Researcher, writer, fangirl, and book hoarder, Danielle is an American living in the U.K. Her interests include, but are not limited to: Star Wars, The Bear, The Last of Us, Marvel, and anything to do with Edgar Allan Poe. She is best known through her TikTok account @writteninthestarwars where she covers a wide range of fandom content.
“The Librarians” Documentary Continues Fight Against Book Bans
The new PBS documentary The Librarians, filmed from 2021 to 2025, explores the recent increased governmental and societal attacks on librarians across the United... Read more.
Beautiful and Chilling, “Good Boy” Showcases Animal Talents
With a unique point of view and a chilling setting, IFC’s Good Boy is the perfect horror film for a late-night fright. If tears are included, well then that’s... Read more.
“Hamilton” Actress Will Always Be “Satisfied”
After premiering at Tribeca Film Festival last year, the celebratory documentary Satisfied, which centers Tony- and Grammy Award-winning actress and singer Renée... Read more.
Amidst Censorship, “Andor” Is a Miracle
The Star Wars series Andor existing at all is even more of a miracle today than it already was. On Wednesday, September 17, ABC and its parent company Disney suspended... Read more.
The Last of Us Season 2 Finale: Temple of Geek Podcast Dives Deep into “Convergence”
In the latest episode of the Temple of Geek podcast, hosts Danielle and Olivia dissected the season 2 finale of HBO’s The Last of Us, titled “Convergence.”... Read more.
Review: The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 6 – “The Price”
Welcome to another episode of the Temple of Geek Podcast! Today, hosts Danielle and Olivia delve into a comprehensive discussion about “The Price,” the... Read more.
Ann Foley Discusses Continuing Ellie’s Journey Through Costume in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2
The question, “why does the color of a clicker’s clothes matter?” might not be one “The Last of Us” fans think of often, but it certainly isn’t... Read more.
The Last of Us: Season 2, Episode 5 – “Feel Her Love” – Podcast Discussion
The fifth episode of HBO’s The Last of Us, season 2, “Feel Her Love,” delivers a compelling and intense narrative marked by significant plot developments... Read more.
Review of The Last of Us, Season 2, Episode 4: Day One – Podcast
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 4, “Day One,” was well-received by Temple of Geek Podcast hosts Danielle and Olivia. The episode title, “Day One,”... Read more.
Review: The Last of Us: Season 2, Episode 3 – “The Path”
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3, “The Path,” takes viewers deeper into the emotional aftermath of Joel’s death and sets the stage for Ellie’s... Read more.
The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2 “Through the Valley”
Welcome to the Temple of Geek podcast! In this week’s episode, host Danielle and co-host Olivia share their in-depth thoughts on the second episode of HBO’s... Read more.
“The Last of Us” Season 2’s “Through the Valley” Deals Brutal Blow
“Through the Valley,” the tense and painful second episode of “The Last of Us” season 2, sees the consequences of Joel’s past choices come full circle.... Read more.
Delve Deep into The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere “Future Days”
The Temple of Geek podcast kicked off its coverage of The Last of Us Season 2 with an in-depth discussion of the premiere episode, “Future Days”. Host... Read more.
“The Last of Us” Season 2 Premiere Gets Right to the Point
“The Last of Us” season 2 premiere pulls no punches as it catapults audiences into Joel’s and Ellie’s “Future Days.” While Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey... Read more.
Doomsday Prepping for “The Last of Us” Season 2 – Season 1 Recap
In this episode of the Temple of Geek podcast, host Danielle is joined by Olivia Lupe Marie to delve into HBO’s “The Last of Us”. They recap the... Read more.
Mariana Da Silva Discusses “Ybor City,” Immigration, and Finding What You Want
“Ybor City,” a fully bilingual production by writer and director Mariana Da Silva, enters its final few days with The Actors’ Gang in Culver City, California... Read more.
‘Opus’ Review: No One Is Safe from the Cult of Celebrity
There is perhaps no bigger cult than that of celebrity, a topic writer-director Mark Anthony Green explores in his feature debut, “Opus.” Though it somewhat... Read more.
“The Last of Us” Season 2 Trailer Reveals Life On the Outside
At their South by Southwest panel this year, HBO released the official trailer for the second season of acclaimed original drama series “The Last of Us.”... Read more.
Q&A With Alexander Freed | “Star Wars: The Mask of Fear”
What happens to a governed body when a Republic becomes an Empire? How does a declaration of power transition into reality? These are just some of the questions... Read more.
“The In Between” Shows Beauty of Life on the Border
After a successful release at SXSW last year, “The In Between,” a documentary about the U.S.-Mexico border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, premieres on PBS this week.... Read more.
“The Last of Us” Season 2 Gets New Trailer, Release Month
During Sony’s conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES®), HBO announced “The Last of Us” season 2 will debut in April 2025. The seven-episode... Read more.
First Look at Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen in “Deliver Me from Nowhere” Biopic
Production has begun in New Jersey on the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic, “Deliver Me from Nowhere,” starring Jeremy Allen White. Inspired by Warren Zanes’... Read more.
[INTERVIEW] Tara Platt, Yuri Lowenthal Discuss Debut “Topsy McGee” Graphic Novel
Voice actors (and artistic couple) Tara Platt and Yuri Lowenthal have expanded their creative talent to the comics format with the recent release of Topsy McGee... Read more.
“Caddo Lake” Review: A Beautiful, Tense Exploration Of Family And History
Split across the Texas-Louisiana border lies Caddo Lake — a nearly 27,000-acre lake and bayou populated with cypress trees, alligators, and a keen sense of the... Read more.
Review: Jason Yu’s “Sleep” Finds The Perfect Horror-Comedy Balance
For the entirety of its hour and a half runtime, Jason Yu’s “Sleep” maintains the perfect balance between horror and comedy. Add to this balance the incredible... Read more.
HBO Releases “The Last of Us” Season 2 Teaser For TLOU Day
HBO released the first teaser trailer and art for “The Last of Us” season 2 as part of a ‘The Last of Us Day’ celebration on September 26... Read more.
Salem’s Lot (2024) Review: A Superficial, But Fun, Adaptation
What better way to kick off the horror season than with a new Stephen King adaptation? Twenty years after the last attempt to transfer King’s sophomore novel,... Read more.
Liza Colón-Zayas Wins First Emmy, Makes History
The Bear’s Liza Colón-Zayas won her first Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday. This also marks Colón-Zayas... Read more.
‘The Bear’ Might Not Be A Love Story, But It Is A Story About Love
“You need love,” Anthony Bourdain says about cooking in his “Les Halles Cookbook.” “Hopefully it’s love for the people you’re cooking for …... Read more.
‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Episode 7 Review | “Choice”
What really happened that night on Brendok? In its second flashback episode, Star Wars: The Acolyte unveils the truth behind Brendok and settles in for what will... Read more.
‘Star Wars: The Acolyte” Episode 6 Review | “Teach/Corrupt”
Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 6, “Teach/Corrupt,” is the character-driven answer to episode 5’s action-driven success. With deep emotional beats and tension-filled... Read more.
‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Episode 5 Review | “Night”
Episode 5 of Star Wars: The Acolyte, “Night,” pulls no punches as it changes the game for the rest of the season. Excellent fight choreography and phenomenal... Read more.
‘The Acolyte’ Episode 4 Review | “Day”
The Acolyte marks its halfway point with a disappointingly shorter episode that still manages to pack a punch full of terror, mystery, and a deep desire to do and... Read more.
‘Orphan Black: Echoes’ Review – A Rough Start with a Promising Future
In 2013, the world was introduced to the TV series Orphan Black. Headlined by the immensely talented Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black explores the scientific, philosophical,... Read more.
‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Premiere | Review
The two-episode premiere of Star Wars: The Acolyte starts the new series on a fast-paced, inquisitive tone. With many of the questions set up by the trailers already... Read more.
‘Sunrise on the Reaping:’ New ‘Hunger Games’ Book and Movie Announced
Scholastic announced on Thursday that they will publish Suzanne Collins’ fifth The Hunger Games novel, Sunrise on the Reaping, on March 18, 2025. Shortly after,... Read more.
The Last of Us Season 2: HBO Reveals First Look at an Older Joel and Ellie
HBO have released the first official images of The Last of Us season 2 and confirmed a 2025 premiere. During a Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation, photos... Read more.
The Bad Batch Series Finale Review | “The Cavalry Has Arrived”
The series finale of The Bad Batch, “The Cavalry Has Arrived,” is a tense and emotional farewell that promises a continuing bright future for Star Wars animation.... Read more.
The Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 14 Review | “Flash Strike”
The fourteenth episode of The Bad Batch season 3, “Flash Strike,” is a tension-filled set-up for what’s sure to be an explosive finale. With the Batch in the... Read more.
The Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 13 Review | “Into the Breach”
Episode 13 of The Bad Batch season 3, “Into the Breach,” increases the story’s already-simmering tension and reminds us what all five remaining members of... Read more.
The Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 12 Review | “Juggernaut”
The twelfth episode of The Bad Batch season 3, “Juggernaut”, is a fast-paced, haunting exploration of what, exactly, the Batch are up against now. With more... Read more.
Star Wars: Outlaws Releases New Story Trailer and Launch Date
Ubisoft and Lucasfilm Games released the official story trailer and launch date for Star Wars: Outlaws, the first open-world Star Wars game.... Read more.
The Bad Batch Episodes 10 and 11 Review | “Identity Crisis” and “Point of No Return”
In another double-episode release, The Bad Batch season 3 ventures further into the unknown. With tones darker than any episode we’ve seen before, “Identity... Read more.
The Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 9 Review | “The Harbinger”
The ninth episode of The Bad Batch season 3, “The Harbinger”, forces the Batch even further down an uncertain path and reminds us that the way forward isn’t... Read more.
The Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 8 Review | “Bad Territory”
The half-way mark for The Bad Batch season 3, “Bad Territory,” points the Batch even further toward an uncertain, potentially dangerous future. The rest of this... Read more.
Star Wars: The Acolyte Shares First Trailer
Disney released the first trailer for the new Disney+ original series Star Wars: The Acolyte on Tuesday, confirming a two-episode premiere on June 4th. With haunting... Read more.
The High Republic: Tales of Enlightenment Review
Offering six short stories and author interviews, The High Republic: Tales of Enlightenment is a celebration of the series' second phase.... Read more.
The Bad Batch Season 3 Review | “Infiltration” and “Extraction”
In the sixth and seventh episodes, The Bad Batch season 3 continues its heart-breaking and inspiring story of clone resistance and loyalty. “Infiltration” and... Read more.
The Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 5 Review | The Return
The fifth episode of The Bad Batch season 3, “The Return,” is a beautiful continuation of the show’s focus on family and forgiveness. The surprise return to... Read more.
HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ Casts Owen, Mel, Manny and Nora
Season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us began filming in February, and the cast announcements are coming in hot. Though several season 1 actors (Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal... Read more.
The Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 4 Review | A Different Approach
“A Different Approach,” the fourth episode of The Bad Batch season 3, is a heart-warming, comical continuation of Crosshair and Omega’s burgeoning bond. And... Read more.
Review: National Geographic’s “Queens” Is a Story of Leadership and Community
National Geographic’s upcoming series, Queens, offers an enlightening look into female wildlife’s fight for survival and, through its female-led production team,... Read more.
The Bad Batch Season 3: Origins of Project Necromancer
Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 premiered this week with three episodes: “Confined”, “Paths Unknown” and “Shadows of Tantiss”. This premiere also gave... Read more.
Review: Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season Three Premiere
With a powerhouse three-episode premiere, Star Wars: The Bad Batch season three starts off with a fast-paced and emotional bang. Together, the episodes set up a... Read more.
Trailer Breakdown: The Bad Batch Season Three
The final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch is officially on the horizon. On Monday, Lucasfilm released an action-packed trailer and announced the premiere date... Read more.
The Mandalorian & Grogu Find Their Way to the Big Screen
Four years ago, audiences were first introduced to Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu in Star Wars’ first live-action TV show, The Mandalorian. Now, the beloved... Read more.
Book Talk | Silvia Moreno-Garcia Across Genres
Silvia Moreno-Garcia fans and fellow Latinas Olivia and Danielle recommend some of the author's lesser known books — just in time for Latinx History Month!... Read more.
The Bad Batch Season 2 Review – Temple of Geek Podcast
In this episode of the Temple of Geek podcast, we discuss the second half of season two of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch."... Read more.
“The Last of Us” Season 1 Review – Temple of Geek Podcast
Danielle, Jeff (Oldtaku Jedi), and Olivia Lupe Marie sit down to review the first season of HBO's "The Last of Us". ... Read more.
‘The Last of Us’ Season Finale | Look for the Light
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey’s emotional complexity shines in HBO’s The Last of Us season finale, “Look for the Light.”... Read more.
‘The Last of Us’ Episode Eight | When We Are in Need
"When We Are in Need," the eighth episode of HBO’s The Last of Us, masterfully continues the show’s exploration of humanity’s propensity for violence.... Read more.
‘The Last of Us’ Episode 7 | Left Behind
In the bittersweet seventh episode of HBO’s The Last of Us, viewers get a glimpse of Ellie’s backstory and history of being ‘Left Behind.’... Read more.
The Last of Us Episode 6 | “Kin”
The sixth episode of HBO’s The Last of Us, "Kin," explores the complexities of family, love, fear, and the ties that bind all three.... Read more.
‘The Last of Us’ Episodes 4 and 5 | Endure and Survive
The most recent episodes of HBO’s The Last of Us focus on what it means for Ellie to "Endure and Survive" in a world cast into darkness.... Read more.
Part 1 of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” Season 2 Deep Dive
Temple of Geek Podcast host Elizabeth is joined by Star Wars aficionados Dannielle and Kari to discuss the first eight episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season... Read more.
‘The Last of Us’ Episode 3 – The Power of Adaptation
Beloved side character of The Last of Us video game, simply named Bill, makes his live-action debut in the third episode of HBO’s adaptation.... Read more.
‘The Last of Us’ IMDb Interview with Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey
Highlights from IMDb's interview with HBO's 'The Last of Us' stars, including Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.... Read more.