Caitlin Donovan
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The 7 Biggest Marvel Comics Controversies
Over the years, Marvel comics have often found themselves embroiled in controversy whether intentionally or unintentionally. Sometimes it’s for being too socially progressive. Sometimes it’s for very much the opposite of that. Sometimes it’s just good old-fashioned nerd rage. Looking over the history, it’s interesting to see what caused these controversies and how Marvel responded to them. What… → Read More
Power Rangers Ninja Steel: The Complete Season DVD Set- It's a steal!
The Power Rangers Ninja Steel Complete Season DVD Set delivers exactly what is name promises. It contains all 22 episodes of the explosive 24th season of the ultra long-running Power Rangers franchise This includes the two special episodes, “Grave Robber” and “Past, Present and Future”. This DVD set is a fitting way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise. Like Power… → Read More
Voltron Legendary Defender Season 5- Uncharted Territory and Well-Worn Pacing Problems
Voltron: Legendary Defender is barreling ahead as always and now the fifth season has made its Netflix debut. The show delivers another solid story-line across six seasons with some new developments and the same old narrative problems. The focus of this season is undeniably on Prince Lotor, who turned himself over to Team Voltron last season. He wants to ally with them to take down his father… → Read More
8 Times Leia Organa Made Everyone Bow Down in The Last Jedi
Carrie Fisher’s performance as Leia Organa is something so monumental it cannot even be put into words. Not only has Leia changed many lives, she’s changes the cultural landscape. There are few characters as iconic or as important as Leia and few actors as indelibly memorable as Carrie Fisher. Star Wars: The Last Jedi was Carrie Fisher’s last complete performance as Leia and it was utterly… → Read More
10 Times the Women of the Last Jedi Ruled the Galaxy
It is without question The Last Jedi had more women in major roles than any Star Wars movie to date. Between Rey, Leia, Rose, Admiral Holdo, Paige and even a quick but important check-in from Maz, the major roles of the movie were actually fairly evenly split between men and women. This really SHOULDN’T be rare in sci-fi and fantasy cinema, but sadly, it still very much is. And it’s definitely a… → Read More
Death Note (2017 Netflix Movie) Review: Dead on Arrival
There’s something to be said for going into an adaptation with an open mind and not comparing it to the source material. However, Netflix’s Americanized Death Note movie is absolutely terrible whether or not you consider the source material, so I might as well look at the two stories side by side and figure out what went wrong. Death Note Netflix movie protagonist Light Turner (2017) vs the… → Read More
Star Wars Rebels: The Complete Season 3 (Blu-Ray) Review- A Shining Star
The Star Wars Rebels: The Complete Season 3 (Blu-ray) is out and it has a lot to offer an eager audience. Star Wars Rebels season 3 was an exciting season for many fans and marked a big turning point in the show. The appearance of fan-favorite villain Admiral Thrawn was an exciting twist for many viewers and the writers of the show seemed to understand the character very well. The season’s… → Read More
Voltron Legendary Defender Season 3 Premiere Review: Some Big Space Shake-Ups
The third season of Voltron: Legendary Defender is coming to Netflix on August 4th and the first two episodes start the new chapter off with a bang. The first episode of the season is "Changing of the Guard" and the second episode is "The Red Paladin". The show picks up where last season left off with the team having to deal with the messy aftermath of their leader Shiro’s departure. Shiro went… → Read More
Spring 2017 Anime Ranked from Worst to Best
There was a lot of great anime last season, but there was also a lot of anime that fell short. We’re going to rank them and see what worked and what didn’t. Please note that I am not ranking every single anime that aired this season, both because I couldn’t possibly watch every one and because if I included every single one this article would be ridiculously long. Instead, this is a ranking of a… → Read More
Adventure Time: The Complete Seventh Season DVD: Solid but Not Substantial
It’s adventure time, come on and grab your friends! Adventure Time: The Complete Seventh Season is coming out on DVD on July 18 and is all wrapped up in a cute Princess Bubblegum package. The DVD contains about 25 episodes and includes the excellent “Stakes” miniseries focusing on Marceline the Vampire Queen. Here's the episode list: 1. Bonnie & Neddy 2. Varmints 3. Cherry Cream Soda 4. Mama… → Read More
15 Comic Book Easter Eggs in the Wonder Woman Movie You May Have Missed
For a comic book movie, Wonder Woman is pretty light on references to the comics. However, there are a few nods to Wonder Woman's very long comic book history if you know where to look. Let’s take a gander at all of the easter eggs in Wonder Woman you may have missed! → Read More
Bambi 75th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD) Review- Lots of Fawn Features!
When most people think of Bambi what comes to mind is one scene: a gunshot in the forest and a little fawn losing his mother. It’s a moment that broke the hearts of many children and left a deep impression on them. For many, it might be the first time they really thought about death. In addition to being a milestone in many lives, Bambi is also a milestone in animation. It’s a classic for many… → Read More
Steven Universe Soundtrack: Vol 1 Review
Steven Universe is a show has an absolutely charming musical score, so many fans were thrilled with the announcement of the Steven Universe Soundtrack: Vol. 1. The album doesn’t disappoint. The collection has every song sung on Steven Univese – from the ditty “Cookie Cat” from the very first episode “Gem Glow” all the way to “What’s the Use of Feeling (Blue)?”, a recent song seen in the episode… → Read More
Moana (Blu-ray + DVD +Digital HD) Review: An Ocean’s Worth of Special Features
The Moana (Blu-ray + DVD +Digital HD) DVD set has been released and there’s enough special features packed in it to fill an entire ocean. Whether you’re interested in Moana’s animation, music, or cultural background, this DVD has plenty to sink your teeth into. The wide range of special features showcases some amazing talent and reveals a lot of secrets behind the movie. Of course, the movie… → Read More
8 Reasons Ghost in the Shell Should Not Be Whitewashed
The popular sci-fi anime movie responsible for inspiring The Matrix and many other works, Ghost in the Shell, is receiving a live action adaptation. And the Japanese lead, Major Motoko Kusanagi, is being played by Scarlett Johansson, a white woman. This has caused a lot of controversy and upset and many bystanders are left wondering why. Why is it bad that a Japanese character is being played by… → Read More
Why the Reaction to Star Wars: Rogue One Proves the term Mary Sue is Meaningless
I can’t say I was very surprised to learn the news that the female lead in Star Wars: Rogue One, Jyn Erso, is already being dubbed a “Mary Sue” and her being a woman is generally being bemoaned by a small subsection of fans. Rey’s recently been getting called a Mary Sue as well. I’ve seen this pattern before in fandom, many times. If you somehow don’t know, a Mary Sue refers to a character who… → Read More
12 Fantastic DC and Marvel Superhero Cartoons
There are a lot of cartoons out there based on DC and Marvel superheroes. Some of them are great, and some of them are not so great, but what are the cream of the crop for modern audiences? Let’s find out together and take a look at the best DC and Marvel superhero cartoons. Be sure to discuss these cartoons in the comics and chime in with any of your favorites that didn’t make the list! → Read More
12 Great Stories for Getting to Know Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman can be a hard character to get to know. There’s a lot of wildly different interpretations of the character and, notoriously, some are written by people who are none too fond of her. But there are also a lot of great stories out there which can sell you on all the coolest aspects of her character. Recently, I did an article about Wonder Woman and how she is so much more than all the… → Read More
13 Women Breaking Barriers in Boys' Manga
"Shonen" manga is the term for manga aimed at preteen and teenage boys. Examples of popular shonen manga include One Piece, Naruto and Dragonball Z. Though shonen manga can be of any genre or type, it's classified as such due to the type of magazines which it runs in. Despite its percieved demographic, many women are a fan of shonen manga. However, shonen manga has been a male-dominated field… → Read More
9 Anime to Keep an Eye On for the Spring Season
It’s often hard to decide what anime to watch each season. One wrong move and you’ve wasted a half-hour of your life on another directionless mess of bouncing boobs and quasi-incest. How can you tell what might be worth looking at among the stream of shows? Well, I’ve decided to help out with that. I’ve found nine shows for this season that might have something to offer and I’m going to tell you… → Read More