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When is a Comic Book Movie Not a Superhero Stereotype?

I’m a huge fan of nostalgia. And as a Child of the ’80s, comic books have always played a role in my life — mostly nostalgic, these days. Batman, G.I. Joe and The Transformers have always been my trifecta of… Continue Reading →

Captain Tsunami and the Comic Books We Never Finish

I grew up reading comics for the same reason most people do: escapism. You get to live life through the eyes and actions of a superhero. Batman takes down criminals with precision and wit. Spider-Man quips his way through impossible… Continue Reading →

April 22, 2026

Disney Finally Deems Darth Maul in Demand

What’s the common thread between Darth Vader, Boba Fett and Darth Maul? For decades, my biggest complaint of the Maker, himself, George Lucas, was that he could seemingly create such cool character descriptions of Star Wars antagonists with ease, but… Continue Reading →

April 5, 2026

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Feels Like a Power-Up That Wears Off Too Fast

Yoshi, Mario and Luigi pose for action in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)

There’s something kind of wild about watching your kid get hyped for a character that’s been around longer than you’ve been paying taxes. My daughter wasn’t even a thought when Mario first started stomping on Goombas and rescuing Princess Peach,… Continue Reading →

April 2, 2026

Fallout Season 2 Levels Up the Apocalypse

As a lifelong video game fan, I’ll admit something that might surprise a few people: I’ve only logged a handful of hours in the Fallout games. I know the world. I know the retro-futuristic aesthetic. I recognize the Vault Boy… Continue Reading →

February 24, 2026

I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not!

I’m a huge fan of nostalgia. I love it, I overvalue it, but at least I’ll admit it. And as a Child of the ’80s who grew up without basic cable, I gleaned my sense of humor through Saturday Night… Continue Reading →

February 10, 2026

Wicked: For Good and the Price of Playing the Villain

I have spent a large portion of my life pretending to be things I am very much not. In middle school, I pretended I understood whatever band everyone else suddenly swore had “changed their life,” nodding along like I’d memorized… Continue Reading →

January 6, 2026

Chalamet, Paltrow and A’zion Shine in Marty Supreme

I have lived my entire life under the foolish assumption that only the Big Sports are allowed to be ruthless. Football. Boxing. Hockey. The ones where teeth are lost, careers end on stretchers, and someone’s uncle still insists the game… Continue Reading →

December 22, 2025

28 Years Later: Expectations, Reality and a Very Different Movie

I went into 28 Years Later expecting water. Clean, familiar, maybe a little stale from sitting out too long, but ultimately recognizable. I expected the cinematic equivalent of rehydration, something that would remind me why this series mattered, hit the… Continue Reading →

December 21, 2025

Wake Up Dead Man is Righteous Knives Out Sequel

I grew up around faith the way some people grow up around fire. It was always present, always framed as protective and always capable of doing real damage, depending on who was holding the match. I watched ordinary people gain… Continue Reading →

December 20, 2025

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