Does ‘The Batman’ Create His Own Accountability?

As a character, the Batman is known for having some of the coolest gadgets. In the recent Robert Pattinson-starring film,

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 Frank Martin 1788 Views Batman, HBO Max, HBOMax, Robert Pattinson, The Batman

Film TV

Commentary: Science Fiction Is Far Too Generous With Tech

Science fiction and technology have always had a very interesting relationship. Fans like to cite Star Trek as a great

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 Frank Martin 1836 Views Netlfix, sci-fi, science fiction, Star Trek, The Adam Project

Commentary: ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Was Surprisingly Progressive

One of the great things about films is that they are a snapshot of the time in which they were

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 Frank Martin 2524 Views mrs. doubtfire, Robin Williams

Comics

Creator Confessions: The Writer’s Gut

Writing stories is difficult for a whole host of reasons. There are financial obstacles, time obstacles, and even creative obstacles.

April 21, 2022April 4, 2022 Frank Martin 1793 Views Creator Confessions

‘The Flash’ Needs To Be More Than A Cliffhanger

It’s rare that the exact final moment of an episode is its best moment, but this week’s episode of The

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 Frank Martin 1676 Views Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Flash, Robbie Amell, The CW, The Flash

Crowdfunding

Creator Confessions: Invest In Yourself

One of the most obvious yet also difficult tips for creators to learn is to invest in themselves. Spending money

April 14, 2022April 4, 2022 Frank Martin 1752 Views Creator Confessions

‘Ozark’ — A Lesson In Tension

Tension is a very integral part of storytelling. It can be created through almost infinite means, but it’s a difficult

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 Frank Martin 1698 Views Netlfix, Ozark, Ozarks

Are The Doom Patrol Heroes?

As far as superheroes shows go, Doom Patrol is perhaps one of the most bizarre. This is mainly because

April 8, 2022April 7, 2022 Frank Martin 1744 Views Doom Patrol, HBO Max

Film

Commentary: Spider-Man’s Movie Origins Are Too Easy

Spider-Man No Way Home brought tons of renewed interest to the first two live-action Spider-Man film franchises. And the two

April 8, 2022April 4, 2022 Frank Martin 2110 Views Amazing Spider-Man, Andrew Garfield, Kirsten Dunst, marc webb, MCU, Sam Raimi, Spider-Man, Tobey Maguire, Tom Holland

Film

How Kids Can Make You Appreciate Movies Again — Even ‘Daddy Day Care’

Being an adult is a double-edged sword. It becomes easier to appreciate fine art and story, but there’s a downside

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 Frank Martin 2197 Views daddy cay care, daddy day camp, Eddie Murphy

Comics Film

Creator Confessions: Narration As A Crutch

There’s probably no easier tool to use in the storytelling toolbox than narration. Unfortunately, it also means narration is the

April 7, 2022April 4, 2022 Frank Martin 1942 Views Creator Confessions

‘The Flash’ Keeps Spinning Its Wheels

It’s almost amazing how two back-to-back episodes of The Flash can be so closely linked plot wise. Not much has

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 Frank Martin 2269 Views Brandon McKnight, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Flash, Natalie Dreyfuss, Susan Walters, The CW, The Flash

Commentary: The Tired Genre Behind ‘Station Eleven’

Storytelling is tough. It’s even tougher to be original the more stories are told. So it stands to reason that

April 6, 2022April 4, 2022 Frank Martin 1847 Views HBO Max, HBOMax, station eleven

Film

Commentary: ‘The Wolf Of Wall Street’ And Its Many Climaxes

One of the earliest things taught about story analysis is the climax. It’s one of the few things that every

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 Frank Martin 3930 Views jordan belfort, Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, the wolf of wall street

‘The Flash’ Slows Down In This Week’s Episode

Superhero shows — and The CW Arrowverse shows in particular — have a rather strange format. It’s sort of a

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 Frank Martin 2279 Views Brandon McKnight, Candice Patton, Flash, Grant Gustin, Natalie Dreyfuss, The CW, The Flash

Comics Crowdfunding

Creator Confessions: The Dreaded Dead Zone

Kickstarter backers might not be aware of “the dead zone,” but anybody that’s ever run even a single campaign knows

March 31, 2022March 11, 2022 Frank Martin 1692 Views Creator Confessions, crowdfunding, Kickstarter

‘Superman & Lois’ Shines Even Without Him

It might seem strange to have an episode of Superman & Lois without Superman — especially on a channel like

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 Frank Martin 2872 Views Alexander Garfin, Elizabeth Tulloch, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Superman, Superman & Lois, Superman and Lois, Tayler Buck, The CW, Tyler Hoechlin, Wole Parks

Commentary: The ‘Silicon Valley’ Finale Redefines Success

Warning: spoilers ahead for Silicon Valley. Few stories have more of an up and down nature to them than that

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 Frank Martin 1871 Views HBO, HBO Max, HBOMax, Silicon Valley

Film

Commentary: The Loose Logic Of ‘Malignant’

Filmgoers today can be rather strict. Stories and characters are torn apart and criticized at the slightest misstep. Audiences treat

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 Frank Martin 1884 Views HBO Max, HBOMax, James Wan, malignant

Comics Crowdfunding

Creator Confessions: The Ups And Downs Of Variants

The comics industry loves gimmick covers. Doesn’t matter if it is for fans or creators, there’s always a craze when

March 24, 2022March 9, 2022 Frank Martin 2083 Views Creator Confessions, crowdfunding

‘The Flash’ Continues To Mine New Territory

Last week, The Flash surprisingly focused on a new relationship that allowed the show to explore some territory it hadn’t

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 Frank Martin 2217 Views Flash, Grant Gustin, Jesse L. Martin, John Wesley Shipp, The CW, The Flash

Games

Opinion: ‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn Of Ragnarok’ Opening Moments Makes A Key Storytelling Mistake

Writing for video games is a bit of an anomaly in the storytelling world. It is a medium in which

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 Frank Martin 2764 Views Assassin's Creed, Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla

‘Superman & Lois’ Is Juggling A Lot

While Superman & Lois is certainly an entertaining and engaging show, one can’t help but wonder if it is overextending

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 Frank Martin 2169 Views Alex Garfin, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Jordan Elsass, Rya Kihlstedt, Superman, Superman & Lois, Tayler Buck, The CW, Tyler Hoechlin, Wole Parks

‘Ted Lasso’ Battles Toxic Masculinity

Ted Lasso has already been raved about from one end of the internet to the next. There’s no need to

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Frank Martin 3129 Views AppleTV+, Jason Sudeikis, ted lasso

‘The Flash’ Finds Something New To Explore

After so many seasons, it’s hard for any show to remain fresh and relevant. There’s only so many times the

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 Frank Martin 2333 Views Carmen Moore, Damion Poitier, Danielle Nicolet, Flash, Grant Gustin, Jesse L. Martin, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Jordan Fisher, The CW, The Flash

Crowdfunding Podcasts

Creator Confessions: Guest Etiquette

Promotion is the bane of any comic creator’s existence. It requires them to step outside his or her shell and

March 17, 2022March 2, 2022 Frank Martin 1695 Views Creator Confessions, Indiegogo, Kickstarter

‘Ghosted’ And The Power Of Tone

Tone is an unsung hero in the realm of storytelling. It’s often taken for granted as it is usually built

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Frank Martin 2011 Views Adam Scott, Craig Robinson, Fox, Ghosted, The X-Files, X-Files

Film TV

‘Legion’ And The Veil Between Fantasy And Sci-Fi

They say magic is just science that hasn’t been understood yet. The same could be said for storytelling genres. The

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 Frank Martin 2265 Views fantasy, Interstellar, Legion, Lord of the Rings, sci-fi, science fiction, Star Trek, Star Wars

Crowdfunding

Creator Confessions: How To Be A Better Backer

There are tons of articles and podcasts out there to help Kickstarter creators be better Kickstarter creators. But there’s actually

March 10, 2022March 2, 2022 Frank Martin 1410 Views Creator Confessions, Indiegogo, Kickstarter

‘The Flash’ Returns In Predictable Fashion

It is very difficult to run a superhero show for nearly a decade. Characters become stale. Plots become rehashed. And

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 Frank Martin 2378 Views Flash, Grant Gustin, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Jordan Fisher, The CW, The Flash

‘Superman & Lois’ Drags And Shines At The Same Time

It’s tough making a full season of television. Perhaps this is why streaming services have been limiting their seasons to

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Frank Martin 2473 Views Adam Rayner, Ian Bohen, Rya Kihlstedt, Superman & Lois, Superman and Lois, The CW, Tyler Hoechlin, Wole Parks