We learned more of Ellie’s (Bella Ramsey) story in The Last of Us episode 8. This was the second episode focusing mainly on the past, the other being “Long, Long Time”. It’s certainly a great way to enrich the story by including more of what is known from the game. Adding these greater explorations into side stories infuses a deeper and
Read MoreStar Wars Jedi: Battle Scars is the latest novel straight from the Star Wars universe. It tells the story of Cal Kestis and the crew of the Stinger Mantis between the events of the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor games. While you don’t have to read the book to play Jedi: Survivor, is it still worth
Read MoreLast week’s episode of The Last of Us is proof that the series is getting better every week. Breaking viewership records with each new episode seems normal at this point. The latest episode adapts a DLC from the game, titled Left Behind. Was this week’s episode a good adaptation? Find out in our review of The Last of Us episode 7,
Read MoreWith the recently revealed slate of DCU projects, many fans are wondering what characters might appear as revisited or new DCU villains. In some cases, the answer may be obvious, in others it’s unclear. Here are my picks for upcoming DCU projects’ villains and why they are a good fit for these films/series. [Note: The Batman Part II isn’t on my
Read MoreWhen you compare the series and The Last of Us game, it may seem like adapting the original story into a live-action version was easy. And yet, as previous episodes confirm if you want to make a live-action series based on a game, you will likely need to change a few things. The Last of Us episode 5, titled “Endure and
Read MoreWith the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who approaching in November, it’s a good time to revisit some older productions from the Whoniverse. Doctor Who: The Movie is an integral piece from the franchise’s history, linking together the classic and revival eras. The film is a good piece of production, though perhaps it took some time for fans to appreciate it. So
Read MoreThe Flash is currently one of the last three DC CW series alongside Superman & Lois and the upcoming Gotham Knights. This will be the final season of Barry Allen’s adventures on the CW and will certainly be one of the saddest. But did it start its final season the right way with The Flash season 9 premiere? I was able
Read MoreThe second episode of The Last of Us reached another great achievement, growing from 4.7 million viewers to more than 5.7 million according to Nielsen’s rating data. It’s one of the fastest-growing series in HBO’s history with more than 22% viewership growth since its premiere. Does the third episode follow the trend of excellence from previous episodes? Let’s explore what The
Read MoreHBO’s series premiere of The Last of Us is now the second biggest debut in more than a decade, since the release of Boardwalk Empire in 2010. The premiere episode was a great introduction to the characters and world of TLOU, receiving positive reviews from both fans and critics alike. But is the second episode better than the first? Let’s explore
Read MoreThe Mandalorian season 3 is scheduled to release on Disney+ on March 1, 2023. The first two seasons, along with The Book of Boba Fett, provided viewers with many questions, mysteries, puzzles, and possibilities, there are still plenty of questions about what will happen next. Let’s explore what we expect from the upcoming season of Mando and Grogu’s adventures. Mandalore’s history,
Read MoreThis year shows great promise for upcoming game titles, but with so many games releasing in 2023, which ones are people most excited for, and how many of them will be great titles? Below are some of my most anticipated games of 2023, in no particular order. Some of these are familiar titles while others will surely become popular in due
Read MoreHBO’s The Last of Us series is easily one of the most anticipated video game adaptations of the last decade. The game is an undeniable success that still remains fresh. Adaptations of wildly popular video games rarely seem to capture the magic and success of the game. Has this TLOU series fallen into the same pitfall, or does it succeed where
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