I believe I discovered this film when it was playing on television. I was blown away by Will Ferrell’s charm and the amount of Christmas cheer the film had to … Continue reading ELF Film Review- A Marvelous and Magical Christmas Tale
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
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
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?
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 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 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
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)
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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