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Best geek movies throughout history.
Golden Age of Superhero Movies 1938 - 1988
There are more than the few and the proud as the genre is born with a KA-POW! Adam West's Batman's warm smile and the soaring theme of Christopher Reeve's Superman followed by a barrage of sequels were part of the birth of The Golden Age of Superhero Movies from 1938 to 1988.
By Patricia Sarkar9 years ago in Geeks
The Wild Man of the Navidad
As one may imagine, a state as wild and riddled with outlaws as Texas has given birth to more than a few twisted tales of the strange. Miles and miles of sparsely populated plains covered in the gnarled corpses of thorn covered mesquite, prickly pear cactus and dry gray tumbleweed has lent itself well to the cultivation of myths and legends born of superstition and moonshine. No matter how we attempt to civilize the massive state, its restless spirits simply will not be tamed and the rough, iron-willed people who inhabit its small towns have become the story-keepers, passing down the terrifying myths from one generation to the next. Some stories are simply wives tales, old yarns spun to keep the children close to home and the men from getting too rowdy on a Saturday night before Sunday mass arrives. But others hold far more credibility, with eyewitness accounts and chilling documentation that would make a believer out of the most stalwart skeptics.
By Gabrielle Faust9 years ago in Geeks
None So Haunted as The Orphanage
As of late, after having watched several documentaries about haunted orphanages and “children of the grave”, I have found myself intensely interested in this particular variety of hauntings. Always fascinated with paranormal subject matter and a firm believer in the existence of the supernatural, stories focused around apparitions hold a special allure for me. It is not so much the mere chilling concept of spirits lingering between worlds, unable to rest, but the fact that the stories behind why they remain behind instead of crossing over are often far more disturbing the existence of the ghosts themselves.
By Gabrielle Faust9 years ago in Geeks
'Dog Soldiers' Releases Terrifying Dogs
I have to admit, first of all, that I am a complete zealot for anything Scottish, especially when it comes to film. Over the years, the Scottish have continually produced noteworthy movies that instantly become classics. The producers, directors and actors alike all seem to have the same intuitive insight as to what makes for a tremendous film. The scripts are almost always superbly written, riddled with clever dialog; the scenes are always staged and cut with a keen eye for action and detail, allowing for the story to unfold naturally with momentum. I may be a bit biased due to my obsession with Scottish history and culture, but I have yet to find myself disappointed with any movie I have seen, thus far. The 2002 werewolf film DOG SOLDIERS, by the producers of HELLRAISER and director Neil Marshal, is no exception, keeping me on the edge of my seat till the rolling credits!
By Gabrielle Faust9 years ago in Geeks
5 Comic Book Movies that Combined Two Characters into One
With the rise of Comic Book movies, film studios are granted access to an immense library of characters. More often than not, directors and screenwriters take the elements of some of these characters and implement them into another for their vision. Here are five examples that, intentionally or not, combined two characters into a single one for their cinematic debut.
By Joachim Heijndermans9 years ago in Geeks
The Ladykillers is One of the Great Overlooked Movies of the 2000s
The Ladykillers, by the Coen Brothers, definitely qualifies among overlooked movies of recent years. So if you can, give Tom Hanks a gander as he heads a quartet of unlikely compatriots who join to rob a floating casino.
By Rich Monetti9 years ago in Geeks
Jar Jar Binks Meets Sad Fate, At Least On Paper
Is it possible to start a Jar Jar Binks fan club? According to author Chuck Wendig's Star Wars: Aftermath trilogy, things haven't exactly gone well for Jar Jar since we last saw him supporting the granting of emergency powers to Chancellor Palpatine in Attack Of The Clones. In granting the chancellor - who was later revealed to be the legendary Darth Sidious, who became the Emperor - these emergency powers and voting in direct opposition to Senator Padmé Amidala's wishes, Jar Jar essentially became responsible for the death of billions, and Star Wars fans never really saw him again, except in a non-speaking role at Padmé's funeral.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Geeks
Jon Favreau Setting Up Live Action 'Lion King' Remake
Can you feel the love tonight? After last year's success with the live action version of The Jungle Book, director Jon Favreau is setting up for another live action Disney remake. Instead of going to the jungles of Africa, though, Favreau is hoping to shoot the sweeping dunes of the African desert for a live action version of The Lion King.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Geeks
