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In Defense Of 'The Lost Sister': Why The Most Divisive Episode Of 'Stranger Things' Season 2 Actually Works
The first season of Stranger Things quickly became a cult classic, and the second has reinforced that status. As much as fans may be thrilled to return to this nostalgic horror series, though, there's one episode that's inspired heated debate. Episode 7, "The Lost Sister," is like nothing we've ever seen in Stranger Things before. As a result, some reactions have been pretty strong.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Revisiting the Avengers: Infinity War SDCC Artwork—Did It Reveal More Than We Realized?
SDCC was a wonderful time for Marvel fans, not least because we were finally given our first glimpse of Avengers: Infinity War. Sure, that trailer still hasn't been officially released, but at least Marvel gave us some thrilling artwork to whet our appetites. Revealing a Black Widow who'd gone blonde, a Steve Rogers who'd grown a beard, and a Spider-Man suited up in Stark's Iron-Spider-inspired armor, the art left fans thrilled.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
After 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' — What's Next for Laura Harrier's Liz Allan?
Spider-Man's love life has always been something of a tangled web, and that was certainly the case in Spider-Man: Homecoming! Introducing fans to a new love interest, Laura Harrier's Liz Allan, the film twisted some traditional Spider-Man tropes in fascinating new directions, most of which will now be discussed in spoilerific form!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Avengers 4: Gwyneth Paltrow Confirms That War Machine Will Survive Infinity War
Excitement is running high for Avengers: Infinity War, and one question is being asked more than any other: Who will survive? Every fan has their own theory about who will live and who will die, but little by little, more and more evidence is coming to light. Every time that we learn a character is set to appear in the as-yet-mysteriously-untitled Avengers 4, we can safely say that they'll survive the events of Infinity War first.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Joss Whedon Declares 'Thor: Ragnarok' Is 'A Modern Masterpiece'
We're only days away from the domestic release of Thor: Ragnarok, but the film's already proving to be a triumph for the God of Thunder. It's grossed a stunning $107.6 million in its international debut, earned a staggering 95% on Rotten Tomatoes at time of writing, and looks set to secure Thor his best ever box office performance.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Exploring the Green Goblin's Influence On the Vulture in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
Celebrated by fans and critics alike, Tom Holland's newest incarnation of Spider-Man is swinging his way into cinemas over the weekend. Spider-Man: Homecoming is a refreshing, ebullient new rendition of classic Spider-Man tropes. Kevin Feige and Jon Watts have carefully avoided doing a rinse-and-repeat of arcs that we've seen on the big screen so many times before. In Homecoming, we never see the spider-bite, we're not forced to sit through another a flashback to Uncle Ben's death, and — most refreshing of all — we don't meet a third rendition of the Green Goblin.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The New Hellboy Reboot Will Be Based On 'Hellboy: The Wild Hunt,' Revealing Potential Plot Details About The Movie
Mike Mignola's Hellboy is returning to the big screen, and fans have eagerly been sifting through every casting announcement for concrete information about the reboot. Finally, we've just been given our first solid clue about the plot— and it's from the most unexpected of sources.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' — Did You Spot the MCU Timeline Continuity Error?
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a remarkably complex creation, and Marvel insiders put in phenomenal effort to ensure that everything lines up so that it makes sense. Unfortunately, this year's Marvel movies are making the timeline more awkward than ever, and it's beginning to become noticeable. In the case of Spider-Man: Homecoming, there's one moment where the continuity throws the entire timeline out of whack. Unsurprisingly, expect some light spoilers for Spider-Man: Homecoming to follow.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Ant-Man and the Wasp: New Set Photos Show Evangeline Lilly Suited up as the Wasp
First introduced to the MCU in 2015, Evangeline Lilly will reprise the role of Hope Van Dyne in the upcoming Ant-Man sequel, promoted to fully-fledged superhero in Ant-Man and the Wasp. Hope is set to suit up as a superhero in her own right, allying with Paul Rudd's Ant-Man as they take on Hannah John-Kamen's sinister villain, the Ghost.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Thor's Magic Belt— Explaining the Most Unexpected Easter Egg of 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
From black-hole grenades to the prototype for a new shield for Captain America, Spider-Man: Homecoming was chock-full of the coolest Easter Eggs. But there's one that took fans by surprise: An intriguing reference to Thor's magic belt. It's the first time we've heard mention of a magic belt in the MCU, so what is this and what does it mean?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
There's More to Comics Than Superheroes: Kill the Minotaur Is Being Adapted into a Movie
Superhero films are all the rage nowadays, and as a result it's easy for your average moviegoer to forget that there's a lot more to comic books than superheroes. For example, Christian Cantamessa and Chris Pasetto’s Kill the Minotaur, a unique take on ancient mythology that's now set to become a movie.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Latest 'New Mutants' Teasers Hint At The Troubled History Of Wolfsbane, And May Reveal The Main Villain
Next year will see the X-Men franchise take a turn in a sinister new direction. Josh Boone's New Mutants will launch a horror trilogy based on Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz's classic comics. But the film remains mysterious. Early evidence had suggested that a creature known as the Demon Bear would be the main villain, but there have recently been hints that the monstrous spiritual being is just one of several threats to face the young mutants.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks