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While Doctor Who is mainly known for being a fun, zany, family show, people often overlook how genuinely scary it can be. Family-friendly horror is a delicate balance to maintain, but the British sci-fi classic has been doing it flawlessly since the beginning. Who has been terrifying children and parents alike for six decades now. Indeed, several British horror authors have
Read MoreEarlier this year, Keanu Reeves returned to the big screen as the titular assassin in John Wick: Chapter 4, arguably the most stylish and high-octane action franchise of our time. Directed by the talented Chad Stahelski and written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch, the film sees our dog-avenging anti-hero facing off against the High Table in another thrilling installment. On this action-packed John Wick podcast episode, members of The Cosmic
Read MoreIt’s no secret that I’m a big-time Thirteenth Doctor defender. While her era may not be perfect, I believe the fandom didn’t give this period the flowers it deserved. In fact, I wrote a whole piece defending the controversial Chibnall era for this very publication. But regardless of how you feel about Chris Chibnall and Thirteen, this era still had plenty
Read MoreBy now, the entire Doctor Who fandom is aware that the beloved David Tennant will be returning to the TARDIS, this time as the Fourteenth Doctor. This will make him the first actor to play two different incarnations of the Time Lord. (Three, if you count the Meta-Crisis Regeneration Doctor. Then, of course, there’s Tom Baker’s Curator Doctor from “The Day
Read MoreThe 12th Doctor’s adventures had a rough start. When Matt Smith left the post, people thought Peter Capaldi’s incarnation would be as funny and childlike as he was. But it was the other way around. Seasons 8 to 10 introduced viewers to a fresh perspective on the Time Lord, marked by introspection, growth, and a series of incredibly serious episodes. So,
Read MoreDoctor Who is a popular science fiction television series that has many beloved stories and amazing/emotional moments. Each incarnation of the Doctor has its own unique storylines and episodes that people won’t forget for a very long time. One of the most beloved incarnations among the fans is the Eleventh Doctor, portrayed by Matt Smith, who had big shoes to fill
Read MoreThe year is already half over, and it has been a cosmically wild ride. It feels like just yesterday we were all warming up a cup of eggnog for our Hawkeye rewatch and gearing up for the new year. New films and television shows have been released at a breakneck pace in 2023, and it’s been hard to keep up with all the
Read MoreExpectations for all of the upcoming DCU projects are reaching an all-time high after some recent announcements. Each project promises a unique blend of storytelling, character development, and visual masterpiece that will stun audiences worldwide. Join me as we dive into the exciting world of the DCU, from the grimy underbelly of Gotham City to the depths of the cosmos. This
Read MoreCan you believe we’re already halfway through 2023? Time flies when there’s so so many new films and television shows rolling out. There are so many standouts and quite a few upsets as well, that it almost seems impossible to keep up with everything that comes out in a year. Now that we’re six months into the year, we here at
Read MoreThe Doctor’s companions come in all shapes and sizes, colors and creeds, species, and home planets. The countless travelers who have journeyed in the TARDIS are a diverse cast of characters that just keeps growing. For Pride Month, we’ll be looking at some of the characters of Doctor Who that are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. We’ll be looking at companions
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 MoreWith the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Marvel Studios Phase 5 has only just begun. We’ve got another five films and seven Disney+ series coming our way over the next two years. I’m pretty excited for Phase 5 overall since it’s easy to see stories coming together as we set the stage for the next two Avengers films. But
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