When I picked up Superman: Birthright at the public library a few days ago, I was almost hesitant to read it. I wondered if I could enjoy yet another Superman origin story. Seriously, how many times can you tell the story of the man of steel without it feeling overtly monotonous? I’ve read Geoff Johns’ … 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
The premise of an 80s-set sci-fi mystery show that blends Spielberg with Stephen King was more than enough to catch my attention, but boy did Netflix’s Stranger Things really blow me away. I rarely binge-watch a series, even if it’s good, but I plowed through this one in two nights and remained hooked the entire … 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
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
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
As someone who’s lived with a physical disability my entire life, I can tell you that stories which confront this topic honestly are rare. Just a few weeks ago, I wrote about the new film Me Before You, the latest stereotype-propelled blockbuster which millions of viewers flocked to. Yet while Hollywood fails time and time … Continue reading