Author: Nigel G Mitchell

Source: Fox I just want to say that Fox’s late-night cavalcade of weirdness Animation Domination HD is a seriously whacked-out wonderland. Yet among its evil gods and ax-wielding cops lies the comedic genius of BATMAN: DRIVER’S TEST. Watch what happens when the Dark Knight has to put his car through the paces to renew his license. He’s the driver Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now. [Via Youtube] What do you think of the driver’s test? Please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post. Click on the links to follow us for free by…

Cinemasins has done it again. Now they tackle Spider-Man 2. Spider-Man 2 is considered by many to be one of the best superhero films ever made. It’s still pretty good, but no matter how much you love it, it still has plenty of sins. This video tackles 106 of the biggest problems, from minor nitpicks to major plot holes. (Warning: Contains spoilers for the movie) What do you think of Spider-Man 2? 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…

Ray Fisher; Cyborg (Source: DC) First, Falcon was introduced as the first African-American superhero in the shared Marvel Cinematic Universe in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Now DC has fired back in the multicultural arms race with the announcement that Ray Fisher will be playing Victor Stone, better known as Cyborg, in Man of Steel 2 (unofficially known as Batman vs. Superman). 1. In the comics, Victor Stone was a young man whose father worked in cybernetics. When he’s attacked and mutilated, Stone’s father rebuilds him with artificial limbs and parts. There’s an element of pathos in the character, because…

It’s common practice to put quotes from good reviews on movie posters to get us plebes to go see them. But what if the posters had quotes from the worst reviews? That’s where @AwfulReviews comes in, a brilliant Twitter feed that creates posters with quotes from one-star reviews on Amazon. Here are 15 of our favorites. Click below to embiggen: [Via Cheezburger via Awfulreviews] Which is your favorite? 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…

Heroes come in many forms, from the Avengers to Shrek. About the only thing they all have in common is that every hero needs a place to hang their hat when they’re not fighting crime. Movoto has created a followup to their infographic on criminal hideouts with heroic hideouts. [Via Movoto] Can you name all the heroes who have homes listed here? Which hideout would you want to live in? 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…

Not only has Arrow become one of the most successful superhero TV shows on the air, but it also has some real hotties. There are a lot of strong female characters on Arrow who are also beautiful. Here are eight of them. (Warning: Some character descriptions will have spoilers for the TV show.) 8. China White (Kelly Hu) China White (Kelly Hu) One of Arrow’s deadliest foes from the very first episode, China White is a ruthless drug lord whose gang holds Starling City in a tight grip. She also looks good doing it. 7. Shado (Celina Jade) When Oliver…

Darth Vader is a skilled tactician, a warrior, a Sith Lord, and a duelist. It turns out he’s also handy with the hickory. This commercial was created to promote a pro baseball game in Japan. In Japan, professional baseball is divided into the Central League and Pacific League, similar to the US’ American League and National League. On May 4, 2013, the Pacific League had a Vader’s Challenge where Darth Vader (escorted by the Japanese garrison of the Stormtrooper 501st Legion) went to Sendai Kleenex Stadium and threw out the first pitch. Couldn’t find video of the actual pitch, but I’m pretty…

Source: Marvel’s The Avengers Today’s movies rely heavily on special effects, but the companies that produce those effects are being deliberately destroyed. Visual effects company Rhythm and Hues won an Oscar for their beautiful work on Life of Pi, but had to file for bankruptcy and fire 254 employees. The reasons are complex, and outlined well in this open letter, but the short version is that movie studios are forcing SFX companies to work harder for less money. Yet Ang Lee didn’t even mention R+H in his acceptance speech for Best Director, when he remembered to thank the people who…

Darth Vader’s armor became a legend from the moment he walked onto the screen in Star Wars IV: A New Hope. But what is it made of? How does it work? That’s how this graphic comes in handy. The text and images are taken from Wookiepedia, the Star Wars wiki, and most of the information doesn’t come from the movies, but from the Expanded Universe (novels, comic books, videogames, etc). It’s a fascinating look into this dark warrior. What do you think of the graphic? What’s the most interesting thing you learned? [Via Reddit] Related Posts How to Make Your…

Spider-Man’s mask is one of the most iconic superhero masks in comics. In many cases, his logo has been reduced simply to the eyes and web-pattern of his mask. However, there have been some pretty significant changes to Web-head’s mask over the years. To celebrate the premiere of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Printster created this overview of some of the major variations, along with some of his classic villains. [Via printster.co.uk] Thanks to Dan Turner for the tip! Which is your favorite? Please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post. Click on the links to follow us for free…

Source: DC Nation If you’re a geek or a child of the 90’s or both, you probably have a fond place in your heart for Batman: The Animated Series. Hugely influential and one of the most popular incarnations of Batman, the animated series created a kid-friendly yet powerfully mature version of the Dark Knight for an entire generation. That’s why it was such a treat for DC Nation to bring back Bruce Timm, the producer and writer of Batman: TAS to create a new short film for Batman’s 75th anniversary. Titled “Strange Days,” not only does it bring back the unique…

This month, we’re running our Geek Madness tournament, pitting Star Wars vs. Star Trek in terms of characters. But another long-running debate is in technology. Can a lightsaber beat a blaster? Can the Death Star take out a Borg cube? This infographic tries to answer the question. Source: Best Online Engineering Degree Who do you think is the winner? [Via cnet.com via geeksaresexy.net] 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 Related Posts 50 Things Every Geek Should Know How to…

Cinefix has a series called Homemade Movies, where they recreate famous movie scenes and trailers as if they were made in someone’s house (also known as “sweding”). They reached a new high when they recreated the famous climactic Death Star trench run from Star Wars. Starring Chris Hardwick and Jonah Ray from Nerdist, this is about as good as you can get without spending real money. And for the record, I still couldn’t make anything as awesome as this. What did you think of the video? [Via Viral Viral Videos]

It’s become a tradition at conventions for famous voice actors to read from the script of Star Wars in their cartoon voices. This moment was recorded by Ian James in 2013 at the ConnectiCon Convention, where voice actor Jim Cummings and Lauren Landa attended. Landa did some of her anime voices, but Jim Cummings stole the show when he played the voice of Darth Vader with an adorable Winnie the Pooh impression. He also threw in a Darkwing Dark impression to boot. Oh, bother… [Via viralviralvideos.com] What do you think of the video? Please use the buttons below to tell your…

Sci-fi shows don’t tend to last that long on the air. Many sci-fi shows don’t last more than a season. But in some cases, the shows never make it on the air at all. Every TV show starts as a “pilot,” the first episode for the network to see if the show works. Here are five shows that were cancelled before a single episode could be seen. 5. Day One (2010) NBC had high hopes for this sci-fi drama about apartment residents that survive an unknown disaster (possibly involving aliens) that destroys modern infrastructure. At first, the show was supposed…

Star Wars Darth Vader vs. Star Trek Captain Picard “Opposing forces” (Source) Should Obi-Wan defeat Darth Vader? Can Q beat Mr. Spock? You decide! Act now to vote on who goes to the championship in the March “Geek Madness” Star Trek vs. Star Wars tournament! Welcome to the second annual March Geek Madness Tournament! It’s time for the final two match-ups before the championship match. Remember to read this Geek Madness post for all the details on the tournament. Feel free to say what YOU think happened in the comments. The best play-by-play of the winning match will be used in…

Most fans agree that Doctor Who’s Weeping Angels are one of the scariest and creepiest villains the Doctor has faced. YouTuber John Smith created this CGI short film called “Stone” showing a flight through a menacing maze with the Weeping Angels in hot pursuit. Some words from the creator: After over 300 hours of rendering, it’s finally done! This is my first ever CG short film. It’s the culmination of about three months of work, from initial concept to final result. I had to use every single trick and technique I knew, as well as learn countless more. The programs…

Everybody loves lightsabers and the ultimate in geek cred is to build your own. It might seem complicated and daunting, but it’s actually not as hard as it looks. Here’s a handy infographic on how to make your own lightsaber. Explore more visuals like this one on the web’s largest information design community – Visually. UPDATE: The infographic was created by Newark/Farnell Would you build your own lightsaber? 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…

Source: YouTube Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace is one of those movies that divides fans. Some love it, others hate it. Those who hate it feel most strongly because it’s official canon, and how it affects our view of the original trilogy. It can never be denied or erased. YouTubers Hello Greedo clearly fall on the side of “hate it,” because they created this horror/comedy short, 5,428 Days Later. It imagines what would happen if Phantom Menace literally wouldn’t go away. Even if you like the movie, this is pretty creepy. What do you think of Phantom Menace? Please use…

Hulk; Source: The Avengers (2012) Of all the performances in Marvel’s The Avengers, it was the Hulk that seemed to get the most buzz. After the fan disappointment of Ang Lee’s Hulk in 2003 and The Incredible Hulk in 2008, Avengers seemed to best capture what fans wanted to see in the Jade Giant. Here’s twenty things you may not have known about the creation of the Hulkster, and his human counterpart Bruce Banner, played by Mark Ruffalo. 1. Director Joss Whedon wanted the Hulk to resemble Ruffalo so he wouldn’t seem like a separate character from Bruce Banner. Joss…

Every superhero has a cool nickname that has to be established in their movie, otherwise people would just be calling them The Black Guy With Pointy Ears or The Guy in Blue Who Can Fly. That’s why there’s almost always a moment where the superhero introduces him or herself to someone. Screen Junkies created this supercut of superhero introductions. What do you think of the supercut? 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…

Was Marvel’s Avengers too high budget for you? Instead of big-name stars and cutting-edge special effects, do you long for unknown actors and SFX that a high schooler could improve on? With Marvel’s films breaking records, it was only a matter of time before people tried to ride their success. Low-budget filmmakers have dedicated themselves to creating mockbusters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And they’re all terrible. Let’s do the rounds. 1. The Amazing Bulk – It all started here with the Amazing Bulk. “Henry Howard, an ambitious young scientist, struggles to develop a super human serum designed to improve…

Darth Vader in a Federation brig, Star Trek Into Darkness Act now to vote in the second round of the March “Geek Madness” Star Trek vs. Star Wars tournament! Will Luke Skywalker overpower his teacher, Yoda? Will Captain Kirk triumph over Commander Data? You decide! Update: The third round has begun! Go vote now! Welcome to the second annual March Geek Madness Tournament! This year, we’re pitting Star Trek characters against Star Wars characters. Each bracket is divided into Star Trek heroes, Star Trek villains, Star Wars heroes, and Star Wars villains. In the final rounds, the winners from each franchise will face off. Remember to…

It’s a special moment when a geek introduces their children to Star Wars for the first time. On the blog Dadrites, after much encouragement from Facebook, Alex started his toddlers on the road to geekdom with A New Hope (natch). Fortunately for us, he recorded their reactions to key moments in the movie. And it’s completely adorable. Every one of them is gold, but here are my ten favorites: Be sure to check out Dad Rites for all the hilarious commentary! [Via http://dadrites.com/star-wars/] What do you think? Please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post. Click on…

Source: YouTube Cinemasins Honest Trailer series continues with Captain America: First Avenger. Before The Winter Soldier hits theaters, revisit the first Captain America movie. While I love when they tackle bad movies, I’m always more impressed by their accurate takes on good movies. Because as much as I love Captain America, that ending really was a ripoff – just an extended commercial for The Avengers. What do you think? 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…

Godzilla (2014), Source: Warner Bros If you’ve seen the full trailer for the new Godzilla, you know it’s pretty amazing. It also doesn’t reveal a whole lot about the movie. Fortunately, director Gareth Edwards was willing to do commentary for Empire on the trailer. His insights are fascinating, not only breaking down the trailer and what we’re seeing, but also giving insights into the movie itself. It’s like the movie commentary in miniature. And the bonus is that there are no spoilers. Empire Magazine has the video, and I couldn’t see how to embed it, so here’s the link to…

Is Star Trek better than Star Wars? Is Twilight better than Harry Potter? By counting up various fan activities online, Cheezburger.com created a “population” of fans comparable to an existing country to measure Internet popularity. [Via Bitrebels.com via Cheezburger.com] What do you think? Is this accurate? Does your favorite fandom measure up? 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 @Thegeektwins

Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, they all have heartbreakingly tragic origins. But what if they were just slightly less tragic? Dorkly has the answer in 8-bit format. What do you think about the less tragic origins? 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 @Thegeektwins

Godzilla (2014), Source: Warner Bros. On May 16, Warner Bros will release the new American remake of Godzilla. By all accounts, it’s going to be awesome. Let’s count down seven reasons all geeks should be excited about it. 1. Godzilla is the King of Monsters – Giant monsters have never really gone away. We’ve seen them on Saturday mornings with the Power Rangers series, the found-footage drama Cloverfield, the King Kong remake, and (of course) the recent giant monster epic, Pacific Rim. But there’s no giant monster like Godzilla. He’s the first, and the one all other giant monsters are…

Patrick Stewart, Source: YouTube You’ve never seen Sir Patrick Stewart like this… I remember as a young lad watching Jean-Luc Picard stride across the bridge of the Enterprise, the very personification of command and power. He rarely lost his cool, and always seemed in control. Since then, he’s gone on to become knighted by the Queen, and become one of the most respected actors in the world. That’s why it’s a bit of a shock to see him in a couple of videos that have popped up online. Thanks to the Internet and mobile phones, we can now see Sir…