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Exploring The Video Game Movie Curse With 'Assassin's Creed'
In retrospect, one should have seen it coming. I mean, Assassin's Creed was a video game movie after all, and therefore, destined to fail (as it did not quite get the best response from critics, fans of the franchise or at the box office). Yet, with all the potential it boasted — from its talented cast and crew, to the rich source material of this truly awesome game franchise — many were genuinely hoping that this one was finally going to lift the curse of sub-par video game movies and offer something memorable.
By Art-Peeter Roosve8 years ago in Geeks
Islands Of Adventure: 'Kong: Skull Island' Comic Book Will Be A Prequel And Sequel
For those who can't get enough of supersized simians, you are in luck, thanks to Legendary Comics and the world of King Kong. The MonsterVerse kicked into full swing with Gareth Edwards's #Godzilla in 2014, Jordan Vogt-Roberts continued the trend with the recent Kong: Skull Island, while the two will come to a head in 2020 with #GodzillavsKong. For those who were disappointed with #SkullIsland, there is a chance for Legendary to redeem themselves with a four-part graphic series.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Lights, Camera, Action: 6 Ways To Pull Off A Slick Action Thriller
"Human beings must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it."— Albert Einstein In a sense, a great action film works on the same grounds as an awesome dance act — it aims to satisfy this craving for the perfectly paced and fluent movement, which is present in all of us. Also, it's probably the safest way to do so.
By Art-Peeter Roosve8 years ago in Geeks
What The Shell: Viral Campaign For 'Ghost In The Shell' Is Perfect For Twitter Trolls
It looks like hell in the shell for the upcoming Ghost in the Shell film, while the controversy around it is spreading like the computer virus from within. It hasn't been an easy ride for the live-action reimagining of the manga classic and director Rupert Sanders must be sitting with his head in his hands. Firstly accused of whitewashing, the film was then called out for featuring a scantily clad #ScarlettJohansson and her *erm* assets were quite clearly visible in the trailer. Well, things are about to get worse for Rupert, much worse.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
'The Dark Knight' And 'Black Sails' — A Fascinating Combo For Exploring The Human Nature
Are we only as good as the world allows us to be? That question has refused to leave my head while following the stories of all the irresistibly varied and conflicted characters in Black Sails — a gritty depiction of the Golden Age of Piracy and a sort of prequel story to the classic Treasure Island book.
By Art-Peeter Roosve8 years ago in Geeks
Bring on the 'Horizon Zero Dawn' Cosplay!
One of the most highly anticipated games of 2017 has finally arrived, Horizon Zero Dawn. With countless gamers and reviewers speaking high praise of the game, it makes sense that the characters within the game would make their way to countless cosplayers across the world.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
When It Comes to Superhero Ensemble Villains, Are the DCEU and MCU Playing It Too Safe?
When I think of ensemble superhero epics like The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Suicide Squad, there are more than enough reasons to smile. For example? All the iconic lead characters portrayed by brilliant actors and actresses who share a great chemistry. Also, how can one forget the epic action scenes that offer plenty of eye candy? But I seem to be forgetting something — the villains. Probably for a good reason, too. In none of the aforementioned films are the baddies particularly memorable.
By Art-Peeter Roosve8 years ago in Geeks
Netflix's 'Castlevania' Has a Poster: And It's Bloody Brilliant, but Is It Hiding Something?
It's been an exciting time for Castlevania fans, as we've slowly been learning more about the highly anticipated anime-style adaptation of Castlevania III that's set to appear on Netflix in 2017. The series is being directed by Adi Shankar, who is most widely known for his gritty Power Rangers short film, Killing Them Softly and The Grey. Adi has committed to the series being, and I quote:
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
4 Times in Animated TV Shows When the Good Guys Got It Wrong
Naturally, part of the fun of following a TV show is discovering and getting to know its characters. The thing to keep in mind here is that we are not defined by how we enjoy success, but rather how we handle failure. Therefore, it's essential for the good guys to mess up every once in a while.
By Art-Peeter Roosve8 years ago in Geeks
BBC Worldwide Is Reportedly Looking At Creating An All New 'Doctor Who' Spin-Off
Doctor Who isn't just known for its iconic characters, costumes and sets, but also or the spin-off shows that stand alongside the main show. In the past, fans of the science fiction show have been treated to numerous spin-offs, like K9 and Company, The Sarah Jane Adventures and more recently, Class.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Geeks
