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3 Reasons Why The Great Wall Is Going To Be An Epic Monster Movie
Let me start of by saying that if you haven't heard of The Great Wall yet, I wouldn't be totally shocked. The Great Wall is the brainchild of legendary Chinese director Zhang Yimou (House of Flying Daggers, Flowers of War & Hero) Universal Studios, Le Vision Pictures and Legendary Pictures, who most recently brought us The Dark Knight trilogy and Gareth Edwards' Godzilla. The pairing of Chinese and Western film-making is like nothing Hollywood has seen and it's incredibly the most expensive Chinese movie to date. Check out the first trailer below.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
5 Life Lessons To Learn From 'Eddie The Eagle'
I was invited to a screening of Eddie The Eagle, and I've got to tell you that I was blown away. In a culture swarming with superheroes and science fiction, it was a breath of fresh air to see Eddie The Eagle leap off the screen and into the hearts of everyone in the theater. If you haven't heard of the movie, check out the trailer below. Eddie The Eagle is based on the true story of Eddie Edwards as he pursued his dream of becoming an Olympic athlete.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
So What's Up With Kurt Russell's Giant Ego?
Now, I'm not claiming that Kurt Russell has an inflated sense of importance, but if you were paying attention this weekend to the San Diego Comic-Con reveals then you should have heard one of Marvel's big announcement. As a part of a teaser trailer reveal, it was announced that Kurt Russell's formerly top-secret role was in fact as the character who fathered Peter Quill, a.k.a. Star Lord. Most fans of Guardians of The Galaxy have assumed for a while that Kurt Russell would be portraying Quill's father, but we weren't quite expecting the character choice, Ego: The Living Planet.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Marching To War: Patty Jenkins Tells Us Why Ares Is The Perfect Villain For 'Wonder Woman'
Well, it looks like someone wrapped #PattyJenkins in the Lasso of Truth, because the #WonderWoman director revealed her big hopes for the upcoming #superhero blockbuster. This year's Wonder Woman promises to be a faithful origin story to the world of Diana Prince and a colorful trip to Themyscira by casting off the dark colors of the #DCEU.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Deadpool: The 8 Things I Bet You Didn't Know About The Merc With A Mouth
Deadpool finally hit the big screen, and he was a HUGE success — as if we'd ever doubted him. Earning a staggering $150 million dollars over the premiere weekend nationally, Deadpool achieved total superhero movie dominance, which is incredibly exciting for the future of the movie genre. But I digress, because we're here to see if I can shine some light on the Merc with a Mouth.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Captain Marvel Has Been Cast - And She's Perfect
For a few months now Marvel has had us all guessing and dreaming about the casting possibilities for one of comics greatest heroes, Captain Marvel. It has been one of the most widely debated topic as there have been dozens of speculations and hopes for the casting call; everyone from Kathryn Winnick to Rhonda Rousey. Marvel has yet to fail us with their casting choices in the cinematic and television universes. We've seen incredible performances by several actors as they've brought to life everyone from Black Widow to Bruce Banner and Marvel's solid casting choices don't seem close to stopping. At the San Diego Comic-Con Marvel wowed fans with the announcement that Brie Larson would be taking on the role of Captain Marvel, and it's perfect! So let's go through the basics.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Hunter S. Thompson Didn't Like Tobey Maguire in 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'
You've probably heard of the man, the myth and the legend that was Hunter.S.Thompson. He lead an incredibly unusual lifestyle (to say the least) as a Gonzo-rock-star-esque writer in America during the swinging 60's, 70's and up until his suicide in the mid noughties. In 1998 his, arguably best, novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was brought to the BIG screen directed by Terry Gilliam and starring Benicio Del-Toro and Johnny Depp who played a version of Hunter. In one drug fueled scene early on in the film, as the characters race to Vegas they pick up a hitchhiker played by a fresh-faced Tobey Maguire.
By Matt Loftus8 years ago in Geeks
Breaking Down The Mystery: 'Prison Break' Creator Talks That Big Season 5 Twist
After a long eight years, we are finally back where we belong and behind the bars of #Fox's #PrisonBreak. Rising from the graveyard of show cancellation, Prison Break joins the likes of Gilmore Girls, Heroes, and the upcoming Charmed in shows you ask, "did it really need to come back?" Where Gilmore Girls and Heroes probably fall into the "no" camp, Prison Break's revival reminded us what made the show so addictive in the first place.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Why Maggie Q Is So Good As Hannah Wells On 'Designated Survivor'
This post contains spoilers for Designated Survivor Season 1. As the twists and turns of #DesignatedSurvivor heat up, it's all hands on deck for the actors and actresses who have the challenging roles of keeping viewers coming back for more. With the recent murder confession of the deputy director of the FBI, someone needs to ferret out the truth and prevent President Kirkman from making a colossal mistake. That person is Hannah Wells, played by Maggie Q.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
