Marvel Studios has ventured outside of its usual formula at numerous points in recent years. Sometimes this results in unforgettable experiences, while other times, we get “Eternals." Regardless of...

Warner Bros. starts off the new year with a reimagining of one of its biggest heroes, Batman! This is a character who has had the most portrayals in anything I have ever seen. Whether it’d be comics,...

It’s the DCEU’s (DC Extended Universe) first television series, “Peacemaker.” This show has gotten some traction in the past few months for its shady characters, bizarre setup, and inappropriate...

Seeing as how “The Mandalorian '' was a huge hit with both fans and audiences, it makes sense for Star Wars to base its next show on one of its most popular characters, Boba Fett. This came as a surprise...

They finally did it! I didn’t think it would be possible, but they finally made a good “Spider-Man 3”! “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is the third film in Marvel Studios Spider-Man trilogy. Leading...

It’s finally December,  and we’re already halfway through with “Hawkeye”. We cut back to Clint and Kate after they were captured by the Tracksuit Mafia. It is here we learn more about their...

Out of all the Marvel heroes who went from unknown side characters to fan favorites, one can make the argument that Hawkeye was the first character in this series that broke that mold.  First appearing...

A film centering on comic book characters that hardly anyone has read, it’s “Eternals.” This is seen by many as Marvel’s attempts at branching outside of their standard formula to do something...

Based on one of literature’s biggest science fiction novels, “Dune” to many is a spectacle in every sense of the word. Everything from the characters to the story to the worldbuilding is the definition...

Hello DC Fans! Call up your super friends, because DC FanDome is back for another round in 2021. There’s a lot of content to cover, so I’ll cover what has fans the most hyped. Without further ado,...

It feels like it took forever for this film to get released. “No Time to Die” was set up to be the conclusion to Daniel Craig’s “James Bond” series. It was one of the most hyped-up films from...

Disney fans rejoice! The time has come for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration. After having opened its doors on October 1st, 1971, visitors of all ages have come to witness the big event.  Seeing...

Never thought I’d see the day where a film like “Venom” would be able to score a sequel. Despite being panned by critics and even comic fans, it gained a die-hard audience that wanted to see Tom...

It may still be September, but don’t think that’s going to stop people from celebrating early with Halloween around the corner. That’s right! 'Halloween Horror Nights' is back for its 30th anniversary...

Marvel is back again with its latest cinematic entry, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”. Based on a character from Marvel comics, Shang-Chi isn’t a character that has gotten a lot of exposure...

Once again, UNF saw a total of 46 reported cases of COVID-19 going into the new month. Of these total cases, 40 were students.  However, there were 18 cases from on-campus students, up from 10 on-campus...

UNF saw 16 reported cases of COVID-19 amongst students, and 1 employee case last week, down from the previous week’s 18 student and five employee cases. Having nearly completed the first week of the...

It’s been around a week since it was announced that Sony bought Crunchyroll from AT&T and plans to have Funimation merge with the anime streaming platform. Since then, there have been a few updates...

Anime fans rejoice because Sony (owner of Funimation) has completed its acquisition of Crunchyroll from AT&T for a total of $1.175 billion. This was made possible through the joint venture with Sony...

After the filler episode that was last week’s episode, the story is starting to enter its endgame. The episode “War Mantle” begins with a rogue clone named Gregor from “Star Wars: The Clone...

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is back in the jungle once again with Disney’s latest film. He went to the jungle in “Journey to Mysterious Island,” he did it again in “Jumanji,” and now he’s...

For the past decade, “Her Universe” has been creating and distributing all sorts of pop culture clothing for all genders around the world. They have ranged from custom t-shirts, creative accessories,...

After last week’s story arc resolution, the episode feels more like a usual filler that’s used as a detour from the larger narrative. The episode “Infested” sees the Batch return to their client...

Based on the manga series by Tsugumi Ohba, “Death Note” has become a staple in anime pop culture with its mystery-based narrative and dark themes. It’s apparently led to television dramas, a badly...

The Bad Batch are back in their starring roles as they take part in a rescue mission that puts them too close for comfort against the Empire. Courtesy of Disney Platform Distribution. This week’s...

It’s the sequel to one of the most 90’s things to have come out of the 90s, its Space Jam: A New Legacy. It stars Lebron James, the classic Looney Tunes, and a whole bunch of Warner Bros properties...

Another Marvel Disney Plus series has finally concluded with the season finale of “Loki.” A lot is riding on this episode as so many fans’ expectations are through the roof with the directions this...

Well, this was unexpected. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I didn’t think an episode of “Bad Batch” would have the Bad Batch not be the main focus. Instead, we move to another plotline that seemingly...

The long wait for the next Marvel film is finally over! On July 9, “Black Widow” arrived in theaters and is streaming on Disney+ for Premier Access. Fans worldwide have been eagerly anticipating a...

Black Widow may be coming out this week, but don’t think that’s gonna stop me from talking about this week’s episode of “Loki.” After that big tease at the end of the last episode, we could tell...

We return to “Bad Batch” with an episode that takes the group into new territory, albeit with familiar elements as they undertake a mission that challenges their ideologies. The episode “Common...

When “Dragon Ball Z” finished its run in America in the late 90s, its popularity gave rise to a lot of anime that would be shown in the western world. As expected, many of them had a lot of focus on...

Wow, what an episode! After taking a mini detour last week, we’re finally back with the main plot and it is everything fans hoped it would be. We all knew this series would go to some unexpected places,...

This week's episode of “Bad Batch” changes up the pace as it features less of the titular group and focuses more on Omega and her current predicament. The episode “Bounty Lost,” begins where...

After last week's big reveal, we’re finally halfway through the series as Loki finds himself in an unlikely partnership with his female doppelgänger. However, the story takes a break from the time aspect...

Set your screens to over 9000, because I’m about to give my thoughts on one of the most influential and popular anime out there, “Dragon Ball Z”! Created by Akira Toriyama, this hit series has made...

Things aren’t looking too good for the titular group as all kinds of enemies are coming at them from all sides. This week’s episode “Reunion” throws some twists and turns, while also ramping up...

It’s the latest Pixar film to hit Disney Plus. “Luca” has been winning praise from both audiences and critics, so where does that leave people like me? Well, let's look at the story. The film...

After the first episode surpassed multiple people's expectations, let’s see how they are going to react to episode two. Because wow does this show keep going in all the right places. The mysterious...

The story seems to be ramping up as a familiar face appears on this week’s episode of “The Bad Batch.”    The episode “Battle Scars” begins with the group after a series of mercenary...

Out of all the characters to get their own Disney Plus series, Loki was definitely a given as he’s easily one of this universe's most popular characters. With his dynamic history and his constantly changing...

More horror has come this week as the Conjuring is here with its latest installment. Ed and Lorraine Warren, two of the most famous paranormal investigators are back in a film that centers on what is...

"Rick and Morty" is back for another season, so I thought it’d be a good time to talk about one of my favorite animated shows of all time, “Rick and Morty.” I’m surprised at how the show started...

Every once in a while, you find yourself surfing anime streaming sites such as Funimation or Crunchyroll to binge watch random animes that grab your interest. This is definitely what happened to me as...

Another Friday means another episode of Bad Batch is up and running. Last week we saw the group still hiding out on Ord Mantell where they are told by Cid to infiltrate a Corellian decommissioning facility...

Featured Image: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures I’m not gonna lie, my thoughts on the Disney live action remakes are mixed at best. Mainly because most of them either repeat the same story again,...

It’s been over a year since this film was delayed due to the pandemic, but it’s finally been released and we can see how the story continues.  The film takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where...

It took a while, but we finally get to see the titular group take on a real mission in this week’s episode of Bad Batch In “Rampage,” the group are looking for information on Fennec Shand, the...

The Bad Batch find themselves in a tight spot once again in this week’s episode, “Cornered.” We come back to the titular group as they’re making a supply run on Pandora. Their situation...

The hit amazon prime series, “Invincible” is based on the 2003 comic series by Robert Kirkman — the show has gotten a lot of popularity recently with its take on superheroes. We’ve definitely...

Things are taking a more episodic approach on this week’s episode of “Bad Batch.”  The episode, “Replacements,” centers on the titular group as they crash land on a stranded moon where they...

On May the Fourth (May 4th), I had the opportunity to go to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios where hundreds of fans gathered to interact, take photos, and pose with their lightsabers. The...

Star Wars is back with its latest animated show, “The Bad Batch”! Starring the titular group first introduced in the final season of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”, this series is seen by many as...

One of the most popular anime in recent years is back and has hit the big screen with its first feature film. “Demon Slayer” is one of those shows that I can’t get enough of. I read all the manga,...

It took us six long weeks, but we finally reached the finish line with this series. Even though it's only been six episodes, a lot has happened in terms of story and character. We’ve seen big moments,...

It is a time of uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic as so many of us had to undergo social restrictions to protect our health and well-being. This included going to bars, meeting friends at sports...

We’re finally at episode 5 and things seem to be gearing up for the big finale next week. The episode begins with John Walker in the aftermath of killing one of the Flag Smashers in public. He is...

Since I’ve talked about Marvel, DC, and other superheroes in the media, it only makes sense that I give my thoughts on “One Punch Man.” The series takes place on the supercontinent, Earth, where...

Wow....this show really keeps the ball rolling with this episode. I’m not going to lie, it’s going to be tough to talk about this one without spoilers. So, if you haven’t seen it yet, go check it...

April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to celebrate people on the autism spectrum's individuality. For those who don’t know, Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that causes people to take in information...

If you grew up in the early 2000s then chances are you stayed up late watching programs like “Toonami” on Adult Swim. “Toonami,” for a lot of people, was their introduction to anime with shows...

We’re already halfway through the series and it seems like this story is coming in full speed.  The episode centers on Sam and Bucky going to meet Baron Zemo, the villain from “Captain America:...

It’s the monster crossover you’ve been waiting to see, “Godzilla vs. Kong.” What was going to be one of the biggest films to come to theaters is now available in your home thanks to HBO Max.  The...

It took a while, but I finally got around to watching “Jujutsu Kaisen,” one of the most talked-about anime’s right now. It’s interesting because this show hasn’t even been around for a year,...

A lot has happened in the past week. First, we had Sam giving away the shield, then super soldier terrorists, and now the U.S. government has installed a new face as Captain America. Let’s see where...

Season Five is around the corner. So let's talk about one of the most popular anime series out there, “My Hero Academia.” This shonen series has captivated fans and casual viewers with its complex...

It’s been one month since I received my first injection of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine on February 15th. This week I’ve recently received my second dose and am about to go into detail about my experience. My...

It’s hard to believe that it’s only been two weeks since we finished “WandaVision.” Now we get to see Marvel’s second Disney Plus series to release, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” The...

While “Justice League ” (2017) isn’t the worst film ever, it is shocking what little impact this movie had on audiences everywhere. It’s a footnote in cinema only because it angered a group of...

After over three long years of online campaigns, the #ReleasetheSnyderCut movement has finally succeeded with the announcement and release of “Zack Snyder’s Justice League.” As you can imagine, a...

Brought to you by people who want to write new works during a time where human connection is difficult, the Talon Review has made some wonderful pieces of literature in the past few years.  I’m here...

As I was looking for anime to go over, a fan recommended that I go over “Jujutsu Kaisen.” Unfortunately, I was still attempting to discover where to watch it, so I moved it to a later date. However,...

It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a year since the United States government declared the infectious disease COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. Because of this people were forced to quarantine...

If you were to take the video game “Among Us” and give it the gruesome fatalities of “Mortal Kombat,” then you would probably get something like “Danganronpa.”  The anime centers on Makoto...

This has been an eventful nine weeks, hasn’t it? I mean we go from sitcom homages to supernatural flashbacks to full-on magic/android battles. It’s about as dynamic and energetic as a show can get....

Do you want to have a worry-free day at Disney World but don’t have the heart to leave your pet alone at home? Well, then you should consider taking them to Best Friends Pet Hotel! Since 1995, this...

We’re truly in the supernatural territory now folks! There’s only one episode left in this season, and we’re finally getting the answers we’ve been waiting for. The episode begins right where...

How do shows like these keep escaping my radar? It seems like anime is full of shows that surprise people with its charm and unique ideas. The series centers on Senkū Ishigami, an 18-year-old  genius,...

My name is David Eckstein-Schoemann. I am a fellow Osprey at UNF and recently got my first dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine (on Feb. 15 to be exact). Several family members and I are diagnosed with...

It took a while, but we’ve finally caught up to the present day on “WandaVision”.  After the events of the last episode, Wanda decides to have a day to herself while her neighbor Agnes agrees...

Netflix’s latest film is finally here. “Malcolm and Marie” is one of the first Hollywood films to be written, financed and produced during the COVID-19 Pandemic with filming taking place in secret...

While I was passing the time in quarantine, I decided to try new things such as watching anime. While I was binge watching anime films and shows, one of the titles that kept getting recommended to me was...

We may be in the middle of February, but don’t think that’s gonna stop this show from pretending like it’s Halloween straight out of the 90s or early 2000s. This week on WandaVision the Maximoff...

This past Monday, I took a little trip to Disney Springs near Orlando where they were holding a special meet and greet with Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano from “Star Wars,” and costume/apparel...

“Cobra Kai” is one of the most talked-about shows in recent years. Made over 30 years after the original “The Karate Kid” series and even starring a lot of the original cast. This show has struck...

We’re back with WandaVision, this time in the 80s primetime. Talk about a show that started out slow, but is now blowing people's minds with its big reveals and dramatic turns. A lot of crazy things...

Last week on WandaVision, we had an unexpected change of pace as we were taken out of the sitcom world to see how the situation unfolded in reality during the previous episodes. Even though there’s a...

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In the last few years, I’ve come across some great pieces of anime. Most of you are likely aware of some of the more popular ones, like “Spirited Away” and “My Hero Academia”. If you’re...

Last week on WandaVision, color entered the picture as we found our characters in a 70s style setting. Wanda is revealed to be pregnant as she and Vision try to keep up with her constantly accelerating...

As COVID-19 continues to hamper the entertainment industry, streaming services have risen to prominence with their near-endless sources of content. The rise is due to the fact that they not only allow...

It’s been a long time since any of us has seen anything Marvel-related. After months of quarantine and release delays, fans will finally be able to see their favorite heroes again. While the movies are...

It took a while, but season two of the Mandalorian is finally available on Disney Plus. Talk about a show that started out as a simple premise but just exploded in popularity. Everywhere you look there...

Disney is open and ready for guests! Like every business nowadays, Disney has some crucial COVID-19 guidelines and social distancing protocols. Disney is also offering a two, three, and four-day ticket...

Even though 2020 is finally over, citizens everywhere continue to lead uneasy lives in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent months have shown signs of hope as the United States approves two COVID-19...

Now available on Disney Plus - Soul. This is the latest entry in Pixar’s ever-growing film library. When the trailer came out, people, including myself, didn’t know what to make of it. While it looked...

It’s the first Warner Bros. film to get a dual release in theaters and on HBO Maxx--Wonder Woman 1984, the sequel to the smash hit Wonder Woman in 2017. After months of quarantine and release delays,...

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It’s a film among some of the most highly acclaimed anime out there, My Hero Academia! Talk about a series that started out small in the beginning but overtime just exploded as a mainstay in our pop...

“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” (August 2020) If you were watching the Superbowl earlier this month then you were probably expecting some big moments. I’m not talking about the football game,...