Author: Nigel G Mitchell
It’s no secret that Star Wars was originally based on the story of The Hidden Fortress, a Japanese movie set in fuedal Japan. Even Darth Vader’s helmet was inspired by a samurai warrior helmet. That may be what inspired these drawings. If Star Wars was made in feudal Japan, it would look something like this. These incredible designs were created by artist Clinton Felker. Boba Fett The Emperor Darth Vader Yoda Stormtrooper [Via Clinton Felker via Buzzfeed] What do you think of the designs? If you liked this post why not tell your friends about it using the buttons below?…
In 1979, Australian talk show host Don Lane interviewed singer/songwriter Tom Waits. This seemingly obscure appearance has the Internet is buzzing since someone pointed out how much Waits’ voice and mannerisms resemble Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight. I think a better look at Tom Waits is in this Letterman appearance from 1983. At 2:30, he starts talking, and spends less time talking about cigarettes. For comparison, here’s a scene from Dark Knight: Since Waits and Ledger appeared in The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus together, it’s not that much of a stretch to imagine Waits giving…
The Amazing Spiderman made me realize something: I never liked the original Spiderman. I mean, I liked it in the sense that it was the only Spiderman movie adaptation ever, but there were things that really bothered me. I never liked the cartoonish tone with an emphasis on comedy over drama. I liked Tobey McGuire as the nerdy Peter Parker, but his whiny voice made him a terrible Spiderman. I never liked the organic web shooters, because I felt the mechanic ones were important to his mythos. I never liked Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane – thought she was a…
What if 2001, the dramatic and somber film about the future of mankind was a summer blockbuster made in 2012? What would the trailer be like? Exciting music? Check. Quick cuts? Check. Random shots? Check. [Via Buzzfeed]
Futurama is a show about a futuristic New York and written by New Yorkers. And like all New Yorkers, they hate New Jersey. Making fun of New Jersey has been a running joke in the series since the beginning. Here are five of the funniest moments, captured as images. 1. I Roommate – When Bender and Fry decide to start looking for apartments, they encounter a series of bizarre and often horrific places to live. Then they find a “suspiciously fantastic” apartment… 2. Hell is Other Robots – When Bender gets religion, his conversation to goodness is short-lived, and he’s…
Want to know how much work Christopher Nolan put into his movie, The Dark Knight Rises? Check out this official map of Nolan’s Gotham City from The Dark Knight Manual. It not only details key landmarks from the films, but also the surrounding area, rivers, the stadium…it’s all here. Click to enlarge. What did you think of the map? What details did you notice? [Via Reddit]
The webcomic My Extra Life created this cartoon referencing the famous squid man from Return of the Jedi, Admiral Ackbar. I’m a sucker for an Ackbar joke. Could you repel flavor of this magnitude? [My Extra Life via 9gag] For more science fiction news, photos, video and fun subscribe to us by RSS, Email and follow us on Twitter @thegeektwins
Draw2D2 features a regular contest every two weeks to create original artwork that combines two different geek properties. For one contest, they combined Star Wars and Batman. These are five of the most awesome results. Batman on Hoth by Alex Ryan Why So Sidious? by Joey Marsella The Dark Fett by Plinio Pinto Droids Over Gotham by Adam Carlson Darth Joker by Justin LaRoca Hansen What do you think of the mash-up? Which is your favorite? [Image Source:Draw2D2] If you liked this post why not tell your friends about it using the buttons below? For more science fiction news, photos,…
You may have heard Carly Rae Jensen sing her pop song “Call Me Maybe.” You may even have heard President Obama sing “Call Me Maybe.” But now watch the cast of Star Wars sing “Call Me Maybe,” courtesy of jamescovenant. BONUS: Slave Leia sings her own version of “Call Me Maybe” What did you think of the videos? If you liked this post why not tell your friends about it using the buttons below? For more science fiction news, photos, video and fun subscribe to us by RSS, Email and follow us on Twitter @thegeektwins Related Posts Darth Vader in…
There’s a new trend on Reddit with breakfast cereal boxes based on Star Trek. It started with Frosted Frakes by a user named Kracov. Click to enlarge… That led Kracov to create a follow up for Ensign Crusher… Followed by a new one by tr3k for the Doctor from Voyager. (This is our version, based on the original) So we’ve decided to throw our hat into the ring with this tribute to the red-headed stepchild of Trek, Star Trek: Enterprise. What do you think of the cereals? If you liked this post, why not tell your friends about it using…
One of the truths from the original Star Trek is that the red-shirted security officers on away missions are always doomed. If someone’s getting disintegrated by an energy cloud or eaten by a giant green alien monster, there’s a sure bet he’s wearing a red shirt. Redshirt Blues imagines a conversation between two redshirts – a rookie and a veteran – who happen to notice the trend. What do you think of the video? [Source: YouTube] Related Posts Star Trek TNG: 1987 vs. 2012 Guess Who’s Expendable on This Away Mission Steam Trek: The Moving Picture Star Trek as the…
Blair Erickson created this expansive infographic that gives a visual history of the evolution of Batman, Catwoman, Commisioner Gordon, and a slew of other characters from the comics, TV show, and movies are featured, along with some interesting facts and a timeline.. [Via Reddit] What do you think of the infographic? Tickets are on sale now, so go to Fandango to find an IMAX theater near you or buy advance tickets to The Dark Knight Rises! If you liked this post why not tell your friends about it using the buttons below? For more science fiction news, photos, video and…
Some people thought Christian Bale’s voice in The Dark Knight was annoying and hard to understand. In the new movie, some people are saying the same thing about Bane. To which director Christopher Nolan replied, “I know you are, but what am I?” Jimmy Fallon remedied the situation by inviting Peewee Herman to dub his voice over the originals in the trailer for The Dark Knight Rises. The results are hilarious. What do you think of the trailer? [Via YouTube] [Poster Source: Gamma Squad] Tickets are on sale now, so go to Fandango to find an IMAX theater near you…
You may have heard a lot of talk about the discovery of the Higgs Boson particle, the so-called “God particle.” Don’t have a clue what it all means? Well, it turns out Obi-Wan Kenobi explained the particle all the way back in A New Hope. Just replace “the force” with “Higgs Boson” and you’re there. Just kidding. The real explanation can be found at The Higgs Boson Explained from PHD Comics on Vimeo. But you have to admit, Obi-Wan says it better. [Via Buzzfeed]
There’s a design movement called kinetic typography, what used to be called “moving text.” It basically animates text to capture a mood and feel. Enthusiasts have been particularly generous to The Dark Knight, animating a lot of the scenes with very cool videos. Here’s a selection of five of the coolest on YouTube. 1. The Joker Meets the Mob 2. The Joker Explains How He Got His Scars 3. The Joker Explains the Value of Money 4. The Joker Explains Chaos to Two-Face 5. Gordon Explains Why the Dark Knight Must Run What do you think of the videos? Do…
A day may come when the love of Avengers-related pictures fails, when we get tired of seeing Thor, Captain America, Hulk, and Iron Man. But it is not this day. That’s why we present an awesome Spongebob Squarepants/Avengers mash-up by Alex Ryan of Draw2D2. I bid you click below to enlarge! Who lives in the Stark Tower under the sea? What do you think of the mash-up? [Image Source: Draw2D2] If you liked this post why not tell your friends about it using the buttons below? For more science fiction news, photos, video and fun subscribe to us by RSS,…
Darth Vader is the most evil, brutal being in the Galaxy. But even the darkest villain has a soft side. In this sketch from the short-lived The Peter Serafinowicz Show, Darth Vader finds what seems to be his soulmate. Is she too good to be true? Will he find true love? Experience the romantic side of Vader in this hilarious clip. What did you think of the video? [Via 9GAG.com]
In disaster movies, they always show news reports about the coming disaster and disaster in progress. One thing that’s missing, though, is the weather forecast. That’s been solved with this video from FakeNBC12. What did you think of the video? [Source: YouTube] If you liked this post why not tell your friends about it using the buttons below? For more science fiction news, photos, video and fun subscribe to us by RSS, Email and follow us on Twitter @thegeektwins Related Posts Yoda Rapping and Breakdancing Batman Blows His Cover Darth Vader Being a Jerk
Teddie Films (aka Tyler Marshall and Eddie King) created an awesomely hilarious parody of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know” called “The Star Wars That I Used To Know.” It perfectly expresses the frustration of Star Wars fans through Anakin Skywalker about the changes Lucas has made to his series. If you haven’t already seen it, here’s the original video: Now here’s “The Star Wars That I Used To Know” by Teddie Films. What do you think of the video? What did happen to the Star Wars that we used to know? [Via: Screenrant] If you liked this post why…
Anyone who follows this blog long enough knows I’m not a fan of Avatar. In fact, I hate it. I think it’s cheesy, sloppy, poorly written, poorly researched, and cliched. The only things it has going for it are the visuals, which I admit are impressive, but not enough to save the movie for me. I know that I’m in the minority, which is why Marvel’s Avengers has caught me by surprise. I was listening to a podcast of some guys reviewing Marvel’s Avengers and only one out of the four didn’t love it. What struck me was that the…
Apparently, our post on the top ten broke back superheroine poses inspired artist Angeltigress03 to create this hilarious diagram showing the “anatomy of the average superheroine.” It pretty much captures all the ridiculous trends that comic book artists resort to in making female characters sexy. Click to enlarge below: What do you think of the diagram? Any other features it’s missing? [Via deviantART] Related Posts The Problem with Broke Back Catwoman #0 10 Most Ridiculous Broken Back Poses If All Avengers Showed Butts in the Movie Poster
OUR EXPLANATION: When billionaire Tony Stark’s plane is hit over Iraq, it crash-lands in Care-a-Lot. Stark manages to build a chestplate to keep shrapnel away from his heart, and agrees to spread love and love of money around the world. If Iron Man joined the Care Bears, it would look like this (courtesy of Marco D’Alfonso): [Via Herochan] What do you think of the pic? Related Iron Man’s Iron, Man The Ironettes: A Tribute If Pixar Made Iron Man
Remember that moment in Batman Begins when Batman replied with “It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me?” Well, it could have gone a different way, thanks to CollegeHumor. CollegeHumor’s Favorite Funny Videos [Via CollegeHumor] What did you think of the video?
Firefly started out as a cult TV show that few people watched. Over the years, it’s grown more and more popular, especially with the unprecedented movie, Serenity. Firefly has also become a favorite point of reference for writers, directors, and actors. Here are 9 examples of how Firefly has penetrated pop culture, and why. 1. Castle – Nathan Fillion, who played Captain Mal Reynolds on the scif-fi/western series Firefly, has a new show called Castle about a writer who helps cops solve mysteries. To be honest, I’ve never seen it, because it’s not sci-fi, but this clip makes me wish…
The Heroic Table of Elements is a wide variety of superpowered heroes and villains organized like the periodic table. They’re grouped according to team affiliation, identified by abbreviation and year of first apperance, and numbered according to power level. It was created by Matt Cowan, who’s pretty awesome. Click to enlarge: What do you think of the Table? [Via DeviantArt via HeroChan] Related Posts Stan Lee’s Best and Worst Marvel Movie Cameos 8 Interesting Facts About the Batarang Can Aquaman Ever Be Cool? 5 Most Overused Superpowers
What if the recent seasons of Doctor Who were made into an old-school RPG? That’s the question answered by CollegeHumor. And it goes something like this… WARNING: Contains huge spoilers for those who haven’t seen recent episodes… [Via YouTube] Would you play the Dr. Who RPG?
UPDATE: Edited for formatting and to change “brokeback” to “broke back.”Recently, there’s been an outcry over the cover for Catwoman #0. Drawn by Guillem March, it’s a classic example of the “broke back,” an anatomically incorrect pose often used in comics to show the boobs and butt at the same time. When we ran an article on the ten worst brokeback poses, some people questioned whether they were anatomically inaccurate. Fortunately, there are plenty of real artists who are all too happy to illustrate the point. Here’s some artwork featured at Comics Alliance. First, a side-by-side comparison by Kate Beaton…
Every self-respecting fan of Star Trek: The Next Generation would have this cereal on their shelf. A complete breakfast…make it so, number one. They’re beardedly delicious. Click the image to enlarge: [Via Wil Wheaton/Tumblr] Would you eat Frosted Frakes? Related Posts “The Big Bang Theory” as the Firefly Crew The Perfect Action Movie The Avengers in their Worst Costumes Triumph the Insult Comic Dog vs Darth Vader
There are some absolutely mind-blowing conspiracy theories about popular movies and television floating around the Internet. We’ve decided to compile some of them into handy infographics. Here’s the first: Disney’s Aladdin is set in the future. Are you convinced? Do you have any other theories? [Source: Buzzfeed] Don’t forget to enter our giveaway for an audiobook iPadiPod app!
The cult scifi western Firefly has come up several times on The Big Bang Theory. That’s why it seems only right for the two to be combined. Artist Megan Levens has created this version of the cast of The Big Bang Theory as the crew of the Serenity. What do you think of the mash-up? [Image Source: Zap2It] Don’t forget to enter our giveaway for an audiobook iPadiPod app!