
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

Meet the Fargo Season 5 cast: who's who in the crime drama
By Mike Manalo published
Noah Hawley's anthology series is back and the Fargo season 5 cast brings a veritable who's who of acclaimed actors to stir up some small-town chaos.

Sling TV review: gets the job done
By Mike Manalo published
With Sling TV, it is hard to beat the bang for your buck with this live TV streaming service. Check out our full review of the service for more info.

Why Futurama season 11 doesn't ruin its perfect finale
By Mike Manalo published
Good news everyone! Futurama season 11 has landed again. Does that destroy all that came before it? Not necessarily.

Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One ending explained
By Mike Manalo published
Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One ending explained... what’s next for Ethan Hunt and the IMF?

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania — release date, reviews, trailer and everything we know about the Marvel movie
By Mike Manalo last updated
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania sets the stage for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here is everything we know.

Who is Kang the Conqueror? What to know about the Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania villain
By Mike Manalo published
Say hello to Marvel's new big bad, Kang the Conqueror. But who is this menace that makes his first appearance in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania?

Natasha Lyonne: seven things you didn't know about the Poker Face star
By Mike Manalo published
Get to know Poker Face star Natasha Lyonne, from how she got her acting start to her favorite video game.

Meet the Poker Face cast: who's who in the mystery series
By Mike Manalo published
Get to know the all-star Poker Face cast, headlined by Natasha Lyonne and a who's who of guest stars set to appear in the weekly procedural.

Best Batman actors: every star ranked best to worst
By Mike Manalo published
With 'The Batman' finally arriving, we pick the best Batman actors to date...

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ending explained
By Mike Manalo published
We dive into what the ending of Wakanda Forever means for the rest of the MCU

Tales of the Jedi: episodes, trailer, cast and all we know about the animated Star Wars series
By Mike Manalo published
Tales of the Jedi is an all new Star Wars-inspired Disney Plus series that reveals some major details about popular Star Wars characters.

Black Adam post-credit scenes: what it means for the DCEU
By Mike Manalo published
As with most superhero movies, there is a Black Adam post-credit scene. We break it down for you right here.

MCU Phase 6: everything we know about the Marvel movies
By Mike Manalo published
MCU Phase 6 is going to wrap up Marvel's Multiverse Saga. Here is everything we know about the movies and TV shows making up Phase 6.

MCU Phase 5: everything we know about the Marvel movies and TV shows
By Mike Manalo published
Marvel has laid out its plans for the MCU Phase 5. Here is everything that we know about all of the movie and TV shows on the way.

Better Call Saul series finale review: the truth shall set you free
By Mike Manalo published
The Better Call Saul series finale gave fans a perfect sendoff to a show that started as a Breaking Bad spinoff but became so much more.

Better Call Saul season 6 episode 12 review: has Saul gone too far?
By Mike Manalo published
In the penultimate chapter of Better Call Saul, Kim returns and provides the heartbreak, while Saul experiences some heart-stopping thrills.

Better Call Saul season 6 episode 11 review: breaking bad in more ways than one
By Mike Manalo published
In Better Call Saul season 6 episode 11, Jimmy/Saul/Gene sets up familiar schemes with his new partners, while flashbacks recall the Breaking Bad days.

Better Call Saul season 6 episode 10 review: some quality time with Gene Takovic
By Mike Manalo last updated
In Better Call Saul season 6 episode 10, the show takes us back to the future with an exciting, somber installment.

Better Call Saul season 6 episode 9 review: Jimmy and Kim learn the cost of their actions
By Mike Manalo last updated
Better Call Saul season 6 episode 9 sees Jimmy and Kim trying to move, but that's easier said than done.

Better Call Saul season 6 episode 8 review: a game-changing return for Saul and company
By Mike Manalo published
Blood, tension and an unexpected trip to the beach anchor another shocking and brilliant episode of Better Call Saul's excellent final season

Thor: Love and Thunder post-credit scenes — what they mean for the MCU
By Mike Manalo published
How many Thor: Love and Thunder post-credit scenes are there and what they mean for the future of the MCU?

How does Jane Foster become The Mighty Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder?
By Mike Manalo published
Natalie Portman returns as Jane Foster in Thor: Love and Thunder with new powers. So how does Jane become The Mighty Thor?