Mike Bedard
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Star Wars", Adult Swim
- Mike Bedard provides further analysis of film, television, and pop culture on his TikTok channel under the handle @cinema_singularity.
- He joined Static Media in 2020 and has contributed features and news articles to Looper, SlashFilm, and SlashGear.
- Mike has interviewed many actors, screenwriters, directors, and comic book artists over the course of his career, with some highlights including Scarlett Johansson, Chris Pratt, Aaron Paul, and Maya Hawke.
Experience
Mike has worked as a professional writer since 2013, getting his start as a writer for the UCLA newspaper The Daily Bruin for its pop culture beat. He's written extensively for many different sites online, including Cracked, Ranker, StudioBinder, and Backstage. But Mike doesn't just talk about movies; he also makes his own, having written several short films that have been produced by Dollars & Donuts Productions. He currently writes for the sketch comedy team Crop Top, which performs every month at The Pack Theater in Los Angeles.
Education
Mike has a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in political science from UCLA.
/Film is one of the most trusted entertainment sites on the web, catering to the particular interests of film buffs, binge watchers, and casual fans. We cover everything from big releases from Marvel, DC, and Disney to independent film and classic Hollywood, and we do so while maintaining a firm commitment to journalistic integrity and excellence.
Our team consists of veteran entertainment editors, subject-matter experts, writers, fact-checkers, graphic designers, and beat reporters dedicated to bringing you the kinds of fresh, accurate, and exclusive scoops only a credible and trusted outlet can provide. For more information on our editorial process, view our full policies page.
Stories By Mike Bedard
-
"The Simpsons" has been a comedy staple for decades, meaning some of the show's jokes have not aged very well. Here are some of the worst ones.
-
There are only a few franchises with sequels that surpass the greatness of the original, but these are the best sequels to terrible movies in film franchises.
-
Zosia Mamet has made a name for herself by putting together a filmography of diverse and interesting projects. Here are her best movies and TV shows.
-
Even when a film is completed, it doesn't mean it will see the light of day. Here are 10 finished movies that were never released to the public.
-
2024 had a host of great Netflix original films, from thrillers to documentaries to some of the best animated movies of the year.
-
For seven seasons, "New Girl" left a memorable impression on sitcom fans by blending heart and humor. Here are the show's best episodes, ranked.
-
The Simpsons has hundreds of episodes under its belt, and they're not all winners. In fact, there may be more bad than good, but these are the worst storylines.
-
Just because a show has potential doesn't mean it'll have a long run. Here are some of the best TV series that were canceled after a single season.
-
Even though children's shows are geared towards a younger audience, they can cover some dark, adult topics in ways you may have never realized.
-
American Dad ventures into dark territory with Christmas episodes, but we wouldn't have it any other way. Here are the shows best holiday episodes ranked.