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Why James Olsen Deserves Better Than What the 'Supergirl' Writers Are Giving Him
Since joining the other #Arrowverse shows in Vancouver, #Supergirl has done many things right — fans and critics have praised Alex's coming out storyline, and the focus on alien rights has been a great success — but there's one character whom the writers seem to have forgotten lately: James Olsen.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Why Only Tony Stark Should Know Peter Parker's Big Secret in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
The concept of a secret identity has been around for as long as superheroes; going all the way back to Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent, the person behind the mask (or, uh, eyeglasses) is just as important as their crimefighting persona.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
'Legends Of Tomorrow' Is DC's Least-Watched, Worst-Reviewed Show — But Here's Why You Should Give It A Chance
For whatever reason, Legends Of Tomorrow seems to be the ugly duckling of The CW's #Arrowverse. It has the lowest viewership and only a 66 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, compared to 94 to 97 percent for #Arrow, #TheFlash and #Supergirl.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Peter Parker Won't Swing into Sony's Venom Solo Movie — But Could Miles Morales? Here's Why It Would Make Sense
The news that Sony's upcoming #Venom standalone film will be totally separate from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (and the swiftly approaching #SpiderManHomecoming) leaves us with the very real prospect of a Spider-Man villain film without Spider-Man. Fans are wondering how this could possibly work — after all, Venom is one of the web-slinger's greatest foes (perhaps THE greatest), and his origin story is intrinsically linked to Spider-Man's black costume.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
'Eddie The Eagle' Will Inspire And Terrify You In the Best Way Possible
2016 is shaping up to be another great year for movies and with the likes of Eddie The Eagle, the year is already off to a flying start! Based on the true story of Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards, this movie is a brilliant mix of humor, intensity, and heart that positions it to be one of most inspiring films of the year. There are a lot of reasons why you should go see this movie, not the least of which are the stellar performances of Hugh Jackman and Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service).
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Geeks
'We Needed To Do Something Different': Former Sony Exec Reveals Why the Studio Let Spider-Man Join the MCU
In February 2015, a miracle occurred: #Sony and #Marvel made a deal to allow #SpiderMan to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Safe to say, this news filled many fans' hearts with glee (including me, as I wrote my first-ever article about it!). But we wondered how exactly it would work — would Andrew Garfield continue in the role of Peter Parker? What would become of the planned Spider-Man cinematic universe?
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
After 5 Years of Hell, Here's Why It Makes Perfect Sense to End 'Arrow' Season 5 on Lian Yu
After a couple years of disappointment, #Arrow is finally back to its best. Season 5 has been a marked improvement; the missteps of the previous two seasons have been well and truly put to bed with a return to form featuring Oliver's battle with Prometheus. The big bad of Season 5 has been a truly formidable foe, which has led to Oliver calling in some unexpected reinforcements.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Chris Evans Thinks It's Time For a Black Widow Movie — Will Marvel Finally Get on Board?
Scarlett Johansson's #BlackWidow has played an integral part in the #MarvelCinematicUniverse since she first appeared in Iron Man 2. Despite not having any superpowers of her own, she's certainly proved her worth to the Avengers in all of her appearances thus far. From her involvement in the Battle of New York in #TheAvengers to helping Cap find Bucky in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, she has been a constant presence and ally to all of the MCU heroes.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
James Corden Is Deadpool's New British Sidekick
With the massive success of Deadpool, I had thought that maybe Ryan Reynolds would start to pump the breaks and rest on his laurels a bit. Apparently, I'm not that good at predicting things because he's still at it. This time he's joined by James Corden of The Late Late Show as he tries to pitch some of his ideas for Deadpool's sidekick. I mean, sure, Cable is supposedly going to be in the next movie, but you can't let little details like that stop you from going after your dreams. Granted, James' ideas weren't that solid ranging from Tentakill to Strawberry Short Fuse which is basically just a strawberry that gets angry real quick.
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Geeks
Did This Arrowverse Actor Accidentally Reveal Who Dies in the ‘Arrow’ Season 5 Finale?
For five years on #Arrow, we've seen Oliver Queen's trials and tribulations as he struggles to maintain his double life, his battle to find his identity. After returning to save his city, he's fought many foes over the five years, but there's one man in particular who has been a thorn in Oliver's side throughout all of the show's fun: Malcolm Merlyn.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Sia Wigs Out With James Corden for Some Carpool Karaoke
"Carpool Karaoke" is easily one of the most popular segments of The Late Late Show with James Corden and with good reason. What could be more awesome than jamming out in the car to your favorite music while having the artist sing along with you? James has had the likes of Adele, Justin Bieber, One Direction, and more help him drive to work while belting out the hits in his car. The latest to throw their hat (or wig, I guess) in the carpool karaoke ring is Sia who graced James with some of her biggest songs like "Chandelier" and "Elastic Heart."
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Geeks
What Marvel Villain Problem? Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Grant Ward Has Been the Perfect Bad Guy All Along
If there's one criticism of the #MCU, it's that its villains have rarely been up to par. Other than Loki, Marvel's villains have been largely forgettable; from Malekith to Kaecillius, Marvel's movie Big Bads have rarely been compelling. More recently, Marvel's Netflix shows have offered us a reprieve from these cookie-cutter villains, but they've not had much of an impact yet.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
