‘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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Author: Frank Martin
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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‘The Flash’ Mourns And It’s … Weird
Normally, when shows have a plot moving so fast it is hard for the characters to take a breath, an
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Commentary: The Conflicting Ancient Mythologies Of The Marvel Cinematic Universe
Ancient histories and mythologies have always been prime material for storytelling, especially in comics. With so many different types of
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‘Moon Knight’ — The Most And Least Faithful Comic Adaptation
Adapting any story to a different medium is difficult. It’s a constant balance between choosing what to honor and deciding
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Commentary: Are Cliffhangers A Cheap Trick?
Hooking the reader or audience for the next installment is not always easy. The end of a TV episode is
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‘The Flash’ Finally Ups The Ante
Since coming back from its winter break, The Flash has been floundering slowly. The first couple episodes were decent at
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Creator Confessions: How Finished Should A Book Be Prior To Kickstarter?
Making comics is difficult for a whole host of reasons, not the least of which is the expense it takes
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‘Superman & Lois’ Battles Its Status Quo
One of the worst things a television show can become is stale. This happens by playing things safe and not
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A Lesson From ‘Spider-Man 3’ — Appreciating Small Moments In Bad Movies
Movie audiences seem to be more critical today than they have been in the past. It’s hard to determine the
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‘The Batman’ Vs. ‘The Dark Knight’ In Terms Of Tech
Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Batman. As far as superheroes go, Batman is a bit of an oddball. He’s a
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‘Halloween Kills’ And The Attack Of The Geriatric Killers
Movie fans are suckers for nostalgia. Even horror movie fans aren’t immune to this. In fact, one could argue that
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Creator Confessions: Death Is The Most Powerful Storytelling Tool
There are many tools in a writer’s toolbox to invoke a desired effect. There’s the plot twist. The romance. The
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‘The Flash’ Still Needs More Than Death
The superhero shows on The CW are routinely defined by their villains. In fact, seasons as a whole can be
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‘Superman & Lois’ Delivers Its Best Yet
It’s rare to say definitively with such confidence that a show in its second season has delivered its best episode
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