Dr. Snellgrove is a staff writer who joined The Direct in 2025 and has over 20 years of professional writing experience. Since earning his PhD in Literature from Auburn University, he has written for entertainment outlets like ScreenRant, CBR, Giant Freakin Robot, and Looper. Beyond The Direct, he currently has bylines at Entertainment Weekly, ComicBook.com, and How-To-Geek. His literary training and wealth of experience help him bring a fresh eye to entertainment media that helps fans enjoy their favorite media like never before.
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Chris Snellgrove's Latest The Direct Articles
Star Trek Theory Connects Voyager and Discovery In a Powerful Way
A Star Trek fan theory explained how Voyager ended up in the Delta Quadrant thanks to spores introduced in Discovery.
Reviving This Forgotten Star Wars Series Could Save Disney+
Disney shelved Star Wars Detours in 2013, but bringing this comedy show back might save Disney+ from itself.
Star Trek Fans Still Hate This Character, But Now Is The Time to Bring Them Back
Spock's half-brother Sybok is generally hated by the fandom. But now is the perfect time to bring the character back.
The X-Men’s Kitty Pride Could Save The MCU’s Phase 7
A new X-Men movie means new characters in the MCU, and Kitty Pryde will almost surely be one of them.
The MCU Is Being "Reset" After Secret Wars, And I Think That's Actually For The Best
Secret Wars rebooted Marvel Comics, and Marvel Studios' 2027 movie of the same name will do the same for the MCU.
Quentin Tarantino’s Famous Superman Critique Is Completely Wrong
Quentin Tarantino claimed Clark Kent is Superman's critique of humanity, but the latest Superman movie proves him wrong.
Superman 2025 Ending Perfectly Sets Up An Evil Justice League Movie
Superman sees the beginning of the Justice League. But it also sets up a sequel with this league's evil counterparts.
Star Wars’ Next Big Movie Ditches One of The Franchise's Oldest Traditions
Star Wars: Starfighter has cast big names Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth, shockingly ditching a major franchise tradition.