🎞️ The worst Marvel movie ever?

It’s Thursday, November 16 — people are talking about the latest Marvel movie flop, the phenomenon of money dysmorphia, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly. Here at Shades we believe that seeing multiple points of view is the best way to stay informed.

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🎞️ The worst Marvel movie ever?

The Marvels had a rough box office opening, and got mixed reviews. Is the movie worth watching?

🎞️ The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been a box office juggernaut for over a decade, but Slate says that Marvel’s new movie “The Marvels” just had the worst MCU opening weekend ever. What's the deal?

🎞️ The NY Post thinks it's simple: The movie is awful! “The Marvels” is a new low for the MCU, with its convoluted plot and bland characters.

🎞️ But The Verge defended the movie: It's not perfect, but the film shines as one of the better post-“Endgame” Marvel films. The criticism feels misogynistic.

🎞️ And @moviesaretherapy agreed: Don't let the bad press dissuade you — it's pretty good for a Marvel movie!

🎞️ Hot Air thinks it's probably worth a watch, but the movie doesn't seem like it was able to pull Marvel out of its funk.

💵 What is money dysmorphia?

Money dysmorphia is a term for when your financial self-image doesn't match reality. It's complex — affecting spending, saving, and stress levels.

💵 Money dysmorphia is a distorted financial self-perception, similar to body dysmorphia. ABC News says it can affect your finances and decision-making.

💵 Why do people feel this way? One Redditor on r/FIREyFemmes thinks financial trauma could be to blame.

💵 But CNBC says money dysmorphia isn't just about fear. It's also about failing to plan for your future because you don't feel “rich enough”.

💵 On the other hand, maybe everyone's a little dysmorphic. The NYT reports that 65% of Americans find money a major source of stress.

💵 Either way, The Guardian offered some advice for people struggling with money dysmorphia: Don't let your fears hold you back from enjoying a little luxury.

Quick hits

🇮🇱 Israel’s military says it found weapons and Hamas military uniforms inside the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City. Hamas denied the claims. (NYT)

🐎 A horse broke out of its stall inside the cargo hold of an airplane, forcing the plane to dump fuel and return to its departure city. (Fox Business)

🏛️ The Senate passed a stop-gap funding bill to avert a looming government shutdown. (Reuters)

🚬 The WHO says loneliness is a major global health threat — it can be as unhealthy as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. (The Guardian)