Tom Bacon

Joined November 2017

1222 stories

Bio

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

Stories (1222)

Filter by community

Sort by (Optional)

'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2' Is The Darkest Movie Marvel Has Ever Made: No, Seriously
Warning: Major spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 to follow! I know what you're thinking. In what cosmos can #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2 be described as dark? I mean, you're talking one of Marvel's most psychedelic movies to date, complete with a stunning retro '80s soundtrack, and more dazzling CGI than you can throw a blue-screen at!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Another War to End All Wars: Would Diana's Faith in Humanity Remain After World War II?
Patty Jenkins's Wonder Woman is a spectacular tour de force, and the nascent #DCEU's first critical and popular success story. And yet, the movie ends on a curious note: Contrary to our expectations, #GalGadot's Wonder Woman doesn't go back to Themyscira; she stays in our world, and lives in it for the next century.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Nebula and Gamora's Story In 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2' Reveals Just How Twisted And Evil Thanos Really Is
Warning: Spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 to follow! Thanos may not appear in #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2, but here's the thing; his presence is ever-felt. The sequel is surprisingly character-rich, and it takes time to explore the character dynamics between every one of the cast — including everybody's favorite sisters, Gamora and Nebula.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Camren Bicondova Reveals Her Struggles With Her Costume In 'Gotham' - And She's Not The First Catwoman To Face Problems!
The modern age of the Dark Knight really begins in 1989, with the release of Tim Burton's #Batman. It didn't take long for Batman's sexiest nemesis, #Catwoman, to make her big-screen debut; and ever since then, we've seen a steady parade of actresses playing the sultry sneak-thief.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Does Marvel's Tantalizing 'Inhumans' Teaser Blow the Plot Wide Open?
This week, Marvel finally started to break their silence over Inhumans, an intriguing show featuring the Inhuman Royal Family. Over the last few days, Marvel's given us a poster, a CGI-less photo of most of the cast, and an interview with showrunner Scott Buck that did little more than whet our appetites. Now, at last, we've had our first teaser video — but at first glance, this doesn't give much away, either.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Some Unspoken Thing: Exploring The Character Relationships In 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2'
Warning: Spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 to follow! "Some unspoken thing." At first glance, those three words are just a bit of humor; a coded way for Peter Quill and Gamora to talk about their relationship, without daring to actually broach the subject for real. In reality, though, these three words are key to every character arc in #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Hulu Releases An Awesome Promotional Image For Marvel's 'Runaways' That Teases A Comic Book-Accurate Show
"Every teenager thinks their parents are evil. What if you found out they actually were?" That's the premise of Marvel's Runaways, an eagerly-anticipated show that will stream on Hulu. It's adapted from the fan-favorite comic book series by Brian K. Vaughan, and today Hulu released a new promotional image that gives us a strong sense of where the show's going...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
If I Stay, Who Would I Be?: Is Hippolyta Responsible for Ares Evil Reign in Wonder Woman?
Ah, Themyscira; the beautiful island nation of the Amazons, a haven of peace where the immortal warrior women dwell. Cloaked from sight by the magic of Zeus, director Patty Jenkins imagined the island to be situated in the Mediterranean, influenced by all the surrounding cultures. That's why the design carries hints of everything from Moroccan architecture to Greek. Production designer Aline Bonetto explained the look and feel of Themyscira quite simply:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Holy Double Batman! DC's 'Rebirth' Takes A Fantastic Twist, As Batman Finally Meets His Father, Flashpoint Thomas Wayne
We all know the story of #Batman. It's a tale of tragedy; of a child who watches his parents cut down before his eyes, and who swears vengeance. It's the story of a man who becomes a legend, daring to confront all that is broken and evil in a twisted world. It's a story for generations — but in this week's Batman #22, it's just taken a fantastic twist.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Reveals Iron Man & Black Widow's Roles in the History of LMDs
"You have reached the Life Model Decoy of Tony Stark. Please leave a message." When we heard that line in 2012's The Avengers, it was nothing more than a cool Easter Egg. Four years later, though, we were introduced to Doctor Holden Radcliffe's next-generation Life Model Decoys — and that witty one-liner became a bit of a continuity problem. If Life Model Decoys weren't invented till 2016, why was Tony Stark joking about them in 2012?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
5 Reasons Why 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2' Is Better Than The First One
Warning: Fairly comprehensive spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 to follow; proceed with caution! Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is one remarkable movie, and looks sure to be one of the strongest-performing installments in the #MCU to date. But as fans flock to theaters to check out the sequel, one tantalizing question is running through their minds...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Meet the X-Men's Walking Armory - the Man Called Cable!
Deadpool was the unexpected hit of 2016, shocking fans and critics worldwide as it proved a phenomenal box office success. Nobody was surprised when Fox commissioned a sequel (due to release June 1st, 2018). No X-Men fan was surprised to learn that Cable himself would be joining the cast of Deadpool 2. As Tim Miller revealed (back when he was still involved with the film):
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks