you’re like me, use a little fake blood).

9 – Make a Sundae.. on a Friday!

Confused why this is here? Well, there’s so many fun ways to make cute pumpkin sundaes with food dyes and even toppings. Just like a snowman, you can pile on the accessories and make the most stylish, skyscraper sundae. I love doing this with my family; I like to make mine bloody with strawberry syrup. Let your creative side take over with this fun activity!

10 – Make a Squishmallow Pit!

You heard me. Dump those squishies on the floor and make that pit of floof you and your friends can enjoy! Trust me, it’s worth it. You can even make tents and tell scary stories surrounded by your squishy friends.

11 – Read Scary Stories

I love a good horror story, so what a better time than today to read them. Bonus points for reading them at night! If you’re a mature reader and fan of murder mysteries or just horror in general, I recommend authors like Jo Nesbo, The Grimm’s Brothers, and Mary Beth Millers On the Head of a Pin. Some of the classics include, but aren’t limited to: Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen King (I really recommend his Skeleton Crew selection), Mary Shelley, and H.P. Lovecraft.

And if you’re a younger reader and fan of more fun spooky stories, I recommend Ray Bradbury and James Patterson’s novels, as well as my favorite The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod by Z Brewer. It’s been some time since I’ve been so young, so here’s a link to some fun books you might like!

12 – Make that Peep vase!

It’s very popular out here; and is one of my all time favorite candies, marshmallow Peep vases! If you have Pinterest, Instagram, or TikTok, I highly recommend looking them up. There’s so many ways to make cute and yummy centerpieces this season – or any season!

13 – Drink water!!

There’s nothing scarier than being dehydrated. Make sure you drink enough water so you have energy for all these terrifyingly fun activities!

And don’t forget to check out this spooky quiz from Girl Spring contributor Abenson1 to see what Halloween activity suits you!

Happy Friday the 13th!

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Marvel Comics‘ Civil War was one of the most memorable events in Marvel history. The 2006 storyline began when the US government passed the “Superhero Registration Act,” which stated that superheroes must reveal their identity and work under the government’s control. (This may remind you of the Sokovia Accords in Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Civil War, which was based on the comic series.)

Iron Man lead the supporters of the act while Captain America lead the opposers of the act. While some heroes are neutral in the fight, most are polarized by the act. The series includes many themes of power, responsibility, what’s wrong, and what’s right.

The Hero’s Power, Responsibility, and Morality

In an explosion that resulted from a hero-villain battle, 600 people died; this included school children. The public turned against the superheroes and called for a restriction against them. Congress then passed the Superhero Registration Act, thus requiring heroes to register as a “living weapon of mass destruction.” This also required the super-powered villains to register.

Superheroes were divided on whether they thought agreeing to the act was the right thing to do. Those on Iron Man’s side thought that it was their duty to follow government laws and that they were obliged to register. Captain America’s side however, the Secret Avengers, opposed the act because secret identities should be kept for heroes’ protection, and the act therefore abridged their civil liberties. Both sides had valid arguments.

The registered superheroes were told to track down and detain the unregistered ones. Of course, as they are superheroes, they end up fighting. The fighting escalated so much so that both a child and a well-loved superhero end up dead. Spider-Man had unmasked earlier in the scene, so some of his enemies tracked him down and injured him badly.

The prisons that held superheroes that were unwilling to register were styled after concentration camps. Both teams tried to draft as many super-powered individuals as possible and the Secret Avengers even recruited a villain for their team. A final battle occured in New York City, where Captain America was supported by his Secret Avengers, Namor, and his army, while Iron Man was supported by his team, the Champions and a clone of Thor. Finally, Captain America was about to kill Iron Man, but he realized how much damage has been caused, and thus he surrendered.

What Defines a Hero?

The series handles heavy issues of morality and how to resolve conflicts. It makes you think of some questions that may not have clear answers: What is more important: freedom or protection? To what degree should people be held accountable? How do you resolve a conflict peacefully when things just keep escalating?

Continue here to see how female Marvel heroes compare…Women are powerful!

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