Author: Maurice Mitchell
Star Trek (1967) “The Alternative Factor” – Capt. Kirk (William Shatner), Lt. Masters (Janet MacLachlan) One of the first interracial kisses on American television was in the Star Trek episode “Plato’s Stepchildren.” But did you know the first interracial kiss* on Star Trek almost happened a year earlier? Find out why it never saw the light of day. Star Trek has a history of being progressive. From creator Gene Roddenberry’s Vulcan motto “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations,” to his ethnically diverse main cast, the show constantly pushed boundaries. In the episode “The Alternative Factor” there was supposed to a torrid…
Cardboard Iron Man by Kai-Xiang Xhong Cosplay costumes always amaze me. It’s a noble art form and ingenuity is key to a great costume, but some go above and beyond. Most are based on comic book, anime or movie characters. Some cosplay costumes are made of plastic and some are made of steel. But the truly greatest ones are made out of cardboard. It’s not easy to do and is sometimes more expensive than other materials. Cosplay is short for “Costume Play” and is when people wear costumes and accessories to represent their favorite characters. Here are the greatest cosplay…
Star Trek Uhura vs. Star Wars Slave Leia Should Khan conquer Q? Can Obi-Wan beat the greatest lightsaber master? You decide! Act now to vote in the third round of the March “Geek Madness” Star Trek vs. Star Wars tournament! Welcome to the second annual March Geek Madness Tournament! It’s time for part one of the third round. 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 the next post! Now here’s the voting…
Pikachu Pound Cakes (Source) How old can a Terminator get according to Arnold Schwarzenegger? Where can you drink Klingon ale? Who loves they’re AT-ST house? What’s the biggest movie of 2014? Find out in this week’s Geek Bits. Above image: Terrifying Pikachu Cakes – “Twitter user Kira Hime Teitoku recently acquired some adorable Pikachu-shaped molds and decided to try her hand a replicating the picture on the product’s box using a pound cake recipe.” (via Geeks Are Sexy) By the Way… I’m bringing reviews back to the Geek Bits since I never have time to do them on Saturday morning…
X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) – Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) in Cerebro (Source) It’s time for my favorite post of the week. This week’s “Caption This!” is from the new X-Men: Days of Future Past trailer! You can watch it below. Add your caption or motivational phrase to this picture in the comments. For an extra 5 points create your own captioned image and add it below using http://www.memecreator.org or http://diy.despair.com/. Last time’s caption winner is Alex J. Cavanaugh! Make sure you check out his blog and follow him on Twitter! I’d like to do a shout-out to…
Doctor Who (2013) – Doctor (Matt Smith) Could this be our first look at Peter Capaldi’s new Sonic Screwdriver? Maybe yes. Maybe no. Warning: Spoilers! Whenever there’s a new regeneration of the Doctor on Doctor Who there are three things the fans look for: the new outfit, the new TARDIS interior and the new look of the Sonic Screwdriver. It doesn’t always happen, but we love it when it does. The new season of Doctor Who is filming episode 3 of season 8 right now and Doctorwhotv.co.uk got some behind-the-scenes images and video showing the 12th Doctor, played by Peter…
Jaguar vs Star Wars R2-D2 23% of Americans thought “MP3” is a “Star Wars robot”. That’s the surprising result of a recent poll. It made me wonder though: How hard is it to tell a Star Wars droid from a luxury car? Turns out it’s kind of tricky. Try the poll and see how well you know your Star Wars robots. View Survey Highlight the text below to find out the answers Star Wars Droid R2-D2 C-3PO IG-88 11-4D 4-LOM 8T88 B4-D4 CB-99 Luxury Car Acura NSX-T Dodge Viper Venom 800TT Ferrari 333 SP Jaguar XJR-15 Mazda RX-7 Porsche Ruf…
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) – Electro (Jamie Foxx) Why are fans furious about the look of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 villains? Check out the pictures and see for yourself if it’s worth all the fuss. Last week Sony released the final trailer and some promotional pictures from the Amazing Spider-Man sequel and we finally get a good clear look at the villains. Some fans are angry about the changes. Green Goblin (Dane DeHaan), Rhino (Paul Giamatti) and Electro (Jamie Foxx) look nothing like the comic book versions. The one that bothers me is Green Goblin (or Hobgoblin considering he’s…
“Star Trek into the Dark Side” by Mister Ho (Source) Act now to vote in the second round of the March “Geek Madness” Star Trek vs. Star Wars tournament! Can Han Solo outsmart Yoda? Will the Borg Queen assimilate Khan? Can Data beat Kirk? You decide! Update: The third round has begun! 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. Remember to read this Geek Madness post for…
CUBESTORMER Lego Robot Who was the fourth Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle? What would it look like if Black Widow saved Captain America? Where will MST3K come back? How fast can a Lego robot solve the Rubik’s cube? Find out in this week’s Geek Bits! Top Image: LEGO Robot Smashes Rubik’s Cube Speed Record (via GeekTyrant)This LEGO robot is called CUBESTORMER 3 and it has smashed the Rubik’s Cube speed record. It solved it in 3.253 seconds at the Big Bang Fair in Birmingham, UK. This is 2 seconds faster than its Dad, CUBESTORMER 2. The previous record was 5.27 seconds. I’d love…
Futurama Bender with Star Trek Enterprise and Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer (Source) Vote in the next part of Geek Madness 2014! Can Princess Leia beat ObiWan? Will Lore crash V’Ger? Can Janeway overcome Kirk? You decide! Update: We’re in round three! Vote on Geek Madness now! Welcome to the second annual March Geek Madness Tournament! It’s time for part two of the first round! Remember to read this Geek Madness post for all the details on the tournament. We’ve posted the results of part one in the original post and there aren’t too many surprises, but it’s sad to…
X-Men(1985) Wolverine (Kurt Russell) Open Hailing Frequencies: What if the X-Men film were made in the 1980s? Who would you cast? Two weeks ago Pat had a great idea: It occurred to me while I was watching “Big Trouble in Little China” that if they’d been doing an X-Men movie in the 80s Kurt Russell would have been a good choice for Wolverine, so long as he dyed his hair. Ironically enough X-Men:Apocalypse is going to be set in the 1980s, but what if you could take the take the great 80s actors and cast them as the uncanny X-Men:…
Star Wars (1977) Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Han Solo (Harrison Ford)…and Kanye West? Hey J.J. Abrams stop busing black people in! Star Wars Episode 7 needs to have more minorities and the key is through integration! While planning the March “Geek Madness” tournament I tried to add some diversity to the bracket and made a shocking realization: There are only three black people in Star Wars. That’s right. In six movies there are green people, red people and blue people. But there are only three noticeable black people in Star Wars. Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams),…
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) – Captain Kirk (William Shatner) screaming “Khaaan!” How much do you know about Wrath of Khan? Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is the best Star Trek movie ever, but most people don’t know much about how it was made. The film celebrated it’s thirtieth anniversary last year. In a (belated) celebration of the classic film, here are 30 things you probably don’t know about Wrath of Khan. 1. Some of Khan’s (Ricardo Montalbán) men were played by Chippendale’s exotic dancers. Nicholas Meyer and Ricardo Montalbán on set 2. Creator Gene Roddenberry…
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) – Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), Kayla Silverfox (Lynn Collins) X-Men: Apocalypse is coming in 2016, but Bryan Singer is getting people ready for a shocking turn. The X-Men films aren’t known for blood and gore. Even The Wolverine, which was originally planned to be an R Rated film, pulled back and got a PG-13 rating. But the sequel to X-Men: Days of Future Past could change all that. While Bryan Singer, Dan Harris, Michael Dougherty and Simon Kinberg are still writing the script of X-Men Apocalypse Singer talked to Total Film and gave some plot details…
Star Trek: Enterprise NX-01 battles Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer Can Jabba the Hutt beat Darth Vader? Will Spock defeat Seven of Nine? Will Han Solo beat his best friend Chewbacca? Can the Gorn overcome Khan? Update: We’re in round three! Vote on Geek Madness now! Welcome to the second annual March Geek Madness Tournament! It’s time for the first round! Remember to read this Geek Madness post for all the details. The brackets are locked and the voting begins now! Star Wars Star Trek Here’s the bracket as it stands now (updated 3/24/2014). Standings (1) Yoda beat (8) R2-D2…
Star Trek Enterprise vs. Star Wars Millenium Falcon (Source) Enter our fun Star Wars vs. Star Trek tournament for a chance to win one (1) of two (2) USB drives! Update: We’re in round 2! Vote on Geek Madness now! The wait is over and my brother and I are happy to start the March “Geek Madness” Tournament 2014! Last year we followed the Star Wars “This is Madness” tournament, but this year we’re taking on the greatest debate in science fiction: Star Wars or Star Trek? For the next few weeks, on Monday and Wednesday, you’ll be able to…
Star Trek cosplay vs. Star Wars cosplay (Source) It’s time for my favorite post of the week. This week’s “Caption This!” contest is in celebration of our upcoming Star Wars vs. Star Trek “Geek Madness” tournament! It starts tomorrow! Last time’s caption winner is Pat Dilloway! Make sure you follow him on Twitter and Facebook! Here are some of the hilarious captions you guys submitted: “Chewie: Gggggaaaaaaarrrrr. Arrrrhhhn. Leia: You say the sweetest things.” – David Walston “Have you been drinking out of the toilet again?” – Alex J. Cavanaugh “Puppy breath!” – LDianeWolfe “Didn’t complain about being called scruffy…
Snowpiercer (2014) – Chris Evans, Song Kang-ho Here are the biggest differences between the Snowpiercer graphic novel and movie. The Bong Joon-ho movie Snowpiercer finally got a US release date of June 27, 2014 in limited theaters. I can’t review the film since I’ve never seen it. But I have read the first graphic novel. Just watching the trailers shows a massive departure from the original novel. Le Transperceneige by Jacques Lob, Benjamin Legrand and Jean-Marc Rochette was published back in 1982 and is a cult sensation. The comics tell the story about a world destroyed by a new ice…
The Real History of Science Fiction (2014) – Rutger Hauer, Nathan Fillion, Nichelle Nichols, Zoe Saldana, Edward James Olmos Everything really is awesome! If you asked me to have a show with everyone I’ve ever loved in science fiction it would be this show. Classic science fiction actors like Nichelle Nichols, Edward James Olmos and Zoe Saldana are going to be featured in a four-part docudrama about the making of classics of science fiction. The description is “The Real History of Science Fiction delves into the real history of science fiction with filmmakers, writers, actors, and graphic artists looking back…
Jurassic Park (1993) – Alexis “Lex” Murphy (Ariana Richards) hunted by cat What if you were being stalked by giant dinosaur cats? The most tense scene in Jurassic Park was when Alexis “Lex” and Tim Murphy (Ariana Richards and Joseph Mazzello) are being hunted in the kitchen by Velociraptors. We Are Camera made this video cutting images of cats prowling the kitchen instead of Raptors and it’s fantastically effective. I’m one of those rare guys that likes cats, but this video almost changes my mind. Beware the purr! I can only hope they’re working on a full length film because…
Who has the weirdest laugh ever? What does the new Flash costume look like? Which type of Star Wars fan are you? How is Hollywood destroying VFX studios? Above image: 3-Foot-Tall LEGO PACIFIC RIM Jaeger Piloted by Minifigs (via GeekTyrant)I’d love to hear what you think of the Internet’s greatest moments in this week’s “Geek Bits.” By the Way… March Madness 2014 Theme Reveal! There will be a formal announcement on Monday but here’s the reveal of the theme: Star Wars vs. Star Trek. Alex actually got the closet guess, but Pat’s Doctor Who suggestion was a good one. It’ll be…
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) Jeremy (Damian McLawhorn) meeting Superman (Christopher Reeve) Hailing Frequencies: Which superhero is the best role model for kids? Superheroes have been around for decades and generations have been inspired by them to do great things. Who do you think should inspire this generation of kids and why? Please post a picture or clip of the superhero in question. And then please list the Name, and Why they’re a good role model for kids. I can’t wait to hear what you guys come up with! Note: If you need help adding a picture or…
Lupita Nyong’o as Storm (Source: Mark Brooks) Will Marvel ever give the role of Storm to Lupita Nyong’o? Here are the most powerful reasons why they should. Lupita Nyong’o has won an Oscar for 12 Years a Slave and many wonder what’s next for the actor. The Mary Sue asked the question of what superhero she should play and Jamie Broadnax of Black Girl Nerds started a petition asking for Marvel to cast Lupita Nyong’o as a new Storm for the next X-Men film. Halle Berry has done an exceptional job with the role, but it’s time to pass the…
This trailer asks if the Oscar winning Gravity deserve the awards. Gravity cleaned up at the 86th Academy Awards with seven Oscars including Best Director for Alfonso Cuaron. But even the best movie has mistakes and the guys at “Screen Junkies” has managed to make yet another “Honest Trailer” that skewers the film. From the worst way to watch the film to “Shia LeBeoufing” this parody almost makes you wonder if it deserves the awards. What do you think of the parody? Does it change your mind about Gravity? Please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this…
What if Doctor Who had been cast with American actors? Doctor Who is an institution in Britain and is gaining in popularity in the United States. But what if the 13 actors playing the Doctor had been cast in America? Smug Mode made his suggestions and they’re brilliant. Image via Blastr What do you think of the casting? Would you prefer Doctor Who with these actors? 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…
Arrow (2013) Robert Knepper, Caity Lotz, Emily Bett Rickards (Source) TV Arrow (01×14) “Time of Death” Official Synopsis: “ROBERT KNEPPER AND ALEX KINGSTON GUEST STAR — Oliver (Stephen Amell) brings Sara (Caity Lotz) into the Arrow team. Watching Oliver and Diggle (David Ramsey) spar with Sara and talk old scars, Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) starts to feel left out. The team is investigating a villain named William Tockman, a.k.a. The Clock King (guest star Robert Knepper), who is a brilliant thief armed with technology that can open any bank vault in Starling City. After The Clock King infiltrates the computer…
Who could be the next Ultimate Captain America? What could the ending of the Terry Gilliam’s Watchmen film have been like? Where will Luke Cage be filmed? When will Coal Hill School help the Doctor? Why is every overreacting about the creator of Rocket Raccoon? Above Image: Hero father paints Doctor Who Adventure Time mural for daughter’s wall (via io9) Find out all of the Internet’s greatest moments in this week’s (very late) “Geek Bits.” By the Way… March Madness 2014 Geek Twins March Madness is coming March 18, 2014! Last year we ran a March Madness bracket and had an…
Star Wars (1977) – Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) kissing Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) This week’s “Caption This!” contest is a Star Wars one. Last time’s caption winner is Shannon Lawrence! Make sure you visit her blogs at Writing from the Peak and The Warrior Muse! Add your caption or motivational phrase to this picture in the comments. For extra points create your own captioned image and add it below using http://www.memecreator.org or http://diy.despair.com/. What caption would you give this picture? Please use the buttons below to tell your friends about this post. Click on the links to follow us for free…
Spike Lee Is the time right for a great black director to cross-over to sci-fi? While the role of minorities in sci-fi has gotten better over the years, there aren’t a lot of black themed science fiction movies. There have been several black filmmakers that have worked on genre films like Tim Story’s Fantastic Four films and the Hughes Brothers’ Book of Eli. So, things are changing for the better. Here are seven great African-American directors that haven’t made a science fiction film, but should. Now. 1. John Singleton John Daniel Singleton is from South Los Angeles, California and a…