Author: Nigel G Mitchell

Howard the Duck (Ed Gale), Beverly (Lea Thompson), Source: Howard the Duck; Credit: Lucasfilm Howard the Duck is an underappreciated property that would make a fantastic reboot movie. I know, the words Howard the Duck are synonymous with disaster and failure, but it wasn’t always so. I actually was a big fan of this movie as a kid. It’s only once you get older that you realize how awful it really was. But if anything, that makes me want a reboot even more. There was an announcement in 2012 about a remake, but that was an April Fools’ joke. Well, this…

Source: DC Comics DC Comics is celebrating Batman’s 75th anniversary in style with a new special edition of his first appearance in “Detective Comics” No. 27. DC also created an epic infographic that chronicles almost every significant event in Batman’s history across comics, TV, movies, and games. It was featured on Hero Complex, and it’s gorgeous. Click to enlarge and explore: [Via Hero Complex] What do you think of the infographic? What do you think is Batman’s most important moment? If you enjoyed this, then please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post! Follow us! Email | RSS | Twitter | Facebook

We’ve all seen Batman’s greatest adventures, battling Mister Freeze, decoding the Riddler’s puzzles, and designing incredible new gadgets. But what does Batman do when he’s not fighting crime? He has Ordinary Batman Adventures, as animated by Sarah J on Tumblr. See an assortment of random activities that make him the Less Dark Knight. He’s got the pillow fort Gotham deserves…never mind. Be sure to check out Sarah’s cool portfolio and merchandise at her official website! [Via Tumblr] What do you think of Ordinary Batman Adventures? If you enjoyed this, then please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this…

Source: WarGames In 1983, a low-budget movie widely considered a simple teenage sci-fi thriller hit the screens. That movie was WarGames, about a teenager who accidentally hacks into NORAD and almost triggers World War III. The movie was a smash hit, and also had far-reaching effects on Hollywood and the world. Over twenty-five years later, it’s still considered the benchmark of computer-related movies, and its message of the dangers of technology and advanced warfare are even more relevant. Here’s a small sample of five ways this little movie had a big impact. 1. The Hacking Community – The initial impact…

Godzilla (1998) By all accounts, the new Godzilla is a huge success, which only serves to underscore how crappy the first American version from 1998 was. You know how some movies seem bad, but then you watch them later and realize they weren’t that bad? Yeah, this isn’t one of them. Godzilla 1998 is in the small category of bad movies along with Batman and Robin that only get worse over time. I remember all the hype surrounding when it was released, but I wish this new honest trailer from ScreenJunkies had aired instead. Would’ve saved me the cost of a…

One thing I love about the modern Internet is the recent popularity of image memes, where someone takes a picture and gives it a funny caption, and other people add their own variations on that funny caption. My current favorite is called “Grandma Finds the Internet,” jokes about an elderly and clueless grandmother’s interactions with the Web. Okay, it’s an unfair stereotype that old people can’t use the Internet, but it’s still funny. And having worked in tech support, I can tell you ignorance can be found at any age. Here are my ten favorites. What do you think of Grandma…

Ant-Man Helmet, Source: Marvel What did Edgar Wright have planned for Ant-Man? He’s been attached as a director and screenwriter for the movie since he began developing it in 2003, but suddenly announced he was leaving the movie last week. Details are sketchy, but what no one is denying is that Wright left Ant-Man because of “creative differences.” That means the script. Reportedly, Marvel demanded multiple rewrites, including a final rewrite by other writers without consulting Wright. I thought it would be interesting to look at what Wright had planned for the movie, and why he clashed with Marvel over it. Marvel…

When George Lucas created Star Wars, he famously borrowed elements from 1940’s sci-fi movie serials like Flash Gordon. With so many elements from that era, it made sense for illustrator Russell Walks to design posters based on World War II-era propaganda. The posters were created for Lucasfilm and Topps as part of a series of trading cards. Check ’em out: Via IMGUR via Fastcodesign.com via Russell Walks What do you think of the posters? Related Posts Amazing Star Wars Vehicle Posters Made of LEGO Watch Entire Empire Strikes Back in 2-Minute GIF Please use the buttons below to tell your friends about…

The cyberpunk anime film Akira is, without a doubt, a landmark in Japanese animation. Not only did it break new ground in the genre, but it introduced the Western world to foreign animation like never before. Fans have long-awaited a live-action adaptation, and excitement grew when Warner Bros announced their production. Fans were ultimately disappointed when it never came to pass. That’s why an independent group called The Akira Project gained so much excitement. With the help of an Indiegogo campaign, a small team of fans produced their own take on what a live-action Akira trailer would look like. And…

Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) looking in mirror, Source: Spider-Man (2002), Credit: Sony Pictures It’s actually surprisingly hard to film mirrors in movies. The biggest problem is trying to avoid showing the camera and crew in the reflection. But some movies have made shooting mirror scenes even more complicated. Here are five scenes in sci-fi movies that looked good, and were surprisingly complex in the production. 1. Spider-Man (2002) The Shot: When Peter Parker looks in the mirror, he has a scrawny little body. But after he’s bitten by a genetically engineered spider, he looks in the mirror and discovers he’s…

With X-Men: Days of Future Past burning up the theaters, it seems like the X-Men couldn’t get any better. But the Pet Collective figured out what would bring them to a new level: kittens. Watch this video to see what the X-Men would be like if they were adorable balls of fur instead of men and women in their forties. [Via Geeks are Sexy via io9 via The Pet Collective] What do you think of the X-Kittens? Related Posts Jedi Kittens II: Kittens Strike Back 10 Adorable Comments by Toddlers Watching Star Wars Toddler with a Lightsaber If you enjoyed this,…

I love science-fiction in all forms, but time travel holds a special place in my heart. I love how time travel can make us think about our past, present, and future all at the same time. It often deals with ideas like destiny, and how the choices we make affect our lives. Here are ten movies that I think are the best in the genre. 10. Twelve Monkeys A man in the distant future is sent back in time to discover the source of a virus that decimated the human race. When he arrives in the past, he’s committed to…

Scott Bradlee has a series of YouTube videos called Saturday Morning Slow Jams, where they take the themes of old cartoon shows and turn them into 90’s style R&B. In this one, they tackle Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and turn it into a smooth ride. They even throw in some hip-hop. Cowabunga, dudes. What do you think of the new theme song? [Via YouTube]

Riddick (Vin Diesel) on Necromonger Throne, Source: Chronicles of Riddick Did you enjoy Pitch Black and want more of Riddick’s world? After Chronicles of Riddick, did you wonder where the series would go next? In 2000, Diesel starred as a ruthless anti-hero, Riddick, in the sci-fi horror movie, Pitch Black. In 2004, Vin Diesel and director David Twohy teamed up again to make Chronicles of Riddick. Chronicles took some of the characters from Pitch Black and turned it into a sprawling epic sci-fi universe with Riddick battling death-worshipping warriors called the Necromongers. In 2013, the duo came out with Riddick, the long-awaited sequel to Chronicles…

Source: YouTube As the new Godzilla burns up the theaters, CinemaSins decided to take a look back at the first American remake. It may have been a critical disaster, but it had no shortage of damage. Here’s the tally of what it would cost to clean up the mess. What do you think of the video? [Via http://youtu.be/YouTube]

Credit: AlfredImageWorks, Source: Vimeo Futurama’s hero is Philip Fry, a lazy and idiotic deliveryman for the chronically clumsy Planet Express delivery service. Over the many seasons, I thought they had truly shown the worst deliveryman imaginable. That’s until I saw Johnny Express. The short film created by AlfredImageWorks has this description: It’s 2150. There are all sorts of Aliens living throughout space. Johnny is a Space Delivery Man who travels to different planets to deliver packages. Johnny is lazy and his only desire is to sleep in his autopilot spaceship. When the spaceship arrives at the destination, all he has…

In honor of Star Wars Day (May the Fourth), the Movoto Real Estate Blog decided to find out just how much Jabba the Hutt’s criminal compound would be worth. Based on location, size, and scum density, they came up with a real-world number. For comparison, this $75 million mansion has a private movie theater, a bowling alley, and a garage that can hold twelve cars. But it doesn’t come with a Rancor pit or droid torture room. I think Jabba’s place is a steal at that price. Would you buy Jabba’s Palace? Please use the buttons below to tell your…

In 2014, is it too late to make Windows XP jokes? What about jokes about the Matrix? I don’t think so. CollegeHumor created this parody of the Matrix, imagining what it would be like if it ran on a notoriously buggy OS. [Via Neatorama via YouTube]

Love it or hate it, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace was a landmark in sci-fi cinema, reigniting the franchise and paving the way for a new generation of Star Wars fans. While there was a lot going on in the actual movie, the production had a complex history as well. Here are 25 things you may not have known about the movie. 1. Along the lines of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, all three prequel films were originally intended to be written and shot as one large production, and released back-to-back. 2. Unlike the latter two films in…

Today, Zack Snyder almost broke the Internet when he tweeted one simple photo, the first real look we’ve gotten at Ben Affleck as Batman in the upcoming Man of Steel 2 (aka Batman vs. Superman). And here it is: I shot this with my @Leica_Camera M Monochrom. #Batman #Batmobile #Gotham http://t.co/WPHKLxgBLM pic.twitter.com/p5DEf6fLzJ — ZackSnyder (@ZackSnyder) May 13, 2014 Of course, everyone is weighing in on whether they think the costume looks good or it looks terrible. I’m not getting into that, because I think it’ll ultimately be about how it looks on screen. But what I thought Screenrant got right…

While Star Trek’s Federation is often described as an organization of peace, they had some pretty hardcore weapons. The good old phasers came in a variety of shapes and sizes, from handheld pistol to full assault rifles, and became more sophisticated over time. This infographic designed by jbobroony shows phasers and Federation weapons from 2150 (the Enterprise era) to 2385 (the far future of the Star Trek Universe). Click below to enlarge: [Via Reddit via Deviantart] Which phaser is your favorite? Please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post. Click on the links to follow us for…

Summary: Six characters from Spider-Man’s history would make better movies than Venom and the Sinister Six. Right now, every movie studio’s goal is to create a shared universe like Marvel has with the Avengers. Sony has announced plans to create their own cinematic universe with their property, Spider-Man. So far, they’ve announced The Sinister Six and Venom are in development. Personally, I don’t think making standalone movies out of the villains is the right way to go. There are plenty of characters associated with Spider-Man who would make better movies. Here are six suggestions. 6. Black Cat (Felicia Hardy) One of…

Source: Screen Junkies You might be looking forward to Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, but not really sure what it is. That’s okay. Screen Junkies created this video where they sit down with some big-time comic nerds, and break down everything about the comic series. Find out the history of the comics, the different characters, why they had to shave Karen Gillan’s head, and more. [Via YouTube]

Source: Lucasfilm I have to say, I was never comfortable with Star Wars: The Clone Wars. While it was nice to have a weekly series and new adventures, it didn’t feel like Star Wars to me. The clone troopers who were supposed to be heroes (but you knew would become stormtroopers), the weird proto-starships that looked like twisted versions of familiar ships from the original movies, the Jedi fighting “Separatists” instead of the Empire, and Anakin as the hero just never felt right. Plus, it never felt like canon, since Lucasfilm tended to pick and choose which elements of the…

Yes, as you’re probably aware, it’s May the Fourth, also known as Star Wars Day, because “may the fourth be with you.” Get it? Yeah, so we’re doing our part here to celebrate one of our favorite franchises (except for the prequels, those were hit or miss in our opinion). Here’s a roundup of May the Fourth celebration stuff. 1. Food for thought… 2. Yoda celebrates 3. Just Say No… 4. From J.J. Abrams 5. A Bittersweet Celebration 6. MST3K: A New Hope 7. This one’s for you, David 8. Slave Leia always makes the day better 9. NASA Shares…

Happy Free Comic Book Day! What is Free Comic Book Day? Here’s the description from the official website: “Free Comic Book Day is a single day – the first Saturday in May each year – when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores.” *Check with your local comic book shop for their participation and rules.” Here’s how to get the most of your day. 1. Find a participating local comic shop – Most good comic book stores are involved in this event, but…

I love the voice of Bane in The Dark Knight Rises. It’s a wonderful mass of contradictions: powerful yet distorted, eloquent yet brutal, and almost every line he said is quotable and memorable. That’s why I found this Bane Soundboard a joy to play with. You can play dozens of Bane’s lines from the movie at will. You could also prank call people with it, but of course, we would never suggest such a thing. (This Bane Soundboard is for entertainment purposes only, The Geek Twins are not responsible for any damage or injury caused by the use of said…

Futurama is a long-running and beloved show that features parodies and satires of hundreds of science fiction movies, books, and TV shows. Yet much of the show’s humor owes a nod to the epic sci-fi franchise, Star Trek. Here are the twenty Star Trek references from Futurama that I love the best. 1. Monkey Fracas, Jr. (“Space Pilot 3000”) In the pilot episode, the very first scene is a reference the original Star Trek series. The first word Fry says is “Space,” the first word of the monologue in the opening credits. We also see a starship floating in space,…

Cast and crew of Star Wars: Episode VII, Source: Starwars.com. Copyright and Photo Credit: David James. After months of secrecy and rumor, Starwars.com has finally confirmed the cast and crew of Star Wars: Episode VII, the next chapter in the saga. Not only that, but they provided this awesome photo of the crew during a read-through at Pinewood Studios in the UK. Here’s who you’re looking at: Writer/Director/Producer J.J Abrams is top center right. Clockwise from right are Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Producer Bryan Burk, Lucasfilm President and Producer Kathleen Kennedy, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Mark…

Even though Spider-Man has an iconic costume, he’s had a variety of costumes over the years. This infographic from Halloween Costumes shows some of the major costume changes the Web-Head has had on the page and the silver screen. Explore more visuals like this one on the web’s largest information design community – Visually. [Via Capes on Film] Which is your favorite costume? Did they miss any of your favorites? Please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post. Click on the links to follow us for free by Email, RSS and follow us on Twitter @thegeektwins and like us on Facebook Follow…