In Star Trek: Picard season 2 episode 3, âAssimilationâ director Lea Thompson has our intrepid crew travel back to the (near) future, crash their ship and get lost in LA, while the Borg Queen Hannibal lectures them about human weakness. Written by Kiley Rossetter & Christopher Monfette. Mark Turetsky: Will! What year is it?! Will…
Picard finds himself in a fascistic hell, and the former crew of the La Sirena must reunite, striving to put right what once went wrong, and hoping that the next leap will be the leap home. Written by Akiva Goldsman, Terry Matalas & Christopher Monfette, directed by Douglas Aarniokoski. GrandĂ© Inquisitater Mark Turetsky: Ah, Will,…
A lovelorn Admiral Picardâs day is interrupted by a rift in space and time, leading to an encounter with The Borg. Picard gives in to his self-destructive tendencies, leading to the arrival of an old frenemy. Written by Akiva Goldsman and Terry Matalas, directed by Doug Aarniokoski. Andrea Ayres: Mark, Will, it is an honor…
Characters collide and plot threads come together via a Mos Espa showdown in âIn the Name of Honorâ, chapter seven of The Book of Boba Fett, written by Jon Favreau and directed by Robert Rodriguez. Austin Gorton: Welcome to the ComicsXF roundtable discussion of the Book of Boba Fett season finale! Because this episode is…
As we all sat down to witness the Superb Owl last night, MCU and X-Men fans’ minds were collectively blown by the new trailer for Sam Raimiâs upcoming Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Was it the sight of Shuma Gorath? Or perhaps the inclusion of America Chavez? No. It also wasnât the brief…
Grogu faces a choice, the Mandalorian makes some friends, and Boba FettâŠis there in âFrom the Desert Comes A Strangerâ, chapter six of The Book of Boba Fett, written by Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau and directed by Dave Filoni. Austin Gorton: Welcome back Adam, to the penultimate episode of what is turning out to…
The Book of Boba Fett takes a narrative detour to check in with an old friend, as the Mandalorian returns and meets some old friends(?), gets a new ship, and is offered a job in âReturn of the Mandalorianâ, written by Jon Favreau and directed by Bryce Dallas Howard. Austin Gorton: Mark, welcome back to…
Austin Gorton: Welcome back Adam! As of the completion of this episode, we are more than halfway through the season; how are you feeling about where things stand overall? Adam: I commented on Twitter that Iâm really appreciating just how Star Wars-y this show is. It feels deeply invested in what the franchise is all…
Mark Turetsky: Hey Austin, thanks for inviting me to review this, the third episode of The Book of Boba Fett! Austin Gorton: Thank you for joining me! Three episodes in, weâre starting to get a feel for the arc of the season, yet at the same time, the show still seems to be figuring out…
Austin Gorton: The first episode of Book of Boba Fett was a bit of a slow burn, teeing up some plot points while introducing a present day/flashback narrative structure. This episode continues in that vein, but is much more action-packed while also making the world of the show feel bigger. What are your main takeaways…
Austin Gorton: Itâs been over a year since the second season of The Mandalorian concluded with Grogu (nee Baby Yoda) flying off into the sunset with a CG Mark Hamill, but instead of following that up with the next round of Mandalorian adventures, Disney is giving fans the series teased at the end of that…
Did you enjoy Spider-Man: No Way Home? Well, join us as we delve into the Multiverse as some of our writers draft their ideal Sinister Six. This post went up early for patreon subscribers. If you’d like to become a patreon, please click this link! ComicsXF is creating Independent Comic Book Journalism | Patreon
Youâve probably seen countless articles and YouTubers digging into the new Spidey flick. No Way Home is a bonafide hit with enough cameos and reveals to make your head spin, so it makes sense that the oversaturated market of explainer videos and Easter Egg hunters are out in force fighting for clicks. But one question…
Born in a place suffering from neglect and inaction, our hero pushed out into the cosmos, wandering for who knows how long: time moves differently in the void, where hours can be confused with days and months blend into seconds. He landed in a home maintained by the kind and the gentile. They see the…
We explore the secrets of Shang-Chi ahead of the Marvel Studios release “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”