Christopher Gallardo

About Me

Christopher Gallardo is a New York City-based freelance entertainment writer and critic. He is currently writing for Tell-Tale TV, Popternative and The Hollywood Handle with previous contributions to CoveredGeekly and The Streamr.

He is currently enrolled at John Jay College of Criminal Justice majoring in Computer Science and Information Security with a minor in Digital Media & Journalism.

He has also been published on Rotten Tomatoes down below: www.rottentomatoes.com...

My Best Works

Video Interviews

Red Carpet Coverage

Review Quotes

"Harrowing and Beautiful" - Tell-Tale TV, Arcane Season 2

"Astounding" - Tell-Tale TV, Secret Level Season 1

"An Unforgettable Heartfelt Story" - Hollywood Handle, Transformers One

Written Interviews

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Palm Royale producers on working with Kristen Wiig & Invasion Season 3 (Exclusive)

Kristen Wiig and Laura Dern have finally come together to explore a rebranded 1960s in Apple TV+'s newest period comedy, . The Wiig and Dern-led show is loosely based on the original novel by Juliet McDaniel, which also follows a socialite trying to fit into an elite class of personalities.

‘s underdog story follows Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, asks the
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‘Scott Pilgrim’ Creator Bryan Lee O’Malley Talks Re-Envisioning The Comics For Netflix Series [Interview]

Exclusive: With Netflix Geeked Week now rolling around, fans have been treated with some early holiday gifts, which includes a special look at , Netflix's upcoming animated series based on the live-action film the original comic. However, this isn't your modern adaptation.

At this year's New York Comic Con, we had the chance to speak with creator Bryan Lee O'Malley about taking a different route with the Netflix series, working with animation powerhouse Science SARU, reuniting with the live-act
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‘Goosebumps’ Executive Producers Talk Modernizing Movies and R. L. Stine’s Books [Interview]

Exclusive: With the spooks and scares coming all around today, there are of scary shows and movies for many horror aficionados. For Disney+ and Hulu, there have been a range of projects like No One Will Save You , , , and more. Luckily, fans can add to that list as the show fits right in with its sinister smiles, haunted totems, and one dastardly puppet.

Just in time for Halloween, we had the chance to talk with executive producers Rob Letterman, Nicholas Stoller, and Hilary Winston about devel
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‘Percy Jackson’ Designers Delve Into Creating the Luminous Lotus Hotel (Exclusive)

fans already can't wait to get into the new extraordinary world that awaits for them in Disney+'s upcoming series, based and guided by the franchise's original creator, Rick Riordan. Readers and fans have already picked up on integral set pieces like Camp Half-Blood, the ghastly Underworld, and even the Thrill Ride O' Love. However, none seem to be more intriguing than that of the infamous Lotus Hotel and Casino.

For those unfamiliar with the books, the Las Vegas-based Lotus Hotel and Casino wa
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Matt Burnett’s Promising Update On ‘Craig of the Creek: The Movie’ [Interview]

Exclusive: Whether you're part of the Stump Kids, the Sewer Kids, the Elders, or just a visitor to the Creek, there's some excitement to go around as ‘s upcoming origin movie is ever closer to coming out this year!

In January 2022, reported that the Emmy, GLAAD, and NAACP Image Award-nominated series would be getting its own movie in addition to the animated pre-school spin-off, , which follows Craig Williams' (Philip Solomon) younger sister Jessica (Lucia Cunningham).

While details of the mov
The Hollywood Handle •

Eren Celeboglu and Ari Costa Talk What's Fun In 'All Fun And Games' [Exclusive Interview]

This interview was conducted during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn’t exist.

Just like action flicks, the horror genre has also been thriving with a range of movies that span to many different tastes. With big movies like Talk To Me, Evil Dead Rise, and many other titles taking things down their own bloody roads, fans can always count on horror to be the go-to when they need a nightly awake
The Hollywood Handle •

Adam Muto Embraces the Fandom in 'Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake' [Exclusive Interview]

This interview was conducted during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn’t exist.

Adventure Time has been one of Cartoon Network’s popular cornerstone franchises during the 2010s. Its impressive fanbase widely celebrates this show for its exciting adventures, expansive lore that spans thousands of years, and loveable characters. The original Adventure Time focused on the tales of Finn “the Human
The Hollywood Handle •

'Transformers Earthspark' Exclusive Interview with the Cast

The Autobots finally have their chance to roll out on Paramount’s new streaming platform through the upcoming series, Transformers: Earthspark! As part of the show’s upcoming release, I was given the chance to interview several cast members including Sydney Mikayla (Robby Malto), Zion Broadnax (Morgan Malto), Kathreen Khavari (Twitch Malto), Zeno Robinson (Thrash Malto), and Cissy Jones (Elita-1).

Transformers: Earthspark introduces a new generation of Transformers robots called Terrans – the f
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'Battle of the Super Sons' NYCC Interview with Cast and Creatives

Jonathan Kent and Damian Wayne are finally making their big debut in DC Comics’ first-ever CG-animated movie, Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons! Super Sons follows the story of Jon Kent, son of Superman and Lois Lane, and Damian Wayne, son of Batman and Talia al Ghul, as they learn to adapt with each other and develop their iconic bond from the comics. As Jon learns how to utilize his newfound powers with the help of Damian, the two have several internal problems to overcome. However
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'MK Legends: Snow Blind' Interviews with Cast and Creatives

The epic stories of Mortal Kombat return to the bloodied, ultra-violent worlds of Earthrealm, Outworld, and Netherrealm in the next installment of Warner Bros.’ Animation’s Mortal Kombat Legends series. Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind follows the prideful, arrogant warrior Kenshi Takahashi as he stands against the likes of a revitalized Kano and his Black Dragon. However, after becoming blind and stranded in the wastelands, Kenshi is met and trained by the last Lin Kuei member alive, Kuai Lian

Featured Reviews

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TELL-TALE TV

HOLLYWOOD HANDLE

POPTERNATIVE

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Review: 'MaXXXine' Emboldens An Unstoppable Final Girl Through Hollywood Stardom

Ti West’s MaXXXine moves away from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre-inspired grit and into an ‘80s -thriller driven by its Law & Order undertones. As an experimenter who likes integrating new styles, West has been able to invigorate the X franchise with new life all while improving his own vision. Though it might pull back on the blood and gore, MaXXXine’s dramatic mystery, great performances, and poppy cinematography will keep viewers hooked.

The latest installment in the X films continues the stor
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'The Imaginary' Review: Studio Ponoc's Feature Is A Solid Blend Of IF and Imgainary's Ideas

There’s no understating how the concept of imaginary friends has found itself firmly in recent films because we’ve had films like IF and Imaginary essentially explore two sides of the same coin. IF explores the ideas of friendship and finding joy in the midst of tragedy through childlike wonder while Imaginary flips that concept upside down and asks what if there’s something darker to uncover.

However, for The Imaginary, it manages to take pieces from both movies and puts its best foot forward
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‘Fallout’ review: Prime Video’s first video game adaptation just works

To be completely honest, playing through Bethesda‘s games has its positives and negatives. Despite some being buggy messes and riddling controversies, the series has managed to stand the test of time with its charming characters, expansive apocalyptic-retro world, and much more.

So when it came to Prime Video‘s live-action take, there were some hesitations that it would end up having bad karma. Fortunately, Jonathan Nolan and company have concocted a worthy adaptation that proudly combines the
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review

The franchise has been on a high thanks to 2021's , which injected new life into the classic series as part of the nostalgia rush. While 2016's rebooted version of the team wasn't a big hit with original fans, ‘s return to form pulled the fanbase back in with a legacy story to share.

Now, this line of storytelling marches forward with a turn back to New York in , which sees Spengler's family face off against a bone-chilling threat.

Following the family's world-saving venture in Oklahoma, the S
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Kung Fu Panda 4 Review: DreamWorks’ Nostalgia Run Almost Works

There's no doubt that has always been one of DreamWorks' landmark franchises thanks to its compelling story of Po's journey spanning three films and several television projects and awesome action sequences.

Each film has played its own integral role, seeing Po master his emotional and physical balance much to celebrated acclaim from everyone. As for Kung Fu Panda 4, this film is rooted deeply in that nostalgia feeling with its legacy take, but it still maintains the energy the series is known f
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Invincible Season 2 Part 2 Review: Exceptional Second Half That Hits the Right Spots

Just a few months ago, ‘s second season on Prime Video came out with a bang that no one was ready for. While many were excited to see how the show was going to continue Mark Grayson's (Steven Yeun) story, its mid-season break left a sour taste for those who wanted more. Fortunately, the second part of Season Two confidently satisfies fans with its concise pacing, overarching emotional storylines, and bonafide shockers.

Picking up from a chaotic end after a bloody confrontation against invading
CoveredGeekly •

‘The Second Best Hospital In The Galaxy’ Review: Stephanie Hsu and Keke Palmer Carry This Cosmic Comedy

For some, sci-fi comedies can often come and make an impact like , , , and more. However, none have been more visually popping than that of Prime Video's latest inspired series set in space, The Second Best Hospital In The Galaxy . Throw in a bunch of wacky patient-of-the-day problems, absurdly funny jokes, and some tangible side-plots and you get one of the most wackiest shows Prime Video has received from the mind of Cirocco Dunlap.

The Second Best Hospital In The Galaxy follows the medical a
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‘The Bad Batch’ Season 3 Review: Bittersweet Ending of the ‘Clone Wars’ Era

has no doubt made a lasting impact with its 16-year, seven-season run. However, before fans could say goodbye to the show, its final season introduced fans to an idea-turned-reality in Clone Force 99, aka “The Bad Batch” with some wild adventures. Now, with this spinoff's final season coming around, it's fair to say that, while it might return to its more anthological roots, leaves a bittersweet note fans will enjoy for this era of storytelling.

There's still the matter of season 2, although th
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‘Echo’ Review: Marvel’s First Spotlight Series Paves A Solid Road

Lately, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been in a huge creative mix-up continuing through Phase 5. With falling short of what was expected, Marvel Studios ended 2023 with a dithering spark. Although, the second seasons for and provided some hopes for what's to come. However, 2024 has some projects to offer for fans, those being in July and , which released today.

Continuing the events from 2021's and building to , focuses on Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox), the former right-hand woman of Kingpin (Vin
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‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Review: Best Adaptation of Rick Riordan’s Work

His name is Percy Jackson. He's twelve years old. Until a few years ago, the only live-action adaptations that existed were the films from 20th Century Fox, which left fans completely disappointed. Chris Columbus' take was butchered, disorganized, and ultimately lacked the creative vision that made this franchise a success. Now, the young demigods make their return in Disney+'s , the latest adaptation spearheaded by Rick and Becky Riordan that welcomes its fans with open arms to its safe haven o
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‘Candy Cane Lane’ Production Designer On Bringing Christmas Alive With Huge Sets [Interview]

What's a good little Christmas movie without the grand-scale designing process to go along with it? With such large sets in Prime Video's , from the Carvers' neighborhood to Pepper's highway store, the film takes pride in striking big with its set design. CoveredGeekly's Christopher Gallardo got to talk with production designer Aaron Osborne about making such huge sets and coordinating the creative production process with Amazon.

follows Chris Carver's (Eddie Murphy) family as they set out to w
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‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ Review: An Exciting Re-Imagining Of Pop Culture

A geeky 20-something boy, who's part of an underground rock band, sets his sights on an introverted and quirky new girl who's just moved into his quiet neighborhood. Suddenly, he gets thrown into the calamity of her love life, forced to face her exes who are out to win her love again. Throw in some fun Sega references, epic video-game-inspired fights, and iconic songs and you get .

However, while BenDavid Grabinski‘s is influenced by Edgar Wright's famous live-action film, it infuses Bryan Lee
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‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Review: The Series Catches Fire Again

From a hanging tree to reapings to mockingjays and rebellions, certainly left a staple no one can dismiss. Based on Suzanne Collins' best-selling series, the original quadrilogy followed Katniss Everdeen's journey against the overbearing decadence against Coriolanus Snow's rule. However, fans have never really gotten to know the man behind the Capitol's evils, previously played by Donald Sutherland. Luckily, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes fills in that narrative gap with su
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‘Scott Pilgrim’ EP BenDavid Grabinski Talks Invigorating His Netflix Adaptation [Interview]

Exclusive: Continuing the festivities of Netflix Geeked Week, we were also able to interview executive producer BenDavid Grabinski about his upcoming Netflix animated adaptation based on Bryan Lee O'Malley's original comic series and Edgar Wright's film adaptation.

However, both Grabinski and O'Malley have said that this adaptation isn't your usual one-and-done take as this series intends to take the world of in a new direction. Check out our interview with Grabinski down below! In addition, ch
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‘Scott Pilgrim’ Creator Bryan Lee O’Malley Talks Re-Envisioning The Comics For Netflix Series [Interview]

Exclusive: With Netflix Geeked Week now rolling around, fans have been treated with some early holiday gifts, which includes a special look at , Netflix's upcoming animated series based on the live-action film the original comic. However, this isn't your modern adaptation.

At this year's New York Comic Con, we had the chance to speak with creator Bryan Lee O'Malley about taking a different route with the Netflix series, working with animation powerhouse Science SARU, reuniting with the live-act
CoveredGeekly •

‘Goosebumps’ Executive Producers Talk Modernizing Movies and R. L. Stine’s Books [Interview]

Exclusive: With the spooks and scares coming all around today, there are of scary shows and movies for many horror aficionados. For Disney+ and Hulu, there have been a range of projects like No One Will Save You , , , and more. Luckily, fans can add to that list as the show fits right in with its sinister smiles, haunted totems, and one dastardly puppet.

Just in time for Halloween, we had the chance to talk with executive producers Rob Letterman, Nicholas Stoller, and Hilary Winston about devel
CoveredGeekly •

‘Invincible’ Season 2 Part 1 Review: What It Really Means To Be A Hero

When you think about Prime Video's , what's the first thing that pops into your mind? For most, you're probably thinking about Omni-Man's hyper-violent beating of his son, Mark Grayson, in the first season's brutal finale to Omni-Man bashing in the Guardians of the Globe. Well, expect the blood and guts to get even more gruesomely insane this season and that's not even getting into the crazier parts of Season 2.

‘s second season, headed by original creator Robert Kirkman and showrunner Simon Ra
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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Movie Review: A Celebration Of Fandom, Not Horror

To say that Scott Cawthon's biggest franchise needed a movie is an understatement. Since the original game's release, has satiated fans with an intricately written history that only the most investigative theorists could piece together. Nine years later, Scott Cawthon and Blumhouse have come together to finally bring fantasy and fun to life, though it revels in that a too much.

Blumhouse's follows Mike Schmidt (Josh Hutcherson), a troubled mall guard who takes care of his younger sister Abby (P
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‘Percy Jackson’ Designers Delve Into Creating the Luminous Lotus Hotel (Exclusive)

fans already can't wait to get into the new extraordinary world that awaits for them in Disney+'s upcoming series, based and guided by the franchise's original creator, Rick Riordan. Readers and fans have already picked up on integral set pieces like Camp Half-Blood, the ghastly Underworld, and even the Thrill Ride O' Love. However, none seem to be more intriguing than that of the infamous Lotus Hotel and Casino.

For those unfamiliar with the books, the Las Vegas-based Lotus Hotel and Casino wa
CoveredGeekly •

‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Review: A Confident Dive Into the MonsterVerse’s Secrets

The MonsterVerse has had quite an upbringing with 2021's wildly spectacular . Though Legendary Pictures had a hard time finding its footing with and , it turns out that many fans wanted to see the two behemoths go at it. Now, with round two of “the clash of the Titans” coming soon, things within the MonsterVerse are about to get much crazier. Fortunately, fans can get excited for what's ahead in Chris Black and Matt Fraction's compelling and intense family-focused spin-off: .

Despite its namesa
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Matt Burnett’s Promising Update On ‘Craig of the Creek: The Movie’ [Interview]

Exclusive: Whether you're part of the Stump Kids, the Sewer Kids, the Elders, or just a visitor to the Creek, there's some excitement to go around as ‘s upcoming origin movie is ever closer to coming out this year!

In January 2022, reported that the Emmy, GLAAD, and NAACP Image Award-nominated series would be getting its own movie in addition to the animated pre-school spin-off, , which follows Craig Williams' (Philip Solomon) younger sister Jessica (Lucia Cunningham).

While details of the mov
CoveredGeekly •

‘Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake’ Episode 8 Review: The Painful Road Ahead

has brought us to so many different universes, from Farmworld to the Vampire Universe, while managing to keep its dedicated focus on the emotional arcs that Fionna (Madeleine Martin), Cake (Roz Ryan) and Simon (Tom Kenny) are going through.

After barely escaping a vampire-ruled reality with their lives at stake, our main trio are at an intense standstill as Fionna and Cake are left on bad terms following Fionna's insistence to protect Cake from Marceline (Olivia Olson) and the Vampire King (Bil
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‘The Continental: From The World Of John Wick’ Review: A Thrillingly Gruesome Spin-Off to Stay

The franchise has been quite unlike any other as it often borders between being an extreme, over-the-top fight fest and a suspenseful, thrilling conspiracy drama. The series, which starred Keanu Reeves as the masterful “Baba Yaga” for close to a decade, is turning over a new leaf even with word of another sequel being spread around.

This has come in the form of a three-episode spin-off known as The Continental: From the World of John Wick , a world-builder that dives into the intricacies and hi
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‘Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake’ Episode 5 Review: Destiny’s Cursed Calling

has already grown into something much more than your usual storyline. With Fionna (Madeleine Martin), Cake (Roz Ryan) and Simon (Tom Kenny) being thrown into the multiverse, their journeys are going to get more insane and serious.

After Fionna and Cake were caught by Prismo (Sean Rohani), the duo had finally discovered that their magical adventures were real all along, though hidden in the Ice King's head. However, they're now on the run from a cosmic auditor who wants nothing but to get the po
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