Amanda Mullen
83 articles published since December 07, 2019
About Amanda Mullen
Amanda Mullen is an entertainment writer with a passion for all things books, films, and television. She loves writing articles about Marvel, Star Wars, and her favorite anime. When she's not writing about pop culture, she can usually be found hiking or playing board games.
Squid Game Can Still Fix Its Biggest Character Mistake (Despite Season 2's Disappointing Update)
Squid Game season 2 offered a disappointing cast update, but it’s not too late for the Netflix series to fix season 1’s biggest mistake.
Did Gus Fring Actually Have Children? Why Breaking Bad's Villain Was Telling The Truth
Gus Fring tells Walter White he has children in Breaking Bad, and there’s a good chance that the “Chicken Man” is telling him the truth.
2 Very Minor Better Call Saul Characters Caused Walter White's Entire Breaking Bad Story To Happen
Walter White’s transformation into Heisenberg in Breaking Bad could never have happened without two minor characters from Better Call Saul.
Who Voices Lumalee In The Super Mario Bros Movie
Lumalee is a breakout character from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and the voice actor behind the beloved character might come as a surprise.
Cruel Summer Season 2’s Cut Plan For Luke’s Killer Would Have Saved The Ending
Cruel Summer season 2 revealed Luke’s killer during its finale, but the writers had an alternate twist that would have saved the ending.
Why Lord Of The Rings' Ringwraiths Didn't Use Their Flying Beasts To Hunt Frodo
The Lord of the Rings trilogy would have played out very differently if the Ringwraiths pursued Frodo on their flying beasts. Why didn’t they?
Better Call Saul's Alcoholic Drinks All Have Hidden Meanings - Theory Explained
The smallest details from Better Call Saul add meaning to Jimmy McGill’s journey, right down to the alcoholic drinks the characters consume.
Cruel Summer Season 3 Will Only Work If It Makes 1 Major Character Change
Cruel Summer season 2 delivers a twist akin to season 1’s, and the show will need to change its character formula if it wants a successful season 3.
Super Mario's $1.35 Billion Box Office Is Great News For A Forgotten Video Game Movie Sequel
The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s box office success proves there’s a demand for video game adaptations, which bodes well for a long-forgotten sequel.
Netflix's Umbrella Academy Subtly Revealed Where Pogo's Name Came From 3 Years Ago
The Umbrella Academy sheds light on Pogo’s backstory in season 2, subtly revealing the likely origin of the character’s name in the process.
How Gandalf The Grey Becoming Gandalf The White Actually Changed Lord Of The Rings' Outcome
Gandalf the Grey’s transformation into Gandalf the White changed the tides in Middle-earth’s favor during The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
The Real Meaning Of Better Call Saul's Opening Song Was Only Revealed 7 Years Later
The meaning behind Better Call Saul’s opening song seemed obvious at first, but season 6 revealed what it was referencing years after the premiere.
Frozen 3 Needs To Continue 1 Important Elsa Design Tradition From The Previous 2 Movies
Frozen 3 will differ from its predecessors in several ways, but it should continue one design tradition when approaching Elsa’s journey.
Disappointing The Last Of Us Season 2 Update Is Actually Good News For Ellie's Story
The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin offered a disappointing update about season 2, but it’s actually good news for Ellie and her story.
The Boys Spinoff Hints The Main Show Will Copy Part Of Its Comic Ending
Prime Video’s TV adaptation of The Boys doesn’t always follow the source material, but its Gen V spinoff suggests it will utilize the comics’ ending.
Yellowstone Is About To Become So Much Bigger Despite Kevin Costner's Looming Exit
Kevin Costner is leaving Yellowstone after season 5, but the beloved Western franchise will continue to grow even after losing its lead.
Lucifer Perfectly Turned 1 Real-Life Controversy Into An In-Universe Joke
Lucifer sparked backlash ahead of its premiere on Fox, and the series comically references its real-life controversy in season 2 of the show.
Saul Goodman Or Jimmy McGill? Who Kim Really Loved In Better Call Saul
The relationship between Jimmy McGill and Kim Wexler is at the heart of Better Call Saul, but does Kim love Jimmy or his Saul Goodman persona?
Squid Game Season 2 Updates Are Exciting - But Mean Nothing Unless Netflix Fixes 1 Embarrassing Problem
Updates about Squid Game season 2 have finally surfaced, but Netflix will need to fix season 1’s big problem in order for it to succeed.
Why Percy Jackson 3 Didn't Happen (But A TV Reboot Is)
Percy Jackson 3 didn’t become a reality for several key reasons, but it’s the perfect time for Disney+ to properly adapt the books with a TV show.