‘Stranger Things’: A Veiled Horror Remake
It’s no surprise that Stranger Things is known for its homage to 1980s sci-fi and horror culture. Some are blatantly
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Author: Frank Martin
‘The Boys’ Began With An Inevitable End
Writing for television is a balancing act between delivering a compelling story and keeping the most compelling parts of it
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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Adds Positive Insight To ‘A New Hope’
Making prequels is tricky business. Especially those that involve multiple characters in a long time gap. Many fans were rightfully
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‘The Flash’ Doesn’t Know Where It’s Going
It’s hard to know exactly when a show loses momentum. Largely, it’s subjective and a feeling that comes from the
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Creator Confessions: Goals Vs. Aspirations
Like anything else in life, making comics is about setting goals. It’s a long journey from conception, to writing, to
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‘Superman & Lois’ Delivers Its Best Episode Yet
Great superhero adaptations don’t limit a fan’s understanding to the character from the comics. It expands upon them and allows
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The Post-Credit Scene: A Key To The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Success
A long running and successful film franchise is the goal of any movie studio. There have been a large number
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‘Severance’ And The Value In Ideas
The strange thing about writing: coming up with ideas is the easy part. Everyone has ideas. Even non-writers. Just walking
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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Gives Fans A Taste Of What They Want In Its Third Episode
Making any kind of Star Wars show is a daunting task. The franchise has been in existence for decades and
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Creator Confessions: Proper Grammar In Comics
Comics, like most storytelling mediums, is a balancing act between art and fiction. The problem between the two is that
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‘Superman & Lois’s Drama Matches Its Action
Superhero shows are a tricky balance between drama and action. A lot of times, the action is not the problem.
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Commentary: The Long-Form Storytelling Of ‘This is Us’ Is An Example To The Television Medium
Television is a bizarre medium. It encompasses several different installments of a story over the course of not just the
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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: Part 2 Review
The second episode of Obi Wan Kenobi carries on the same themes as the first. The show follows a very
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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: Part 1 Review
In the realm of fiction it’s rare to find a property like Star Wars. It’s not just that it’s popular
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Sci-Fi TV Needs An Active Audience As Part Of The Special Effects
In the realm of television, science fiction is a peculiar genre in that it asks for a level of active
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Commentary: Doctor Strange And The Expendable Avengers
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Wanda Maximoff’s (Elizabeth Olsen) breakdown has become an infamous
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The Many Philosophies Of ‘Severance’
The strongest stories are ones that have a firm foundational theme. That’s not to say that every story has to
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‘Rocketman’ And The Use Of Film As A Medium
One of the great things about storytelling is that every medium is different. Doesn’t matter if it’s comics, film, or
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Creator Confessions: The Importance Of Kickstarter Videos
Probably one of the more daunting challenges of putting together a Kickstarter campaign is producing a Kickstarter video. Likely, this
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‘The Woman In The House …’ & How To Make A Comedy Without Jokes
It’s amazing how much tone informs an audience as to what type of genre they are watching. With something like
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‘The Flash’ Delivers A Solid Yet Late Episode
It’s strange what’s considered a solid episode of television at the beginning of a season compared to the end of
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Are Movie Slashers Really Supervillains?
The relationship between superhero films and horror films has often been discussed in great detail. There are many similarities between
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Commentary: What Batman Fans Can Learn From ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
If there’s one thing fans love to do, it is compare different versions of comic book adaptations. The two most
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How To Enjoy A Time Travel Movie
Time travel is like catnip for storytellers. They just can’t get enough of it and love coming back for more.
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Revisiting ‘Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery’ 25 Years On
In just five short years, it will be the 30th anniversary of the first Austin Powers movie. It’s a particularly
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Creator Confessions: Severing Long-Term Relationships
Like so many other industries, making comics hinges on the relationships you form along the way. This goes for everything
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‘The Flash’ Still Needs Direction
The structure of this season has been really bizarre for The Flash. Most seasons start off slow, eventually introducing a
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‘The Batman’: A Bruce Wayne With A Real Secret Identity
Warning! Contained Spoilers for The Batman. One of the most perplexing things for superheroes is how they keep their identity secret.
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Commentary: Another Look At The “Dumb” Twist In ‘Spider-Man 3’
Comic book fans are a passionate bunch. They take great pride in the stories and characters they’ve invested in —
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Commentary: The Greatness Of 4D Storytelling
Stories can be created and crafted for many different reasons and purposes. Sometimes storytellers seek to create an experience. In
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Creator Confessions: Never Recreate A Lost Moment
One of the most difficult things for a writer is wrangling inspiration. In truth, there is no controlling it. Inspiration
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