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Former politics/police reporter, NOW: Senior Writer and Critic at CBR. Dad. Veteran. Yinzer. Storyteller. Hermit. He/Him. #BlackLivesMatter #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Yinz
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Speaking of #Homelander on #TheBoysTV: His most terrifying quote is also deeply revealing about the character and the changes he's undergone since #TheBoys launched its series debut.
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December 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Speaking of #Homelander on #TheBoysTV: His most terrifying quote is also deeply revealing about the character and the changes he's undergone since #TheBoys launched its series debut.
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Soon, #TheBoysTV will be back for its final season. Ahead of the final showdown with #Homelander, the best advice Billy Butcher has for #TheBoys shows how far he's fallen, but it also turns out that he's right.
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December 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Soon, #TheBoysTV will be back for its final season. Ahead of the final showdown with #Homelander, the best advice Billy Butcher has for #TheBoys shows how far he's fallen, but it also turns out that he's right.
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As the 20th anniversary of #LOST (now in Season 2) continues, I look at how the flashback introduction to a fan-favorite character perfectly foreshadowed their character's journey and, sadly, one of the show's most brutal deaths. Link below or in my bio.
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December 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
As the 20th anniversary of #LOST (now in Season 2) continues, I look at how the flashback introduction to a fan-favorite character perfectly foreshadowed their character's journey and, sadly, one of the show's most brutal deaths. Link below or in my bio.
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The #PersonOfInterest series is relevant both for questions about #AI and human nature. But it also has one of the best "villain-to-hero" redemption arcs in TV. Despite a dark past, fans can't help but cheer for this character. Link below or in bio.
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December 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The #PersonOfInterest series is relevant both for questions about #AI and human nature. But it also has one of the best "villain-to-hero" redemption arcs in TV. Despite a dark past, fans can't help but cheer for this character. Link below or in bio.
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The return of an OG #MCU character in #AvengersDoomsday is intriguing in a lot of ways, but one is that it can clean up a small (but glaring) plot hole from #AvengersEndgame! Check the link below or in my bio to find out why.
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December 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The return of an OG #MCU character in #AvengersDoomsday is intriguing in a lot of ways, but one is that it can clean up a small (but glaring) plot hole from #AvengersEndgame! Check the link below or in my bio to find out why.
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As the hype train for #AvengersDoomsday leaves the station, #MCU fans wondering how RDJ's #DoctorDoom relates to Tony Stark can learn all the need from a revealing line in Avengers: Age of Ultron. I break it all down at the link.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
As the hype train for #AvengersDoomsday leaves the station, #MCU fans wondering how RDJ's #DoctorDoom relates to Tony Stark can learn all the need from a revealing line in Avengers: Age of Ultron. I break it all down at the link.
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One of T'Challa's most stone-cold lines from #BlackPanther is still impressive all these years later, but it also highlights why he is the hero and Killmonger was the villain. Find out what I mean at the link below or up in my bio.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
One of T'Challa's most stone-cold lines from #BlackPanther is still impressive all these years later, but it also highlights why he is the hero and Killmonger was the villain. Find out what I mean at the link below or up in my bio.
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Jason Momoa plays Lobo in Supergirl despite the character not appearing in the source material. An essay exploring how the film could explain Lobo's role by referencing True Grit.
This Iconic John Wayne Film with 88% on RT Quietly Spoils Lobo's Role in Supergirl
DC Universe fans are curious about Lobo's role in the Supergirl movie, but a 56-year-old John Wayne classic might provide all the clues they need.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Jason Momoa plays Lobo in Supergirl despite the character not appearing in the source material. An essay exploring how the film could explain Lobo's role by referencing True Grit.
Congratulations to the man who organized the Detroit, Minnesota game and put it on Netflix!
December 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Congratulations to the man who organized the Detroit, Minnesota game and put it on Netflix!
There is a dog trick competition called the AKC UpDog Invitational, and not ONE of the announcers has made the joke.
December 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
There is a dog trick competition called the AKC UpDog Invitational, and not ONE of the announcers has made the joke.
Milly Alcock accidentally revealed David Corenswet will cameo as Superman in 2026's Supergirl. An essay on how Superman's absence from the 1984 Supergirl film contributed to its failure.
Milly Alcock Spoiling a Major Supergirl Cameo Was Actually a Genius Move
During a press event, Supergirl actor Milly Alcock seemingly spoiled a massive DCU cameo, but it was absolutely the right move to help sell the film.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Milly Alcock accidentally revealed David Corenswet will cameo as Superman in 2026's Supergirl. An essay on how Superman's absence from the 1984 Supergirl film contributed to its failure.
Captain Janeway had to save two crew members who merged into a single sentient being in "Tuvix." This controversial Voyager episode remains debated nearly 30 years later.
Star Trek's Controversial Janeway Episode Is the Most Problematic 46 Minutes in Sci-Fi History
One of the most problematic Star Trek: Voyager episodes forces Captain Kathryn Janeway to make a decision that remains controversial 30 years later.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Captain Janeway had to save two crew members who merged into a single sentient being in "Tuvix." This controversial Voyager episode remains debated nearly 30 years later.
A motto from Kelly Sue DeConnick's Captain Marvel comics was used in the 2019 film. An essay on how this line defined the ethos of the character.
The Iconic Captain Marvel Line That Still Defines the Hero Today
A line that defined Captain Marvel in the MCU came from an important and iconic story in the comics that reinvented Carol Danvers for the modern age.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A motto from Kelly Sue DeConnick's Captain Marvel comics was used in the 2019 film. An essay on how this line defined the ethos of the character.
Don Cheadle's first line in Iron Man 2 is both logical storytelling AND meta-commentary on replacing Terrence Howard. A genius moment that addressed the controversial casting change.
This Genius Iron Man Quote Perfectly Addressed a Controversial MCU Change
The MCU needed Iron Man to work in order to succeed, and some perfect dialogue directly addressed a controversial change that got in the way.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Don Cheadle's first line in Iron Man 2 is both logical storytelling AND meta-commentary on replacing Terrence Howard. A genius moment that addressed the controversial casting change.
A line Terrence Howard delivered in Iron Man was meant as an exciting tease. In hindsight, it's become humorously tragic given a big change that followed.
The Most Blatant MCU Tease in Iron Man Became an Unintentionally Tragic Quote
For everything Iron Man set up for the future MCU, it's most obvious tease for the future unintentionally became a tragic Marvel Studios moment.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
A line Terrence Howard delivered in Iron Man was meant as an exciting tease. In hindsight, it's become humorously tragic given a big change that followed.
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My deep-dive into #PersonofInterest's "God Mode" finale, where two characters forge a direct connection to the all-seeing Machine. Reviewed as "an unapologetically kick-ass episode" of TV, this episode elevated the series in thrilling, fun ways.
JJ Abrams' 'Unapologetically Kick-Ass Episode' of Person of Interest Is a Sci-Fi Masterpiece
The second season finale of Person of Interest is a near-perfect culmination of everything that came before and launchpad for what came afterwards.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
My deep-dive into #PersonofInterest's "God Mode" finale, where two characters forge a direct connection to the all-seeing Machine. Reviewed as "an unapologetically kick-ass episode" of TV, this episode elevated the series in thrilling, fun ways.
After Avengers: Secret Wars, the Mutant Saga could restore Marvel Studios' early storytelling formula. An essay on how X-Men integration could revitalize the MCU.
7 Ways the Mutant Saga Could Restore the MCU's Winning Formula
Since Avengers: Endgame, the MCU struggled to maintain its pop culture dominance, but the expected follow-up to the Multiverse Saga could fix that.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
After Avengers: Secret Wars, the Mutant Saga could restore Marvel Studios' early storytelling formula. An essay on how X-Men integration could revitalize the MCU.
Which MCU characters broke the multiverse? A look back at the shared continuity identifying who meddled with the cosmic balance ahead of Avengers: Doomsday.
Every MCU Character Who Helped Break the Multiverse Ahead of Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday will unleash Robert Downey, Jr.'s Doctor Doom on a broken multiverse, and a number of MCU characters could be responsible for it.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Which MCU characters broke the multiverse? A look back at the shared continuity identifying who meddled with the cosmic balance ahead of Avengers: Doomsday.
My deep-dive into #PersonofInterest's "God Mode" finale, where two characters forge a direct connection to the all-seeing Machine. Reviewed as "an unapologetically kick-ass episode" of TV, this episode elevated the series in thrilling, fun ways.
JJ Abrams' 'Unapologetically Kick-Ass Episode' of Person of Interest Is a Sci-Fi Masterpiece
The second season finale of Person of Interest is a near-perfect culmination of everything that came before and launchpad for what came afterwards.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
My deep-dive into #PersonofInterest's "God Mode" finale, where two characters forge a direct connection to the all-seeing Machine. Reviewed as "an unapologetically kick-ass episode" of TV, this episode elevated the series in thrilling, fun ways.
Person of Interest centers on an AI that "loves" humanity and saves lives. This essay examines that concept while noting how modern AI discourse makes the 2011 series even more relevant today.
14 Years Later, JJ Abrams' Cult Cyberpunk Series Hits Even Harder (& You Can Binge All 5 Seasons Now)
A Batman-inspired television series about technology, artificial intelligence and humanity plays even better today than it when it debuted in 2011.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Person of Interest centers on an AI that "loves" humanity and saves lives. This essay examines that concept while noting how modern AI discourse makes the 2011 series even more relevant today.
Mark Waid's favorite Superman speech influences everything he writes for the character. An essay examining that speech and how it defines Superman's core characteristics.
The 46-Year-Old Superman Speech That's So Influential, Mark Waid Says It Affects Everything He Writes
A single speech about loneliness and his love for Krypto the Super-Dog influenced every Superman story Mark Waid ever wrote.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Mark Waid's favorite Superman speech influences everything he writes for the character. An essay examining that speech and how it defines Superman's core characteristics.
A great Data episode, but the episdoe's writer revealed the "man" being measured is actually Captain Picard, which I explain in an essay on this overlooked layer of the classic #StarTrekTNG episode.
39 Years Later, Star Trek's Greatest Data Episode Remains an Untouchable Sci-Fi Gem
Data is one of the most beloved characters from Star Trek: The Next Generation, and his early defining episode is no less powerful decades later.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:22 AM
A great Data episode, but the episdoe's writer revealed the "man" being measured is actually Captain Picard, which I explain in an essay on this overlooked layer of the classic #StarTrekTNG episode.
How does Star Trek: Strange New Worlds break with "canon" from The Original Series? An essay examining the Spock/Nurse Chapel romance and how key TOS episodes are enriched by the added subtext.
Star Trek's Controversial Spock Romance Fixes 2 Classic TOS Episodes Fans Thought It Broke
Some Star Trek fans lament the romance drama with Spock, T'Pring and Nurse Chapel on Strange New Worlds, but it actually improves their TOS stories.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
How does Star Trek: Strange New Worlds break with "canon" from The Original Series? An essay examining the Spock/Nurse Chapel romance and how key TOS episodes are enriched by the added subtext.
How nostalgia—the return of past Avengers actors plus X-Men and Spider-Man characters—could reinvigorate fan interest in the MCU ahead of Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Can Use This Unorthodox Trick to Win Back Fans
As the marketing push for Avengers: Doomsday ramps up a year out from the film's debut, Marvel Studios can also use it to win fans back to the MCU.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
How nostalgia—the return of past Avengers actors plus X-Men and Spider-Man characters—could reinvigorate fan interest in the MCU ahead of Avengers: Doomsday.
A single line from Black Panther about Wakanda's weapons defined the ethical differences between T'Challa and Killmonger. An essay on how this moment shaped the film's central conflict.
The Most Important Line from Black Panther Still Guides Wakanda Years Later
One line from Black Panther clarifies why Wakanda hid from the world and still guides its approach to ending its isolationist policy in the MCU.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A single line from Black Panther about Wakanda's weapons defined the ethical differences between T'Challa and Killmonger. An essay on how this moment shaped the film's central conflict.