‘The Sandman’ Takes A “Screw It” Approach To Adaptations
It is well known in comic circles that Neil Gaiman‘s The Sandman was in development hell for decades. So, obviously,
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‘She-Hulk’ Manages To Do A Lot In Its First Episode
It’s odd how divisive society has become in response to simple comic book and superhero adaptations. Fanaticism has grown to
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‘Prey’ And The Double-Sided Language Problem
Language in film is very important. The one depicted on screen can alter the experience the audience has. If it’s
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‘Harley Quinn’ Works On Many Levels
The great thing about the Harley Quinn animated is that it treats its plot very much like how a comic
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‘American Horror Stories: Milkmaids’ Review
In all its time telling stories, American Horror Story does one thing very well: it finds ways to look into
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‘Prey’ Review
There’s no denying that the Predator franchise has had its ups and downs. What started off with an initial strong
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‘American Horror Stories: Drive’ Review
By now, it doesn’t matter if American Horror Story episodes are good or bad, they always have a particular feel
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TV Review: ‘I Am Groot’
As with any streaming service, Disney’s main issue with their offering was finding a continuous stream of new content. Of
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Creator Confessions: When A Comic Script Is Like A Puzzle
While there are certain aspects to storytelling that are universal, telling a story is largely varied depending on the medium
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‘Harley Quinn’ Honors As Much As It Mocks
The fun thing about the Harley Quinn animated series is that it pays tribute to the DC mythology while also
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‘American Horror Stories: Aura’ Review
In general, American Horror Story does well when it mixes grounded drama with the supernatural aspects of horror. This can
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‘Harley Quinn’ Reinvents The Entire DC Universe
One of the great things about the Harley Quinn animated series is that it’s not just a re-imagining of the
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Commentary: Perceptions Of ‘Prey’
For a while now, social media has been dominated with stories about movies and shows that are too “woke” and
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TV Review: ‘Stargirl’ Season 2, Part 2
The first season of Stargirl set a high bar for its second year. There were so many characters —
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Kaley Cuoco Has Made Harley Quinn Her Own
It’s tough taking over as a beloved comic book character. It’s hard for live action, but it’s arguably even more
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TV Review: ‘Stargirl’ Season 2, Part 1
Out of all the genres, superhero tropes are probably the strongest. It’s just a simple mathematical equation. There are hundreds
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‘Harley Quinn’ Nails What Relationships Are Really Like
Across 30 years of development in comics, animated shows, and film, Harley Quinn and the Joker had one of the
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‘The Office’ Vs.’ Schitt’s Creek’: The Power Of A Simple Premise
As technology changes so do the ways in which people consume media. Whether it be spoken word, the written word,
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Beavis, Butt-Head, & White Privilege
Beavis and Butt-Head used to be a controversial duo, but in today’s age of shock comedy, it’s hard to remember
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‘Stargirl’ Season 1, Part 2 Review
When comic book fans think of campy TV, the Adam West Batman series — now known as Batman ’66 —
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Creator Confessions: The Technical Side Of Comic Creation
Creating a comic book can be daunting for aspiring rookies. It’s one thing to be a fan of comics, pick
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‘Batman Beyond’ And The Red Hood: Bruce Wayne’s Troubled Proteges
Batman’s relationship with his Robins is one of the most complex in all of comic books. What makes it even
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TV Review: ‘American Horror Stories’ Season 2, Episode 1
It’s almost surprising how successful American Horror Story has been as a franchise. It has run for 10 seasons and
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‘The Boys’ And Star Wars: Differing Takes On Fascism
Over the past hundred or so years, fascism has become a favorite subject for storytellers. It’s become a cautionary tale
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TV Review: Another Look At ‘Stargirl’ Season 1, Part 1
Superheroes are quirky by nature. It’s difficult adapting them into modern times with seriousness and stakes because the entire genre
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‘Y: The Last Man’ And The Difference Between Adapting A Story Or Its Core Idea
Adapting any project from page to screen is a monumental task. Doesn’t matter if it’s comics or prose, there are
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Creator Confessions: How To Handle Cancelled Pledges
Running a Kickstarter is hard by itself. There are tons of creative decisions, logistical decisions, practical decisions … the list
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Commentary: Streaming Release Patterns Alter The Perception Of Shows
Streaming has changed the way shows are being consumed. Because of this, streaming is also changing the way shows are
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‘Snowpiercer’ And That Needed “Wrath Of Khan” Moment
In the world of science fiction, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is held up as a fan-favorite film.
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The Family Drama Of ‘The Boys’ Is The Best Type Of Drama
Writing superhero stories can be deceiving at times. These are tales of extraordinary beings with extraordinary powers that can do
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A Look At Disney’s ‘ZOMBIES 3’
As a middle-aged man, it’s difficult to write a review for something developed with preteen girls in mind. If given
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