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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2—Damian Esteban

Playing Against Type—Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

It can be difficult to fully encapsulate what made Marvel’s 2014 Guardians of the Galaxy so popular among audiences. Fans of the film will often point to the film’s humorous writing, charming characters, and solid sci-fi action as reasons why Guardians had such a pull, and they’re not wrong. However, I believe that the appeal ...

Rogue One: Putting the “Wars” Back in “Star Wars”

The following blog contains spoilers for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Proceed with caution, or just watch the movie. In the grand tradition of recent cinema, it probably wouldn’t be out of line to wonder if the new Star Wars flick, Rogue One, has any sort of aftercredits scene. As a matter of fact, it does. It’s ...

Fall Comic Books Title Image by Damian Esteban

4 Comic Books That Are Perfect for the Fall Season

I don't know about for you, but for me, Fall conjures to mind red, brown, and yellow leaves layering upon the streets of New York City, masking the quotidian eyesores of plastic bottles, pizza crusts, and nameless paraphernalia whose grimy details I will spare you from learning. It also conjures up pumpkin spice lattes and candy ...

Luke Cage and America - Damian Esteban

A Brief History of Luke Cage and America

Luke Cage is amazing. There, I said. If you watched it, you've probably said it. Critics have said it. And if you haven't watched it yet, go ahead and do so. I guarantee you that you'll say it, as well. (The dialogue might seem kind of hokey at first, but soon it becomes as natural to Luke Cage's world as the quick-talking ...