Leon ◦ The Pop Culture Studio
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Freelance writer & artist | Film, TV, comics & games | By-lines: Polygon (Vox Media), Popverse, The Escapist, Dexerto, Screen Rant, CBR, PanelxPanel, Cultured Vultures, and more.
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🚨NEW DOC ALERT🕹️
The Making of Disco Elysium - Part One: Foundations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH6m...
After over 18 months of research, interviews & editing our Disco Elysium series is here.
In this first episode we focus on the cultural and personal foundations of the world of Elysium.
The Making of Disco Elysium - Part One: Foundations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH6m...
After over 18 months of research, interviews & editing our Disco Elysium series is here.
In this first episode we focus on the cultural and personal foundations of the world of Elysium.
The Making of Disco Elysium - Part One: Foundations
YouTube video by /noclip
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🚨NEW DOC ALERT🕹️
The Making of Disco Elysium - Part One: Foundations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH6m...
After over 18 months of research, interviews & editing our Disco Elysium series is here.
In this first episode we focus on the cultural and personal foundations of the world of Elysium.
The Making of Disco Elysium - Part One: Foundations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH6m...
After over 18 months of research, interviews & editing our Disco Elysium series is here.
In this first episode we focus on the cultural and personal foundations of the world of Elysium.
This is insane value, features complete (or substantial) runs of some all-time great comic book series, and supports a good cause, so treat yo' self #ComicSky
The deep and varied worlds Image Comics awaits with the Image in the ‘10s comics bundle and titles like:
- Saga Vol 1 - 9
- Paper Girls Vol 1 - 6
- Sex Criminals Vol 1 - 6
- and more! Supports BINC | https://bit.ly/4adULaG
- Saga Vol 1 - 9
- Paper Girls Vol 1 - 6
- Sex Criminals Vol 1 - 6
- and more! Supports BINC | https://bit.ly/4adULaG
November 28, 2025 at 9:13 AM
This is insane value, features complete (or substantial) runs of some all-time great comic book series, and supports a good cause, so treat yo' self #ComicSky
There are a bunch of big themes (intentional or otherwise) at play in Pluribus, but the key to understanding Vince Gilligan's sci-fi series resides not in what we're told, but what we're asked 👇 bit.ly/485HijV #Pluribus
The real meaning of Pluribus lies in a single question
Vince Gilligan’s Apple TV series isn’t interested in spoon-feeding easy answers to its audience.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
There are a bunch of big themes (intentional or otherwise) at play in Pluribus, but the key to understanding Vince Gilligan's sci-fi series resides not in what we're told, but what we're asked 👇 bit.ly/485HijV #Pluribus
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This week on Off Panel, writer/cartoonist @geneluenyang.bsky.social joins the podcast to talk about his career in comics, how he views and approaches the medium, his upcoming run on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more.
Off Panel #527: Chasing That Feeling with Gene Luen Yang - SKTCHD
Writer and cartoonist Gene Luen Yang joins the podcast to talk about his comics life and his upcoming run on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Yang discusses his daily life, his upcoming graphic novel, Ov...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This week on Off Panel, writer/cartoonist @geneluenyang.bsky.social joins the podcast to talk about his career in comics, how he views and approaches the medium, his upcoming run on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more.
Had to battle my way through the rain from @goshcomics.bsky.social to the Piccadilly Circus tube with my copy of Batman/Deadpool #1 tucked inside my jacket, but it made it home in one piece 😅 #comics #ComicSky #Batman #Deadpool
November 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Had to battle my way through the rain from @goshcomics.bsky.social to the Piccadilly Circus tube with my copy of Batman/Deadpool #1 tucked inside my jacket, but it made it home in one piece 😅 #comics #ComicSky #Batman #Deadpool
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Finishing touches on a Daredevil pre-show commission for the Dutch Comic Con . Looking forward to seeing readers and friends this weekend!
November 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Finishing touches on a Daredevil pre-show commission for the Dutch Comic Con . Looking forward to seeing readers and friends this weekend!
Can’t wait for this one!
The Making of Disco Elysium - Noclip Series Teaser Trailer
youtu.be/60p4GF9UkWc
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The Making of Disco Elysium - Noclip Series Teaser Trailer
YouTube video by /noclip
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November 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Can’t wait for this one!
Looking for Christmas pop culture recommendations? Holiday classic deep dives? Other Yuletide-y stuff? The Pop Culture Studio's Festive Season Spotlight Series has got you covered; new articles dropping between now and 25 December 🎄 bit.ly/44jnXcr
Festive Season Spotlight Series
A round-up of new and classic Christmas-themed Pop Culture Studio articles, to help you get in the Yuletide spirit.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Looking for Christmas pop culture recommendations? Holiday classic deep dives? Other Yuletide-y stuff? The Pop Culture Studio's Festive Season Spotlight Series has got you covered; new articles dropping between now and 25 December 🎄 bit.ly/44jnXcr
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Ambrosia Sky is a first person space-cleanup/ImSim about death and memory.
We talk to @softrains.bsky.social about its creative inspirations and give our impressions of the game's recently released first act.
WATCH HERE: youtu.be/vCZbqe8r8uY
We talk to @softrains.bsky.social about its creative inspirations and give our impressions of the game's recently released first act.
WATCH HERE: youtu.be/vCZbqe8r8uY
The First Person Space-Cleanup ImSim About Death & Memory - Ambrosia Sky Feature
YouTube video by noclip_2
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November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Ambrosia Sky is a first person space-cleanup/ImSim about death and memory.
We talk to @softrains.bsky.social about its creative inspirations and give our impressions of the game's recently released first act.
WATCH HERE: youtu.be/vCZbqe8r8uY
We talk to @softrains.bsky.social about its creative inspirations and give our impressions of the game's recently released first act.
WATCH HERE: youtu.be/vCZbqe8r8uY
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Want to subscribe to SKTCHD and save when you do? My BLCK FRDY Sale is on until Tuesday, 11/25! Use the code "BlackFriday2025" on check out to save 50% on the first period of any plan!
Like, the Annual plan, which gives you a year of SKTCHD for $1.50 a month!: sktchd.memberful.com/checkout?cou...
Like, the Annual plan, which gives you a year of SKTCHD for $1.50 a month!: sktchd.memberful.com/checkout?cou...
November 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Want to subscribe to SKTCHD and save when you do? My BLCK FRDY Sale is on until Tuesday, 11/25! Use the code "BlackFriday2025" on check out to save 50% on the first period of any plan!
Like, the Annual plan, which gives you a year of SKTCHD for $1.50 a month!: sktchd.memberful.com/checkout?cou...
Like, the Annual plan, which gives you a year of SKTCHD for $1.50 a month!: sktchd.memberful.com/checkout?cou...
Up next I'm...
🎞️Watching: Perfect Blue
📺Streaming: Task
🎮Playing: Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
📖Reading: Batman/Deadpool
🎞️Watching: Perfect Blue
📺Streaming: Task
🎮Playing: Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
📖Reading: Batman/Deadpool
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Up next I'm...
🎞️Watching: Perfect Blue
📺Streaming: Task
🎮Playing: Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
📖Reading: Batman/Deadpool
🎞️Watching: Perfect Blue
📺Streaming: Task
🎮Playing: Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
📖Reading: Batman/Deadpool
I did not clock that Batman/Deadpool was a store-only exclusive at launch until I went to buy a digital copy today. Guess I'll be heading to my local comic book shop this weekend (which is exactly what DC and Marvel are going for here, so bravo) #ComicSky
November 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I did not clock that Batman/Deadpool was a store-only exclusive at launch until I went to buy a digital copy today. Guess I'll be heading to my local comic book shop this weekend (which is exactly what DC and Marvel are going for here, so bravo) #ComicSky
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Next up in our music game series: a big profile of Sound Fantasy and Electroplankton creator Toshio Iwai, based on a three-hour call with @radishgames.com.
Toshio Iwai's journey from Sound Fantasy to Electroplankton
We profile the artist behind two of Nintendo's attempts at making experimental music games in the '90s and early 2000s -- one a canceled Super Famicom game based on musical insects, and the other a Ni...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Next up in our music game series: a big profile of Sound Fantasy and Electroplankton creator Toshio Iwai, based on a three-hour call with @radishgames.com.
In August 2024, I made a bunch of predictions about DC's Absolute Universe imprint; today, I've posted a scorecard rounding up what I did (and didn't) get right. Let's just say I've never been so happy to be so wrong... bit.ly/4phUibR
#dccomics #comicsky #absolutedc #comics
#dccomics #comicsky #absolutedc #comics
My DC Absolute Universe prediction scorecard
What I did and didn’t get right about DC’s wildly successful alternate universe line.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In August 2024, I made a bunch of predictions about DC's Absolute Universe imprint; today, I've posted a scorecard rounding up what I did (and didn't) get right. Let's just say I've never been so happy to be so wrong... bit.ly/4phUibR
#dccomics #comicsky #absolutedc #comics
#dccomics #comicsky #absolutedc #comics
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A video game studio recreated the site of the most infamous caving tragedy. The Nutty Putty Cave story gets millions of views across YouTube each year, but what attracts people to play in its infamous depths?
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November 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A video game studio recreated the site of the most infamous caving tragedy. The Nutty Putty Cave story gets millions of views across YouTube each year, but what attracts people to play in its infamous depths?
postgame.substack.com/p/2025s-scar...
postgame.substack.com/p/2025s-scar...
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#printedpaper The volume containing the first six issues of Absolute Martian Manhunter, the first arc, has arrived, and it looks wonderful. @denizcamp.bsky.social and I (and Hass, of course) have put a lot of love into this book! It includes some interesting extras.
November 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
#printedpaper The volume containing the first six issues of Absolute Martian Manhunter, the first arc, has arrived, and it looks wonderful. @denizcamp.bsky.social and I (and Hass, of course) have put a lot of love into this book! It includes some interesting extras.
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50 years ago this week, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert made the first pilot for their TV show. In honor of this huge anniversary, I created my definitive “Best of Siskel & Ebert” article - 50 of their best reviews from across their entire career. 👍🏻👍🏻
The 50 Best Siskel & Ebert Reviews
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November 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
50 years ago this week, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert made the first pilot for their TV show. In honor of this huge anniversary, I created my definitive “Best of Siskel & Ebert” article - 50 of their best reviews from across their entire career. 👍🏻👍🏻
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This week on Off Panel, writer Grant Morrison joins the podcast for the first time, as we talk about life, their career, and this week's Batman/Deadpool, amongst a great many other things.
Off Panel #526: The Sound of Comics with Grant Morrison - SKTCHD
Writer Grant Morrison joins the podcast to talk about this week’s DC/Marvel: Batman/Deadpool and their views on life and comics. Morrison discusses the rekindled flame of writing comics, how they appr...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This week on Off Panel, writer Grant Morrison joins the podcast for the first time, as we talk about life, their career, and this week's Batman/Deadpool, amongst a great many other things.
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mech design for a protagonist
November 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
mech design for a protagonist
One of these is mine! Love the PCC; they’re Cinema of the Year every year for me 🍿
We recently asked you to vote for us for the BIFA Cinema of the Year award. Part of the voting process allowed you to leave comments about what you love about us. While we didn’t end up being nominated, receiving more than 5K heartfelt messages made us feel like the real winners! Thank you! ❤️
November 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
One of these is mine! Love the PCC; they’re Cinema of the Year every year for me 🍿
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On Crewcast, Jesse's got news regarding babies and gaming with Goodnight Universe, Jeremy's hot on MOHRTA's first person freaks, Frank falls into Sonic Rumble, Simpsons Fortnite, & Battlefield REDSEC, and Danny's still loving ARC Raiders.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
On Crewcast, Jesse's got news regarding babies and gaming with Goodnight Universe, Jeremy's hot on MOHRTA's first person freaks, Frank falls into Sonic Rumble, Simpsons Fortnite, & Battlefield REDSEC, and Danny's still loving ARC Raiders.
youtu.be/3Zrlxl4F7Nw
youtu.be/3Zrlxl4F7Nw
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Every frame of #TheOdyssey was captured on IMAX cameras. As test footage for the new tech, Hoyte van Hoytema shot a towering IMAX close-up of a child reciting David Bowie’s Sound And Vision.
“It was electrifying,” Christopher Nolan tells Empire.
Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
“It was electrifying,” Christopher Nolan tells Empire.
Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
November 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Every frame of #TheOdyssey was captured on IMAX cameras. As test footage for the new tech, Hoyte van Hoytema shot a towering IMAX close-up of a child reciting David Bowie’s Sound And Vision.
“It was electrifying,” Christopher Nolan tells Empire.
Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
“It was electrifying,” Christopher Nolan tells Empire.
Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
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Toy Story 5's Woody/Buzz reunion reportedly won't retcon Toy Story 4's finale, which is great news for everyone who appreciates the franchise's fourth instalment as the extended epilogue it is ⬇️ bit.ly/47ViD09 #ToyStory #Disney #Pixar #animation
In defence of Toy Story 4 – the unnecessary epilogue we needed to have
The Toy Story 4 erasure stops here.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Toy Story 5's Woody/Buzz reunion reportedly won't retcon Toy Story 4's finale, which is great news for everyone who appreciates the franchise's fourth instalment as the extended epilogue it is ⬇️ bit.ly/47ViD09 #ToyStory #Disney #Pixar #animation