Caleb Masters

Caleb Masters is a content creator, podcast host, marketer, and film critic with a lifelong love of pop culture. Masters currently serves as the editor-in-chief of The Cinematropolis, a film-essay website dedicated to thoughtful conversations and analysis on cinema. At The Cinematropolis he hosts a bi-monthly podcast, The Cinematic Schematic, where he reviews movies, interviews filmmakers, and discusses noteworthy topics with co-hosts and people of interest from the entertainment industry. He also currently serves as the president of the Oklahoma Film Critics Circle. With more than twelve years of working as an online film critic and producing content as an independent creator and corporate marketer, Masters continues exploring new ways to create compelling conversations related to pop culture through emerging new media.

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11:00 AM | Location: Boomer B

Opening Themes That Slap: Anime and Sci-Fi Edition

What makes an opening theme truly iconic? From Attack on Titan's soaring anthems to Star Wars' unforgettable scores, we'll rank, discuss, and debate the best intros of all time. Bring your favorites and join the fun!

Moderator: Red Bard

Panelists: Red Bard, Birdie, Caleb Masters, Clinton Girkin

3:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma G

Superfight: Who's the Ultimate Champion?

Ready for an epic showdown? Watch panelists battle it out in the ultimate test of imagination and persuasion in Superfight! Each panelist is given a randomly chosen character and a bizarre attribute, then must argue their case on why their fighter is the true champion. From superheroes with ridiculous powers to mythical creatures with surprising skills, it's a hilarious clash of strengths, wit, and creativity. The best part? The audience gets to decide who emerges victorious! Get ready for laughs, debates, and plenty of wild scenarios.

Moderator: Phillip Drayer Duncan

Panelists: Phillip Drayer Duncan, TKM Cosplay, Joshua Trope, Da Juggernaut, Caleb Masters

6:00 PM | Location: Sooner A

Star Wars: Sci-Fi or Space Fantasy?

Let's settle the debate -- what genre does Star Wars truly belong to? Is it science fiction or more of a space fantasy? Is the Force just space magic, or does it have a deeper meaning? Join us as we explore the fine line between science and fantasy in this iconic universe.

Moderator: Cap’n Ed

Panelists: Dara Fogel, PhD, Cap’n Ed, Michael A. Stackpole, Caleb Masters, Diego Tezen