Commentary: ‘Only Murders In The Building’ Crafts A Star-Studded Scene
There’s something about ensemble stories that just feels entertaining. Since the dawn of cinema, there’s been a certain aura around
Read more
Hulu
Commentary: ‘The Bear’ Uses Characterization To Build Tension
Stories can utilize a lot of different tools to create tension. The easiest form is to build it around the
Read moreCommentary: The Third Season Of ‘The Bear’ Slowed Its Pacing To A Crawl
The first two seasons of The Bear established that the series was going to move at a fairly slow place.
Read more
Commentary: ‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Returned Mystery To Vampires
A huge component of vampire stories is mystery. Vampires are meant to be creatures that hide in the shadows. Their
Read more
At Last The Pumpkins Will Have Their Revenge In Hulu’s Halloween Horror-Comedy ‘Carved’
Hulu is stepping up its horror game with the original feature film Carved, premiering this Halloween season. The campy horror-comedy
Read more
Commentary: Linking ‘Solar Opposites’ With ‘Rick And Morty’
Fans are always curious if shows created by the same person will ever crossover. This is especially true when they’re
Read more
Commentary: ‘Solar Opposites’ And ‘Invincible’ Give A Different Spin On DC Heroes
Superhero archetypes are extremely popular. Tons of stories are taking a foil for particular characters and exploring how to use
Read more
‘Planet Of The Apes’ Tells The Same Story From Different Directions
Perhaps no franchise has enjoyed a more peculiar evolution of narrative than Planet Of The Apes. What started as a
Read more
Check Out The Trailer For ‘The Tyrant’ — A New Series From The Creator Of ‘The Witch: Subversion’
Starring Jo Yoon-su, Cha Seung-won, Kim Seon-ho, and Kim Kang-woo. When US intelligence learns that the South Korean government is
Read more
Commentary: ‘House MD’ And The Importance Of A Theme Song
Any TV watcher knows how important a good theme song is for a series. It sets the tone and the
Read more
Commentary: The Twist In ‘Bloodshot’ Worked Against The Film
Superhero movies are tough. A lot of times, the filmmakers want to honor the source material so fans will recognize
Read more
Commentary: ‘Krapopolis’ Puts A Spin On Observational Comedy
Observational comedy is a very particular skill set. It’s about noticing things in everyday life and spinning them in a
Read more
Commentary: ‘Krapopolis’ Has A Surprising Balance Of Science And Mythology
Storytellers everywhere are in love with Greek mythology. It’s filled with action, drama, romance, and as much fantasy as audiences
Read more
Commentary: ‘Rick And Morty’ Paved The Way For Satires Like ‘Grimsburg’
Parody and satire stories have a wide range of material they can cover. Rick and Morty took this concept to
Read more
‘Chainsaw Man’ Highlights Anime’s Love Of Boobs
Anime has a very peculiar relationship with sex-obsessed characters. It might be a cultural thing as anime is viewed very
Read more
Commentary: ‘Chainsaw Man’ Highlights Culture Perspective
It’s interesting how cultural norms can affect a story. What’s considered commonplace in one area of the world might be
Read more
‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ Proves That Bigger Isn’t Always Better
The problem with large cast sitcoms: not every character is versatile enough to pair up with every other available character.
Read more
Review: The ‘Solar Opposites’ Valentine’s Day Special Is Full Of Love
Any fan of Solar Opposites, created by Mike McMahan, knows that their holiday specials are a treat, and not just
Read more
Commentary: ‘Krapopolis’ Is Too Smart For Its Own Good
Sophisticated comedy is a tricky genre. It becomes especially troublesome when animation is involved. Writers need to balance the weird
Read more
FX’s ‘Shogun’ Delivers Epic Final Trailer
Based on the James Clavell novel, FX’s Shogun is set in Japan circa 1600 CE — the dawn of a century-defining
Read more
Commentary: ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Channels The Despair Of ‘Rick & Morty’
The multiverse is a very interesting concept to create a story from. It has the opportunity to display great hope,
Read more
Commentary: ‘Star Trek’ And ‘Rick And Morty’ Share A Common Thread
At its core, science fiction is all about utilizing high concepts to tell stories. It doesn’t even have to be
Read more
Commentary: ‘American Horror Stories’ Twists Shouldn’t Have To Be Explained
Twists are very useful storytelling tools, but they rely heavily on execution. A twist can elevate a story or act
Read more
Commentary: ‘Rick And Morty’ Has The Most Accurate Multiverse
In the realm of science fiction, the multiverse is a very enticing prospect. There are so many stories based on
Read more
Commentary: ‘Rick And Morty’ And ‘Solar Opposites’ Deliver The Same Content
It’s obvious that stories developed by the same people will have a lot of similarities. This can be anything from
Read more
How ‘Rick And Morty’ Channeled ‘The Ring’
Abstract and avant-garde filmmaking is a genre in and of itself. Probably the most well-known film from this experimental brand
Read more
Commentary: ‘Rick And Morty’ Has A Refreshing Multiverse Outlook
The multiverse, as a concept, has been around in storytelling for a while, but it has received a lot of
Read more
Commentary: ‘American Horror Stories’ Steps On The Toes Of ‘Black Mirror’
Anthology shows are tricky in terms of genre and tone. For the most part, they might have one overarching concept,
Read more
Artistic Similarities: ‘Independence Day’ And ‘Pacific Rim’
It’s amazing how movies can sometimes resemble each other. These similarities can be overt in terms of character or plot,
Read more
‘The Predator’ Doesn’t Understand Its Own Series
There are some characters whose behaviors and culture become so solidified within the universe that it’s hard for fans to
Read more
How ‘Solar Opposites’ Takes A Page From ‘Watchmen’
Creating stories within stories can be a useful storytelling tool. It’s a way to take the focus off of the
Read more