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Nicholas Brooks

About Nicholas Brooks

Nicholas Brooks has been writing professionally for over a decade, covering many aspects of pop culture from film and video games to comics and anime. Writing has remained his passion in that time and loves to theorize and pick apart unique connections in franchises like Marvel, Jurassic Park and much more. In his spare time, he could be found working on his bookstagram, collecting figures, reading comics or watching movies with his girlfriend.

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Did the Chronicles of Narnia Inspire the Four Founders of Hogwarts?

Harry Potter defined fantasy for a generation with its epic tales. But one aspect may actually be tied to C. S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia.

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The MCU Avoided a Classic Comic Trope - And It Was Better for It

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has championed many tropes from its comic roots. But one trope has thankfully been mostly left behind - more or less.

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Batman's Movie Cowls Explore His Motivations

Batman's live-action appearances have varied through the years but offered unique takes on his cowl. But each one carries a deeper meaning.

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Ant-Man's Tell-All Book Explains How He Earned an Ant Colony's Respect

Ant-Man has conquered many feats during his time in the MCU. But his greatest feat came in how he earned the respect of his tiny allies.

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Ahsoka Could Finally Highlight an Unresolved Hera Syndulla Mystery

Ahsoka will see the return of several Rebels characters including Hera Syndulla. This could potentially lead to Hera's greatest mystery being solved.

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Ahsoka's Most Misleading Battle Captures the Evolution of Lightsaber Combat

Ahsoka's latest lightsaber fight was deceptively quick. But this fight may have explained the evolution of lightsaber duelists and their styles.

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Ahsoka's Baylan Skoll Has a Lot in Common With This Controversial Star Wars Figure

Baylan Skoll is an honor-bound dark side user who believes wholeheartedly in Thrawn's return. But his ideals match another disillusioned Jedi.

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Michael Myers May Be Pure Evil - But He's Not Horror's Most Sinister Killer

Michael Myers has been conveyed as pure evil on more than one occasion. But one slasher, no matter how small, is way more malicious.

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Transformers' Least Used Character Was Almost Its Most Beloved

The Transformers is filled with dozens of iconic and unique characters. But its most beloved was also its least explored in other media.

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Ahsoka's Marrok Twist Calls Back to an Ancient Nightsister Practice

Ahsoka gave fans a shocking surprise with the mysterious Inquisitor Marrok. But his fate may be tied to an old and powerful Nightsister ability.

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Slasher Movies Have an Unsung Hero That Deserves More Respect

Slasher movies have included just as many heroes as they have villains. But of all these heroes, there's one that deserves much more credit.

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Loki's Most Vile Act Could Unleash a Monster Worse Than Surtur

Loki committed a violent act long before he appeared in The Avengers. And this choice may bring a truly devastating enemy into the MCU.

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The Daughters of the Dragon Could Still Introduce Big Names in the MCU

A Daughters of the Dragon spinoff could've opened many doors for its characters. But they could still grow in the MCU with other famous faces.

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Transformers Had Its Most Famous Voices Advertise an Iconic Toy Gimmick

The Transformers have had their fair share of gimmicks over the decades that helped the brand grow. But its best one featured its most iconic voices.

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Jurassic World Dominion's Big Bad Had a Worse Death in The Lost World

Lewis Dodgson was the secret villain of the Jurassic Park franchise. But his movie death was very different from his death in the novels.

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An Age of Ultron Scene Proved Why the MCU's Original Avengers Faltered

Avengers: Age of Ultron showed the iconic MCU team at their peak. But one of its best scenes proved how flawed the team really was.

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Godzilla Minus One May Connect to the Classic That Started It All

Godzilla Minus One promises to bring the terror of the original back into focus. But this connection could be more than a coincidence.

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The 2010s Provided the Strangest and Most Important Sci-Fi Horror Movie

The 2010s had some of the most unique horror movies ever put on screen. But one entry completely redefined science fiction horror movies.

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Thor's Next Big Villain Could Lead to Asgard's Return

The MCU has introduced many villains for Thor to face. But there's still time to introduce one that could bring about the return of Asgard.

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Jimmy Buffett Truly Helped the Jurassic World Franchise Come Into Its Own

Jurassic World had many memorable scenes when it was released. But nothing compared to what Jimmy Buffett's cameo represented for the series.

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