Author: Uday Kataria

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is (Almost) The Perfect Prologue To The Mutant Saga

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is many things, but one of them is something many never expected: an introduction to the MCU X-Men! The rumors swirling around the internet for months were proven true as the movie finally swung into theaters worldwide: Sadie Sink’s mysterious telepathic antagonist is none other than Jean Grey herself.  Jean Grey’s role in Brand New Day is

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Welcome to Nostalgia Bait Hell: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

In a key scene from The Devil Wears Prada 2, Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly gently asks Stanley Tucci’s Nigel if she’s been taking advantage of him for the past 20 years. The scene is played as if it comes from a genuine place, seemingly intended to make viewers say “aww” as Miranda finally recognizes her second-in-command’s skill and dedication to the

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‘Project Hail Mary’ is Afraid of Perfection

Project Hail Mary took audiences by storm last weekend. Adapted from the groundbreaking science fiction novel written by Andy Weir, the film achieved a record-breaking box office opening and is beloved by critics and audiences alike. I’d go so far as to call the novel near-perfect! Produced by and starring Ryan Gosling, the movie is a faithful adaptation in most respects

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Exclusive Interview: Steve Orlando Spills on ‘Scarlet Witch: Sorcerer Supreme’

I attended Motor City Comic Con 2025 last month and was lucky enough to speak with a comic book writer that’s on every Scarlet Witch fan’s radar: Steve Orlando!  Orlando has been writing Scarlet Witch comics since 2023 and is about to push her character into the stratosphere as Wanda becomes the new Sorcerer Supreme. The upcoming comic promises plenty of

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Exclusive Interview: Marc Guggenheim on the Arrowverse and ‘Percy Jackson’

The Arrowverse was a key part of Motor City Comic Con in November, and I got the chance to catch up with the visionary behind the interconnected television universe! Marc Guggenheim was Arrow’s showrunner for almost the entire series, introducing many of the building blocks that supported several spinoff series. He also oversaw the iconic crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths, the

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Dorothy’s Role Holds ‘Wicked: For Good’ Back From Perfection

Wicked: For Good has finally flown into theaters worldwide after an excruciating year-long wait! The second half of the popular Broadway show, For Good explores Elphaba fighting to expose the lying Wizard of Oz and intersects with Dorothy’s mission to defeat her. But the film deliberately glosses over Dorothy’s story, assuming audiences are already intimately familiar with her journey from the

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‘Arrow’ Stars Stephen Amell and David Ramsey Spill Secrets at Motor City Comic Con 2025

Arrow is one of the most iconic superhero television series ever made, not least because it kickstarted an entire DC Universe on the small screen. Recently, the DC series stars Stephen Amell and David Ramsey reunited onstage at Motor City Comic Con 2025 to discuss the show and answer burning questions from fans.  [Editor’s note: quotes may be edited slightly for

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‘Vision Quest’ is About “Intergenerational Trauma” (‘WandaVision’ LACC 2025 Panel Recap)

Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany took to the Main Stage at Los Angeles Comic Con 2025 to discuss their MCU experiences, and spill some secrets about the future of their characters! While Olsen still can’t provide any hope to Wanda fans (like myself), Bettany did share our first hint at the themes of his upcoming Vision Quest Disney+ series.  Vision Quest

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‘How To Train Your Dragon’ A Very Flawed Live-Action Adaptation

After 15 years of watching Disney achieve massive success with their mediocre live-action remakes of popular animated movies, Universal is entering the fray with How To Train Your Dragon. Adapting the iconic 3D-animated film from 2010, this live-action version is shepherded by franchise creator Dean DeBlois – which might make viewers expect that he’s taken care of his original creation. Unfortunately,

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Universal Studios Epic Universe Review: Attractions and Highlights

Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Universal Studios’ newest theme park in Orlando, Florida: Universal Epic Universe! This is the first major theme park to open in the United States in two decades and finally levels the playing field between the Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World, which has four theme parks in Orlando. As a major fan

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‘Thunderbolts*’ Review: A Stellar, Character-Driven Rumination on Depression

After 6 years without a true MCU team-up film, Thunderbolts* hits theaters on Thursday as the biggest crossover event in The Multiverse Saga to date. Directed by Jake Schreier and starring an ensemble cast anchored by Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, Thunderbolts* has differentiated itself from recent MCU entries by selling the talent behind the movie, promising a more character-driven film.

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‘Agatha All Along’ Casts a Spell at PaleyFest 2025

The stars of Agatha All Along joined fans in the Dolby Theater last Saturday night for a PaleyFest 2025 panel where secrets were spilled, and fan theories were confirmed! Showrunner Jac Schaeffer appeared alongside Kathryn Hahn, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, and Debra Jo Rupp to talk all things Agatha. Kicking off with a screening of episode 3, “Through Many Miles /

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