Commentary: The ‘Rocky’ Film Series Plays With Its Own Continuity
Continuity is a huge thing in stories. It’s exceptionally important in a television series, which tries to keep a streamlined
Read moreContinuity is a huge thing in stories. It’s exceptionally important in a television series, which tries to keep a streamlined
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Read moreVelma has thus far been a very frustrating show. On the one hand, it has some very clever ideas and
Read moreWhen dealing with any show, not every episode can be a significant character development piece or move the plot along
Read moreWhen fans think of Scooby-Doo they immediately think of mystery. When the new Velma show first started, the opening scene
Read moreNational Treasure: Edge of History has done a fairly decent job at navigating its various twists and turns. The movies were
Read moreThere are many similarities between the hero’s and villain’s journeys. Fans particularly love to watch them unfold. In fact, these
Read moreIt’s always a staple of any adventure show to see the hero and villain work together. Natural Treasure: Edge of History,
Read moreOne of the most important things to remember when critiquing or analyzing a piece of media is to keep in
Read moreThe first episode of Velma more or less did its job to introduce audiences to exactly what kind of show
Read moreReboots and re-imaginings of classic franchises are still the rage these days, leading to even more niche and edgy programs
Read moreSo far, National Treasure: Edge of History has more or less been an entertaining endeavor. It showcases a group of
Read moreWriting is often the product of the time in which it’s written. This becomes especially apparent in films because they
Read moreThe great thing about Star Wars is the many different eras that can be depicted. There’s the age of the
Read moreSometimes the best resources inside a creative community are the other creators in the same situation. It’s hard doing it
Read moreWhile it’s not integral for a good movie, theme is very important in order to make a profound movie. Theme
Read moreThe first two episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch‘s second season are actually one story broken up into two
Read moreThe first season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch was impressive on many fronts. But it did fall into a
Read moreOne of the hardest things for a show to do is pivot in subsequent seasons. This is especially true for
Read moreTension and suspense is one of the most crucial tools a show can utilize to keep viewers’ attention. The most
Read moreAfter a couple episodes trying to figure out what it wanted to do this season, it seems Doom Patrol returned
Read moreOne of the obvious differences between a movie and a television spin-off is that the TV story has to have
Read moreIt’s amazing how sometimes shows can fall into a particular niche. This is especially true of situational shows that have
Read moreEver since there have been comic book adaptations of superheroes, fans have debated what types of stories are best. While
Read moreSometimes it’s nice when shows take a break from the regular plot and characters in order to check out a
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