Twenty-one years ago this week, on October 25th, 1993, MTV launched a little something called The Jon Stewart Show. Yes, that very same Jon Stewart. He’s been the host of The Daily Show so long it’s hard to picture the mediascape without it at this point, but Read More …
Star Trek is an enormous and complex cultural entity whose impact on politics, technology, and storytelling are undeniable. It’s also as flawed and problematic as any other massive media franchise. Lifelong Trekkie and Deadshirt Editor-in-Chief Dylan Roth attempts to make sense of it all for die-hards and outsiders Read More …
Deadshirt Is Watching…is a weekly feature in which Deadshirt staff, contributors, and guests sound off on the television shows we’re tuned into, from intense dramas to clever sitcoms to the most insane reality shows. This week: The Flash, Modern Family, South Park. Max Robinson is watching… The Read More …
On Friday, October 24th, John Constantine–part magician, part detective, and total conman–will make his way to television with the premiere of the aptly named NBC show, Constantine. As a longtime fan, I was skeptical about the show when it was first announced. A previous screen Read More …
Ten years ago, Marvel Comics was limping out of bankruptcy. Now, they’re arguably the defining entertainment brand of the decade. They’ve taken characters like Iron Man, Thor, and Black Widow, who not too long ago were total unknowns outside of comics fandom, and turned Read More …
This year at the New York Comic Con when I walked into the atrium-like Javits Center where the con was held, a lot of things immediately vied for my attention–con-goers by the droves, staff members directing people with bullhorns, long lines, and giant, brightly colored Read More …
In the wake of New York Comic Con, Deadshirt staff writer Christina Harrington sat down with comic book writer Marguerite Bennett, known for her work at DC, Marvel, and BOOM! Studios, to discuss her work on the new Sleepy Hollow book based on the hit FOX horror series. Read More …
Deadshirt Is Watching…is a weekly feature in which Deadshirt staff, contributors, and guests sound off on the television shows we’re tuned into, from intense dramas to clever sitcoms to the most insane reality shows. This week, it’s The League, American Horror Story: Freak Show, and Are You Read More …
A lot has been made in the last couple of years over the rise of “prestige” format drama television, and its trends and focuses. In general, these series have a strong vision on the part of the showrunners, with a clear arc and endgame for Read More …
Star Trek is an enormous and complex cultural entity whose impact on politics, technology, and storytelling are undeniable. It’s also as flawed and problematic as any other massive media franchise. Lifelong Trekkie and Deadshirt Editor-in-Chief Dylan Roth attempts to make sense of it all for die-hards and outsiders Read More …