Benedict Cumberbatch
Autistic characters in geek culture: Our Top 5
Geek culture has more than its fair share of autistic characters. Indeed, many autistic people see themselves in Mr. Spock and the Doctor from Doctor Who even though it’s not Autistic Acceptance Month (at the time...December 27, 2022 392 0
May The Verse Be With You: The Odd Doc (Ode to Doctor Strange)
‘The Odd Doc’ is of course Stephen Strange — a.k.a Doctor Strange! This week’s poem is based on the Benedict Cumberbatch version, within the MCU. However, readers might well ask which MCU version, with the onset...May 13, 2022 345 0
In Review: Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness (2022)
Synopsis: Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness sees Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) seeks help from Wanda Maximoff (Elisabeth Olsen) – a.k.a. Scarlet Witch. But the answer is far from what he was hoping for, and soon...May 7, 2022 358 0
New Doctor Strange 2 X-Men Link?
Doctor Strange 2 (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) is out in May this year! The excitement for it has been cranked up even further, by something very cool in the new trailer. In their...February 15, 2022 370 0
MCU Multiverse- Spiderman: No Way Home Wider Implications . . .
Last year saw the release of Spiderman: No Way Home (2021), a film with huge implications for the MCU multiverse. The awesome movie is still in cinemas now. So, if you’re yet to see it, then...January 7, 2022 361 0
Sherlock Holmes: Why He Needs to be a Symbol of Hope Again
Over the last decade there have been many Sherlock Holmes adaptations. From the BBC’s iconic ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and the Jonny Lee Miller fronted ‘Elementary’ to other versions such as the Russian Sherlok Kholms from...December 31, 2021 589 0
5 Star Wars EU Villains We’d Like To See In Live Action
As many Star Wars fans are aware. Leslye Headland is now showrunner of The Acolyte. Set in an unexplored time period and focusing on female characters. Notably. Wookieepedia informs us that this series will “focus on the emergence...November 29, 2021 788 0
Captain Britain: 5 Actors We’d Like To Play Him
A throwaway line in Avengers: Endgame from Peggy Carter seemed to reference Captain Britain. As Steve Rogers’ true love mentions “Braddock’s team”. I’m sure I’m not alone in wanting to see Brian Braddock in live-action. Who...October 19, 2021 739 0
IN REVIEW: MARVEL’S WHAT IF…? (S1 – EP9) What if… The Watcher Broke his Oath
Synopsis: The watcher gathers heroes all across the multiverse for one final battle against “ultra-vison”. He names the team Guardians of the Multiverse. The Story With Ultron having pretty much decimated most of the multiverse...October 6, 2021 604 0
In Review: Marvel’s What If…? (S1 – EP4) What If… Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?
Synopsis: This week flips the script on the origin of Dr. Strange and asks what would have happened if he’d lost his heart instead of his hands. The Story While driving to an event to celebrate...September 1, 2021 836 0-
Sherlock Holmes: Past, Present, Future
You might well ask why SciFiPulse is writing about Sherlock Holmes. Consequently, you may the draw the conclusion that the character doesn’t fit in with features of science-fiction, as a genre. For example, there’s no time...April 27, 2021 643 2 
In Review: Frankenstein by the U.K. National Theatre
Overview: As a part of a drive to ease The National Theatre have made available for streaming their critically acclaimed stage production of Frankenstein, from 2011. Things are pretty much as the book, but seeing this...May 2, 2020 3512 0
