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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Author: Frank Martin
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
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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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TV Review: A Strong Finale Saves Season 4 Of ‘The Boys’
After a strong first couple of episodes, it wasn’t clear if The Boys was going to end this season on
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Commentary: ‘Godzilla X Kong’ Vs. ‘Godzilla Minus One’
Godzilla is a character who has moved beyond the screen and become a pop culture phenomenon. Even though he originated
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Commentary: ‘Star Trek’ Did ‘Secret Invasion’ Before Marvel
Brian Michael Bendis‘s time as a Marvel architect was marked by a series of very poignant and popular crossovers. These
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TV Review: ‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 5 Is Fun But Filled With Unlikable Characters
After a shocking episode with a lot of effects, action, and warfare, it made sense that House Of The Dragon
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TV Review: ‘The Boys’ Needs More Profound Moments After Season 4, Episode 7
Once a season of television gets going — especially one with a continuous narrative — it’s hard to change course
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Commentary: ‘Smiling Friends’ Pushes Animated Storytelling
Comedic animation is uniquely positioned to experiment and try new things, stretching the bounds of what’s possible with the medium.
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TV Review: ‘My Adventures With Superman’ Season 2 Has A Slow But Promising Start
After a very strong first season, the second year of My Adventures With Superman was highly anticipated. The series’ initial
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TV Review: Although Fun, ‘The Acolyte’ Episode 7 Makes No Sense
Since the moment The Acolyte started there have been hints of a greater mystery going on. They were not subtle,
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TV Review: ‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 4 — Action Arrives With A Price
House of the Dragon has been relatively tame in terms of its action production this season. The latest episode demonstrates
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TV Review: ‘The Boys’ Continues To Meander In Season 4, Episode 6
The Boys is beginning to face a lot of the same problems that other series do when they run for
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Commentary: ‘Star Trek’ Created Distinct Eras Dictated By Sound Effects
Audiences often discount just how much sound effects become tied to a franchise. The sound of a lightsaber igniting in
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TV Review: ‘The Acolyte’ Episode 6 Excels And Fails At The Same Time
Right from the beginning, it was extremely apparent that The Acolyte was going to be a show that varied wildly
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