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Why Do Superhero Shows Work So Well On TV?
Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Agents of SHIELD, Daredevil, Gotham. We are inundated with superhero TV shows at the moment (I'm not saying this is a bad thing!) and the great thing about it is - they're all really good. But what makes it work so well?
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
The Man In the Iron Mask Revealed
Ever since the identity of zoom was revealed and the sojourn into Earth two, people have been talking and discussing the man in the Iron Mask. However unlike the normal people speculation I believe to some extent the code has been cracked by a hint in the latest episode of the flash. Here are the hints:
By Abdullah Masood8 years ago in Geeks
The Fantastic Four's Greatest Enemy: The Internet?
So now we know. Fantastic Four has endured its opening weekend, and in terms of ‘bang versus whimper,’ it was a desperate whimper from a dying animal. By Saturday, fans were already beginning to ask those tantalising questions – you know, the kind like, “What went wrong?”
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
What Stan Lee Did for Superheroes
Today, I want to look back at one of my personal heroes - the legend that is Stanley Martin Lieber, better known as Stan Lee. He needs no introduction to any true comic book fan but, for anyone who was wondering, he is the guy who keeps appearing in all the Marvel films. Without him, it's pretty safe to say that we wouldn't have any of the Avengers films, possibly even the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
New Dan Slott Comic Shows Peter Parker All Grown Up! But Where Does Spider-Man Go from Here?
For the second time in around 18 months, we have a book called Amazing Spider-Man #1. Last time, we dealt with the fallout of the excellent Superior Spider-Man series. Now, we step into entirely new territory for the character. Finally, Peter Parker has grown up and is fulfilling his intellectual potential. 8 months after the conclusion of the still running Secret Wars, Parker Industries is a worldwide company that caters for some interesting clients (read SHIELD). As a result, Peter now finds himself travelling the world visiting the various offices of the company.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
What's Next For 'Game Of Thrones?'
*Note: major possible spoilers and definite spoilers ahead* Jon Snow's return to GOT has put the television world into a frenzy. Not only has it been the most anticipated non-death I'm the series, he has been the most beloved character. And if Martin doesn't intend to kill him off in order to spite us (damn that man) he is the most probable hero we can root for. So what's next now that Melisandre has brought him back? Here are five questions that should be answered by next episode.
By Abdullah Masood8 years ago in Geeks
Iconic Fawlty Towers Actor Andrew Sachs Dies Aged 86
#FawltyTowers star, Andrew Sachs has tragically passed away at the age of 86, following a secret four-year battle with dementia, that had left him in a wheelchair and unable to speak. Andrew Sachs played the iconic role of the clumsy Spanish waiter called Manuel in the classic 1970s, television series, Fawlty Towers. Sachs had reportedly passed away last Thursday and was buried on Thursday.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Geeks
10 Reasons Why GoldenEye is the Best James Bond Film
"James, for England " - 20 years after its release we run-down why Brosnan, Bean and Boris make GoldenEye the very best James Bond film. The first Bond film to be released on DVD, the wonderful N64 game and the highest number of kills by 007 in any of the series. So grab your exploding pen and a Hawaiian shirt, we are heading to Russia for a vodka martini (shaken, not stirred).
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Where's the Love RICC?
"Where's the love Rhode Island Comic Con" is the question I find myself asking this week as the popular Providence area convention came to a close earlier this past week.
By Merlin Of Story8 years ago in Geeks
Pixar: Don't Expect a Sequel For WALL-E, Ratatouille Or Inside Out Anytime Soon!
#Pixar has been on the ball recently with it's recently released an films and news. With #FindingDory splashing to the top of the Box Office this year, an #Cars3 preparing to spin to our screens next year, it's looking to take on the dark and scary side of the Disney life. But putting that aside, Pixar are also preparing to release the long awaited #TheIncredibles sequel along with the divided opinion #ToyStory4. But in a recent statement, Pixar have announced that they're currently ruling out sequels for #WALLE, #InsideOut and #Ratatouille.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Geeks
The Walking Dead Season 6: Why Glenn 'MUST' Die
"Help".... The faint cracking over a walkie-talkie at the end of last week's The Walking Dead episode 'Always Accountable' adds fuel to the fire that a certain Glenn Rhee survived a recent run in with some walkers. It won't be long before Daryl Dixon is in saviour mode, rushing to help another damsel in distress and in a secret that is worse kept that the resurrection of Jon Snow, it is more than likely the person on the other end is Steven Yeun's Glenn. Whilst Glenn apparently became zombie chow at the end of episode three, here's betting why he makes it back alive, but why he still MUST die.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
People Were Harmed in the Making of This Film
Hollywood has a long, illustrious history of delivering its audience to glimmering new worlds and dazzling them with breathtaking special effects. But this narrative of creative wonderment is marred by the lives of crew members taken to create such masterpieces. Movie goers don’t realize the risk and danger linked with the desire to capture the "perfect shot." For years, anonymous crew members and even stars have perished while striving to create art and gain the adoration of that most vicious and fickle critic: the audience. The individuals mentioned in this article are but a few of those who gave everything to Tinseltown.
By Laura DiNovis Berry8 years ago in Geeks