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Best geek movies throughout history.
Where Are They Now: The Cast of RENT
Musical theater translated to the big screen has not always been appreciated by either fans of musicals nor fans of movies, though with the (subjective) success of recent films such as Into the Woods (2014) and The Last Five Years (2014), I thought we could go back to 2005 to see where the cast of RENT are now. I was in high school when RENT came out and all of my theater geek friends went to see it together and sing along, and we were not disappointed. As far as movie musicals go, RENT did a great job translating this operatic-esque show into a film that movie goers would respect as well, even having most of the original cast join for the movie. Let's take a look at what the cast has been up to in the past 10 years.
By Zane Sanders8 years ago in Geeks
'Black Panther' Star Sterling Brown Confirms Marvel Kept the Film's Details a Total Secret By Any Means Necessary
The internet has brought us many wonderful things over the years, but it has also magnified the scourge of spoilers. With social media being so popular, it can be very difficult to avoid spoilers for our favourite movies and TV shows. As a result, film studios have gotten even more creative in how they keep secrets for their upcoming releases. Marvel may very well be the most meticulous of all if the account of Sterling Brown, a supporting cast member in the highly-anticipated Black Panther, is anything to go by. A star on the very popular and huge fan-favorite show This Is Us, he will be making an appearance in Black Panther next year. While he's no stranger to keeping secrets about high-profile projects, what he has to say about working on Black Panther will leave you in awe of just how far Marvel will go to maintain absolute secrecy around a film of theirs.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
How Deadpool Saved the Superhero Genre
I'm not exactly someone who can be considered a hardcore Deadpool fan. I've read some of the comics, played the video game, and just generally had an appreciation for the unique nature of the character as he existed within the Marvel world. Those who are perhaps a bit more hardcore than I when it comes to the fandom, however, are the real stars in this story, as it's because of them, and only them, that Deadpool ever made it to the big screen in the first place.
By The One True Geekology8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Always Wanted Donald Glover to Make the 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Miles Morales Reference
One particular Easter Egg from Spider-Man: Homecoming had fans giddy with excitement: the nod to Miles Morales, a beloved character who took over the mantle of Spider-Man in the Ultimate Comics after the death of that universe's Peter Parker.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Is Chris Hemsworth Really The Big Bad Of 'Ghostbusters'?
Say whaaaaat? Bear with us on this one! The Ghostbusters girls definitely needed some eye candy around the office, and the surprise role of Chris Hemsworth as their receptionist Kevin nicely rounded off the cast. However, could the spectacled hunk actually be the all female Ghostbusters's arch-nemesis? We NEED to talk about Kevin!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Marc Webb Reveals His Regrets About 'The Amazing Spider-Man' and What the Third Movie Would Have Held
If there's one reason we have to thank The Amazing Spider-Man films, it's that Spider-Man has now joined the MCU. Whatever you thought of The Amazing Spider-Man duology, it's because of these two films that Marvel's flagship hero is back where he belongs and is able to appear alongside the rest of the MCU heroes. Spider-Man: Homecoming was met with solid acclaim and many fans would argue it's the best Spider-Man film yet. But it all could have been so different.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Stars Defend Their Films Against DC!
This futile war is seemingly never-ending. While there are many that can enjoy both Marvel and DC, some show their favoritism more than others and this isn't limited to just the fans. Even the actors are getting involved, this time in the form of Anthony Mackie bashing DC:
By Zane Sanders8 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Writers Reveal the Uncle Ben Moment We Almost Had — and Why They Cut It
Spider-Man: Homecoming gave us quintessential big-screen Spidey moments, but there was one crucial component of the web-slinger's origin story that was absent from the film. After Cliff Robertson and Martin Sheen brought Uncle Ben to life in the previous continuities, Marvel elected not to feature him in Spidey's MCU solo debut. He was alluded to, but never explicitly named in the film.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
The Hunchback of Notre Dame - A 20-Year-Old, Half-Forgotten Gem
Twenty years on, and Disney is still a force to be reckoned with; it won over audiences with the recent successes of Frozen in 2013 and Big Hero 6 the year after, and legends such as The Lion King and Aladdin still bring nostalgic smiles to the faces of people aged between 20-30.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Is the Revenant Evidence of Elitism in the Oscars?
Before the internet outrage machine begins and I get mauled as viciously as Leonardo did for daring to speak ill of The Revenant, I’d like to first state that I liked the movie. Like all films, it has its flaws, but I was entertained.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Mark Hamill Reveals He Wanted to Play the Vulture in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
One of the most talked about aspects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the lack of memorable villains. Loki aside, it's fair to say that Marvel have had far more success with the villains on their Netflix shows or Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. than on the big screen. As the acclaimed studio look to turn this around in 2017, Michael Keaton's portrayal of Adrian Toomes in Spider-Man: Homecoming has been met with universal praise. Many fans cite the sympathetic nature of his character as one of the key factors in this success - but Keaton wasn't the only actor who wanted the role.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
