Joe Garza
Location
Los Angeles, California
School
Santa Clara University
Expertise
Horror Movies, Comic Books, Classic Films
- Joe has ghostwritten two horror screenplays for a TV actress (but can't say who because of NDAs).
- He's seen almost every Alfred Hitchcock film at least twice.
- A comic book fanatic, Joe has more than 12,000 comic books at his parents' that his mom hasn't thrown out (yet).
Experience
Joe Garza has been writing professionally on and off since 2011. He started his writing career as an intern at Metro Newspapers in San Jose, CA, covering local events and happenings. He then wrote for such tourist guides as Carmel.com and SantaCruz.com. Joe moved to Los Angeles in 2020 and wrote about local trends, hot spots, things to do, and other popular activities in L.A. county for the (now-defunct) website, The LA Trend. He's previously written for other Static Media brands like Looper, Grunge, and SlashFilm.
Education
Joe has a B.A. in music from Santa Clara University, with an emphasis in guitar.
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Stories By Joe Garza
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Remember Punisher parking a steamroller on Wolverine? Or Wolverine ripped in half? You must be reading the comics, as these moments are too dark for the MCU.
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He's definitely a hero, but the Sorcerer Supreme is known for lapses into moral ambiguity. These are the most terrible things Doctor Strange has ever done.
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Some blockbusters stand the test of time, but some don't. Read on to find out which mega-hits failed to make an imprint on the cultural imagination.
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Thanos has the longest history of any true villain in the MCU and that history spans across multiple films,. We're here to make sense of his intricate timeline.
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While Strange's spells have always looked amazing, not all of them have been terribly useful or effective, which is why we've decided to rank his spells.
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It can be daunting to keep track of the various storylines and characters in each MCU movie. Here's a handy guide to the entire Avengers timeline in the MCU.
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While the primary cast of "Carlito's Way" continue to have strong careers today, there are several others who are, unfortunately, no longer with us.
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"Hell's Kitchen" is one of the most deliciously addicting reality shows out there. Here's the seasons, ranked from burnt to black jacket worthy.
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Marvel Studios is known for packing its properties with Easter eggs, and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is no exception. Some take multiple viewing to notice.
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"The Simpsons" has any number of things that cross over from "wacky cartoon logic" to "outright issues."
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Detective Comics is without a doubt one of the most important comic book series of all time, so let's take a look at the untold truth of this legendary title.
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Filmmakers push boundaries when it comes to ooey-gooey on-screen metamorphosis. We're taking a look at the best monster transformation scenes in horror movies.
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What better way to celebrate the legacy of Fox's "X-Men" films than by taking a look at some of their most frustrating moments?
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Whatever you think of Natural Born Killers, there's no denying that it's still important today. Here is the untold truth of Oliver Stone's shocking satire.
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The Riddler pulls off all kinds of vicious deeds in "The Batman." These are his worst moments, ranked from the least sinister to the most evil.
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"The Batman" is just shy of three hours long, but that doesn't mean everything director Matt Reeves shot made its way into the final cut.
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With the Marvel Cinematic Universe getting larger all the time, there are bound to be actors who have starred in films together before joining the MCU.
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"Hell's Kitchen" has aired more than 20 seasons, and unfortunately some contestants have since passed away. We look back at Rachel Brown, Aaron Song and more.
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It isn't easy keeping up with "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." This is why we've compiled a breakdown of every plot twist, from HYDRA to Quake and everything between.
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Are you a leader like Cyborg, sensitive like Larry Trainor, or obsessive like The Beard Hunter? We use the signs of the zodiac to examine the "Doom Patrol."
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Sorry Avengers, but it's a bad idea to get fat like Thor, crack jokes at serious times like Black Widow, or hire kids and put them in danger like Iron Man.
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From "The Omen" to "Sleepy Hollow" to "The Amityville Horror," Oscar has a history of not respecting horror films — except when it does, as with these classics.
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Would Hollywood ever reboot "Back to the Future," "Dirty Harry" or The Man With No Name? We examine the pros and cons for some of our most beloved franchises.
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From the charming to the brutish, the sympathetic to the monstrous, MCU villains are complex characters. Which one are you based on your zodiac sign?