Author: Nigel G Mitchell
Just in time for May the Fourth, Vanity Fair released a bunch of new photos of characters from the upcoming Star Wars sequel, The Force Awakens. The photos are shot by legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz. Not only do they provide tantalizing glimpses of the actors, but they also give us new details on the movie. Vanity Fair has the photos, but has been pretty diligent about keeping other sites from sharing the photos, so go here and here to see them. We’ll be using GIFs to illustrate them…because you don’t own those, Vanity Fair. You hear me? You don’t own…
In 2003, director Ang Lee created what seemed to be impossible: a movie about a giant superstrong monster smashing things that’s kind of boring. That was HULK. I actually liked this movie at the time, but it doesn’t hold up too well twelve years later. Especially compared to the awesome Hulk in the Avengers series. That’s why it’s about time to take a look at what the trailer would be like if it was honest, thanks to Screen Junkies. Of course, they didn’t mention everything, like the unnecessarily convoluted origin. I mean, genetic engineering and nanotechnology and accidental radiation? How hard is…
Source: Netflix/Marvel Daredevil has finally been released on Netflix. All thirteen episodes are available for viewing right now, but I decided to review each individual episode in the season, as if it were airing on TV. Today, I’ll be reviewing the eighth episode. If you haven’t seen it or haven’t seen the show at all yet, just come back to read this when you do. And remember… Ep 7: “Stick” Ep 6: “Condemned” Ep 5: “World on Fire” Ep 4: “In the Blood” Ep 3: “Rabbit in a Snowstorm” Ep 2: “Cut Man” Ep 1: “Into the Ring” Just like the previous…
Since the announcement of Jared Leto playing the Joker in the upcoming DC comic movie adaptation Suicide Squad, there has been some skepticism. Isn’t Jared Leto too much of a pretty boy? Could anyone possibly play the role better than Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight? Well, the studio has fired a shot across the bow by releasing a photo of Jared Leto presumably in makeup as the Joker. And it is definitely not like any other version of the Joker we’ve ever seen. When Leto was announced for the role, he was known for looking like this; Not quite…
When it was announced that Spiderman would be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we were all excited. Besides the knowledge he would be handled properly and we’d never have to see anything like this again… It also held out the promise of what we all wanted to see: Spiderman joining the Avengers. Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait to see Spiderman fighting alongside Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, and Captain America, since the deal went through after they’d already finished Avengers 2. But Screen Crush is making all our dreams come true. The Sneaky Skunk created this clip using footage from the…
Source: Netflix/Marvel Daredevil has finally been released on Netflix. All thirteen episodes are available for viewing right now, but I decided to review each individual episode in the season, as if it were airing on TV. Today, I’ll be reviewing the seventh episode, “Stick.” If you haven’t seen it or haven’t seen the show at all yet, just come back to read this when you do. And remember… This episode is more of an origin story than previous episodes, and really gets into how Matt Murdock became Daredevil. It’s also a very dark and often confusing episode, especially the ending. The episode…
Finn (John Boyega); Source: Disney/Lucasfilm Since the first official trailer for Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens, most of the attention of the fans has been focused on one question: what’s up with the black guy in the stormtrooper outfit? It turns out the character’s name is Finn, played by John Boyega, and he’ll reportedly be a major character in the new movie. Maurice wrote an entire article on the reasons why a stormtrooper might be black in the new movie, but one question remained. Is he really a stormtrooper or just a guy in a stormtrooper outfit? Well, with…
Source: Marvel/Netflix Daredevil has finally been released on Netflix. All thirteen episodes are available for viewing right now, but I decided to review each individual episode in the season, as if it were airing on TV. Today, I’ll be reviewing the sixth episode, “Condemned.” If you haven’t seen it or haven’t seen the show at all yet… What a roller coaster this episode was. After the explosion, I thought we’d seen the last of Vladimir. But Daredevil (Charlie Cox) carries him to an abandoned building to interrogate him. This turns the episode into a long physical and verbal conflict between the two.…
Dardevil (Charlie Cox); Source: Marvel/Netflix Daredevil has finally been released on Netflix. All thirteen episodes are available for viewing right now, but I decided to review each individual episode in the season, as if it were airing on TV. Today, I’ll be reviewing the fifth episode, “World on Fire.” If you haven’t seen it or haven’t seen the show at all yet… When the Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio) frames Daredevil (Charlie Cox) for the murder of one of the Russian brothers, it triggers a war. The Russian gang launches into an all-out attack to track down and kill him. At the same time,…
Source: YouTube/Kaipotainment We previously featured some videos on YouTube that put Star Wars vehicles into real world settings, but this one takes it up a notch. Kaipotainment has created their own video that shows Imperial forces invading Los Angeles. The Empire lays waste to LAX and other landmarks, but we get to see one of our squadrons fight back. Watch jetfighters dogfight against TIE fighters, AT-AT walkers in the streets, and a few other surprises. What do you think? Related Posts: X-Cats Gives Cats Powers of the X-Men 6 Awesome Videos That Put Star Wars in Real Life If you…
We’ve made no secret about the fact that I love the movie Daredevil, and think it gets a bad rap. But we can also admit it has its problems. That’s why we don’t mind Screen Junkies taking on the classic superhero punching bag. Witness the bad voice-over, excessive CGI, and crossed-eyed faces of the Man Without Fear. Although for the record, I also like Evanesence. What did you think of Daredevil’s honest trailer? If you enjoyed this, then please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post! Follow us! Email | RSS | Twitter | Facebook
Source: Rex Features Moviestore Collection E.T. the Extraterrestrial is an iconic creature in science fiction, an achievement not only in movie-making but also in special effects. The effort to breathe life into the beloved alien required a lot of work behind the scenes, possibly more than you ever knew. We all know Steven Spielberg directed and wrote the movie, and you may know Carlo Rambaldi designed the animatronics. But here are five unsung heroes who collectively had a role in bringing the iconic alien to life. Matthew DeMeritt (Body) DeMeritt was born without legs. As a result, he’s always walked…
Dardevil (Charlie Cox); Source: Marvel/Netflix Daredevil has finally been released on Netflix. All thirteen episodes are available for viewing right now, but I decided to review each individual episode in the season, as if it were airing on TV. Today, I’ll be reviewing the fourth episode, “In the Blood.” I won’t spoil this episode too much if you haven’t seen it all, but I will be discussing the episodes leading up to it, so if you haven’t seen the show at all yet… Wow. Every time I think this show is hitting its stride, it takes a giant leap forward. This episode…
Dardevil (Charlie Cox); Source: Marvel/Netflix Daredevil has finally been released on Netflix. All thirteen episodes are available for viewing right now, but I decided to review each individual episode in the season, as if it were airing on TV. Today, I’ll be reviewing the third episode, “Rabbit in a Snowstorm.” I won’t spoil this episode too much if you haven’t seen it all, but I will be discussing the episodes leading up to it, so if you haven’t seen the show at all yet… When a mysterious man walks into a bowling alley, he attacks and kills a man with a bowling…
Dardevil (Charlie Cox); Source: Marvel/Netflix Daredevil has finally been released on Netflix, after months of teasing and expectation, and we can finally see the Man Without Fear. All thirteen episodes are available for viewing right now, but I decided to review each individual episode in the season, as if it were airing on TV. Today, I’ll be reviewing the second episode, “Cut Man.” I won’t spoil this episode too much if you haven’t seen it all, but I will be discussing the episodes leading up to it, so if you haven’t seen the show at all yet… One thing this show has…
Dardevil (Charlie Cox); Source: Marvel/Netflix Daredevil has finally “aired” on Netflix, after months of teasing and expectation, and we can finally see the Man Without Fear. All thirteen episodes are available for viewing right now, but I decided to review each individual episode in the season, as if it were airing on TV. Partly that’s because I wanted to share the experience of making the journey through the series, instead of just reviewing it all in one lump sum. Partly it’s because I can’t binge-watch. I can’t sit and watch the same show for thirteen hours straight. But I think…
With the announcement of the Black Panther movie, the question becomes who he’ll be fighting. The Black Panther does have a rogues gallery of villains the movies can tap into, and we’ll run down the five most well-known and deadliest. 5. Killmonger – When Ulysses Klaw (to be named later) and his mercenaries attacked Wakanda, they were defeated, and exiled. One of the exiled mercenaries moved to New York, where his son became Erik Killmonger, a brilliant scientist. Killmonger returned to Wakanda, where he used his advanced technology and physical skills to stage a coup d’etat to overthrow the Black…
Star Trek has long been defined by its uniforms. Since the very beginning, fans of the show have spent hours poring over and replicating the Starfleet uniforms of the show. From the Original Series up to Enterprise, there are a wide variety of uniforms to choose from. But can you tell the difference? This handy infographic by Costume Supercenter is the perfect place to start. What do you think? If you enjoyed this, then please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post! Follow us! Email | RSS | Twitter | Facebook
On March 26, 2005, Doctor Who returned to television on the BBC with “Rose.” In the process, Doctor Who was reintroduced to a whole new generation and created a whole new mythology. So to celebrate its ten-year anniversary, YouTuber John Smith created this CGI animation of some of the most memorable moments of the new series. According to the creator: “The entire project took six days from concept to completion and was created using After Effects, Element 3Dv2, Maya, and Mudbox. And thank you to Brian Rocz for the wonderful Tardis interior!” How many moments do you recognize? What was your…
The Avengers are the most powerful superheroes on the planet, but they can’t always eat shawarma. Sometimes, they have to grab a meal on the go, and that’s where sandwiches come in. We’re in a contest right now to try to win tickets to see an early screening of Avengers: Age of Ultron, sponsored by Subway. That led us to ask the question, if the Avengers went to Subway, what would they order? Yeah, we were up late that night. Anyway, we think it would go something…like this. Black Widow Sandwich: Veggie Delight Why? Black Widow is a deadly warrior, but…
Judge Dredd is back in the headlines with the announcement that they’ll be sending up UK politician Nigel Farage (no relation) for his anti-immigration stance. Not familiar with Judge Dredd? Seen the movie and wondering how much is from the comics or want to know more? Dr. Vegas has created this infographic about the baddest law-bringer of the future. What do you think? If you enjoyed this, then please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post! Follow us! Email | RSS | Twitter | Facebook
This week’s podcast, we’re back together again. We discuss the rumored casting of Idris Elba as a villain in Star Trek 3, the return of The X-Files, and the release of the Deadpool costume. We also answer reader questions about the possible casting of Tyrese Gibson as Green Lantern, and who’s the best Spider-Man villain. Show Notes Deadpool’s costume announced: With great power, comes great irresponsibility. #deadpool #officialsuit @deadpoolmovie pic.twitter.com/MPM89bYz1B — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) March 27, 2015 What did you think of the podcast? If you enjoyed this, then please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this…
Another reason why Canada is awesome, besides universal health care, is their reaction to the death of Leonard Nimoy: defacing currency. The Canadian five-dollar banknote has a portrait of former prime minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier. A few years ago, it was discovered that drawing pointy ears, pointy eyebrows, and a bowl cut on Laurier made him look remarkably like Mr. Spock from Star Trek. This came to be known as “spocking.” In 2008, a Facebook page was set up to promote the practice called “Spock Your Five.” While this provided some amusement for Canadians, after the death of Leonard Nimoy, the…
Source: FOX A few weeks ago, we talked about why Storm in X-Men The Animated Series didn’t have an African accent. The voice actress chose to use a more Shakespearean tone. If you haven’t seen it or if it’s been a while since you’ve seen it, here’s the perfect chance to experience her dialogue. PlutoPlanetPower created this compilation of Storm’s overly dramatic speeches from the TV series. It kind of seems like her command of the weather depended on her talking to it like a trained dog. What do you think of Storm’s speeches? If you enjoyed this, then please use…
Hiro and Baymax from Beyond Infinity; Source: Facebook Big Hero 6 was a great movie with heartwarming characters and fantastic visuals, but one thing it hasn’t gotten much credit for is its diversity. The main character Hiro Hamada was Asian, which is extremely rare in American animated movies. That has allowed a new opportunity for Asian cosplayers, some of whom have brought Big Hero 6 to life. For example, cosplayers of Beyond Infinity have been creating an incredible series of photo shoots recreating scenes from the movie. Check this one out: You can view all the scenes from Beyond Infinity’s Tumblr, as…
Scientists are really smart, but not everyone appreciates their genius, especially in disaster movies. In fact, it wouldn’t be a disaster movie if there wasn’t at least one scientist who tries to warn everybody about the coming danger, but gets ignored. Usually the scientist is the hero. Here are eight particular scientists who could have saved a lot of problems if people had listened to them. 1. Jor-El (Man of Steel) Jor-El (Russell Crowe), Man of Steel When the planet Krypton starts doing strange things, only one person seems to notice the warning signs: Jor-El. In all versions of Superman’s…
Roye Okupe, Source: YouTube It’s time for another episode of our podcast, which may be getting a name change once we think of it. Geek Twins Talk? Geek Twins Gab? Anyway, it’s another solo one for Nigel, because Maurice was out on location. No, not really. We just couldn’t get it together. But Maurice does bring us an interview he recorded with Roye Okupe, creator of the Nigerian superhero comic, EXO. To make up for Maurice’s absence, we added more sound effects. Let us know if they’re annoying or an improvement. Download or stream it now on Podomatic! Show Notes…
The trailer for Netflix’s Marvel’s Daredevil is finally here! Yeah, you may have thought you already saw the trailer, but you didn’t. You saw the teaser trailer, which was just preparing you for the actual trailer. And here it is. This trailer is actually better than the last one, because it gives more of the story, more action, and more Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk, aka. the Kingpin. Seriously, the Kingpin could very well steal the show if the trailers are any indication. Here’s the official description: “Marvel’s Daredevil” is a live action series that follows the journey of attorney Matt…
Source: Sony Pictures When we first saw the trailer from CHAPPiE, we called it “Short Circuit Meets RoboCop.” CHAPPiE has a self-aware robot who faces an attack from the military, and a group of people who try to protect the newly sentient machine, much like Johnny Five’s epic film. Lance Ford created this hilarious mashup of the audio from the trailer for CHAPPiE with footage from Short Circuit, and it’s an alarmingly good fit. What do you think of the mashup? If you enjoyed this, then please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post! Follow us! Email | RSS | Twitter | Facebook
What did Back to the Future II get right and wrong about our present time? In 1989, Disney’s mega-popular sequel sent us to the mind-bogglingly futuristic world of October 21, 2015. That date is almost upon us, so it’s not too early to ask what the movie got right and wrong about our distant future of seven months from now. Staysourced.com created this fun infographic breaking down how modern technology and movie technology have collided. Star Trek’s not the only one that predicted our future. What technology do you think lies ahead? What’s your favorite technology? What BTTF technology do you…