Author: Jed | Hollywood Scholar
REVIEW: The Orville: New Horizons – Episode 9 “Domino”
The penultimate episode of The Orville: New Horizons, “Domino,” sees the beginning of the end of this Hail Mary season. This episode is full of surprises from its competent writing, incredible character arcs, the decision of whom to make the villains, and some impressive twists in several suppor...
Read MoreEragon Disney+ Series Announced
The next in Hollywood’s long line of bastardized beloved young adult book series has been announced: Eragon, book 1 of The Inheritance Cycle, is coming to Disney+. This report comes exclusively from Variety. Above all other Hollywood companies, Disney has the worst track record for faithful...
Read MoreDisney+ Seeking Streaming Rights to Doctor Who
According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Disney is in negotiations with the BBC to acquire the streaming rights to the British sci-fi series Doctor Who. This rumored deal is the latest in a long line of streaming hot potatoes with Doctor Who. No streaming service seems inclined to fight for th...
Read MoreREVIEW: The Gray Man (2022)
Netflix’s The Gray Man from the Russo Brothers may be this summer’s surprise hit. It expertly balances great characters, a tight script, and stunning action in a high-octane thriller with much to offer. Harkening back to Captain America: The Winter Soldier in all the best ways, the Rus...
Read MoreREVIEW: The Orville: New Horizons – Episode 8 “Midnight Blue”
The Orville: New Horizons episode “Midnight Blue” blasted onto Hulu last night, fully recouping the slight dip in quality that has plagued this season throughout the last few episodes. “Midnight Blue” comes as a breath of fresh air to the series and a welcome return to form. Unlike its prede...
Read MoreREVIEW: The Terminal List (2022)
Amazon Prime’s adaptation of Jack Carr’s book, The Terminal List, exploded onto the streaming service. Drowning out juggernaut shows like The Boys, it became the number 1 show on Prime. The groundbreaking success of this series surprised many and blew past all expectations because, a...
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