Eric Pierce
School
Central Michigan University
Expertise
Star Wars, MCU, Game Of Thrones
- Eric is the founder and editor-in-chief of Fanfare, Medium's largest pop culture publication.
- He is the co-founder of a game design studio and has written a supplement for Dungeons & Dragons.
- Eric is the author of "Clockwork Scoundrels," a steampunk fantasy influenced by his love for the TV show "Firefly."
Experience
In addition to /Film, Eric's work has been published at Den of Geek and TheGamer. He writes a writing advice column at Writing Cooperative called Popular Prose, which inspects pop culture for writing lessons. He publishes regularly on Medium and writes a popular newsletter on Substack. When he's not doing any of that, he moves around words in his in-progress novel.
Education
Eric has a bachelor's degree in information systems.
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Stories By Eric Pierce
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Nathan Fillion's Captain Malcolm Reynolds has a ton of memorable quotes, exciting scenes, and rousing moments in Firefly and Serenity.
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From smuggler to general in the service of the Rebellion, Han Solo has the most compelling arc in the "Star Wars" saga. These are his best moments.
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Game of Thrones is known for its blood and violence, but these scenes stand out as the most brutal deaths in the series.
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At its core, The Lord of the Rings trilogy is about friendship and courage, but the thrilling action doesn't hurt. Here are the best LOTR fight scenes.
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"Game of Thrones" spent years building worlds and introducing fascinating characters. But too many of those characters deserved much better endings.
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Quentin Tarantino's acclaimed debut film "Reservoir Dogs" has a bunch of interesting and morally questionable characters, but which one is the best?
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By design, Andor doesn't have too many Star Wars Easter eggs, but with close attention (and a little help from the Force) you may spot a few.
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is full of emotion and doesn't skimp on the fights. Here we rank every fight scene in the highly anticipated sequel.
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In honor of the jaw-dropping season 1 finale of HBO's "House of the Dragon," we explore the show's greatest and most painful battles thus far in Westeros.
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Now that The Rings of Power has wrapped up its first season, we've gathered the 14 moments that rule them all — for better and for worse.
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Andor's motley collection of scum and villains is taking us on one of the most fascinating Star Wars adventures in years. Here's how each of them rank.
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Despite being loved by fans, "Firefly" sadly lasted just a single season. Cheer up, Browncoats, we're counting down every episode from worst to best.
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These are the best characters in House of the Dragon, but we're not getting too attached. As we say to the god of death: If not today, probably tomorrow.
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Beloved cult sci-fi series "Firefly" was an action-packed outer space Western, but what really made it special was its charismatic cast of characters.
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"Wall-E" is a colorful animated film, but underneath that veneer, things get dark in a hurry. Here are the "Wall-E" moments that go right over kids' heads.
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Harry Potter and his friends faced many magical baddies in the Wizarding World. This is our ranking of the worst of the worst.
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe has its share of mind-bending scenes, but these moments from "The Avengers" films take the cake in the best way possible.
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Boyd Crowder was one of the most compelling characters in the popular FX drama "Justified." From the shocking to the poignant, these are his best moments.
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Packed with car chases, shootouts, and social commentary, these high-octane films by Black directors bring a unique perspective to the action genre.
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Netflix's best animated shows aren't "adult" because they use colorful language, but because they tackle mature themes like mortality, sexuality, and grief.