Rick Stevenson
School
College Of William & Mary, Hertford College
Expertise
Star Wars, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Netflix Originals
- Rick's extensive knowledge of "Star Wars" has helped him produce stories on topics like the inner workings of bacta tanks and the Jedi's use of force lightning. You might find him in the sources of various "Star Wars" Wikipedia articles.
- In addition to his many articles about a galaxy far, far away, Rick has covered a variety of news pieces about "Avatar: The Last Airbender," "Dune," and the MCU.
- As an NYC local, Rick regularly attends advance screenings for major film releases.
Experience
Rick began his writing career as a contributor to The Odyssey and various blogs in 2016. Since then, he's published nearly 2,000 articles online. Over the last four years, he's written and edited for many sites, including Looper, SlashGear, Explore, SVG, Fadeaway World, Tasting Table, StyleCaster, Screen Rant, and Nicki Swift.
Education
Rick studied writing and storytelling at the College of William & Mary, receiving his B.A. in 2019. He is also an associate of Oxford University's Hertford College and a graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course.
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Stories By Rick Stevenson
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Many Dragon Ball storylines center on father-son duo Goku and Gohan, but where do they fall in the franchise's power rankings? Let's break it down.
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Several actors have played Jack Ryan over the years in Tom Clancy adaptations of varying quality. Here's how IMDb's users rate the different Ryan projects.
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Like many things in the twisty, shocking series Severance, the exact location of where the show is set remains a bit of a mystery.
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The results are in, and it looks like Severance is a big hit for Apple TV+. But how big of a hit? Let's crunch some numbers.
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What the heck is up with the new night creatures in Netflix's Castlevania: Nocturne season 2? Here's hoping a third season gets the greenlight.
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Netflix is notorious for canceling shows well before their stories end, but the Castlevania continuation, Nocturne, keeps one of their best shows alive.
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As Severance season 2 begins, we're given a better idea of the exact size of the mysterious, nefarious Lumon Industries.
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An A-list actor makes a surprise cameo in the first episode of Severance season 2, but you won't find their name in the show's credits.
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Castlevania: Nocturne season 2 sets the stage for the animated franchise to finally adapt the most acclaimed Castlevania video game, Symphony of the Night.
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A mysterious dark spirit referred to as Old Man Coyote emerges in Castlevania: Nocturne season 2, but who are they really? We have a strong hunch.
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Is Paul the Kwisatz Haderach figure in the Dune books and films? The answer is slightly more complicated than a simple yes or no. Here's how it all breaks down.
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Star Wars quotes have become embedded in American pop culture, but there's often a deeper meaning behind them than just fuel for meme culture.
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A key scene in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 7 evokes Anakin Skywalker's darkest moment while also raising further questions about Jod (Jude Law).
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Is there a connection between the First Order and At Attin? The latest episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew may be hinting at just that.
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Dune director Denis Villeneuve has weighed in about Hans Zimmer's Dune: Part Two score being disqualified from Oscar contention.
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Dune director Denis Villeneuve highly recommends checking out an utterly captivating 24-hour movie that premiered in 2010.
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Limited series? Anthology series? Mini-series? We're breaking down what the difference is between these styles of TV shows.
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As impossible as it is to imagine the Fast & Furious films without Michelle Rodriguez, she almost quit the first entry in the franchise.
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Terence Mann, the reclusive Field of Dreams character played by James Earl Jones, was based on a real author. Here's why they didn't use the real author's name.
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1969's True Grit is one of the best Western films in existence, and two of the lead actors are still alive to this day. Here's what they've been up to.
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While Marvel has an official explanation for why What If...? is ending after three seasons, there could be other reasons for the show's cancellation.
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Disney executive Alan Bergman has offered an official explanation for why Star Wars: The Acolyte was cancelled after just a single season.
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When Ray Park was cast in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, his previous role was a notoriously bad movie, but that didn't stop him from becoming Darth Maul.
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What many consider to be the best Star Trek movie ever is among the new additions to the National Film Registry's catalog in 2024.
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Of course, she hasn't entirely disappeared from Hollywood, but here's where Lara Flynn Boyle has been since 'Twin Peaks' and what she's up to now.
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While Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles is generally considered a solid entry in the franchise, a combination of factors led to its premature cancelation.
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Omni-Man killing the Guardians of the Globe sets the plot of Invincible fully in motion. His actions can also seem a little confusing at first.