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5 Underappreciated Fantasy Films
I love movies. I'll watch pretty much anything—with a few exceptions (I'm looking at you 50 Shades of Grey). From sci-fi, to horror, to comedy, there are good films and there are bad films. Then there are the films which are just... underappreciated.
By Greg Seebregts8 years ago in Geeks
‘The Flash - Season 5’ - Trailer Review
San Diego Comic-Con was... insightful in terms of The Flash’s new season. We got one hell of a trailer and information from the cast. I’ve already discussed the latter, now it’s time for the former! Let’s get cracking on what this year’s trailer is!
By Christopher Hales8 years ago in Geeks
Johnny Depp - a Survivor, and a Hero
Johnny Depp—actor, musician and humanitarian extraordinaire—is a powerful force who never stops evolving. He is just as relevant today as he was back when Edward Scissorhands hit the silver screen and people really saw what this "pretty boy" could do. Having broken out of the mold of formula, teen magazines, and 21 Jump Street, which of course gave him his start, Johnny made his own way after Edward Scissorhands's success. Since then, he has never stopped. Like Alice Cooper, he is yet another Energizer Bunny. Whether it's a new movie, a tour with the Hollywood Vampires, or a turn onstage playing guitar with a band he's friends with... Johnny Depp just keeps going. You can't keep a good man down.
By Kate Quinn8 years ago in Geeks
Most Overrated Superhero Movies of All Time
It's a great time to be alive if you're a comic book nerd. A decade ago, the world of comic book movies was scarce: you had a Spider-Man trilogy, a couple X-Men movies, a handful of Batman films, some aging Superman films, and not much else. That all changed in 2008: the year that gave us Iron Man and The Dark Knight, two of the biggest superhero movies of all time. These films helped spawn a new generation of comic book fans and superhero movie fans alike, and now you rarely have to wait more than a few months for a new superhero film to be released. There have been plenty of highs and lows, smashes and bombs in this new era, but right now I want to look at some of the most overrated superhero movies. Some of these are movies I actually enjoy quite a bit, and some of them are pretty much objectively great films, but that doesn't mean they deserve all of the praise they get.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Geeks
Multiple Man and His Multiple Men!
I've never taken the time to get to know who Multiple Man is in the Marvel Universe, so I thought I would give this title by Matt Rosenberg a shot—and man is this title hilarious. From my experience, many solo titles involving smaller characters just don't work for some reason. It could be that the writers do not know what to do with the character or how to write them. The only other solo title that I'm thinking of checking out is the Sentry run by Jeff Lemire. Mostly because it's Jeff Lemire and he has written so awesome stories like the first 25 issues of the current Old Man Logan story line. I really recommend that you check out that Old Man Logan run and the first two issues of Multiple Man, which are out now.
By Just a guy8 years ago in Geeks
'Skyscraper' Is Predictable and Mindless, yet an Entertaining Action Thriller
These days, action thrillers are growing more and more alike. I mean, don't get me wrong. I LOVE action movies. But they're all about some hero who loses their family or something like that and they have to go and save them while fighting those bad guys.
By Jonathan Sim8 years ago in Geeks
The Fate of the Fantastic Four (Part 1)
Gearing up for the return of the Fantastic Four in Marvel Comics in August, we are going to be going over Marvel 2-in-One: The Human Torch and The Thing byChip Zdarsky. What this title is supposed to do is show us what the remaining members of the Fantastic Four, Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm, are up to in the comics and where they've been. Right now, the Fantastic Four is broken up because Reed Richards, Sue Storm and their children, Franklin and Valeria have gone missing somewhere inside the universe and are presumed dead. With a majority of the Fantastic Family gone, Benn Grimm and Johnny Storm are left together, but due to the pain that Johnny feels for losing his sister, his brother-in-law, his niece and nephew, he leaves Ben Grimm to handle the affairs of Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards).
By Just a guy8 years ago in Geeks
New 'Orange Is The New Black'
Okay, so, this show is probably one of my favorites on Netflix. Ever since the first season I was absolutely and utterly hooked on it, most like the majority of the world. Waiting for each new season was like waiting for another hit of... uh... coke. Before you read any further, if you haven't finished the new season, or if you haven't even started, don't read on because I'm about to spoil some things and you won't like it (unless you're into that). If you read on you've already been warned so don't blame me when I said there were spoilers because it's your fault at this point.
By Lyvia Jack8 years ago in Geeks
Table Read
The director sat at the head of the long table wearing a large smile and a dark green shirt that complemented his deep tan. “The casting job was amazing, Percy.” He spoke in a low tone to the screenwriter, seated at his right side and looking unrested in a ragged pullover shirt and three days of beard stubble. “You won’t believe it. Felice found the perfect actor for every part. She went like three extra miles to be mega-diverse, with a capital m-d.”
By Brian K. Henry8 years ago in Geeks
Is It Time for Asian-American Representation in Hollywood?
Okay, so what I want you to do is name five Asian-American actors off the top of your head. Did you do it? Could you actually name five Asian-American actors off the top of your head? I'm betting you couldn't.
By Jonathan Sim8 years ago in Geeks
Jordan Peele Makes Sure We Take the Cue in 'Get Out'
Black people finally got themselves in a horror movie as the center of attention. In 2017's Get Out, they match previous wits with their whiters in this mix of social commentary, comedy and suspense by Jordan Peele. Peele also reminds us that good horror isn’t solely a function of blood, violence and excessive gore.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Geeks
