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I'll Never Let Go: James Cameron Is Being Sued By The Real Jack Dawson From 'Titanic'
Near, far, wherever, you are, I'm sure you will remember #JamesCameron's #Titanic. A buxom #KateWinslet standing tall at the front of the doomed ship, #LeonardoDiCaprio's fresh-faced whimsy, and pausing the VCR just at the right moment to get a shot of Kate's "first class accommodation." There is little wonder that Titanic is still up there with highest-grossing films of all time and boasts being one of the most ambitious Hollywood projects ever. However, there is an iceberg of complications dead ahead that threaten to sink the film's untarnished legacy.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Fan Theory: Could 'Game Of Thrones' Season 7 Be Just One Massive Series Of Visions?
For many, Game of Thrones has been a refreshing addition to their television watching experience, and Season 7 has given fans plenty to be excited about: Jon's heritage revelation, the Starks reunited, Gendry's return and of course a sky filled with dragons. Yet there's been one consistent complaint since the show's return earlier this year — the timeline. For some fans, it's baffling how quickly everything is unfolding in Season 7, but perhaps there's a certain Stark child to blame for the continuity of each episode: Bran, the newly dubbed Three-Eyed Raven.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Is This What Sansa Meant When She Mentioned The Lone Wolf In Season 7 Teasers For ‘Game Of Thrones’?
Game of Thrones Season 7 is quickly coming to a close, and with only two episodes remaining all eyes are on the impending wars between Jon Snow and the White Walkers, and Queen Daenerys versus Queen Cersei. Other than the mysterious Dragonpit brawl and the upcoming flaming sword of Beric Dondarrion, there's very little left from the teaser trailer that fans haven't seen in Season 7.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
'Game Of Thrones': Does This Tiny Detail In The Season 7, Episode 6, Teaser Hint At A Major Death?
Season 7 of Game of Thrones finally brought back one of the most beloved characters, Gendry, who has been hiding under Cersei Lannister's nose for the last three seasons. In Episode 6, "Eastwatch," fans of the Baratheon bastard were ecstatic as he was revealed to have returned to Flea Bottom and begun working again as a blacksmith while plotting his revenge against the Lannisters for what they did to his father, Robert Baratheon. Yet, even though he's now finally returned, it seems as though there could be some bad news for the young bastard.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
A Not So Happy Meal: How McDonald's Destroyed 'Batman Returns' And Cost Tim Burton His Job
Way back when, when Happy Meals didn't include a fruit bag and an educational toy (possibly an abacus), the McDonald's fun box was a staple of any kid's birthday party. When tied in with the fad of the time, you could find anything from a Beanie Baby to a Lion King toy lurking under your MSG fries and chicken-mush nuggets. Film fans of a certain age may remember the short-lived line of Batman inspired toys that linked 1992's Batman Returns to the golden arches, but you may not know the tragic tale behind the plastic fantastic nightmare.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
8 Movies That Marvel Should Bring To Phase 4 Of The MCU
Arguably, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the biggest movie franchise in the history of all time, and the safe money would be on betting that Marvel isn't planning to slow down any time soon. With the enormous slate of films scheduled out through 2020 to the end of Phase 3, we're set to see our beloved Avengers join forces with the Guardians of the Galaxy to face off against Thanos. Yet Phase 3 doesn't end there, as we're set to meet several new characters before 2020 as well, including Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, The Inhumans and the Spectacular Spider-Man.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
10 Facts You May Not Know About Titanic
With the freak snowfall we had yesterday in my area, it was a shocking and ironic reminder that today is the 103rd anniversary of the the sinking of the S.S. Titanic. Trying to keep myself warm today, I thought that I would set my sights on a lighter topic and "celebrate" with some fun facts that you may not have known from the making of the blockbuster hit Titanic.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks
'Shrek 2' And Its 5 Major Continuity Errors
Shrek 2 is one of the most popular children's animated films of all time. Viewers get the chance to travel to Far Far Away to meet the King and Queen — Fiona's parents and Shrek's new Mother-in-Law and Father-in-Law. However, once you re-watch the film, you notice that the film has a load of continuity errors. Whether it is because it is an animation movie or something else, we'll never know. Below is a list of just a few of the mistakes throughout the film.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Geeks
The Wonderful World Of Bowdlerized Films: 10 Of The Most Bizarrely Censored Movie Lines Ever
Movies today are pretty much shown to anyone despite their BBFC ratings. Lots of parents will watch a film with their kids despite the content of the movie, regardless of whether or not it contains cursing or nudity.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Geeks
