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 currently writes for the sketch comedy team Dinger, which performs every month at The Pack Theater in Los Angeles.
- 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 joined Static Media in 2020 and has contributed features, news articles, and interview pieces.
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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Four years before "Late Night With the Devil" earned a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, the Netflix original "His House" deservedly earned that distinction.
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Sean Murray explained that this heartfelt scene was shot with multiple versions, the actors ad-libbing to create a lighthearted moment in the serious episode.
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An Allegra commercial featuring a woman singing the song "Bulletproof" has drawn the ire of many people online. Here's why the ad is so hated.
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A big-screen "ThunderCats" adaptation was announced years ago, and the project's director and co-writer, Adam Wingard, has finally provided a promising update.
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Timothée Chalamet embodies legendary musician Bob Dylan in a series of set photos from director James Mangold's upcoming biopic "A Complete Unknown."
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An intriguing "WALL-E" fan theory suggests Pixar's adorable robot protagonist is not humanity's savior but actually a stand-in for the devil who dooms mankind.
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In 2004, "The Godfather Part II" actor Carmine Caridi was permanently banned from the Academy. Here's why he was handed such a severe punishment.
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Viewers may be surprised to learn whether the actor who plays Jeremy Renner's daughter in the new Silk ad actually shares a familial connection with the star.
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The title of the third film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe's "Venom" series has been announced as "Venom: The Last Dance" - but what could that mean?
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"Chicago Med" viewers were dealt a curve ball with Bert's latest diagnosis. Here's how this big event could change everything for several characters.
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Filming for "The Last of Us" Season 2 is underway, and unfortunately, it seems that this character death from the video games will make its way to the TV show.
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Just days after Robert Downey Jr.'s long-anticipated win at the Academy Awards for best supporting actor, the way he accepted the award is being called racist.
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Al Pacino's strange presentation of the best picture category at the 2024 Oscars confused many viewers, but everything went according to plan.
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Netflix viewers are giving one 2014 George Clooney flop a second life on the streaming platform. The film didn't wow all critics, but it's become quite popular.
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"Road House" fans might be surprised to learn how critics feel about the upcoming Jake Gyllenhaal-starring remake of the original 1989 film.
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Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan is on top of the world right now. What movie will he make next? Some say it'll be a remake of this '60s mystery series.
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If you think the assorted creatures on Season 1 of "The Last of Us" were hideous, Season 2 may bring one of the game's most loathsome monsters to the screen.
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With "The Mandalorian and Grogu" set to bring "Star Wars" back to movie theaters, a Season 4 for "The Mandalorian" itself is not looking good.
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"The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping" is Netflix's latest docuseries that has viewers responding with their anger and frustration on social media.
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John Mulaney's memorable appearance as a presenter at the 2024 Oscars was well-received, with some enjoying his spot more than host Jimmy Kimmel.
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The 96th Academy Awards had several memorable moments, but perhaps none were as surprising as Al Pacino's unusual approach to announcing the Best Picture.
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Wes Anderson finally won his first Oscar at the 2024 Academy Awards show, but the acclaimed director missed the ceremony for a very good reason.
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What if characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe made the leap from heroics to playing basketball? That's what a batch of AI generated art imagines.
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Syreeta Covington appeared on "My 600 Lb-Life" Season 11 in February 2023. Here's what she's been up to in the time since her episode aired.
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Most Marvel fans debate whether one superhero can beat another in a fight, but this theory focuses instead on how much Captain America poops.
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Netflix is no stranger to releasing engrossing true-crime documentary series, and the streamer's latest offering is finding a wide audience.
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"The Cleaning Lady" opened Season 3 with a tribute to the late actor, and the hit Fox show's EP promises the series will continue to honor his memory.