Commentary: ‘The Sandman’ Bonus Episodes Has Implications For Streaming
After a long and arduous process, Netflix’s The Sandman was met with a great reception from both critics and fans,
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Author: Frank Martin
‘House Of The Dragon’ Takes A Jarring Jump In Third Episode
It’s strange sometimes how stories take on a life of their own beyond what the writers tell them to do.
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‘Harley Quinn’ Manages The Best Batman Story In Years
Harley Quinn is a niche show. Yet, it is still being talked about heavily online and praised. It is a
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‘American Horror Stories: Necro’ Review
It’s been a shame to see American Horror Stories struggle so much to merge the shock value the franchise has
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‘She-Hulk: Attorney At Law’ Is Fun But Needs To Move Quicker
Three episodes in and it has become increasingly clear what type of show She-Hulk: Attorney At Law wants to be.
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‘Me Time’: When Stories Try To Be More Than One Thing
Movies tend to blend genres. Romantic comedies. Science fiction horror. Action drama. Stories that do this well tend to scratch
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A Look At The Shock Value Storytelling In ‘Westworld’
Shock value is a very important storytelling tool. But it’s also a dangerous one. Adding shocking elements to a story
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‘Stargirl’ Returns Strong In Third Season Debut
One of the most difficult things for a show to do is to remain fresh across multiple seasons. The first
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Creator Confessions: The Power Of The One-Shot
It seems miniseries have become the norm for comic books. The Big Two publishers routinely reelase either limited series of
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‘House Of The Dragon’ Ramps Drama Up Fast
With such an expansive universe, Game of Thrones immediately started with a disadvantage. There were so many different locations and
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‘American Horror Stories: Facelift’ Review
There are several elements that make a good horror story. Mystery is certainly one of them. Rather than revealing all
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Commentary: The Initial Marketing Of ‘The Orville’ Was A Failure
It is arguable that the way in which a show is marketed is even more important than its content. Marketing
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‘Harley Quinn’ Brings Comic Stories To Absurd Levels
It’s difficult for reviewers to keep reviewing a show that continues to do the same things well over and over
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‘She-Hulk’ Exemplifies The Strength Within The Marvel Cinematic Universe
The strange thing about the Marvel Cinematic Universe is that fans never quite know how a certain project will tie
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TV Review: ‘House Of The Dragon’ Starts Strong
Game of Thrones is notorious for having left a sour taste in many fans’ mouths. Unlike other popular franchises like
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‘American Horror Stories: Bloody Mary’ Review
Urban legends are always a great source of inspiration for horror stories. Bloody Mary is one that has spread far
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Commentary: ‘Uncharted’ Underscores Why Video Game Movies Don’t Work
Video game movie adaptations are notoriously difficult and with good reason. The medium is composed of primarily active experiences. What
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‘Harley Quinn’ Supporting Cast Shines In New Episode
It’s a testament to the strength of Harley Quinn‘s supporting cast and universe that they can do an entire show
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‘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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