Colin Farrell’s ‘Penguin’ Is A Stronger Adaptation Than Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘Joker’
There are so many adaptations of various comic book characters coming out that it’s inevitable for some to draw comparisons
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TV Review: ‘Agatha All Along’ Brings Some Serious Magic
Although the first two episodes of Agatha All Along were engaging and entertaining, they were mainly just set up. The
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Commentary: ‘The Truman Show’ Reveals The Dynamic Between Creator And Creation
There’s no denying that The Truman Show has a fairly strong fan base. Audiences love the philosophical questions being asked and
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Commentary: The Timeliness Of Political Stand-Up
Unlike most genres, comedy is very topical and timely. As a result, it can either age well or extremely poorly,
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TV Review: ‘The Penguin’ Premiere Demonstrates The Power Of Being Unpredictable
Superhero stories often fall into the trap of predictability. A lot of them follow similar paths and so they can
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TV Review: The ‘Agatha All Along’ Premiere Breaks Down Witchcraft In The MCU
There are so many different aspects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that it’s hard to venture into unknown territory. Science
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TV Review: Kathryn Hahn Shines In ‘Agatha All Along’ Premiere
Talent has always been a driving factor in Hollywood. An actor can make or break a project. It’s hard to
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Commentary: ‘Terminator Zero’ Utilizes Time Travel Better Than ‘The Umbrella Academy’
Time travel is like catnip to storytellers. The thought of characters traveling back in time and affecting the past, the
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Commentary: ‘Silo’ Presents A Series Of Mysteries
It’s no surprise that mystery is a big factor in storytelling. Often, a singular mystery will be at the heart
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Commentary: Linking ‘Solar Opposites’ With ‘Rick And Morty’
Fans are always curious if shows created by the same person will ever crossover. This is especially true when they’re
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Commentary: A Shortened Final Season For ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Leads To Plot Holes
It’s tricky trying to develop a final season for a streaming show. A lot of times, studios will give a
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Commentary: ‘Solar Opposites’ And ‘Invincible’ Give A Different Spin On DC Heroes
Superhero archetypes are extremely popular. Tons of stories are taking a foil for particular characters and exploring how to use
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Commentary: ‘Cocoon’ Allows A Unique Minimalist Approach To Stories
For the most part, stories are a passive experience. The audience sits back and absorbs the material, allowing it to
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Commentary: ‘Colossus’ Is A Genre Of Games That Needs More Respect
Everyone is aware of the big genres in video games. There are puzzle games, sports games, role playing games, first
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Commentary: ‘Ambient Swim’ Shows The Range Of Television
Since the dawn of television, producers have tried to figure out exactly how it can be best utilized. There are
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Commentary: The Weird Similarities Between ‘Mission: Impossible’ and ‘Fast & Furious’
It’s no surprise that Hollywood loves big budget blockbuster action franchises. These are huge money makers with some of the
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Commentary: ‘Exploding Kittens’ Is Just ‘Thor’ With Cats
The humbling of an all-powerful being is an enticing premise. It’s been utilized in different ways across different stories. In
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Commentary: ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit?’ Got Cartoons Right
Many movies have tried to utilize a hybrid of animation and live action, but few have done it more successfully
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‘The Boys’ And ‘Resident Alien’ Share A Quirky Detail
It’s strange sometimes how a single idea or concept can be shared in two completely different stories. This doesn’t necessarily
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‘Planet Of The Apes’ Tells The Same Story From Different Directions
Perhaps no franchise has enjoyed a more peculiar evolution of narrative than Planet Of The Apes. What started as a
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‘Silo’ Showcases The Power Of History
Memory forms the basis of identity. People are able to know who they are because they remember their past. This
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‘Star Trek’ Through The Ages: The Condensing Of Serialized Storytelling
There’s no doubt that storytelling for television has shifted through the ages as the format evolved. The kinds of stories
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Commentary: ‘Godzilla Minus One’ Checks A Lot Of Genre Boxes
It’s awesome when a story checks off a lot of genre boxes. So many times, stories aim for a particular
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Commentary: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ And The Arrowverse Take A Similar Approach
Large cinematic universes or all the rage these days. But in order to make a shared universe work, there has
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Commentary: M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Old’ Is Just A Writing Exercise
Sometimes stories feel like writing exercises rather than coherent narratives. Writers present themselves with a premise and try to stretch
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Commentary: ‘The Boys’ Downgrades Homelander’s Minder In Season 4
There’s no question that Homelander (Antony Starr) is the strongest character in The Boys. There’s also no question about just
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TV Review: ‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 2 Finale Stalls For A Third Season
Fans that were hoping for dramatic dragon action to close out this season of House of the Dragon will be
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Commentary: ‘Wolverine And Deadpool’ Demonstrates The Power Of Character Cameos
Cameos are all the rage these days in movies. Nostalgia is super heavy in the entertainment industry, so films are
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Commentary: ‘My Adventures With Superman’ Works Because Of Supergirl
The big alien invasion is a staple of superhero stories, so there’s no surprise that My Adventures With Superman would
Read moreCommentary: ‘Gen V’ Has A Unique Relationship As A Spinoff From ‘The Boys’
Spinoffs are not always easy to pull off, but when it works, they are a great tool to expand a
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TV Review: ‘House Of The Dragon’ Finally Lives Up To Its Name In Season 2, Episode 7
It seems as if after multiple episodes of dealing strictly with politics, House Of The Dragon has finally realized what
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