Blake Hawkins
1444 articles published since March 06, 2021
About Blake Hawkins
Blake Hawkins has written TV and movie features and recaps for CBR since March of 2021. He writes about everything from NCIS to Stranger Things to The Walking Dead and everything in between. Mostly, though, he most enjoys writing about Star Wars. In fact, as recent graduate of Greensboro College's honors program, Blake wrote his thesis on Star Wars and its religious connections. He now lives with his family in Lynchburg VA and is an avid outdoorsman. Feel free to contact him by email at hawkins.blake12@gmail.com, or find him on Facebook.
Why Beorn Didn't Fight Against Sauron in The Lord of the Rings
Beorn was a big part of The Hobbit's Battle of the Five Armies, but he never fought against Sauron in The Lord of the Rings. Here's why.
How Dead City's New Babylon Compares To Past Walking Dead Villains
The Walking Dead has always been known for its villains. However, it turns out that Dead City's New Babylon Federation might not be a villain at all.
Lennie James' Final FTWD Episode as Morgan Jones Was a Worthy Sendoff
Lennie James just made his last appearance as Morgan Jones, and it brought his character full circle with a homage to a classic TWD character.
Boba Fett Is No Longer Star Wars' Most Popular Bounty Hunter
Boba Fett was Star Wars' original bounty hunter, but now that The Book of Boba Fett Season 2 isn't happening, he's becoming a background character.
Why the Real Madison Clark Will Be Back in Fear the Walking Dead Season 8B
The Walking Dead fans were glad to have Madison back on FTWD, but she returned as a supporting character. That will change in Season 8B.
Vader's 'Adjustment' of Luke's Lightsaber Isn't What You Think in Return of the Jedi
In Return of the Jedi, Darth Vader took Luke's lightsaber and appeared to adjust something, but fans will be surprised to know what he actually did.
Fellowship of the Ring's Original Movie Ending Gave Frodo a Dramatic Encounter
At the end of Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo keeps Sam from drowning, but in the original version, Frodo was the one with a harrowing experience.
Star Wars Has Revealed Why Palpatine Really Wanted to Replace Darth Vader
Emperor Palpatine was a true Sith in that he constantly tested Darth Vader. However, in Darth Vader #35, he was ready to replace the Dark Lord.
Star Wars: Darth Vader's New Weapon Grants Him the Emperor's Most Prized Ability
In Star Wars: Darth Vader #35, the powerful Sith Lord gains a new weapon that grants him an elusive ability used by the Emperor.
Why These Two Rings of Power Elves Need to Show Their LOTR Natures in Season 2
Gil-galad and Elrond's actions in The Rings of Power Season 1 made Galadriel look brash, so they need to be more like their LOTR selves in Season 2.
Darth Bane Learned Lightsaber Combat With This Horrifying Weapon
Darth Bane was one of the Sith's best lightsaber duelists. That's because the way that he learned lightsaber combat was particularly brutal.
How CBS's FBI Franchise Can Embrace Prolonged Climaxes
CBS' FBI series may be a procedural franchise, but the trio of Dick Wolf shows can find a unique take on the genre by extending their narratives.
Fear the Walking Dead's Surprising Setting Could Point to TWD Crossovers
Fear the Walking Dead just gave fans a pretty good idea of PADRE's location, and it could end up having some vital implications.
Master Windu Was Afraid of General Grievous - But Only in Star Wars Legends
Master Windu was a legendary lightsaber duelist, but even he had someone that he really didn't want to fight. That was Legends' General Grievous.
The LOTR Movies Could've Given Gandalf a More Epic Encounter Than His Balrog Fight
Gandalf showed off his powers when he defeated the Balrog, but some LOTR fans don't know that he also unveiled his power in a Nazgûl fight.
Why Fear the Walking Dead's Latest Death Returns the Series to Its Roots
Fear the Walking Dead has a lot of plot armor in recent seasons, but its latest death proves that anyone is a potential casualty in Season 8.
Forrest Gump Might Not Have Been Made Without… I Love Lucy?!
Making movies is never an easy process, but making Forrest Gump was particularly brutal. Here's how I Love Lucy made it all possible for Tom Hanks.
Galadriel Refusing the One Ring Was More Than a Personal Sacrifice in Lord of the Rings
Galadriel refused Sauronn's One Ring, but her refusal came at a high price. She forewent her desire to rule, but she also doomed Lothlórien.
Why Gimli Was Easily the Strongest Member of Lord of the Rings' Fellowship
Physically, Gimli was the strongest member of LOTR's Fellowship, and that's because Dwarves were the strongest race in Middle-earth.
Qui-Gon Jinn Foresaw His Death - And Sacrificed Himself Anyway
Qui-Gon seemed to die really easily in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, but what if he knew that he was going to die and sacrificed himself anyway?