Month: July 2021

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch, now streaming on Disney+.  When The Bad Batch brought a Hera Syndulla (future captain of the Ghost and Star Wars Rebels star) origin story in Season 1, Episode 11, “Devil’s Deal,” it came with a welcome Star Wars surprise: the spunky, fan-favorite droid, Chopper. This mischievous droid with a decent moral compass yet Machiavellian

Being a superhero is hard work, and it is made harder by the way superheroes are perceived. To the masses, a superhero is someone who, along with great power, has all but perfected being alive. They don’t make big mistakes, and if they do make them, they just travel through time and fix what they

The supernatural detective thriller Death Note has sparked much debate over its themes of justice and morality. Through its many versions, audiences have pondered its main question: “What is justice?” Anti-hero high schooler Light Yagami uses the Death Note to deliver what he views as divine, righteous judgment to wicked criminals, taking the legal system into his

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, in theaters now. With the G.I. Joe franchise being rebooted, fans were eager to see how Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins would begin to shape a new path in this universe, where the terrorist cell, Cobra, works in the shadows. Ray Park’s silent take

The story of Superman is well known. The baby Kal-El, the Last Son of Krypton, was rocketed away from the doomed planet by his father Jor-El just moments before it exploded. Kal-El’s rocket landed in Smallville, Kansas, where he was found and raised by the kindly Kents to be Clark Kent, a good and decent

As the title character of The Walking Dead, it stands to reason that Rick has killed his fair share of foes. In fact, while he was on the show, there was likely no one who came close to him in kills. The same holds true in the comics, where he was only ever topped by

Actor and comedian Jackie Mason passed away on July 24, 2021, at the age of 93. First reported by The New York Times, Mason had been hospitalized for two weeks with difficulty breathing. According to his longtime friend Raoul Felder, Mason died at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan on July 24 surrounded by his wife Jyll Rosenfeld and a

The Avengers are Earth’s most powerful superheroes. However, if a fan were asked to list the heroes that have been on the team, there are a few that would be missing. It’s no slight to those characters or the creators of those stories. It’s been nearly sixty years, a few members are going to fall

Today, we look at how Superman has left a question unasked for forty years from an old Justice League/Justice Society crossover. In Left Unresolved, I spotlight storylines that have been, well, left unresolved. My pal Alan wrote me a while back to ask, “Was reading the JLA/JSA/All Star Squadron crossover to my son, and Huntress’

Shows like Breaking Bad come along once every blue moon, incorporating a seemingly unrelated set of genres into a moving tapestry — it doesn’t explain its story as much as has a conversation with the audience. The series combines neo-Western landscapes and tragicomedy with a significant dash of thriller. RELATED: Breaking Bad: The 10 Most Shocking Plot Twists

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the first part of Season 1 of Masters of the Universe: Revelation, now available on Netflix. By the power of Mongo! Masters of the Universe: Revelation takes many bold risks to revitalize the beloved Mattel franchise for modern audiences. Kevin Smith and his team at Netflix went to great lengths to showcase

Perhaps the most popular character in the G.I. Joe franchise, Snake Eyes has had the spotlight in several of the series’ continuities. The silent but deadly ninja is who many people think of when they hear G.I. Joe, and that trend will likely grow with the release of his new solo origin movie, Snake Eyes. A central

Many FromSoftware games like Demon Souls, Dark Souls and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice have often left players interpreting their stories and their many possible endings, and Bloodborne is no exception. In true Lovecraft fashion, the endings to this game leave fans with more questions than answers. These endings are named after their respective achievements for

Over the past few decades, Marvel has been well-known for their many crossover events. Several of these crossovers share the same name, acting as some kind of “Secret War” in one capacity or another. Here are all five of Marvel’s different “Secret Wars,” including what happened and how they impacted the overall Marvel landscape. Marvel

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Evil Season 2, Episode 6, “C Is for Cop,” now streaming on Paramount+. Evil has never been afraid to get political. Season 1’s “Let x = 9” tackled immigration, while this Season’s “E Is for Elevator” touched on the Catholic Church’s racist past. So it should come as no surprise that

Focusing on the global conflict between the heroic Joes and the dangerous forces of Cobra, G.I. Joe is one of the most popular action cartoons of a certain era of western animation — and has inspired plenty of other pieces of film over the years, including this year’s Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins. It’s been mocked and

Combining elements of the magical girl genre, tokusatsu and anime, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir has become an international success over the years. Featuring the adventures of two teenage superheroes — the titular bug and cat-themed characters also known as Marinette and Adrien — the series is a fun time for all ages, but especially those

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 1, Episode 13, “Infested,” now streaming on Disney+. Star Wars: The Bad Batch’s latest episode, “Infested,” follows the troopers as they try to steal a shipment of spice from a crime lord. The initial theft goes well, but a chase through a mine leads

With Infinite Frontier returning Wally West to the role of the Flash, he’s recently rediscovered some of the problems that come with balancing his hero life and his regular life, primarily when it comes to money and finding a normal job. However, this isn’t the first time Wally has had financial troubles. He’s been dealing

It’s not uncommon for American Horror Story seasons to connect in some way. For instance, American Horror Story: Hotel briefly includes Queenie (Gabourey Sidibe) from American Horror Story: Coven, while American Horror Story: Asylum’s Lana Winters (Sarah Paulson) comes back for The Lana Winters Special in American Horror Story: Roanoke. This also goes for American Horror Story: 1984, which features Richard Ramirez,

Dragon Ball Super has seen its fair share of villains, including a God of Destruction who sought out Goku for a fight, an evil space emperor who escaped Hell to exact revenge on Goku, and a disgruntled Kai who met Goku and decided to steal his body and use it to purge all life from

Few movie characters are written from scratch—on the contrary, filmmakers often have an idea as to which actor they would want to work them. This could be for several reasons, including prior relationships, but mainly because actors have a recognizable flair that makes them suitable for specific characters. It’s not exactly a typecasting scenario; it has

I’ve Been Killing Slimes For 300 Years And Maxed Out My Level was a big hit with fans of the isekai genre. The series is appealing because of the hilarious adventures that ensue with Azusa being the most powerful witch in the entire world, leading to various encounters with characters who become friends and family

Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson, really wants her character to make friends with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and The Simpsons‘ writers are trying to make that happen. The first question asked at “The Simpsons Season 33 and Beyond” panel at Comic-Con@Home 2021 came from Smith, who asked, “Can we please have an episode

A lot of movies are based on novels, such as Ready Player One. It is a sci-fi story about a boy named Wade and his friends trying to obtain control of the virtual world they spend their time in, the Oasis, by winning a contest left behind by its creator. The film adaptation changed a lot of

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Moon Knight #1 from Marvel Comics, on sale now. After months spent away from the comic book page, Marc Spector has finally made his triumphant return in a brand new series. Ever since helping the Avengers to overcome Khonshu’s short-lived reign over New York City, Moon Knight has

Filmmakers are constantly pushing the boundaries of their medium. In their quest to create unique cinematic experiences for fans worldwide to enjoy, they occasionally raise the bar on quality, inspiring generations of filmmakers or even earmarking a significant societal paradigm shift. RELATED: 10 Classic Movies That Everyone Seems To Either Love Or Despise Unfortunately, with the

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S Episode 3, “Extracurricular Activities (Of Course They’re Not Normal),” now streaming on Crunchyroll. Episode 3 of Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S consists of three short stories loosely connected by the theme of hobbies (or “Extracurricular Activities” as the title describes them). In this episode,

From epic battles to classic team-ups, countless iconic events have taken place on the many shows set within the Arrowverse. The DC Comics TV universe began in 2012 with Arrow, but has since expanded to include several more shows and characters. RELATED: The Highest Rated Season Of Every Arrowverse Show, Ranked According To IMDb While some

When Superman was first introduced, he largely stopped evil scientists and bank robbers. But with his son Jon soon taking over the role, the modern-day Superman will be taking on modern-day issues, according to Superman: Son of Kal-El writer Tom Taylor. “Our story is about who [Jon] is today and it’s about him finding who