This Chair’s Still Warm
Before diving into Iron Man 3, Rob and Kyle explore the Marvel One-Shot Item 47 – the bridge between The Avengers and Tony Stark’s third solo outing. This special episode sets up season 7 of Marvel Movie Minute while examining how these short films helped shape the MCU’s expanding universe.
From Coulson’s Funeral to Bonnie & Clyde with Alien Tech
The hosts reveal fascinating behind-the-scenes details about Item 47‘s development, including how it nearly focused on Agent Coulson’s funeral before evolving into a heist story. This One-Shot proved so successful that it inspired the creation of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., demonstrating how these shorts influenced the broader MCU leading into Iron Man 3.
Key Discussion Points from the One-Shot
Kyle and Rob break down how Item 47 follows a couple who find a working Chitauri weapon after the Battle of New York. They explore the film’s impressive production value compared to previous One-Shots, featuring multiple locations and action sequences. The hosts also discuss the stellar casting of Lizzy Caplan and Jesse Bradford, while noting the significance of Marvel executive Louis D’Esposito stepping into the director’s chair.
The episode highlights how this short bridges the gap between The Avengers and Iron Man 3, showing the aftermath of alien technology falling into civilian hands. This theme would later resonate throughout Phase 2, particularly in Spider-Man: Homecoming and Adrian Toomes’ salvage operation.
Setting Up Phase Two
Despite its brief runtime, Item 47 established important worldbuilding elements that would impact Iron Man 3 and beyond. The hosts emphasize how these Marvel One-Shots served as experimental proving grounds for concepts and characters that would later become central to the MCU’s expanding narrative.
