Mike Manalo
Mike is a proud, sarcastic nerd with a penchant for comic books, comic book movies, and movies in general, and occasional delusions of grandeur. He's also a UC Berkeley graduate who decided to go into writing over pre-med because he figured he'd ultimately save more lives by not being a doctor. He's a Slytherin and a Pisces, so he's very emotionally sensitive, yet also evil, but can be defeated by exploiting his insecurities. His goal is to live one hell of a unique life, and it's been working so far! His proudest moments are being retweeted by James Gunn and Ryan Reynolds in the same week, and getting 999,999 points on Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Disneyland.
You can find Mike's writing around the web at publications like The Nerds of Color, What to Watch, Spoiler Free Reviews, and That's It LA.
Latest articles by Mike Manalo
![Oscar Isaac crawling through a tomb in Moon Knight](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EnV69jbnZRtevuAvGReqE5-320-80.jpg)
Moon Knight season 1 episode 4 review: mummies and madness
By Mike Manalo last updated
On episode 4 of Moon Knight, the horror and the surreal are cranked up for Steven/Marc in a fun, off-the-walls outing.
![Michael Mando points a guy in Better Call Saul](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wQSNhE6EL7AYB2YBH83Zfj-320-80.jpg)
Better Call Saul season 6 episode 2 review: ratcheting up the heat (with no AC)
By Mike Manalo published
In Better Call Saul season 6's second episode, Nacho better understands the danger he is in while Jimmy and Kim move forward with their Howard scheme.
![Bob Odenkirk in Better Call Saul](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ajLxEkBLpmRz4L7kTFNUrj-320-80.jpg)
Better Call Saul season 6 episode 1 review: north or south
By Mike Manalo published
Better Call Saul is back with its final season. Catch up with what happened in the season 6 premiere, "Wine and Roses."
![Oscar Isaac stands at the entrance of a temple in Moon Knight](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dntCNBnyRvzpesHMiyaCm6-320-80.jpg)
Moon Knight season 1 episode 3 review: What if we rewrite the stars
By Mike Manalo published
The latest Moon Knight episode on Disney Plus offers more action, mythology and character development in another winning episode.
![Mr. Knight](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a7kDUPu9hwpMbAhJTtDd9j-320-80.jpg)
Moon Knight season 1 episode 2 review: Suit up
By Mike Manalo published
In Moon Knight episode 2, Steven and Marc fight over control, learn Harrow's backstory and meet a surprising person from Marc's past.
![Morbius](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7dFJFQdfqv8ZsUnE8hbL6P-320-80.jpg)
Morbius review: Jared Leto's superhero movie sucks the life out of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe
By Mike Manalo published
Morbius, the long-awaited installment in Sony's Spider-Man Universe starring Jared Leto, hits finally theaters April 1.
![Oscar Isaac holding a cell phone in Moon Knight](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hnbMMgPChCgLcQe4z5HWRU-320-80.jpg)
Moon Knight season 1 episode 1 review: Steven Grant, meet Marc Spector, the Moon Knight
By Mike Manalo published
In the Moon Knight premiere, Oscar Isaac gives a fantastic dual performance as Steven Grant and Marc Spector, better known as Moon Knight.
![Jared Leto as Morbius](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cr67fXPUTqYHfvJVAv4cqm-320-80.jpg)
Is Morbius in the MCU?
By Mike Manalo published
Morbius is a new movie based on a popular Marvel character, but is he officially part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
![Moon Knight posing over multiple defeated bad guys in Moon Knight](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aKqNxzaEDZzYi38DL6kr2d-320-80.jpg)
Who is Moon Knight? — unraveling the MCU's newest superhero
By Mike Manalo published
A quick introduction to the MCU’s mysterious new hero.
![ZOË KRAVITZ as Selina Kyle in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “THE BATMAN,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wnoddmr99fnukPhnW39DzZ-320-80.jpeg)
Best Catwoman — every star ranked best to worst
By Mike Manalo published
Who's the best Catwoman? With 'The Batman' here, we pick the best Catwoman actors to date so far.
![Peacemaker John Cena](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5yXjsQn2dLFw3EkrNt8GEZ-320-80.jpg)
Peacemaker, Loki and Walter White: why we love villains
By Mike Manalo published
Villains like Peacemaker, Loki and more are having their moments on TV, but why are they so much fun to watch?
![Still from Spider-Man No Way Home](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bxKJ9MrAgb5FrDKY5HkRWf-320-80.jpg)
Best Spider-Man movies: The Spider-Man movies ranked from worst to best
By Mike Manalo last updated
With 'No Way Home' coming soon to theaters, we reveal the best Spider-Man movies to date so far
![Eternals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jUdafTbsKt3UpjtZTXpAvU-320-80.jpg)
'Eternals': The Perfect Companion Piece to 'Watchmen'
By Mike Manalo published
In many ways, 'Eternals' is a perfect companion piece to the seminal DC classic, 'Watchmen.' Here's why!
![Caption: (L-r) JOEL KINNAMAN as Rick Flag, JOHN CENA as Peacemaker, MARGOT ROBBIE as Harley Quinn, PETER CAPALDI as The Thinker and IDRIS ELBA as Bloodsport in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “THE SUICIDE SQUAD,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8Hbm8D2KChM7ai4FK8TbTJ-320-80.jpeg)
Deconstructing the surrealism behind 'The Suicide Squad'
By Mike Manalo published
Diving into the hidden meanings behind James Gunn's wacky take on Task Force X
![metadata.caption_abstract:"(L-R): Melina (Rachel Weisz), Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) and Yelena (Florence Pugh) in Marvel Studios' BLACK WIDOW, in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access. Photo by Jay Maidment. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved."](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bdemYdBikbmaJNbsP8TLRY-320-80.jpg)
'Black Widow' and the tragedy of the Widow family
By Mike Manalo published
'Black Widow' has finally hit theaters after years of anticipation and excitement from fans who wanted nothing more than to see their favorite character in a long overdue solo outing.
![Heroes of the DC Animated Universe in Justice League Unlimited](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nfiwTagooEKYUY8XgN3SL9-320-80.jpg)
Remembering the DC Animated Universe 15 years later
By Mike Manalo published
To commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the end of the DC Animated Universe, we explore what made this universe the definitive version of the DC Universe ever put to screen!
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