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Wait, What!? They're Rebooting This Board Game Adaptation?
15 years ago, the incredibly popular, fantasy role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons had a feature film created...nobody liked it. It was panned by nearly every critic even though it had a solid cast including Jeremy Irons, Bruce Payne, Robert Miano, Marlon Wayans, Thora Birch, Lee Arenberg & Tom Baker. The 2000 film is seen as a commercial flop as it was met with reviews and rankings as one of the worst films of all time. Empire Online ranked it as the 39th Worst film of all time, between Son of the Mask & Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Thomas Gibson: Why The Fired 'Criminal Minds' Star Deserves Another Chance
My admiration for Thomas Gibson began way back in 1994 when I first saw him on Chicago Hope. A gifted actor, Gibson was born and raised in my hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. Perhaps that colors my opinion of him, but it doesn't change his talent.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
The World That Could Have Been: Superhero Close Calls
This morning I was inspired by a post on the Facebook Creators Group, and it went a little something like this: If you're ever having a bad day, just remember: Tom Cruise could have been Ironman, Dane Cook could have been Captain America, Nicolas Cage could have been Superman, Edward Norton could have been Wolvering and more George Clooney Batman films were planned. The world we live in isn't as bad as it could be. - Jacob Craig
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Who is Fit to Join the Green Lantern Corps? Rumors, Hopes & the Future of the DCEU
Over the past few years we've seen numerous actors tease the Green Lantern role and we've seen even more fans wish upon their own shooting star for that one specific actor to state the oath:
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Even 'Game of Thrones' Director Alan Taylor Agrees That Time Is a Little Hazy in Season 7
We've all noticed that this season of Game of Thrones has, to say the least, given us plenty of answers to questions we've wondered for several seasons. Yet, the speed in which we've gotten the answers has been polarizing among fans. Some love that there are so many payoffs in such a short time after devoting countless hours to these characters, while others have heavily criticized the show's pacing. After the action-packed episode "Beyond the Wall" was released last Sunday, director Alan Taylor offered his perspective on the show's timelines during an interview with Variety.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
9 Facts You Didn't Know About 'High School Musical'
It has been 10 years since Zac Efron and the rest of East High made their way onto our tv screens and into our hearts with the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical. It was a smash hit spawning a concert tour, a tv movie sequel, a big screen release of its third hit and a spin off. In celebration of the songs that you know always got stuck in your head, here are some fun facts about Troy, Gabriella, and the rest of East High.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks
Scooby-Doo, Gene Simmons & Nostalgia OH MY! - An Interview with Kevin Shinick
I grew up in the late 80s & early 90s. My childhood was overloaded with classic rock, (thanks mom!) comics, and cartoons thanks to the curse of dial-up internet and AOL's constant running-man.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Bat to the Start: Cinematographer Reveals the Best Shot from 'Justice League'
As we prepare to "come together, right now" for #ZackSnyder's #JusticeLeague, the good and the bad of #DC are tooling up to take on another apocalypse-defying attack on the cosmos. With an all-star cast of #HenryCavill, #BenAffleck, and #GalGadot, this year's ensemble film is the culmination of six years of work for the #DCEU.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Just A Walk Down Memory Lane.
One of my favorite parts of growing up was watching movies back to back. Whether it be as a part of a collective film line (Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Ghostbusters, etc. etc.) or just two random films that I could find that seemed like an odd couple pairing but somehow worked together in an odd way.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
4 Powerful Life Lessons 'Xena Warrior Princess' Taught Us
In 1995, Lucy Lawless helped change the face of television with her portrayal of Xena Warrior Princess. Some say she paved the way for other strong female female leads like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Sydney Bristow of Alias. Girls and young women saw a heroine that took charge, forged ahead, and got the job done. Beyond that, they saw a woman who owned her world.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
Winter Is Coming: A Closer Look at How the Night King Controls the Dead
After losing one of her beloved dragons to the Night King in Season 7's "Beyond The Wall", things have taken a drastic turn in Game of Thrones. With a new zombie dragon about to take flight, Westeros finally has something to fear besides Cersei's reign. With a significant addition to his army, fans have started to wonder how he's able to control the undead in the first place.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
