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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Author: Frank Martin
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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‘WandaVision’: The Stew Of The MCU
Adapting comics for the big screen is no easy task. Comics are a very peculiar medium that utilizes the artwork
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‘Stranger Things’: A True Story Of The Time Period
There are a lot of factors that have to be decided for a story when utilizing a setting. The choice
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Commentary: Can An Amusement Park Ride Be Art?
There’s a very thin line between art and entertainment. Sometimes these distinctions are clear. A viewer can look at a
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‘Barry’ And The Resurrection Of Subtext
WARNING! Spoilers for Barry‘s season finale ahead. The art of storytelling has evolved tremendously over time. It might be a controversial
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‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’: A Franchise Built On Tone
With its former star so much in the news lately, the future of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is
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How The ‘Star Wars’ Trilogies Handled Fascism
The Star Wars movie franchise is divided into trilogies (besides the two anthology films, of course). Some fans like them
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‘The Boys’ Vs. ‘American Horror Story’: The Use Of Shock Value
Shock value is an interesting storytelling tool. When a development happens in a story that is shocking it’s meant to
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Creator Confessions: Stay Small In Scope And Keep More Funding
One of the main things first-time Kickstarter creators have to remember is that there’s no one right way to run
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Reva: A True Character Of ‘Star Wars’
Now that Obi-Wan Kenobi is over, it’s time for fans to digest the story and characters as a whole and
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‘Barry’ Has Every Genre All At Once
One of the first things to be decided about a story is its genre. Not always, of course, but more
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Commentary: Haley Atwell Is The Best Of The MCU
Since its inception, the Marvel Cinematic Universe had fans eager to see what a truly interconnected world with multiple characters
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Commentary: What ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Can Teach Us All
On the surface, Mrs. Doubtfire is a goofy comedy about a man dressing up as an old lady. Below that
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‘The Flash’ Makes It Up As It Goes Along
This season of The Flash was frustrating. It didn’t start off that way. In fact, it started off fairly strong
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