Tom Bacon

Joined November 2017

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A prolific writer and film fan, Tom has a deep love of the superhero genre.

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Wonder Woman vs Batman v Superman: Why Are Patty Jenkins and Zack Snyder's Visions of Diana Prince So Different?
As controversial as last year's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was, most agree about one thing: Zack Snyder made an inspired choice when he cast #GalGadot as Wonder Woman. The character stole every scene of Batman v Superman she appeared in, and now her first ever solo movie is proving to be a record-breaking hit.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Wonder Woman 2' Takes Diana Into The Cold War — Here's Why That's A Good Idea
For years, Hollywood insiders have opined that female-led superhero films can't work. Fortunately, Wonder Woman has proved them wrong. This weekend's box office results even saw the film relatively unaffected by the release of Spider-Man: Homecoming. So it's no surprise that Warner Bros. is working on a sequel, and that director Patty Jenkins is in talks to return along with Gal Gadot.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'There's Something In The Mist': New Trailer Released For Spike's Chilling Stephen King Adaptation
Legendary novelist Stephen King is the mind behind some of the most terrifying tales of all time, but even he admitted that Frank Darabont came up with the perfect ending for 2007's adaptation of The Mist. Now that story is coming to the small screen. We're only a few weeks away from the launch of Spike's new TV series, and they've just released a chilling new trailer:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Horror
Randall Park Joins 'Ant-Man & The Wasp' As S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Jimmy Woo — Are The Agents Of Atlas On Their Way?
Here's the great thing with the Marvel Cinematic Universe; even as we celebrate the latest superhero epic, we know more is on the way. 2018 will see Marvel release Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Ant-Man and the Wasp. All three are now in production, and as a result, we're sure to soon learn more about Ant-Man and the Wasp, a film we currently know very little about.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Is 'Venom' Actually Part of the MCU? Untangling the Confusing Web of Updates
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a wonderfully broad creation, embracing Hollywood blockbusters, tie-in comics, popular TV and Netflix shows, and even a range of promotional YouTube videos! But is it also destined to include Sony's #Spiderman spinoff movies, such as #Venom? Things have become pretty confusing over the last few weeks, and we're now in a place where it's really difficult to say.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Zack Snyder Confirms A Fascinating Connection Between 'Batman V Superman' And 'Man Of Steel'
Zack Snyder has proved to be one of the most polarizing directors of the last decade, with fans and critics divided over his #DCEU superhero epics. That said, there's one thing even his detractors have to admit; in terms of visual style and symbolism, Snyder is an absolute genius. He weaves layers of imagery together in subtle and creative ways, giving his movies a remarkable visual depth.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2': Mantis's Abilities Make Her a Surprisingly Powerful (And Adorable) Addition to the MCU
Marvel's latest blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 looks set to be an absolute hit! It has introduced fans to Pom Klementieff's Mantis, a thrilling new character who adds a whole new dynamic to the team. But with Mantis sticking around as a member of the Guardians, what is it that makes her so cool and effective an addition to the MCU?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Swing To The Top Of The Class — 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Has A Spectacular Opening Weekend!
Seriously — what superhero fatigue? Spider-Man: Homecoming has swung to the top of the weekend box office, performing even better than anyone expected. According to studio estimates, the film has grossed $117 million in the domestic box office, and $257 million worldwide. This proves that Tom Holland really can do what any Spider-Man can — including win big at the box office
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why The Action Scenes In 'Wonder Woman' Are Beyond Anything We've Seen In Superhero Movies
Note: This article contains heavy spoilers for Wonder Woman. For Patty Jenkins, Wonder Woman has been a labor of love. She first pitched the film to Warner Bros. all the way back in 2004, and now — 13 years later — we finally get to see the Amazon goddess stand tall in her first ever solo movie! Along with Logan, Wonder Woman proves that 2017 is a year that will radically transform the superhero genre.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' — The Mid-Credits Scene Ends The Story Of The Vulture Without Setting Up A New Movie
What's next for Spider-Man? The wall-crawler's latest epic adventure has left fans buzzing with delight, and begging for more. Naturally, all eyes have turned to the mid-credits sequence, and fans are wondering: Is this a setup for the Sinister Six? How will the Vulture return? And what's next in the story of this villain who Marvel has actually kept alive?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Ariana Grande To Be Given Honorary Citizenship of Manchester After Attack Benefit Concert
It was a moment that horrified the world. On May 22nd, young fans streaming out of an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester were caught up in a devastating terrorist attack. The next morning, the world awoke to the heartbroken news of families wracked with grief. Few of us will ever forget this horror.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Beat
Spider-Man: Homecoming Concept Art Highlights the Webhead's Amazing Mask
2017 is turning into a great year for superhero fans. So far, we've had a brutal and bloody Western in Logan, a psychedelic family drama writ cosmic in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and a record-breaking, female-led blockbuster hit in Wonder Woman. But even as the dust settles from Wonder Woman, all eyes are turning to the next contender — Tom Holland's first solo outing as the wondrous webhead, Spider-Man: Homecoming!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks