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Joe My God: That Time Joe Jonas's Dad Found His Porn Habits!
Everybody teen boy does it, but the last thing you want revealed is that you've been enjoying a solo hand party at the wholesome family computer. Welcome to the crazy sex-mad world of Joe Jonas, continuing his expose on living life to the max after the colorful world of being a Disney kid!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Five Reasons Batman v Superman Is So Controversial!
Let's face it, there's no avoiding the fact that the internet is currently in meltdown over Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice! Critics savaged the film, while fan reaction has been mixed; some furiously arguing its the best superhero movie to date, others insisting it's good but deeply flawed. I'm a member of several superhero and film Facebook groups; every single one is currently overflowing with heated debate, sometimes getting quite nasty.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Beyond Apocalypse: Who Will Be The Next X-Men Villain?
X-Men: Apocalypse isn't even out yet, but showrunner Bryan Singer is thinking about what happens next. Although he's told Empire Magazine that he wants to take a brief break, when they asked who he was interested in using as the next villain he was surprisingly happy to say.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Batman V Superman: A solid Attempt that Risks Collapsing under the Weight of its Own Symbolism
I don't know if I've ever gone into a movie wanting it to work so much. After all, this is Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, the film that really kicks off the DC Cinematic Universe. I already had concerns about it, even before the critics began to have their say and savaged the film relentlessly. In spite of that, I strove to remain open-minded, hoping against hope that this film would not disappoint.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Exploring the Messianic Imagery of Batman v Superman
#Superman is no stranger to Messianic imagery, and even the trailers made it clear that Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice would have a lot of it. The truth was, though, that the film was absolutely soaked in Messianic imagery, possibly more so than any non-religious film since The Matrix!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Charting the Future of the DC Cinematic Universe!
Well, by now the fans are getting the experience we've longed for - we're finally seeing DC's Trinity on the big screen! #BatmanVSuperman followed on from Man of Steel as the second part of the growing Cinematic Universe, and whether you like it or loathe it, we now know a lot about where things are going to head...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
10 Facts You Might Not Know About 'X-Men: Apocalypse's Psylocke!
Continuing my series exploring the surprising and unusual lives of the X-Men, here are 10 curious facts about Psylocke — the mutant assassin who I believe may well be the breakout star of #XMenApocalypse!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
How Batman V Superman Broke The Internet - Before It Was Even Released!
In comic book circles right now, there is only one story. That's the story of Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice - before the film has even been released! Even as I write, countless Facebook groups are absorbed in furious debate, critics are being trolled, and fans are stubbornly digging their heels in and determining to see the movie regardless.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Top 10 Female Superheroes!
Let's face it, comics haven't always done well in their treatment of women - there's a tradition in comics for female superheroes to wear outrageously bizarre skimpy costumes, often standing in back-breaking poses. That sad tradition has also been translated into the movies; Marvel's first movie starring a female lead will be released in 2018, a full decade after they launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But the good news is, if you look a little deeper you'll find that comics have many strong women - and that these, too, are making their way into the movies. Here, I want to celebrate some of the best female superheroes, of comics, TV, and the big screen...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Top 10 Female Superheroes Part 2 - Who Will Be The Best?
In my previous post, I revealed numbers 10 through 6 of my top female superheroes - check them out to see if there are any surprises! Meanwhile, read on to find out who comes top...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Overwatch' Cosplayers Are Already Jumping On Tracer and Emily
The comic "Reflections" came out from Blizzard recently and besides the usual holiday package of feels, it also caused quite a stir. The highlight of the holiday romp was the revelation of Tracer's live in partner, Emily. #Blizzard hinted at one of the heroes being a member of the #LGBTQ community for a bit and this big reveal had a lot of people rather excited with others being markedly devastated over the death of Widowtracer. We're not here to talk about that bit, though. What we are here for is to admire the fact that cosplayers wasted no time in celebrating Tracer and Emily.
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Geeks
A Look At The Best Cosplay from Blizzcon 2016
I feel like every year Blizzcon proves that it brings out the gold standard of cosplaying. Yes, there are also fantastic panels and awesome announcements surrounding their many, strangely addicting intellectual properties. That part we all know and look forward to. But if you're a fan of cosplay then you know that Blizzcon is definitely the place to be to see some of the very best. This year did not disappoint and, man, were there some sights to see.
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Geeks