Author: Jed | Hollywood Scholar
REVIEW: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Season 1, Episode 4, “The Great Wave”
The halfway point for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has been reached with “The Great Wave,” yet barely anything of import has occurred. This show truly does redefine what it means to be bad television in every conceivable manner. All the rampant issues depicted in the previous episod...
Read MoreDoctor Who: Chibnall’s Final Episode Has a Name
The final days of the king of the desolation that is Doctor Who, Chris Chibnall, are rapidly approaching. The last episode of the first female Doctor, played by Jodie Whittaker, who we’ll lovingly call Doctor Karen, is mere weeks away. Chibnall will soon give up his crown and hand the wasteland he...
Read MoreAssassin’s Creed 15th Anniversary Celebration Announcements
For 15 years, the Assassin’s Creed franchise has dominated the gaming sphere, releasing more than a dozen games. Now, it seems that the future of this franchise will have more content than could be imagined. The past Assassin’s Creed games have varied from good to great, so the quality o...
Read MoreREVIEW: House of the Dragon – Season 1, Episode 4 “King of the Narrow Sea”
Following last week’s fantastic episode, House of the Dragon: “King of the Narrow Sea” had some rather large shoes to fill. Does it live up to its predecessor, “Second of his Name?” Not entirely, but it’s only marginally inferior and does not bring down this season. “King of the Narrow...
Read MoreD23 Updates: Marvel Edition
The recent Marvel D23 panel was underwhelming, to say the least. Marvel Studios didn’t confirm any major casting like those rumored for Fantastic Four, roles for Henry Cavill or John Boyega. The grand total of the public revelations boils down to a few posters, confirmation of previously e...
Read MoreREVIEW: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Season 1, Episode 3, “Adar”
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power continues with episode 3, “Adar,” which, once again, is a bloated, nonsensical slog that breaks every fundamental rule of writing, characterization, and dialogue. The plot could have easily been condensed into less than 15 minutes, just like the previous...
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