‘Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom’: Sometimes Bad Writing Is Good
Storytellers are aware of ways to improve their craft. There are tons of literature out there on the do’s and
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‘Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom’: Films Need To Set A Higher Story Standard
There are still a lot of superhero coming out that are based on superhero comic books. But there is a
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Commentary: The Different Effects Of Trigger Warnings
Trigger warnings have become an important part of the media landscape. As society becomes more sensitive to emotional and mental
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Can ‘Rick And Morty’ Jump The Shark?
It’s hard to be a television fan and not know what it means to “jump the shark.” Originally a reference
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Commentary: Morty Has The Best Hero Arc
Seeing a hero grow over time is a classic literary trope. The growth is especially noticeable in long-form storytelling like
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Commentary: ‘Taken 3’ Features A Complete Change In Character
Sequels are a dangerous proposition for a franchise, especially one that’s built off of a formulaic plot. Complex stories that
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Commetary: Evil Morty Is The Perfect Nemesis For Rick
There’s no denying that Rick and Morty is a very meta show. It makes reference of itself as a television
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Commentary: ‘Hitman: Agent 47’ Misses The Mark From The Beginning
It’s no surprise to anyone that video game adaptations are notoriously tricky to pin down. This is in large part
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‘Rick And Morty’ Went Full ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’
It’s amazing how often various styles and influences crossover with each other. This is especially true in versatile science fiction
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An Interview With ‘Sort Of’ Co-Creator Fab Filippo
When we last we saw Sabi (Bilal Baig) they had just kissed Bessy (Grace Lynn Kung) and were still reeling
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Commentary: One ‘Barbie’ Line Encapsulates Being Human
The Academy Award nominated Barbie movie can be classified as many things. It felt like a cinematic fever dream, a
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‘Succession’: Disagreeing With Artists Over Their Art
Art is a very complicated aspect of humanity. It also encompasses many different forms. There is art that is used
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Commentary: ‘Barbie’ Is Live Action ‘Toy Story’ And ‘South Park’
Barbie was one of the surprise smash hits of 2023 and with good reason. The film is exceptionally shot with
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‘Barbie’ Executives Deserve Credit Too
There’s a lot of contention between studio execs and creatives. For the most part, executives are the business people that
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‘Our Flag Means Death’ Has Purposeful Anachronisms
Time plays a very interesting role in historical fiction. Obviously, if a storyteller is going to care enough about a
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Comparing Adaptations: ‘Watchmen’ And ‘Wanted’
Comic book adaptations are difficult. Comics are a medium that has a lot of leeway in terms of fantasy and
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Doom Patrol: Season 4; Episode 12 — A Lackluster Ending
After drawing a lot of praise with its early seasons, it’s strange to see Doom Patrol go out with a
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An Interview With ‘Julia’ Costume Designer John Dunn
This piece was written during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of actors currently on strike, the series being
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A Streaming Find: ‘George Carlin At USC’ And The Birth Of An Art Form
It’s very rare to see the birth of a new kind of art form. This usually comes about with changes
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Did ‘Workaholics’ Have A Premonition Of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’?
Weird things happen in show business from time to time when it comes to the timing and casting of certain
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The Beauty Of The ‘Eastbound & Down’ Finale
Series finales are tough to navigate. Any story is hard to conclude, but it becomes especially difficult when ending a
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TV Review: ‘Doom Patrol’ Season 4, Episode 10 — Everything Is Tired
It’s strange that the final season of Doom Patrol is dealing with the team getting old and tired, because that’s
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TV Review: ‘Doom Patrol’ Season 4, Episode 9 Is Musical Fun
It’s kind of strange to think that Doom Patrol has yet to have a musical episode — but that changes
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‘Our Flag Means Death’ — How To Twist A True Story
It’s always interesting to see stories inspired by true events. Obviously, stories can’t be an exact retelling of what actually
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Streaming And Screaming: ‘Scooby-Doo: Mystery Incorporated’
It’s spooky season the perfect time curl up and watch something creepy. Streaming and Screaming is where we give horror
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TV Review: ‘Doom Patrol’ Season 4, Episode 8 — Even The Characters Are Tired
The second episode of Doom Patrol‘s two-part premiere for the second half of its fourth and final season (as confusing
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Streaming And Screaming: ‘Freddy Vs Jason’
It’s spooky season the perfect time curl up and watch something creepy. Streaming and Screaming is where we give horror recommendations
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TV Review: ‘Doom Patrol’ Season 4, Episode 7 — Difficult To Return
It’s very difficult to get into certain TV shows when not even the executives who greenlit them are fully behind
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‘Scavengers Reign’ Final Trailer
Scavengers Reign is a new adult animated sci-fi drama based on the short film Scavengers. Created by Joe Bennett and Charles Huettner, and produced by
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‘Peter and the Wolf’ Gets Retold With Mixed-Media
Peter and The Wolf is a MAX original animated special with artwork based on original illustrations by Bono. The Russian
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Adult Animation Revolution: Adult Swim’s “Checkered Past” And How To Reinvent Cartoon Network
Adult Swim has created a new block of programing called “Checkered Past” that showcases TV programs from Cartoon Network’s early
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