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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"F*** Marvel!": Why David Ayer's Remarks Shouldn't Be Taken Too Seriously
Superhero fans worldwide are getting seriously excited for #SuicideSquad, released this week. After the controversial reception of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, moviegoers are desperately hoping that the DC Extended Universe is about to see a real hit. Luckily, the trailers have been excellent, ranking among the best the superhero genre has ever produced.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
How 'Justice League' Continues The Imagery From 'Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice'
WARNING: This article contains enormous spoilers for Justice League. Proceed at your own risk. Zack Snyder's movies might be controversial, but one thing cannot be denied: The man is a genius when it comes to imagery. Although DC Films seems to be heading in a very different direction — with a far lighter film and a lot more humor — the good news is that it doesn't seem to have lost that symbolic edge.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
"This One's For The Fans": Why DC Is Playing A Dangerous Game...
Although DC had shown every sign of confidence in #SuicideSquad - commissioning a sequel and signing Margot Robbie up for launching a spin-off - the late embargo on reviews caused some concerns. With the embargo lifted, the critics have begun to have their say, and the responses have been mixed. Some of the critics have singled out director David Ayer, and he gave a simple response:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
From Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' to Inhumans—Your Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's TV Series!
Whether alongside ABC, Hulu, or Netflix, Marvel Entertainment has a lot of projects in the works! Matters kicked off with Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., but since then Marvel has successfully expanded into Netflix with the tremendously successful Daredevil and Jessica Jones. Those shows are only the beginning of Marvel's epic small-screen adventures - here's your guide to the Marvel TV that we know about...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
James Mangold's Explanation Of How 'Logan' Fits Into The X-Men Timeline Is Damning Indictment Of The MCU & DCEU
As exciting as Logan may be, there's one real problem with the film; it risks causing real problems for the already-confused X-Men movie timeline! We already knew that the film was set in the near-future, but director James Mangold recently gave us a concrete date for the film. In so doing, he explained how the movie fits into the overriding timeline, and explained just why he chose a near-future date...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Chris Pine Says 'Star Trek' Can't Be Cerebral In 2016 - Is He Right?
As successful as the relaunched Star Trek franchise has been, it's also been controversial! J. J. Abrams rebooted the timeline and launched the U.S.S. Enterprise on a whole new voyage, with Chris Pine taking on the iconic role of James T. Kirk. Still, the reality is that Trekkies haven't always been impressed. Abrams has moved Star Trek away from its cerebral roots, away from its overt social commentary, and into the realm of 'action flick'.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Exploring the Four Superhero Cinematic Universes!
2016 was an exciting year! Marvel Studios has launched their epic Phase Three with a bang, DC's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice kicked off a lot of controversy, and we're getting psyched for the latest installment of Fox's X-Men franchise. With not one but four attempts going on to build superhero Cinematic Universes (more on that later), this seems like a good time to ask how it's going...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
What Role Will The Ancient One Play In 'Doctor Strange'?
It's no secret that the Ancient One — Doctor Strange's venerable mentor — has been completely redesigned for the MCU. In fact, some aspects of that redesign have been pretty controversial; Marvel were attacked for white washing the character when chose to cast Tilda Swinton to play the part. Co-writer C. Robert Cargill (perhaps unwisely) argued that the redesign was necessary so as to ensure the film got a Chinese release - a remark which garnered the film more controversy.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them': News, Trailer, Release Date & All You Need To Know
Warning: MAJOR spoilers up ahead! Five years since we left a grown-up #HarryPotter, #RonWeasley and #HermioneGranger with their respective families on that platform at King's Cross Station, we are plunging head-first back into J. K. Rowling's magical universe once again. And quite honestly, we still can't quite believe it.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why 'Logan' Won't Face The End Of The World — And What That Could Teach Other Superhero Films
The stakes have never been higher. Magneto's raw power is tearing entire continents apart, and Apocalypse threatens to gain the abilities of Charles Xavier himself. The Kryptonians have arrived, led by General Zod, and only one man has the power to stop them. Alien invaders are pouring out of the portal, and if it isn't closed, they'll conquer the entire planet! Superhero films have become addicted to these high-stakes, world-threatening plots. Logan, we now know, won't follow the same pattern — and as a result, it looks set to be a film that can teach the entire superhero genre an important lesson.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Vincent D'Onofrio Confirms Kingpin Won't Appear In The MCU's Spider-Man Trilogy — Here's Why
It all began in May 2016 — With Marvel Studios under increasing pressure to tie their films and TV shows closer together, Screengeek released an interesting rumor.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Return Of The Saint!
The story of Simon Templar - better known as the Saint - began in 1928, as Leslie Charteris began writing a series of novels that would transform popular literature. A creature of his time, Simon Templar was a debonair swashbuckler - a modern-day 'Robin Hood' who preyed upon the criminals and had a gay old time as he did it! The Saint's popularity has continued for nearly 90 years, inspiring movies, radio dramas, comic books, and three legendary TV series.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks