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San Diego Comic Con 2017: A Disgusting Display of Fan Abuse by Hollywood and the SDCC Staff

Matthew Berg-Johnsen — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 14:00:06 +0000

I have have been going to San Diego Comic Con for the past 9 years. I have never experienced the pre-Twilight years of Comic Con where the atmosphere was significantly less hostile and relatively less… [more]

Batman: The Telltale Series Season 1 Review

Matthew Berg-Johnsen — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:00:18 +0000

Batman: The Telltale Series Season 1 Review" title="Batman: The Telltale Series Season 1 Review" style="float:left;" />To state the obvious, Batman has been a phenomenon that has transcended the realm of comics into a multimedia franchise powerhouse. Batman has conquered cartoons (most notably with Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond),… [more]

The SDCC Experience: Interview with Mile High Comics’s Chuck Rozanski

Matthew Berg-Johnsen — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:00:27 +0000

Chuck Rozanski (pictured on the featured image on Sequart’s main page) is the owner of Mile High Comics who attends San Diego Comic Con as a vendor (along with other conventions). You can view Mile… [more]

Interview with Production Designer Sean Haworth

Matthew Berg-Johnsen — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 02:55:23 +0000

At San Diego Comic Con 2016, Sean Haworth appeared on the panel, “The Production Designer; Architect of Imagination.” His work includes movies such as Deadpool and Ender’s Game. You can view his website here. WARNING:… [more]

Interview with Production Designer Suzuki Ingerslev

Matthew Berg-Johnsen — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:00:57 +0000

At San Diego Comic Con 2016, Suzuki Ingerslev appeared on the panel, “The Production Designer; Architect of Imagination.” Her work includes television shows such as Colony, Hand of God, and True Blood (pictures from the… [more]

Interview with Production Designer Dave Blass

Matthew Berg-Johnsen — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:28:14 +0000

At San Diego Comic Con 2016, Dave Blass appeared on the panel, “The Production Designer; Architect of Imagination.” His work includes television shows such as Preacher and Constantine. You can view his website here. What… [more]

The Influence of Consumerism on Geek Culture

Matthew Berg-Johnsen — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 16:00:55 +0000

For many, the return of Star Wars (and a good one at that) to the big screen could be likened to the second coming of Christ. The franchise is a cultural phenomenon celebrated around the… [more]

Adventure Time: Losing Momentum

Matthew Berg-Johnsen — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 21:30:03 +0000

Adventure Time: Losing Momentum" title="Adventure Time: Losing Momentum" style="float:left;" />Warning: Spoilers for the latest Adventure Time miniseries, Stakes, as well as plot elements from older seasons below. Recently, I had just finished watching Adventure Time’s eight-part miniseries, Stakes, and needless to say, I enjoyed… [more]

Spectre: Losing to the Times

Matthew Berg-Johnsen — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 16:00:08 +0000

Spectre: Losing to the Times" title="Spectre: Losing to the Times" style="float:left;" />I didn’t come in with high expectations for this film, which might be an odd thing to say considering that I really enjoyed Skyfall. You know Skyfall is a good film when it turns into… [more]

We Bare Bears: A Charming Series With Potential

Matthew Berg-Johnsen — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 16:00:31 +0000

We Bare Bears: A Charming Series With Potential" title="We Bare Bears: A Charming Series With Potential" style="float:left;" />Over the last few years Cartoon Network has seen an astounding resurgence (in terms of quality at the very least). Greenlighting cartoons such as Adventure Time, Regular Show, and Steven Universe, the network has near… [more]

The Legend of Korra: An Interview with Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino

Matthew Berg-Johnsen — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 11:00:04 +0000

The Legend of Korra: An Interview with Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino" title="The Legend of Korra: An Interview with Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino" style="float:left;" />Coincidentally coinciding with the 10th Anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Gallery Nucleus held a Legend of Korra/Avatar: The Last Airbender Tribute Exhibition containing the art of fans selected by Gallery Nucleus as well as… [more]

Understanding Adventure Time’s Worldwide Adoration

Matthew Berg-Johnsen — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:00:42 +0000

Adventure Time’s Worldwide Adoration" title="Understanding Adventure Time’s Worldwide Adoration" style="float:left;" />In the modern iteration of pop culture, there are few television shows that have been as impactful as Adventure Time, and it is certainly not hard to see why. Whether it be nostalgia for a… [more]

Interstellar and the Question of Sci-Fi Plausibility

Matthew Berg-Johnsen — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 12:00:30 +0000

Interstellar and the Question of Sci-Fi Plausibility" title="Interstellar and the Question of Sci-Fi Plausibility" style="float:left;" />Warning: Mild spoilers of Interstellar are discussed in this article. The spoilers do not give any description of what actually occurs, but if you want to avoid even the vaguest of descriptions, then avoid this… [more]

Nickelodeon’s Business Strategies are Threatening Its Future

Matthew Berg-Johnsen — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 12:00:25 +0000

As of late, a new trend is forming within the children’s cartoon industry. The industry is seeing more creatively liberal cartoons that contain darker undertones and flawed (yet likable or understandable) characters rarely (if ever)… [more]

Rising Tensions: Legend of Korra: Book 4 “Enemy at the Gates” Review

Matthew Berg-Johnsen — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:00:02 +0000

Legend of Korra: Book 4 “Enemy at the Gates” Review" title="Rising Tensions: Legend of Korra: Book 4 “Enemy at the Gates” Review" style="float:left;" />Warning: Episode Spoilers Ahead. If you are not caught up on the Legend of Korra, it is highly recommended that you avoid reading this review. Another week, another great episode of the Legend of Korra!… [more]