Mike Bedard
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Star Wars", Adult Swim
- Mike Bedard wrote the first season of the web series "Fujiyama Ichiban," a Power Rangers-esque kids' show about the power of friendship.
- He joined Static Media in 2020 and has contributed features, news articles, and interview pieces to SlashGear and Looper.
- Mike provides further analysis of film and television on TikTok under the handle @cinema_singularity.
Experience
Mike has worked as a professional writer since 2013, getting his start as a writer for the UCLA newspaper The Daily Bruin for its pop culture beat. He's written extensively for many different sites online, including Cracked, Ranker, and StudioBinder. But Mike doesn't just talk about movies; he also makes his own, having written several short films that have been produced by Dollars & Donuts Productions. He currently writes for the sketch comedy team Dinger, which performs every month at The Pack Theater in Los Angeles.
Education
Mike has a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in political science from UCLA.
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Stories By Mike Bedard
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If you're a Peacock subscriber and you love action movies, you're in luck. Here are some lesser-known action gems that you can watch on the streamer right now.
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"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" has become a major box office success thanks to a mix of nostalgia, timing, and fondness for its iconic star and director.
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"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" answers most of its own questions by the time the movie ends, but still leaves room for a third visit to the afterlife.
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Isabela Merced's career so far has included Broadway, television, movies, and roles in both major superhero franchises. And she's just getting started.
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So far in 2024, we've seen no shortage of action movies spanning all different kinds of genres. Here are some of the finest of the year.
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From its Oscar-winning leads to its combination of the superhero and musical genres, "Joker: Folie à Deux" seems certain to knock audiences out.
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While "Alien" movies have struggled at the box office in the past, "Alien: Romulus" has put the franchise back on solid footing with audiences.
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Hugh Jackman is best known for playing the super serious Marvel mutant Wolverine, but he's actually pretty silly on set. Here are some of his best bloopers.
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With "Alien: Romulus" calling back to movies like the original "Alien" and "Aliens," there are plenty of details you might miss watching it for the first time.
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"Alien: Romulus" is finally here, and it's going down well with critics. If you have questions about the film's exciting finale, then you're in the right place.
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If you're on the fence about seeing the movie adaptation of "Borderlands," we've got you covered. Here's our deep dive into the video game film and its ending.
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M. Night Shyamalan’s “Trap,” starring Josh Hartnett, is actually inspired by a true story -- which is in some ways as wild as the plot of the movie itself.
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M. Night Shyamalan's movies are known for their twists, but the biggest twist in "Trap" might not be what you're expecting.
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“Deadpool & Wolverine” bucks many superhero movie traditions, and proudly makes fun of them, but it also continues a frustrating Marvel and DC trope.
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"Deadpool & Wolverine" is full of pop culture references, including a nod to an iconic Star Trek moment that might make some fans upset.
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One key takeaway from "Deadpool & Wolverine" is the presence of anchor beings. What are they, and which Marvel characters could potentially fit the bill?
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"Deadpool & Wolverine" features many Multiverse variants, including a "sexy Deadpool" who's quite different from the main version. Here's what you need to know.
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"Deadpool & Wolverine" makes up for a missed opportunity in "Deadpool 2" with an epic superhero fight, and everyone gets some good shots in.
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Some "Deadpool & Wolverine" cameos seemingly leaked ahead of the film's premiere, but they aren't actually in the movie. Here's what happened.
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Following in MCU tradition and then some, "Deadpool & Wolverine" has multiple post-credits scenes. Here's what you can expect from each of these scenes.
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Learn about the episode of Shemar Moore's "SWAT" that IMDb users rank as the worst since the police drama series began airing on CBS in 2017.
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“Yo quiero Taco Bell” wasn’t just a Taco Bell commercial slogan, it was a cultural moment. But whatever happened to that controversial chihuahua?
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Actor Rick Moranis is known for his comedic roles in the '80s and '90s, such as "Ghostbusters" and "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." Here's what he looks like now.
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"Batman: Caped Crusader" is the latest animated project about the Dark Knight, but is it safe for kids to watch? Here's what parents need to know.
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The new "Joker 2" trailer is full of so many details that it's easy to miss some -- including confirmation the film will feature another iconic Batman villain.
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The latest trailer for "Joker: Folie à Deux" is here, and it's sending social media into a frenzy. Here's what people are saying about the anticipated sequel.
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From Erik Selvig in "Thor: The Dark World" to Sersi and Ikaris in "Eternals," here are five times that the generally PG-13-rated MCU allowed nudity.