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Despite its cancellation after just one season, The Acolyte is still present in the wider galaxy of Star Wars, at least in the realms of publishing. There is plenty to come for fans of the show and its characters, such as the Art of book, a visual dictionary, a young adult book featuring Yord and Jecki, and, of course, the latest
Read MoreFor a while now, Star Wars has been exploring the eternal conflict between the light side and the dark side, the Jedi and Sith, as well as ordinary civilians and raiders. Even with all of the animated and live-action projects, there’s rarely a place to tell different short stories that would fill some gaps. That is where Star Wars: Tales of…
Read MoreAnother new Marvel Studios film has arrived, and it appears to be a hit among viewers. But why? What worked for Thunderbolts*? What didn’t? What characters could have used more time? And which characters seemed to be missing? And what will happen in the future to the team? Podcast host Uday is joined by writers Brian, and Cam discuss the film
Read MoreThanks to the wonderfully successful movie Wicked that premiered last November (not to mention the long-running Broadway musical Wicked that the movie was based on) I think it’s safe to say that the world knows about Gregory Maguire’s take on The Wizard of Oz. Wicked looked at the life of Elphaba, AKA the Wicked Witch of the West. We learned about
Read MoreHere’s the third part of our April 2025 Q&A. This time, I answer questions from our Patreon & Discord members about Marvel Studios upcoming Vision series, Young Avengers/Challengers, as well as about running my own website, and keeping a positive work environment there, my favorite current films and shows, and more! [Questions and answers below may have been lightly edited below
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreIn the film Havoc, a sweet and concerned wife consoles her grief and anxiety with Detective Walker (played by Tom Hardy). The moment should communicate the painstaking loss happening around the police department as the grieving wife watches her husband fight for his life in a hospital bed. A short while later, a criminal walks into the same hospital room and sprays a
Read MoreHere’s part two of our April 2025 Q&A. Unfortunately this month Alex Perez is super busy with other commitments, so you’ll have to settle for me answering some questions from our Patreon & Discord members. For part two this month, I answer questions about Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, the MCU after Secret Wars and more! [Questions and answers below may have been
Read MoreThe Legend of Ochi will face challenges upon release. Like The Dark Crystal, the film incorporates puppetry to showcase the mystical creatures in the movie. However, similar to The Dark Crystal, it isn’t easy to visualize a commercial pathway for the film. It has all the elements of a How to Train Your Dragon movie but with the approach of an
Read MoreAfter almost three years of waiting, Andor is back. The show, created by Tony Gilroy, brings fans into the world of the dawning rebellion through the eyes of characters such as Cassian Andor and Mon Mothma, returns for its second season. Spread across four weeks of three episodes a week, Andor’s second season covers the four years from the end of
Read MoreTime for another Q&A, unfortunately this month Alex Perez is super busy with other commitments, so you’ll have to settle for me answering some questions from our Patreon & Discord members. Hopefully, Alex will be back next month. But for part one this month, I answer questions about Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars, Black Panther, Daredevil: Born Again and more. Enjoy!
Read MoreMarvel Studios’ upcoming film, Thunderbolts*, is meant to introduce a new unorthodox team of antiheroes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Scheduled for release on May 2, 2025, the film promises a deep dive into the complex values of redemption, finding your own identity, and manipulation, and showing the blurred lines between heroism and villainy. As the final movie installment of Phase
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