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The Champions: The Comic Heroes We Need
At first, I thought that Marvel's: The Champions was a team that mirrored the Teen Titans, or at least the current iteration of the Teen Titans in DC Rebirth, but now I realize that they are very different in terms of the function that each team plays in their respective publication universes. A quick reminder that when I discuss the Teen Titans I am talking about the DC Rebirth team lead by Damian Wayne, Batman's son and current Robin.
By Just a guy8 years ago in Geeks
Why Are You Ranking: Best Stand-Up Comedians of the past Eleven Years Listed from Chuckle to Guffaw
Throughout history, man has needed to see an evil man slip on a banana peel. Thusly, the stand-up comic was created by the Greeks. It was given another name, but that’s not the point. What humor does is take aim at the issues, negativity, irony, or joyousness, and playfulness of life and condense it into bits that produce laughter in the individual. The legends that have come and gone from Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor, and George Carlin all have made indelible marks on their journeys to the funny. But over time, a new crop of laugh factories have been produced. All of the stand-up comics that have gathered up the courage to stand in front of tens of people to tens of thousands of people and before home audiences of millions deserve their reverence, even when they’re irreverent. As the late great comic star Rodney Dangerfield would have told you, it’s tough to get any respect. With multi-million-dollar roles and an ever-increasing base generated from the internet, comedians have carved out new lanes to express their snigger-worthy material. From props, one-liners, intense, personal stories, to bits about observing human nature, comics provide an outlet for us to see ourselves and lighten up a little. So grab your ticket to the Purple Onion and call in your phone jacks for Why Are You Ranking: Best Stand-Up Comedians of the past Eleven Years Listed from Chuckle to Guffaw.
By Skyler Saunders8 years ago in Geeks
Are Original Blockbusters Dead?
Summer movie season is upon us and we all know what that means, here come the newest entries into all our favorite franchises. I, like everyone, do get very excited for some of these films, Mission Impossible: Fallout especially, but when a hero hasn't died in five or six films, you begin to wonder if there is any real jeopardy at all.
By M W R8 years ago in Geeks
San Diego Comic-Con 2018 Recap
Another Comic-Con has come and gone and we are left with some amazing things to look forward to in the not so distance future for TV and film. Almost 150,000 people flocked to San Diego to be the first to see exclusive content from their favorite TV shows and see new trailers for the most anticipated blockbusters.
By John Walker8 years ago in Geeks
Seven of Netflix’s Hidden Gems
Maybe you initially got Netflix to watch the Gilmore Girls reboot, or perhaps you’re a Stranger Things mega-fan, but once you’ve finished bingeing your favorite show, what are you watching? Netflix's home screen promotes their original series, whatever is “trending,” things you’ve already watched, and shows grouped together under vague headings like “Critically Acclaimed Comedies” or “TV Dramas Featuring a Strong Female Lead”. What about the hundreds of shows and movies that don’t make the home screen? Here are some great shows and films that currently on Netflix that you might not have found yet.
By Lily Hoffman8 years ago in Geeks
Tarantino’s 8 Films Ranked
As Quentin Tarantino is one of most intriguing filmmakers/directors of the late 20th century and early 21st century, he has many films where he is a contributing director. The films most popular and most “Tarantino-esque” are his catalog of eight films where he is the head of creative control. Each film has its own aspects that people love, whether it is their comic-like violence, interesting soundtracks, or the cameo performances by Tarantino himself, it is hard to think of a person who could not find enjoyment in his work. Below I have ranked these eight films based on their contribution to the legacy of Quentin Tarantino by being the most Tarantino of the Tarantino films.
By Charles Quinn8 years ago in Geeks
'Euthanizer' (2017)
Everyone has to pay for the pain that they’ve caused.Pain needs to be balanced. Armomurhaaja (original title) Every detail was just perfect in this Finnish low-budget indie. From the first second, this film intrigued me and managed to hold my full attention. Not only the magnificent acting of Matti Onnismaa and Hannamaija Nikander, as the bitter and sinister person Veijo and the strange figure Lotta whose sexual preference is also rather lugubrious, caused that. The narrative and the message that simmered under the surface also fascinated me. Yet it’s not an easy, everyday film. On the one hand, there’s the language. Finnish isn’t something I’m confronted with on a daily basis (well, for everything there’s a first time), so I understood absolutely nothing. On the other hand, the story itself is rather unorthodox with the euthanizing of pets as a central topic. Not exactly cheerful material, even though it sometimes felt comical.
By Peter P8 years ago in Geeks
‘Shazam’ - Trailer Review
Though Shazam is not one of the most well known heroes in the world, he’s now making quite a name for himself! San Diego Comic-Con gave us our first look at Zachary Levi and Asher Angel’s version of Billy Batson’s kid turned superhero. So, without further ado, let’s pick it apart...
By Christopher Hales8 years ago in Geeks
'Unforgiven' Has the Perfect Antagonist
I want you to take a moment and think of a movie villain. It can be your favorite, or it can just be a well-known one, or maybe one that’s a little underappreciated at times. Got one? Good. If you were going for someone iconic, you might have thought of a character like Darth Vader, literally any version of the Joker, or maybe even Voldemort. If your tastes aren’t that mainstream, you might have said something along the lines of Hannibal Lecter or Hal 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey.
By Dalton Swink8 years ago in Geeks
Does Batman Exist in the CW's Arrowverse?
So far we have seen a lot of Easter Eggs and references in Arrow, Supergirl, and even Legends of Tomorrow. Those were a nice and subtle reference to our favorite Caped Crusader, but since Tyler Hoechlin played Superman on Supergirl, we are all expecting Batman to appear in some way. #CW can't just mess with the fans, and they keep referencing Batman and Batman-themed vigilantes. The first question all fans are asking is:
By Ray Palmer8 years ago in Geeks
What We Learned from ‘The Flash’ Season 5’s 2018 Comic Con
Although the next season isn’t beginning until October, REJOICE! For there is always San Diego Comic-Con to be relied on to give us tasters for upcoming seasons of our favourite shows. For the next season of The Flash, we got a doozy! So let’s get detecting on those valuable pieces of information!
By Christopher Hales8 years ago in Geeks
Top 20: 'The Ladykillers'
Those ladies certainly were killers weren’t they? They were not, that is not at all the plot of this film. An Ealing studios production in which Criminals lodge with an unsuspecting elderly woman while plotting a robbery. Hilarity ensues. Every layer of potential this premise offers is fully weaponised. The varied personalities of the ensemble cast lead by Alec Guinness and featuring the then relatively unknown Peter Sellers in an early supporting role are endlessly entertaining with their mismatched nature expectedly being the reason. The film is forceless in its presentation of London criminals as eccentric and semi incompetent but nonetheless ultimately dangerous. More surprising is even with the film isn’t directed by Guy Ritchie. If conspiracy theorists wish to argue that it actually was, feel free. The personalities of the cast are well defined and consistent.
By Conor Hufton8 years ago in Geeks