If you were to rewrite a few scenes a bit and squint, this episode of Smallville could actually serve as a pretty solid critique of toxic masculinity in sports. If I’m being generous, I’d say that’s what the writers were going for with “Hothead”, but honestly, I think someone just threw out the idea of … Continue reading
The Upfronts back in May were a bit of a bummer as a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s television presence. Not only was Agent Carter cancelled, but the Mockingbird-focused Most Wanted was ultimately passed over by ABC. Throw in that there was no further mention of the in-development Damage Control, and it was hard … Continue reading
Now that it’s normal for franchises to crank out a new entry every one or two years, there’s something refreshing about the fact that Star Trek is willing to take longer breaks between new entries. Don’t get me wrong, I love going to several Marvel movies every year, but the wait between Trek films helps … Continue reading
Quick Note: if this article seems familiar, congrats, you’re one of the old website’s readers! Though that site was lost to the ravages of time and deleted server space, all of the old content still exists. As such, we’ve decided to repost that content when relevant opportunities arrives. Some changes have been made (updated lists, … Continue reading
There’s nothing quite like discovering the work of a new creator in comics. Whether it’s a writer, penciller, inker, or colorist, it’s exciting to check out the work of someone you’ve never heard of, especially when there’s the chance they could end up as a new favorite. The Millarworld Annual is a great book in … Continue reading
As mentioned in the introduction to our Smallville retrospective series, superheroes have grown into a dominant force on television in the past few years. From the dark depths of Netflix’s Marvel line-up to the DC expansive presence across every network not owned by Disney, it’s a great time to be a fan of superhero media … Continue reading
It’s funny how hard Smallville goes into “freak of the week” territory with its second episode. What’s downright hilarious, then, is the fact that “Metamorphosis” was often aired with the pilot as a two-hour movie event. Sure, this episode picks up directly after the events of the pilot and carries over a few story threads, … Continue reading
Though the Joy of Geek rebranding has brought all manner of pop culture entertainment to the table, gaming remains a special part of the project in our hearts. It’s where things all began with the first episode of the relaunched podcast in 2012, and it’s going to remain a major part of the mix going forward. However, … Continue reading
It’s been four years since Virtue’s Last Reward, the second entry in the Zero Escape trilogy, was first released. And while we’re obviously here to discuss the final game in the series, Zero Time Dilemma, it’s important to note that, for the majority of those four years, it was uncertain that this title would even … Continue reading
You know, if the proceeding 217 episodes go down this smoothly, I’m in for a pretty good time. Smallville opens with a strong pilot, one that does all of the necessary legwork setting up an ongoing series while also serving as an enjoyable hour of television in its own right. While a few characters and … Continue reading