It’s An Iffy Start For ‘Velma’ In Debut Episode
Reboots and re-imaginings of classic franchises are still the rage these days, leading to even more niche and edgy programs
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Author: Frank Martin
TV Review: ‘National Treasure’ Season 1, Episode 5
So far, National Treasure: Edge of History has more or less been an entertaining endeavor. It showcases a group of
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Commentary: ‘Glass Onion’ Develops A Generational Hero
Writing is often the product of the time in which it’s written. This becomes especially apparent in films because they
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TV Review: ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Season 2, Episode 3
The great thing about Star Wars is the many different eras that can be depicted. There’s the age of the
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Creator Confessions: Utilizing Creator Bundles
Sometimes the best resources inside a creative community are the other creators in the same situation. It’s hard doing it
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‘The Menu’ — A Film Critiquing Our Time
While it’s not integral for a good movie, theme is very important in order to make a profound movie. Theme
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TV Review: ‘The Bad Batch’ Season 2, Episode 2
The first two episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch‘s second season are actually one story broken up into two
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TV Review: ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Season 2, Episode 1
The first season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch was impressive on many fronts. But it did fall into a
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Commentary: ‘Westworld’ Reinvented Its Premise Before The End
One of the hardest things for a show to do is pivot in subsequent seasons. This is especially true for
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TV Review: ‘Doom Patrol’ Season 4, Episode 6
Tension and suspense is one of the most crucial tools a show can utilize to keep viewers’ attention. The most
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TV Review: ‘Doom Patrol’ Season 4, Episode 5
After a couple episodes trying to figure out what it wanted to do this season, it seems Doom Patrol returned
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TV Review: ‘National Treasure: Edge Of History’ Season 1, Episode 4
One of the obvious differences between a movie and a television spin-off is that the TV story has to have
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‘The Orville’ — Bigger Doesn’t Mean Better
It’s amazing how sometimes shows can fall into a particular niche. This is especially true of situational shows that have
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Commentary: Movies And TV Are Better For Marvel Than Comics
Ever since there have been comic book adaptations of superheroes, fans have debated what types of stories are best. While
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TV Review: ‘Doom Patrol’ Season 4, Episode 4
Sometimes it’s nice when shows take a break from the regular plot and characters in order to check out a
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Commentary: ‘Glass Onion’ And Sherlock Holmes
With the release of Glass Onion, the Knives Out franchise is certainly setting itself up as a unique player in
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TV Review: ‘National Treasure: Edge Of History’ Season 1, Episode 3
The tough thing to do with reboots and remakes is capture the spirit of the original. Besides new characters, plots,
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Commentary: How History With Actors Can Affect A Story
One of the weird anomalies of storytelling is that a writer can’t control the experiences and opinions the audience brings
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TV Review: ‘National Treasure: Edge Of History’ Season 1, Episode 2
The National Treasure movies had a pretty unique tone. They were fun-filled family adventures, but they never felt too contrived
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Creator Confessions: Why Does The Dead Zone Exist?
Anyone who’s ever run a Kickstarter knows about the dreaded “dead zone.” And while its impact varies greatly depending on
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Commentary: The Effect Of VR On Storytelling
Storytellers are always intrigued by new technological innovations. The advent of a new technology means a new avenue that can
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TV Review: ‘National Treasure: Edge Of History’ Season 1, Episode 1
It seems as if rebooting popular franchises for spinoffs on streaming services is all the rage these days. While National
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‘Enola Holmes 2’ — Race And Gender Swapping With A Purpose
Race and gender swapping have been a bit of a controversial subject in certain circles. While there is certainly nothing
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TV Review: ‘Doom Patrol’ Season 4, Episode 3
Three episodes in and Doom Patrol finally delivered on its trademark weirdness. Not that the two previous episodes hadn’t been
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‘Cobra Kai’ Handles Its Villain Arcs Well
Many writers will state that it’s far easier crafting compelling villains than heroes. After all, it takes a lot more
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TV Review: ‘Doom Patrol’ Season 4, Episode 2
It’s still very early in Doom Patrol‘s fourth season, but it’s hard to tell where it’s going. It seems after
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TV Review: ‘Doom Patrol’ Season 4, Episode 1
A show like Doom Patrol is tough to keep going. It has very interesting characters and is built on absurdity.
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‘Stargirl’ Ends On A Strong Note In Series Finale
Now that season three of Stargirl is over, it is clear that it was the weakest of the show’s three
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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ — A Comparison Of The Film Vs. The Television Adaptation
Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale television series has done such an amazing job that it’s often easy to forget that decades
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Commentary: Comic Adaptations And The Outdated Pilot System
It’s very difficult when a current system of doing things tries to apply itself to something wildly different. In terms
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TV Review: ‘Wednesday’ Season 1, Episode 8
It’s incredibly impressive to see the different types of shows Wednesday tries to emulate while also keeping its tone and
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