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The DC Superhero TV Shows Are About to Trump Marvel’s Movies
The DC Superhero TV Shows Are About to Trump Marvel’s Movies
How ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths,’ one of the most important comic crossover events ever, will work on TV
Rob Bricken
Sep 27, 2019
How to Forgive Game of Thrones
How to Forgive Game of Thrones
The Emmys are the perfect time to celebrate a show that was 85% great
Rob Bricken
Sep 20, 2019
The Decline and Fall of the Modern Nerd
The Decline and Fall of the Modern Nerd
The sad saga of how fandom transformed from being about love into hate and intolerance
Rob Bricken
Sep 13, 2019
Forget The Matrix 4: We Need a Speed Racer Sequel
Forget The Matrix 4: We Need a Speed Racer Sequel
A paean for the Wachowskis’ greatest, most misunderstood masterpiece
Rob Bricken
Sep 6, 2019
How Supervillains Could Help Save the Planet
How Supervillains Could Help Save the Planet
Doomsday devices might prove surprisingly useful in the event of the end of the world
Rob Bricken
Aug 23, 2019
‘Steven Universe’ Is a Miracle You Should Watch
‘Steven Universe’ Is a Miracle You Should Watch
Cartoon Network’s lovely, progressive animated series is truly what the world needs right now
Rob Bricken
Aug 16, 2019
James Bond Needs His Gadgets Back
James Bond Needs His Gadgets Back
Daniel Craig’s super spy may be totally badass, but he doesn’t do much actual spying
Rob Bricken
Aug 9, 2019
The Star Wars Disney Theme Park Is a Little Too Authentic
The Star Wars Disney Theme Park Is a Little Too Authentic
Disneyland’s newest addition is a nerd paradise that plays out like an interactive theater nightmare
Rob Bricken
Aug 2, 2019
Three Questions About the Future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Three Questions About the Future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The next phase of Marvel’s movies is much weirder than you realize
Rob Bricken
Jul 26, 2019
San Diego Comic-Con Is Overcrowded. Let’s Make It Bigger
San Diego Comic-Con Is Overcrowded. Let’s Make It Bigger
The world’s biggest pop culture convention has become its least enjoyable, but it doesn’t have to be
Rob Bricken
Jul 19, 2019
The One When ‘Star Trek’ Used Technology to Excuse a Horrifyingly Sexist Planet
The One When ‘Star Trek’ Used Technology to Excuse a Horrifyingly Sexist Planet
Reflections on ‘Spock’s Brain,’ the worst episode in the series
Rob Bricken
Jul 12, 2019
Marvel’s Spider-Man Has an Iron Man Problem
Marvel’s Spider-Man Has an Iron Man Problem
Spider-Man may take center stage for now, but someone’s going to need to put on that armor eventually
Rob Bricken
Jul 5, 2019
Stranger Things Is Making Me Grow Up All Over Again — and I Don’t Like It
Stranger Things Is Making Me Grow Up All Over Again — and I Don’t Like It
The hit Netflix show has entered its awkward adolescence, and it’s dragging me along for the ride
Rob Bricken
Jun 28, 2019
Why You Need to ‘KonMari’ Your Nerd Life
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Why You Need to ‘KonMari’ Your Nerd Life
Pare down your Star Wars and Batman collections — and free yourself from obsession
Rob Bricken
Jun 21, 2019
I Saw ‘Dark Phoenix’ So You Don’t Have to
I Saw ‘Dark Phoenix’ So You Don’t Have to
Here’s what you need to know, because you clearly aren’t going to see it yourself
Rob Bricken
Jun 14, 2019
How 1989’s ‘Batman’ Defined the Superhero Movie Experience
How 1989’s ‘Batman’ Defined the Superhero Movie Experience
On its 30th anniversary, much less has changed than you’d think
Rob Bricken
Jun 7, 2019
Why We Love to Watch Monsters Fight
Why We Love to Watch Monsters Fight
The new movie ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ reminds us of the strange joy of sitting through an epic battle between very, very large…
Rob Bricken
May 31, 2019
These Are the 3 Questions About the ‘Game of Thrones’ Finale That Matter
These Are the 3 Questions About the ‘Game of Thrones’ Finale That Matter
Despite the show’s happy ending, the future of Westeros is still dark and full of terrors
Rob Bricken
May 24, 2019
What the Hell Happened to Daenerys?
What the Hell Happened to Daenerys?
‘Game of Thrones’ has turned the most compassionate queen in Westeros into another tyrant
Rob Bricken
May 10, 2019
The Avengers Messed Up
The Avengers Messed Up
How our favorite superheroes ruined the world they meant to save
Rob Bricken
May 3, 2019
A Farewell to ‘Gotham,’ Which Defied Everything Superhero Entertainment Is Supposed to Be
A Farewell to ‘Gotham,’ Which Defied Everything Superhero Entertainment Is Supposed to Be
Most comic book shows cater to hardcore fans. But ‘Gotham’ went its own way.
Rob Bricken
Apr 26, 2019
A Highly Scientific Theory About Rey’s Origins in ‘Rise of Skywalker’
A Highly Scientific Theory About Rey’s Origins in ‘Rise of Skywalker’
It involves the Emperor, clones, and highly questionable bioethics
Rob Bricken
Apr 19, 2019
What if the End of Game of Thrones Is Terrible?
What if the End of Game of Thrones Is Terrible?
Problems in the show’s last season bode ill for its grand finale
Rob Bricken
Apr 12, 2019
‘The Walking Dead’ Is Weird as Hell and Worth Streaming Again
‘The Walking Dead’ Is Weird as Hell and Worth Streaming Again
Ratings have dropped, but with a new showrunner and fresh foes, the zombies are worth revisiting
Rob Bricken
Apr 5, 2019
Forget ‘Dumbo’: It’s Time for Disney to Remake ‘Fantasia’
Forget ‘Dumbo’: It’s Time for Disney to Remake ‘Fantasia’
The only Disney classic that could really use a modern update
Rob Bricken
Mar 29, 2019
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