Author: Nigel G Mitchell
It’s Tuesday, and time again for “Would You Rather,” the game where you have to make the hard choices. In last week’s question, would you rather be a Jedi or a Time Lord, Time Lord got 69% of the vote. This week, you’ll get the chance to see destruction or creation. The Scenario You just inherited a huge amount of money, and want to use it to take the trip of a lifetime. While browsing online, you discover a unique new option on your favorite travel site called The Greatest Sight in the Universe. You can book a trip on a…
San Diego ComicCon got a lot of attention last week, but there was a big celebration happening elsewhere this week. In Essen, Germany, over 20,000 fans attended Star Wars Celebration Europe. During July 26-July 28, fans and families met their favorite stars from the films, gained exclusive access to the Saga’s creators, and learned first-hand exciting new developments in a galaxy far, far away. Here’s a few things that made SWCE special. Warwick Davis, the actor best known for playing the Ewok Wicket, hosted the celebration. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy showed up to officially announce that legendary composer John Williams…
With the recent announcement of the Batman/Superman movie, the geek world has been split asunder. Those familiar with the comics and animated series are used to the idea of the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight working together. Some pundits (and admittedly some of the former) question where the two heroes can really be partners. Can a troubled master detective really team up with a man who can fly and rip apart steel? I say yes, but the folks at Collegehumor imagine another scenario, and it goes something…like this… What do you think of the video? Would this happen…
Space is really big, and it’s common to forget that in storytelling. The tendency to write about vast distances as if they were just a few miles is common, especially in movies. Star Trek is more prone to these mistakes than other movies, because it spends so much time in space. Here are the seven biggest mistakes Star Trek movies have made about distance. NOTE: This list does contain spoilers for some of the movies described if you haven’t seen them. 1. The V’Ger Cloud (Star Trek: The Motion Picture) In the original theatrical cut, the cloud around V’Ger is…
If you went to the Star Wars universe, what would be your occupation? Of course, we’d all like to be Jedi Knights, but not everyone can be a Jedi. It has to be a job that fits your personality. This handy dandy infographic by Onlineschools.org will help you find the job that’s right for you. NOTE: This infographic was provided for informational purposes only. We do not endorse Onlineschools.org or its services, and have not been compensated in any way for presenting this information. What did you think of the infographic? What was your occupation? Please use the buttons below…
The Cast of Guardians of the Galaxy at SDCC 2013: (Left to Right] Lee Pace, Benicio del Toro, Dave Bautista, director James Gunn, Djimon Hounsou, Karen Gillan, Michael Rooker, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana We were very excited to get a press release from Marvel announcing that on July 23, Guardians of the Galaxy began filming. Guardians of the Galaxy will be the tenth Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, and one of the new “Phase Three” Marvel movies, aiming to expand the film series into space. I have to say I’m big into this movie, because it’s a unique but relatively obscure comic. It’s…
It’s time for another round of “Would You Rather,” the game where we ask you the tough questions. Last week, the choices were split evenly between infinite knowledge, infinite reputation, and death with 33% each. Today, you’ll be choosing to become all-powerful, but which type of all-powerful? The Scenario: At the San Diego Comic-Con, you find yourself in a deserted ballroom with only two people standing on the stage: someone dressed like the Doctor from Doctor Who and Obi-Wan Kenobi. They reveal that they’re not wearing costumes. They are the Doctor and the ghost of Obi-Wan Kenobi. They’ve come through…
At San Diego Comic-Con, they premiered a teaser clip that gives us our first official glimpse of The Amazing Spiderman 2’s supervillain Electro in action. Check out Jamie Foxx going Raiden in this video: What do you think? Do you love or hate the look of Electro? Are you looking forward to or dreading the movie? 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
Mythbusters’ Adam Savage is one of the crown princes of geekdom, so it’s hard for him to go to a big event like the San Diego Comic-Con without getting mobbed. His solution, like Rosario Dawson, is to wear a costume that hides his face. However, Savage never does anything small. This year, he showed up in an epic replica of Admiral Ackbar from Return of the Jedi. And yes, this time, it was a trap. Adam put out a lengthy article about how he and his friends put together the costume. He purchased a casting of the original mask, and…
CREDIT: @PageToPremiere Wow. I don’t know if I can take much more of these surprises. 2015 is going to be the greatest year in the history of Hollywood for geeks. Not only will we get a new Star Wars, and an Avengers sequel, but Zack Snyder made a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con that the long-awaited Superman/Batman team-up movie will be released in 2015. Of course, this is hot off the presses, so we don’t know much, but here’s what we do know. Zack Snyder will co-write and direct. David Goyer, screenwriter for Man of Steel, will co-write the…
The Wolverine is coming out next week, and Screenrant is celebrating with a new honest trailer. This one is for X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Enjoy the bad CGI, screaming, and desecration of classic mutant characters like the Blob and Deadpool. I admit, I actually liked this movie when it came out…sort of…but Honest Trailers makes some good points. WARNING: This trailer will have spoilers for the movie, and may change the way you see it forever. What did you think of the trailer? What did you think of X-Men Origins: Wolverine? [Image Source: YouTube] Related Posts: 8 Sure-fire Ways to Kill Wolverine…
Aliens in movies and TV come in many shapes and sizes, from microscopic to as big as buildings, from one head to no heads, but there’s a common theme: nudity. Aliens will often walk around completely naked, and it’s often not even mentioned. Of course, it begs the question of why aliens have advanced technology to travel the universe, but never invented pants. Also makes you wonder how they stay warm, keep dry, and carry things with no pockets. Here are six extraterrestrials who are a little too comfortable with their bodies. 1. E.T. (E.T.) This extraterrestrial arrived on Earth…
It’s Tuesday, and that means another game of “Would You Rather,” where we ask you to make the tough choices. In last week’s question, “would you rather go to one million A.D. or B.C.,” 75% of the vote went to one million A.D. It seems like you all have a healthy sense of adventure. This week, we’ll be tackling the choice of knowledge versus reputation. It’s a bit complicated, so bear with me. The Scenario In your weekly visit to the testing lab, the scientists hook you up to a machine that can connect your brain to the World Wide…
This is why we can’t have nice things. The geek-beloved robot-monster epic Pacific Rim came in third this weekend, behind Grown Ups 2 and Despicable Me 2. While some argue about how much of a loss the movie might take, it’s clear that Pacific Rim is not the smash hit the studio hoped it would be. Much of the blame comes down to an aging fan base, a lack of star power, and confusion with the concept. Here’s a breakdown of six reasons why Pacific Rim is a disappointment. 1. The Target Audience Doesn’t Care About Godzilla – Much of…
Maybe I’m just tired, but I really don’t know how to set this video up other than just say it. It’s Billy Dee Williams singing karaoke in a reproduction of the Star Wars cantina and its residents. Have to say I find Jason Schwartzman’s “The West Coast” an odd choice for this. I mean, they didn’t even change the lyrics that much. But it’s Billy Dee Williams, dude. And Patton Oswalt plays the bartender. So enjoy. [Via AV Club] What did you think of the video? Please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post. Click on the…
The original TV movie Sharknado has been getting a lot of buzz recently, because, well, it’s about a tornado of live sharks. As crazy as that sounds, Syfy has become the home of even more outrageous shark movies. Here are five more brought to you by Syfy: 1. Dinoshark – Glaciers are a popular source of prehistoric monsters. In this movie, a glacier melts and releases a baby prehistoric shark. The dinoshark swims off and terrorizes a port in Mexico. Eating cavemen just made this shark more dangerous. 2. Megashark vs Giant Octopus – Melting glaciers free two prehistoric creatures,…
The pterodactyl is a dinosaur. Gravity pulls things downward. A lot of these “facts” related to science are told at parties, among friends, and are even taught in school. And a lot of it is wrong. Mental Floss is here to correct those misconceptions with this video listing and correcting fifty of them. [Via Neatorama] Did you have any of these misconceptions? What common misconceptions do you know that can be corrected? 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…
It’s Tuesday, and time for another round of “Would You Rather,” the game that asks you to make the tough choices. In last week’s question “live with the Addams Family or the Munsters,” the Munsters won with 58% of the vote. I guess the Addams Family was a little too spooky and ooky. This week, it’s about time travel. The Scenario You volunteer to be a test subject for a new procedure: time travel. As you climb into the chair, the scientists explain that they can send you through time, one million years into the future or the past. The…
Doctor Who is a geek phenomenon, and like all geek phenomenon, it’s the source of a lot of humor. Tons of jokes about Doctor Who are floating around out on the Web, and here are 12 that I thought were funniest. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. What did you think of the pics? Any funnier Doctor Who jokes that you’ve seen? 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…
Hey, Disney, while you’re making the next Star Wars, can you make room for this: a female Boba Fett? Modeled by Olivier Couston and rendered by Christophe Desse, it’s a perfect mix of cool, deadly, sexy, and…well, just awesome. What do you think of Lady Fett? [Via CGTalk] 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
In the movie Real Steel, we saw a future where boxers fought with giant robots. Pretty cool idea, but there’s another way that could go. That’s according to this short video, “How To Train Your Robot.” It’s very impressive, especially considering it was created by students at the Platige Academy in Warsaw, Poland. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR ROBOT from Platige Image on Vimeo. [Via The Platige Academy via Geeks Are Sexy via Neatorama] What did you think of the video? Would you want to see robot boxers? Please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post. Click on…
Hancock (2008) – John Hancock (Will Smith) With my brother’s recent cosplay as John Hancock, I decided to look into the original movie. The subversive film about an alcoholic superhero running amok in Los Angeles was a major hit, and there’s talk of a sequel coming together. Here are ten things you may not have known about its production. 1. Hancock Started As Tonight He Comes Hancock began as a spec script called Tonight He Comes. Written by Vincent Ngo, the original story was a controversial and philosophical take on superheroes, more like Leaving Las Vegas. The script became known…
It’s time for “Would You Rather,” the game that asks you to make the tough choices. This week, it’s two monster families and living accommodations. The Scenario: You’re driving down a lonely road one night when your car breaks down. Knowing how it works in horror movies, you start walking to find the nearest spooky castle where you can spend the night. To your surprise, you find two spooky houses. You recognize them both as the homes of the Munsters and the Addams Family. Which house would you knock on? The Ground Rules: You can only choose one house to…
IF you’re a fan of the scifi/western, Firefly, you may think you know everything about the show. Or maybe you’re just a casual viewer. Or maybe you’ve never even seen the show. No matter what kind of browncoat you are, you’ll probably find something to love with this infographic from Carsort. NOTE: This infographic was provided for informational purposes only. We don’t endorse Carsort or its services, and have not been compensated in any way for presenting this information. What do you think of the infographic? Do you have any facts to share about the show? [Via Robot Mutant] Related Posts…
I love supercuts, especially ones like this one. FiveStarTrekker put together a montage of Spock’s favorite word, “fascinating.” I can’t say for sure that this is every time Spock said “fascinating,” but it’s got to be at least up there. [Via SF Signal] What did you think of the video? 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
It’s impossible to outrun a bullet in real life; they move at the speed of sound. That’s why it’s cool to see people avoiding them in fiction. The movies have people dodging bullets all the time, and there are many ways to do it. Here are seven of the most impressive: 7. The Nameless Monk (Bulletproof Monk) – This movie based on an independent comic featured a Nameless Monk with extraordinary martial arts abilities. As the title says, the Nameless Monk is bulletproof, because he can dodge bullets. 6. Chuin (Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins) – In this adventure movie…
Want to have your own lightsaber? Don’t want to spring for the top of the line lightsabers? Have a printer? Star Wars.com has you covered. You can literally print your own Jedi, Yoda, or even Darth Maul lightsaber with this papercraft from the official website. [Click here] Would you print your own lightsaber? [Image Source: Starwars.com] Related Posts 6 Cheap Star Wars Lightsabers You Can Build Lightsaber vs Superman How You Can Lose 50 Pounds Playing With Lightsabers What Lightsaber Toys Looked Like in 1978 Please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post. Click on the…
It’s time for another game of “would you rather,” where you have to make the hard choices. This week, we explore the subject of certain death. The Scenario: You’re chilling in your basement when two figures appear in front of you with a flash of light. One is Q, the prankster god from Star Trek. The other is the ghost of Yoda, the wise and humorous sage. The two of them offer you a chance to enter the sci-fi franchise of your choice, to be in the world of Star Trek or Star Wars for one hour. The only catch?…
Today, computers are a part of everyday life. That’s why movies and TV shows often show computers, and involve them in everything from comedy to action sequences. Unfortunately, they almost always get it wrong. Here are seven mistakes that almost all media make when showing computers. 1. Anyone Can Immediately Use Any Program Examples: Law and Order, Mission Impossible The Problem: You’ve probably seen it a thousand times – a police officer or secret agent or master thief gets into a room full of computers, and begins working it right away to access codes or turn off the doomsday device…
What would reality TV look like in a world of superheroes? How would Cops be different in Metropolis? These are the questions answered in this funny video. Created by Patrick Willems from Bleeding Cool, we get to watch a commercial break on LEX-TV, and the variations on our shows in the comic book world. [Via geeksaresexy] What did you think of the video? What shows would you watch on LEX-TV? 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…