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
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 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 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 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 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 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
