Bek Aliev
Contributing since May, 2020
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About Bek Aliev
Bek Aliev is a writer, film buff, and gamer based in New York, NY. Graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles in Political Science/History and Film. Part-time producer and writer for independent pictures. Will talk for hours about sports analytics, a huge fan of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel and DC, and a committed Mike Myers' Cat in the Hat apologist.
Latest Articles
Every Season of The Sopranos Ranked, According to Critics
The Sopranos transformed the world of television. Now it's time to look back and see how critics rated each of it's captivating seasons.
Infinity War Theory: There's a HISTORICAL Reason Thor Calls Rocket 'Rabbit'
Thor may have had an understandable reason rooted in history for identifying Rocket as a rabbit in Avengers: Infinity War.
The Boys: How Much Time Has Passed Between Seasons 1 and 2? The Answer is Complicated
The Boys isn't upfront about what kind of time skip occurs, but context clues from both seasons help narrow down the timeline.
Star Wars Theory: Stormtrooper Armor Wasn't Designed to Provide Protection
While most armor is designed to protect, a new Star Wars theory suggests the Empire had a different goal in mind when equipping its armies.
Avengers Arsenal: The Best Iron Man Suits in Tony Stark's Armory
The MCU's Tony Stark has no shortage of armors in his arsenal, but some unique models stand out more than the rest.
Asgardian Arsenal: The Marvel Gods' Most Powerful Weapons
Advanced technology and superpowers are popular in Marvel, but there's no replacing the legendary Asgardian weapons seen in the MCU and comics.
Every Disney Renaissance Movie, Ranked According to Critics
The Disney Renaissance marked a return to form for Disney, bringing audiences some of the most memorable films; however, some are better than others.
Star Wars Theory: Jedi Were More Powerful AFTER Order 66 - & It Was Palpatine's Fault
Fans have long called out Star Wars' power-scaling, but one fan proposes a perfect explanation for why the Jedi seemingly became stronger after Order 66.
Stranger Things Theory: Hopper Is the Next Eleven
Some early clues indicate that the Upside Down may be the source of yet another super-powered protagonist for Stranger Things Season 4.
Breaking Bad: Why the Hit AMC Series Ended With Season 5
Breaking Bad was growing more popular with each season, but another series convinced showrunner Vince Gilligan to call it quits.
Mortal Kombat Actor Hiroyuki Sanada Is Becoming Japan’s Sean Bean
Just like Sean Bean, Mortal Kombat's Hiroyuki Sanada has been filling a specific niche in blockbuster movies.
X-Men's Apocalypse Is the Best Way for Disney+ to Introduce Mutants
Apocalypse's ancient backstory has the right amount of narrative and cinematic visuals to fit the format of a Disney+ limited series.
American Dad: The Funniest Newspaper Headline Jokes
The newspaper running gag was a staple for the first few years of American Dad! Here are some of the best headlines the writers came up with.
Loki Theory: The Disney+ Series Will Reimagine the Monster-of-the-Week Format
Picking up on a hint from Tom Hiddleston, one theory suggests Loki could put a spin on the classic television episode format.
Don Cheadle Said Captain Planet Would Crush Thanos - But Could He Beat Darkseid?
Don Cheadle's version of Captain Planet could go toe-to-toe with Thanos, but one ability may make Darkseid the perfect counter to him.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Sharon Carter Makes the Sokovia Accords MORE Confusing
Falcon and Winter Soldier made a good-faith effort to explain how exactly the Sokovia Accords worked - until Sharon Carter's story blew it all apart again.
Lord of the Rings: Why Ringwraiths Can't Cross Water Has a Pretty Weak Explanation
The Lord of the Rings universe is one of the most detailed in literature, but it seemingly drops the ball when it comes to the ghostly Nazgûl.
Godzilla vs. Kong: Godzilla's Strengths and Weaknesses, Explained
With the Kong of the Monsters ready to take on Kong, let's look at all of Godzilla's strengths and weaknesses on the big screen.
The Witcher: Why Geralt's Hair Is White
Age has nothing to do with the White Wolf's hair color. The actual reason behind Geralt's milk-white mane is rooted in his unusual witcher training.
Lord of the Rings: What Is The Silmarillion (& Why You Should Read It)
Often overshadowed by Tolkien's more famous books, the upcoming Lord of the Rings series could make The Silmarillion incredibly important.