Carmilla, written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, is one of vampire fiction’s earliest tales and predates Dracula by almost thirty years. Along with a poem written by Heinrich August Ossenfelder—which tells of a vampire … Continue reading Carmilla 2020: Where Are All the Vampires?
Godzilla has never been scarier since his mushroom cloud-shaped head loomed over the fleeing villagers of Odo Island in 1954’s Gojira, a dark and depressing film that thrust the sacred beast … Continue reading Godzilla vs. The Bureaucrats: A Shin Godzilla Review
Hailed as one of the great hits of the early ’90s, the science fiction television series Babylon 5, created by Michael Straczynski, was ambitious and intricate, weaving long-running story arcs and delivering … Continue reading Babylon 5: Why the Sci-Fi Series Ended With Season 5
Sometimes even the most minor characters can have a significant impact on a franchise, and none better exemplify this than the mysterious Ms. Yutani (Françoise Fong-Wa Yip), a character who … Continue reading Alien vs. Predator: Requiem: An Ode to Ms. Yutani
The 2004 remake of the 1978 classic Battlestar Galactica was a critically acclaimed series that ran for four seasons on the Sci-Fi channel, pulling in 19 Emmy nominations throughout its run and around 2.8 … Continue reading Caprica: Why the Battlestar Galactica Prequel Ended After 1 Season
Captain Kathryn Janeway faced difficult odds in Star Trek: Voyager, and she died several times throughout the show’s seven-season run. Despite all of Starfleet‘s technological advances, impressive armadas of ships at … Continue reading Star Trek: Voyager’s Captain Janeway Died a Ridiculous Number of Times
One of the best things Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings film trilogy did is give a prominent role to Arwen, the youngest daughter of the Elven Lord Elrond. Played … Continue reading Lord of the Rings: Arwen Almost Fought at the Battle of Helm’s Deep
“Sire,” said Tirian, when he had greeted all these. “If I have read the chronicle aright, there should be another. Has not your Majesty two sisters? Where is Queen Susan?” … Continue reading The Chronicles of Narnia: Susan’s Dark Fate and Why There’s Hope for Her Yet
All hail the Queen of the Monsters! Introduced in the 1961 film of the same name directed by Ishirō Honda, this beautiful and colossal insect deity has become one of … Continue reading All Hail the Queen: Mothra (1961) Review
Surviving a horror movie, much less than an entire franchise, is no easy feat. It takes courage, endurance, a lot of luck, and favorable writers to ensure a character makes … Continue reading Horror Movie Victims Who Should’ve Survived- Horror Obsessive Edition
The King of Monsters comes to America, only this time, he wasn’t a riff on Jurassic Park. No, this Godzilla was a massive improvement over the limp 1998 version (which … Continue reading Into the MonsterVerse: Godzilla 2014 Review
Battlestar Galactica has been a mainstay in the science fiction genre since the original series aired in 1978 and took the world by storm. The series told of the never-ending struggle between the … Continue reading Why 2004’s Battlestar Galactica Ended After Four Seasons
There’s a new Bat heroine in Gotham City, only she’s a little more willing to kill and no one knows her identity—including Batman. The Caped Crusader has his work cut … Continue reading Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman Review
The Vampire Diaries‘ Lorenzo (Michael Malarkey)–also known as Enzo–never had it easy. Initially an antagonist who becomes more of a hero as the show progresses, Enzo was an orphan who grew … Continue reading The Vampire Diaries: Why Stefan Killed Enzo
Ah, the things that could’ve been. Friday the 13 part III, the 1982 follow up to Friday the 13th part II, maintained the classic camp slasher vibe of the popular … Continue reading Friday the 13th Part 3 Almost Had Jason Voorhees Stalking Ginny Field in a Psychiatric Hospital
Superman Doomsday features one of the most shocking showdowns in superhero history and it isn’t a film for the kiddies. This bloody and dark adaptation of the “Death of Superman” comics … Continue reading Superman: Doomsday 2007 Review: Where Were You the Day Superman Died?
Star Wars: Rebels premiered on Disney XD back in 2014 and has since run its course, ending in 2018 after four seasons and several tie-in comics and novels, including the … Continue reading Star Wars: Rebels Season One Review: Oh How I Misjudged Thee
Javicia Leslie made her debut as the new lead of Batwoman in the show’s second season premiere, which aired Sunday night on the CW. Losing Ruby Rose as Kate Kane … Continue reading Batwoman Season 2 Premiere Review: Farwell to Kate Kane, Ryan Wilder Takes Up the Cowl
When Disenchantment part 2 ended, Princess Bean (Abbi Jacobson), Luci (Eric Andre), and Elfo (Nat Faxton) were almost burned at the stake by the superstitious and easily manipulated populace of … Continue reading Everyone’s in Way Over Their Heads: Disenchantment Part 3 Review
I’m going to keep this review somewhat short since Season 2 of Batwoman drops tomorrow (which I’ll review), and I’m in the process of writing reviews for Season 2 of … Continue reading Batwoman Season 1 Review part 2
“I’m going to redraw the map. And when I do, the whole world will know my name, my grandfather’s name, the glory of my people. No one can resist me.” … Continue reading How Elektra King Stole the Show in 007’s The World is Not Enough
Mask of the Phantasm explores the tragedy and isolation of Bruce Wayne, but Batman and Mr. Freeze: SubZero, its 1998 direct-to-video sequel, explores grief and loss differently and pushes Mr. Freeze and … Continue reading Batman and Mr. Freeze: SubZero Review
Spider-Man briefly encountered Superman in an episode of the 1981 animated series, paying tribute to their time together in the comics. In 1976, DC Comics and Marvel Comics jointly published Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man: … Continue reading 1981’s Spider-Man Features a Tongue-in-Cheek Cameo From Superman
The High Republic is here, and it was well worth the wait. I just got my hands on the physical copy of Light of the Jedi, written by Charles Soule, … Continue reading Light of the Jedi: Initial Thoughts and Musings
The tragedy of Bruce Wayne and his vigilante alter ego Batman is arguably one of the most infamous tales in all of popular culture. Even casual fans of DC’s Dark … Continue reading Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and the Tragedy of Bruce Wayne
Leave it to Marvel to terrify audiences with otherworldly creatures. “Knowhere to Run,” an episode of the Guardians of the Galaxy animated series, features a genuinely creepy monster that forces Gamora to relive all … Continue reading Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Reveals Space’s Most TERRIFYING Beast
The women of the James Bond franchise are equally as iconic as its titular sexy and sophisticated secret agent. I’ve written before about the Bond Girls who accompany 007 in … Continue reading The Top Evil James Bond Women: Fiona Volpe
Nancy Drew returns for a second season on The CW, and she has more supernatural mysteries to unravel. Based on the popular, long-running book series by Carolyn Keene, Nancy Drew premiered on the … Continue reading The CW’s Nancy Drew Season 2: Release Date, Plot, Trailer & News to Know
Disney’s action animated flick, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, is a underrated movie with a vastly under-appreciated cast of characters, although the film has been accused of plagiarizing elements from the … Continue reading Why Helga Sinclair is the Coolest Villain in Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Happy New Year! I wanted to kick off 2021 with a review of the Batwoman television series. I was initially reluctant to jump into the show, mostly because I had … Continue reading Batwoman: Season One Review part 1
The Final Girl is one of the most famous elements and tropes of the horror movie genre, and we all have our favorite heroine who kicked ass and defeated the … Continue reading Underrated Final Girls Who Beat the Odds
The opening scene of Star Trek: The Motion Picture is one of the coolest and eerie sequences in the franchise’s history that pits the newly designed Klingons against an unstoppable entity hidden … Continue reading Star Trek: In Defense of the Motion Picture
THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR WONDER WOMAN 1984 Wonder Woman 1984 took the internet by storm when the initial review embargo lifted, causing the film to plummet from a certified … Continue reading Wonder Woman 1984 Review
I was woefully unprepared for the opening scene of Santa’s Slay, which features a dysfunctional family – headed by the Nanny herself, Fran Drescher – sitting down for Christmas Dinner, … Continue reading Don’t Mess with Santa (A Santa’s Slay Review)
There isn’t a lot of Christmas cheer in this messy, low budget holiday slasher directed by and starring Edmund Purdon, but it does feature a musical number from Bond Girl … Continue reading Don’t Open Till Christmas Is a Messy Holiday Slasher
Shmi Skywalker Lars stood on the edge of the sand berm marking the perimeter of the moisture farm, one leg up higher, to the very to of the ridge, knee … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: Attack of the Clones’ Novel Does Right by Shmi Skywalker
“Will you try to make all the right choices in an attempt to become a model citizen sometime before you die? You could marry the man/woman of your dreams, have … Continue reading Bitlife: Live Your Best (Or Worst) Life App Review
The following post contains spoilers for the “Star Trek: Picard” episode “Stardust City Rag.” From a writing viewpoint, there’s no denying that ill-fated Icheb, an ex-Borg drone from the Star Trek franchise who … Continue reading Star Trek: Picard: Icheb Deserved Better
The snowfolk are the lovable and optimistic mascots of winter in Animal Crossing, and they’ve enjoyed a long history across the franchise’s many installments. On December 11, the snowfolk made … Continue reading The Tragedy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons Snowfolk
Yesterday was an exciting day for Star Wars fans. Disney announced its latest projects in an investors meeting, touching on its plans for the future of Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Disney+ and Disneyland. During the … Continue reading Star Wars: Every Project Announced at Disney’s Investor Day
The death of television characters is often a source of great contention and debate within the show’s loyal fanbase. Sometimes, a beloved character bites the dust to heighten the stakes … Continue reading Sleepy Hollow: Abbie Mills Deserved Better
Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated is a vastly underrated series that took the franchise in a newer and darker direction. While the show only ran for two seasons, the series paid … Continue reading Every Time Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated Referenced Previous Series
Friday the 13th is one of the most iconic franchises in the horror genre, famed for its seemingly idyllic cabin getaway in Camp Crystal Lake and the hockey mask-wearing killer … Continue reading Friday the 13th: Why Alice was Killed for part II
Caity Lotz is one of the most recognizable faces on the CW, portraying Sara Lance—the Arrowverse’s first Black Canary and leader of the Legends of the Tomorrow, but she wasn’t … Continue reading Arrow: Why Caity Lotz Replaced Jacqueline MacInnes Wood as Sara Lance
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 5, “Chapter 13: The Jedi,” streaming now on Disney+. The latest episode of The Mandalorian, “The Jedi,” revealed that Grogu trained … Continue reading Star Wars Needs to Stop Revealing MORE Jedi Who Survived Order 66
The Star Trek franchise features several iconic female villains—the Borg Queen, Kai Winn Adami, The Founder—but one who stole an early spotlight in her brief appearance was the Klingon operative … Continue reading Star Trek: Villains Spotlight: Valkris
Carol, a 2015 romantic drama film starring Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, and Kyle Chandler, is a touching tale of mutual attraction, sweet curiosity, heartache, and the thrill of … Continue reading Carol: Movie Review
The Smurfs franchise is known for its upbeat and kid-friendly tone, emphasizing the importance of friendship and community. While the 1982 Christmas special from The Smurfs second season doesn’t deviate from these points, it … Continue reading The Smurfs’ TERRIFYING Christmas Special Was a Fight With… the Devil Himself?!
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 5, “Chapter 13: The Jedi,” streaming now on Disney+. In The Mandalorian, Din Djarin is now looking to find a … Continue reading The Mandalorian: 7 Jedi Who Could Train Baby Yoda
Move over Mario and Sonic–Earthworm Jim is here. This robot suit-wearing character who battles evil is one of the wackiest and most surreal of his time, and both critics and … Continue reading The Complete History of Earthworm Jim
George Clooney would prefer fans forget the time he played Batman in the critically maligned 1997 film, Batman & Robin. Though the movie is universally disliked by critics and fans alike, it did add Clooney … Continue reading Batman & Robin: Why George Clooney Replaced Val Kilmer as Bruce Wayne
Nothing is as iconic as the lightsaber. The elegant laser sword wielded by both the Jedi Order and their sworn enemies, the Sith, are some of the most recognizable weapons … Continue reading Star Wars: What is the Lightwhip?
It’s a noisy and frigid morning in the market square of Windhelm, the City of Kings. Soft white snowflakes dance lazily through the grey sky, falling gently on the frozen … Continue reading Skyrim Character Build: The Poison Widow
Contemporary vampire stories are worth analyzing and exploring due to their roots in real-world beliefs and the sheer amount of movies, television shows, novels, and other media featuring the creatures … Continue reading The History of Vampires in Popular Culture
The characters on this list aren’t necessarily considered “Final Girls” who are the last women alive in horror movies (particularly from slasher films) and who triumph over the killer trying … Continue reading Underrated Female Characters from Horror Movies
Sly Moore makes for an imposing but memorable character. Tall, bald, and severe, this graceful and mysterious Umbaran serves as Chancellor Palpatine’s closest ally and confidant. Nothing escapes her piercing … Continue reading Star Wars Needs More Sly Moore
Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! … Continue reading The Adventures of Superman Radio Show Introduced Kryptonite
Spoiler warning! This post contains key plot elements from the horror slasher flick Return to Horror High. If you haven’t seen this movie, go watch it (or don’t–it’s actually pretty … Continue reading The Convoluted Return to Horror High and the Death of George Clooney
Spoiler warning: this post discusses key plot points and characters from In the Woods. “I crave truth, and I lie,” are words spoken by the narrator of Tana French’s murder … Continue reading In the Woods and the Unreliable Narrator
Princess Peach may be Mario’s most famous love interest and damsel in distress, but she wasn’t his first. That honor would go to Pauline, the tall slender brunette (although she … Continue reading An Ode to Pauline, Mario’s OG Girlfriend and Nintendo Rising Star
The werewolves of The Vampire Diaries adhere to some aspects of the horror genre, but the series adds its own take on the creatures. Werewolves are some of the most iconic … Continue reading Werewolf Anatomy, According to Vampire Diaries
BY MACK VELTMAN After her yellow lightsaber was teased in The Rise of Skywalker, Rey will finally use the blade in the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special. Read on CBR.com
BY MACK VELTMAN I previously covered Six Women of Horror Who Should’ve Been Final Girls, and after receiving some feedback and ideas (and since horror is awash with victims who were … Continue reading Another Six Women Who Should’ve Been Final Girls
BY MACK VELTMAN “This isn’t a job for a girl like you.” These words were spoken to V.I. Warshawski, the female detective and main character on several occasions throughout Sara … Continue reading Indemnity Only and the Hardboiled Woman Detective
BY MACK VELTMAN Pierce Brosnan’s first outing as James Bond came in GoldenEye, which is not only his best of his four film tenure as the 007 agent, but also … Continue reading 007: Why GoldenEye Was Pierce Brosnan’s BEST James Bond Film
BY MACK VELTMAN Amazon Prime’s upcoming fantasy epic The Wheel of Time could be the next Game of Thrones, complete with classic fantasy tropes that audiences love. Read more on … Continue reading Why Amazon’s Wheel of Time Could Be the Next Game of Thrones
BY MACK VELTMAN The Walking Dead provides key information on how zombies act, behave and evolve, and while they share some traits with established zombie lore, the series does expand … Continue reading Zombie Physiology, According to The Walking Dead
BY MACK VELTMAN The Femme Fatale of Star Wars. From her iconic purple armor to her dangerous shapeshifting abilities, Zam Wesell makes for a formidable foe, and though her role … Continue reading Star Wars Needs More Zam Wesell
BY MACK VELTMAN SPOILER WARNING! I’m discussing key plot elements from the film. If you haven’t seen this movie, go watch it, and then come back and read my review. … Continue reading Prom Night 1980 Review
BY MACK VELTMAN Fear not: Ranger, Barbarian, Magician, Thief, Cavalier, and Acrobat. That was Venger, the force of evil. I am Dungeon Master, your guide in the realm of Dungeons … Continue reading Forgotten TV Gems: Dungeons and Dragons: The Animated Series
The vampires in The Vampire Diaries adhere to some elements from vampire lore, but with roots in dark magic, they are their own bloodthirsty fiends. Read more on CBR.com
Can you imagine a time when people were actually sick to death of superheroes? It’s not a concept that’s too hard to grasp, considering the oversaturation of superhero movies in … Continue reading Obscure Comic Book Superheroes: The Blonde Phantom
Angela from Sleepaway Camp is back! Well—not really. There’s a familiar vibe to Felissa Rose’s over-the-top performance as Ms. Jessica Bloom, a teacher who chaperons some students at risk of … Continue reading Camp Twilight and the Return of (Almost) Angela
BY MACK VELTMAN Dr. Katherine Pulaski is a name that leaves some fans of Star Trek going “huh?” while others respond with indifference or delight at Diana Mulder’s one season … Continue reading In Defense of Star Trek TNG Dr. Pulaski
BY MACK VELTMAN The horror genre is full of iconic movie villains like Jason Voorhees, Micheal Myers, Chucky, and Freddy Krueger, whose franchises dominate the media and pop culture discussions. We … Continue reading Six Delightfully Devilish Female Villains of Horror Movies
BY MACK VELTMAN Warning: this post contains slight spoilers for the new episode of The Mandalorian which you can stream on Disney Plus. Fans of the expansive pantheon of Star … Continue reading The Mandalorian Season 2: Let’s Talk About the Krayt Dragon
BY MACK VELTMAN There’s no getting around it–this movie is pure trash, and even fans of bad cinema will have a hard time making it through this hour and twenty-five … Continue reading Horror Movie Review: Killer Workout
Just in time for Halloween, StarWars.com released concept art and new details surrounding the villains set to appear in the upcoming Star Wars: High Republic series of novels and comic … Continue reading Star Wars: High Republic Villains Revealed
BY MACK VELTMAN The Batman and Dracula clashed in this animated film, and the vampire was no match for the Dark Knight. Read more on CBR.com
BY MACK VELTMAN Inclusion shouldn’t stop at a simple presence in a story. It means something deeper, and unfortunately, Ratched only scratches the surface. Read more on the Geeky Waffle
BY MACK VELTMAN Halloween is only three days away and as many people adjust to a holiday spent indoors, movies are the best way to sate your horror appetite. Thanks … Continue reading Another Six Horror Movies You (Probably) Haven’t Seen
BY MACK VELTMAN With Moff Gideon’s backstory and true motivations in The Mandalorian still a mystery, a new theory from Reddit claims he could have a past in Star Wars … Continue reading The Mandalorian Theory: Moff Gideon Is a Former Inquisitor
BY MACK VELTMAN Netflix is currently developing a live action Assassin’s Creed television series. Ubisoft’s Jason Altman and Danielle Kreinik will serve as executive producers. The series is part of … Continue reading Netflix Developing a Live Action Assassin’s Creed Series
BY MACK VELTMAN Javicia Leslie dons the cowl as Batwoman in the upcoming second season of the CW’s Batwoman, set to premier in January 2021. In a series of newly … Continue reading CW Reveals Images of Javicia Leslie as Batwoman
BY BRONTË MILLER Anime is bursting with smoking hot characters, and narrowing down a list of the top five is a near impossible task. This didn’t deter our newest writer, … Continue reading Top 5 Hottest TV Anime Dudes
BY MACK VELTMAN Most people recognize the Friday the 13th franchise from the big screen, but there was a TV series that stood above the movies it shared a name … Continue reading Friday the 13th: The Series Was Better Than ANY of the Movies
BY MACK VELTMAN An eagle eyed Reddit user may have found an Easter Egg from Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures in Rise of Skywalker during the climactic battle. Read … Continue reading The Rise of Skywalker Hides a LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures Easter Egg
BY MACK VELTMAN Spoiler alert: none of the women on this list made it out alive of their respective horror movie, which is a shame because in some cases, they … Continue reading The Six Women of Horror Who Should’ve Been Final Girls
BY MACK VELTMAN Halloween is a week away, and as many people adjust to a holiday spent in doors, movies or TV shows are the best way to fill your … Continue reading Six Horror TV Shows You’ve (Probably) Never Seen
BY MACK VELTMAN With Dexter getting another crack at its ending, let’s look at other series that deserve the same treatment. Read more: After the Dexter Revival, THESE Shows Deserve … Continue reading After the Dexter Revival, THESE Shows Deserve a Shot at Redemption
BY MACK VELTMAN Obi-Wan Kenobi’s duel with Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace might have prepared him for his fated battle against his former Apprentice turned Sith Lord, Anakin Skywalker. … Continue reading Star Wars Theory: Obi-Wan Learned About the High Ground From Darth Maul
BY MACK VELTMAN Final Girls–they are the women who make it to finale and triumph over the killer who spends the film stalking her and murdering her friends and family. … Continue reading Underrated Final Girls
BY MACK VELTMAN The month of October–and of course the day of Halloween itself–is a great time to cuddle on the couch beneath your blanket and binge horror movies, and … Continue reading Six Horror Movies You’ve(Probably) Never Seen
BY MACK VELTMAN The sixth film in the Halloween franchise explores Michael Myer’s killing drive, his apparent immortality and the Curse of Thorn. Read more: Halloween’s Thorn Curse Explains Michael’s … Continue reading Halloween’s Thorn Curse Explains Michael’s Immortality
BY MACK VELTMAN They’re as iconic as Bond himself. They’re beautiful lovers, brave warriors, scheming villains, and often, one of the most memorable aspects of the films. They are The … Continue reading Bond Women Rising
In the Season 2 finale of The Boys, the show’s female characters show just why they’re not to be messed with.
BY MACK VELTMAN While adhering to many traditions of the genre, Netflix’s Vampires vs. the Bronx introduces a new twist on the titular bloodsuckers. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Vampires … Continue reading Vampires vs the Bronx Adds a New Twist to Vampire Movie Lore
BY MACK VELTMAN Picard star Patrick Stewart says a crossover between the science fiction franchise Star Trek and the science fantasy franchise Star Wars is something he’s fantasized about. Read more: CBR.com
BY MACK VELTMAN AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead will introduce a new character for Season 6 who will help humanize and dimensionalize one of the series’ villains. Read on CBR.com
BY MACK VELTMAN Fans of Star Wars welcomed a new website today, Project Stardust which launched to much hype after months of careful planning and online collaboration. A team of … Continue reading The Women of Star Wars Unite: Project Stardust Launches Today
We’ve all heard the stories before. The Blood Countess, Elizabeth Bathory, bathing in virgin blood to retain her youth and beauty, savagely torturing, mutilating, and killing over 600 young women, … Continue reading Debunking the myth of the Blood Countess
