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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Do We REALLY Need R-Rated Superhero Movies?
Back in February, when Deadpool was released, many superhero fans began a very public campaign for more R-rated superhero movies. With the DVD and Blu-Ray of Deadpool now released, that debate seems to have reignited, spurred on by an article over at Comic Book Resources. So now is a good time to ask a few questions about the desire for R-rated superhero films...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Exploring The Forbidden Knowledge Of 'Doctor Strange': What Is The Book Of Cagliostro?
In Doctor Strange, the library of Kamar-Taj is home to countless ancient books, tomes that unlock the secrets of the universe. But some of those books, collected by the Ancient One herself, are forbidden; they are chained, and watched over by the librarian — Wong — with the greatest of care. One of those forbidden books is called the 'Book of Cagliostro', and the whole Doctor Strange movie essentially hinges on a couple of pages from this book having been torn out!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Did The 'Deadpool 2' Teaser Hint At The Arrival Of Hope Summers, Cable's "Daughter"?
Logan has been a blockbuster hit, and fans are just as excited about the Deadpool 2 teaser released before the film. But there's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it nod to a particularly important X-Men character — the Mutant Messiah, Hope Summers! Is this teaser setting up the arrival of Hope Summers in this R-rated corner of the X-Men universe — and if so, what could Fox be planning?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Iwan Rheon to Star in Marvel's 'Inhumans' — As Maximus the Mad!
With filming about to start on Marvel's Inhumans, fans have been eagerly awaiting news about casting for the show. Today, finally, we've been introduced to the first member of the cast – Iwan Rheon, best known to Game of Thrones fans as the deliriously insane Ramsay Bolton. Inhumans will feature Rheon in the role of Maximus the Mad; and, in a surprising twist, he'll be starring in the show!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Will The Shi'ar And The Starjammers Appear In 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix'?
It's official: X-Men: Dark Phoenix will revisit the most famous X-Men story of them all! The movie promises to take a far more cosmic approach to the adaptation than 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand, and fans are beginning to wonder just what direction it could take.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Exactly When in MCU History is 'Doctor Strange' Set?
Unlike Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange is something of a standalone film. You don't need to have watched a half-dozen other Marvel movies to get your head around the movie; you don't need to be familiar with the ins and outs of Marvel continuity in order to make sense of everything. But the lack of overt continuity nods is already causing a lot of heated debate among fans; when is the film set? How does it fit in the wider MCU timeline?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
James Gunn Reveals How 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2' Is A Very Different Movie
Back when Marvel first announced Guardians of the Galaxy, it was seen as a big risk; after all, it featured a talking raccoon and a walking tree! James Gunn wowed the world, though, and the film became a blockbuster hit. This year will see the inevitable sequel, with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 promising to be a fun, action-packed and visually thrilling adventure.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The MCU Phase 3 Sneak Peak Hints at the Fate of Mjolnir in 'Thor: Ragnarok!'
Captain America: Civil War launched Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to both fan and critical acclaim, swiftly followed by the visually spectacular Doctor Strange. Now, as part of the impending DVD / Blu-Ray release of Doctor Strange, Marvel has released an outstanding Phase 3 teaser, exploring the MCU's overarching narrative and hinting at what's in store. Take a look, but beware — there are spoilers aplenty!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Could Natalie Portman's Jane Foster Ever Return To The MCU?
Right now, superhero films are all the vogue, but one star seems to have bowed out of them. Natalie Portman's Jane Foster isn't set to return in 2017's Thor: Ragnarok, and fans had believed it was because she'd left under something of a cloud, given Portman was known to be furious over Marvel's treatment of Patty Jenkins during filming of Thor: The Dark World. But is Natalie Portman's Marvel career really over, or is there still potential for her to return?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why Fox Included A Haunting Rendition Of 'Amazing Grace' In The 'Logan' Super Bowl Trailer
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most exciting events of the year, and not just for sports fans! There's no better prime-time opportunity for a film studio to drop a trailer.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Inferno Squad': New Star Wars Novel Is the Closest We'll Get to a 'Rogue One' Sequel
Let's face it; it's pretty hard to imagine Lucasfilm pulling off a sequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In a sense, Rogue One already has a sequel, as it sets up the story perfectly for the very first Star Wars film, A New Hope, released in 1977. In spite of this, it looks as though Lucasfilm isn't done expanding the Roguish corner of our beloved Galaxy Far, Far Away! Just last month, we learned that we're going to get junior reader / young adult prequel novels, and now we know Lucasfilm is actually planning a sequel — after a fashion...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
As The Dust Settles From 'Civil War II' - Did The Event Work?
With 2016 seeing the release of Captain America: Civil War, it was hardly surprising that Marvel Comics chose to return to the Civil War brand for 2016's event comic, Civil War II! The event finally ended on December 25th, launching a new status quo that rocked the Marvel Universe. But as the dust settles, it's time to take a look at whether or not it worked, and what lessons can be learnt for the future.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks