Ridley Wright
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About Ridley Wright
Ridley is a screenwriter from NYC with a long-standing love of everything sci-fi and fantasy. Putting both their degree in psychology and background in film production to use, Ridley aims to create high-concept, genre-bending stories about compelling characters and the fascinating worlds they occupy. For interviews, entertainment articles, travel itineraries, recipes, and more, visit RidleyWright.com!
Latest Articles
What Really Happened to Goofy's Wife?
Goofy had a wife in early animations, but she suddenly disappeared without a trace. But while her absence is strange, the truth may be even stranger.
New Girl: Why Damon Wayans Jr. Left in Season 1
Damon Wayans Jr. notoriously left New Girl after filming the pilot. But what led to the actor departing the series so early, and why did he come back?
Star Trek: The Next Generation's Riker Wasn't Always Called Will
In Star Trek: TNG, Riker was nicknamed "Number One," "Imzadi" and just "Will," but in early episodes, Troi called him something else entirely.
Dexter: The Show's Reason For Murdering Rita Is Pretty Bad
Rita Bennett was unceremoniously murdered in the Dexter Season 4 finale. The details behind her death were just as disturbing as the act itself.
How Indiana Jones Survived the Nuked Fridge (and Why He Really Wouldn't)
In Indiana Jones 4, Indy survives a nuclear explosion inside a fridge, and while George Lucas says it's plausible, scientists believe otherwise.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Benjamin Deserved So Much Better
While Midge isn't short on love interests in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, her handling of the Benjamin breakup was just plain cruel.
Every Star Trek Role Played by Clint Howard, From TOS to Discovery
Although Clint Howard has played four different roles across four eras of Star Trek, he's also the only actor to be on both TOS and Discovery to date.
True Blood: One Key Vampire Deserved a Better Ending Than He Got
Although True Blood hero Bill Northman had turned villain by the series' end, his demise was still a slap in the face to the HBO drama's fans.
A Forgotten Marvel Weapon in the Worst MCU Movie Is Horrifyingly Powerful
Thor: The Dark World may be the least-watched movie in the MCU, but one forgotten weapon from the film is as horrifying as they come.
Two Avengers: Endgame Deaths Are Ignored - But Absolutely Heartbreaking
Although their love wasn't meaningfully explored in Avengers: Infinity War or Avengers: Endgame, this unfortunate couple's union ends in tragedy.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Is Midge the Villain of Her Own Story?
While Midge from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel may believe that she is the hero in her own story, her actions in Seasons 3 and 4 prove otherwise.
Outlander Can Avoid the Game of Thrones Pitfall - by Taking Its Time
If Outlander wants to go down as the best fantasy book to TV adaption, they need to avoid the same mistakes that Game of Thrones made.
Why Brandon Routh Left Legends of Tomorrow - and Why He Returned
Legends of Tomorrow fans were shocked to learn of Ray Palmer's exit, but no one was more upset than the blindsided actor himself, Brandon Routh.
What Is Eternals' Ebony Blade? The Cursed Sword's Powers & Wielders, Explained
Although the Ebony Blade appears in Eternals briefly, its introduction into the MCU has widespread implications for the entire franchise's future.
Peacemaker Turns One of DC’s Most Menacing Antiheroes Into an Obsessive Fanboy
Vigilante from HBO's Peacemaker is undoubtedly an oddball, but his comic book counterpart couldn't be further apart from his on-screen depiction.
Which Eternals Are Still Alive in the MCU?
While several of the ten Eternals die in the film, most live to the end. But where exactly do they end up on their journey?
Emily in Paris Might Be Shallow, But People Can't Stop Watching
Emily in Paris is a show some people love and others hate, but that formula seems to be working out in its favor.
How The Dark Knight Changes a Key Part of Joker's Origin
While many fans agree The Dark Knight is the new standard for The Joker, others are upset at a seemingly major change to his origin.
Batman Returns: Does Catwoman Really Have Nine Lives?
In Batman Returns, Catwoman boasts of having "nine lives." Is there truth to her statements, or is she just delusional?
Hawkeye Clarifies the Black Widows' Status - and Raises Some Major Questions
The newest episode of Hawkeye raises more questions than it answers, especially concerning the status of the Black Widows.