Joshua Paige
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About Joshua Paige
Joshua Paige is a Features Writer for CBR. Having raised himself on the film industry (and cartoons), his plethora of useless movie knowledge has swallowed his identity. Superman is Josh's favorite comic book character, solidified by a childhood of renting the Christopher Reeves VHS tapes from the library, followed by an adolescence of defending Smallville to his peers as the most superior of all Superman stories.
Latest Articles
What Happened to the Heroes TV Show, Was It Canceled and How Did It End?
The failed NBC series was once a powerhouse hit and an enormous influence for comic book television before it was canceled due to complications.
Marvel's First MCU X-Men Movie Doesn't Need 'Men' - There Are Other Options
The mutants may be rebranding their iconic name in order to be more inclusive, leaving many future possibilities for the X-Men of the MCU.
How The Big Lebowski Popularized Slacker Noir
The Coen Bros.' The Big Lebowski embraced the tropes of film noir, paving the way for modern-day stoner comedies featuring bumbling detectives.
A24 Is Creating Its Own MCU - With a Weird Twist
From First Cow to Lamb, the popular indie film distribution company, A24, appears to be creating its own MCU of sorts but with a very big twist.
No, The Sandlot Kids Didn’t Chew Tobacco - It Was Something Much Stranger
The '90s baseball flick ended up using a mixture of foods in order to recreate chewing tobacco for one of The Sandlot's most iconic scenes.
Which Dexter Season Is Best - and Why
Showtime's Dexter followed the deadly Miami serial killer for many memorable seasons, but one season was more bone-chilling than the rest.
The Matrix Reloaded & Revolutions Are Better Than You Remember
The Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions earned mixed reviews at best, but their themes and stunning action sequences make the films worth revisiting.
How to Watch Pig Online - and What to Look for in Nicolas Cage's Acclaimed Film
The critical darling Pig, now on VOD, follows a disheveled Nicolas Cage who must face his past in one of the most riveting movies of the year.
Stranger Things' Most Hated Episode Hides an Escape From New York Easter Egg
Despite its criticisms, the Stranger Things Season 2 episode "The Lost Sister" contains a subtle reference to John Carpenter's Escape From New York.
Could Peacemaker Be the New Center of the DCEU?
James Gunn's upcoming HBO Max Peacemaker series could harness The Suicide Squad character as the core for the future of the DCEU.
A Smallville Animated Series Already Has the Perfect Source Material
The hit CW show Smallville continued with Season 11 as a digital comic, creating vast potential for the upcoming animated series.
Suicide Squad Trailer Reveals Bloodsport's Tragic Reason for Joining Task Force X
James Gunn's The Suicide Squad gives Bloodsport a tragic and relatable motivation for joining the titular team.
Rick and Morty Season 5: Morty's Confession to Jessica Succeeds... KIND Of
In the Rick and Morty Season 5 premiere, "Mort Dinner Rick Andre," Morty professes his true feelings for Jessica, and things go horribly wrong.
Netflix's Young Royals Is the New Obsession for Fans of Red, White & Royal Blue
With its LGBT themes clashing with tradition, the upcoming Netflix series Young Royals has similarities with the novel Red, White & Royal Blue.
Rick and Morty: Birdperson Deserves an Epic Season 5 Revival
With a rich history of life, death and cyborg rebirth, Birdperson's arc leaves room for a return to Rick and Morty in Season 5.
Loki Episode 2 Hides a HILARIOUS Thor: Ragnarok Easter Egg
In Episode 2 of Loki, the God of Mischief stumbles upon a top secret file mentioning The Revengers, Thor's super group from Thor: Ragnarok.
Marvel’s First ‘Super Soldiers’ Were WAY Stronger (and Deadlier) Than Captain America
Thor: The Dark World introduced evil beings called the Kursed -- mutated Dark Elves with the cosmic power to dominate the likes of any Super Soldier.
7 Movies to Watch If You Liked The Conjuring 3
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It changes its tone, leaving room for us to look back on classic films such as The Amityville Horror.
How Sweet Tooth Pays Tribute to the Comic's Creator
Netflix's Sweet Tooth pays homage to the series' comic creator Jeff Lemire with a reference to both his prior work and his hometown.
The X-Files Helped to Launch Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan started out as a writer for The X-Files, paving the way for Bryan Cranston's Walter White.