Carlos Freytes
20 posts
I'm a Chicago-based contributor to Agents of Fandom, writing on movies, television, and books. As the oldest member of the writing staff, I put the "Senior" in "Senior Writer." I'm particularly interested in what our pop culture and fandoms are telling us about our society and ourselves. I'm a film school kid, a podcaster, and a graduate of the Second City Training Center's writing program. I was the co-host of the "Hey, Do You Remember...?" podcast for 8 years and nearly 200 episodes. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany. When I'm not writing for Agents of Fandom, I'm raising two little geeks of my own.
‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ Season 2 Packs Even More Moon Girl Magic
The second outing of the animated series delivers its subject matter with equal parts affection and humor.
01/28/2024
‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ Flips the Script on the Manic Pixie Dream Girl
Does the latest incarnation of Scott Pilgrim have anything new to say?
12/30/2023
We Love ‘MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios’ 3,000
This new book sheds a light on the making of the most successful franchise in Hollywood history.
01/27/2024
TMNT Review: The ’23 Turtles Are Better Than Ever
How does the latest reboot of the 'TMNT' franchise stack up?
08/05/2023
Does Secret Invasion Betray the Skrull Allegory?
Reckless mishandling of the Skrulls may be Secret Invasion’s biggest failure.
07/28/2023
The 6 Best Black Mirror Episodes of the First 6 Seasons
From the delightful to the deeply pessimistic, Black Mirror's résumé contains some extraordinary episodes.
07/02/2023
Is There An Amazing Across the Spider-Verse Post Credit Scene?
Is there a little more multiverse when the credits end? (No spoilers, we promise!)
09/05/2024
Barry Season 4 Is A Gripping Masterpiece
The goal of any series is to go out on top of its game, and Bill Hader does just that as HBO's latest comedy/drama reaches its conclusion.
05/30/2023
Barry Episode 1 Review: ‘Yikes’ is an Intense Look in the Mirror
The stakes couldn’t be higher as 'Barry' enters its fourth and final season.
04/17/2023
‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ Review: Heart, Smarts, and Moon Girl Magic
Marvel Animation hits a homerun with the endearing and delightful ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’.
01/25/2024
‘Poker Face’: The Best New Series On Peacock
Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne team up to deliver a wonderful homage to 70s P.I. shows.
01/30/2024
Mickey: The Story of a Mouse Review
The Agents of Fandom review the new documentary on Disney+ detailing the long journey of our favorite mouse in Mickey: Story of a Mouse.
01/25/2024