Tom Chapman
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Tom is a Manchester-based writer with square eyes and the love of a good pun. Raised on a diet of Jurassic Park, this ’90s boy has VHS flowing in his blood. No topic is too big for this freelancer by day, crime-fighting vigilante by night.
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It Didn't 'Float' His Boat: Tim Curry Slams The Ending To 1990's 'IT' Miniseries
Blow up those red balloons and head down the storm drain once more, because Andrés Muschietti's frightfully anticipated IT is finally coming to cinemas. Based on Stephen King's acclaimed novel from 1986, those who are afraid of clowns will likely remember that Tim Curry memorably brought Pennywise the Dancing Clown to life back in 1990. However, for one of the best miniseries in the history of television, it wasn't all candy floss and clown cars for this trip under the big top.
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Horror
Family Feud: There's A Massive Reunion At The Dragonpit In 'Game Of Thrones' Finale
As we are left reeling from White Walker reveals, frosty farewells, and a big defeat for Team Daenerys, fans of HBO's Game of Thrones are feverishly looking toward the Season 7 finale. It has certainly been a dramatic season for the Seven Kingdoms, and we have marveled while Lena Headey's Cersei Lannister has tightened her grip as the ferocious female on the Iron Throne. That being said, there have been winter warmers beyond the Wall as the Night King and his band of snowy scoundrels finally made moves toward taking over the realm. So, with just seven episodes left EVER of #GameofThrones, let's see what is going down in Westeros this week.
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Geeks
Keeping In Poor Company: A Huge Betrayal Faces Cersei Lannister In 'Game Of Thrones' Season 8
As the lone wolf dies and the pack survives, Season 7 of HBO's Game of Thrones set its endgame with that tense finale and the perfect segue into its final year. While the likes of Lady Olenna, Thoros of Myr, and Petyr Baelish all bowed out in the penultimate season, Cersei Lannister kept her icy grip on the Iron Throne to survive by the skin of her teeth.
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Geeks
Left Out In The Cold: What That White Walker Reveal Means For Humanity On 'Game Of Thrones'
It's no joke when we say that the latest season of HBO's Game of Thrones hasn't been pulling any punches. Season 7 of the icy adventure may have been cut short in its episode count, but that hasn't stopped the usual trail of death and destruction following the characters around the Seven Kingdoms. In particular, we have seen the race toward the Iron Throne get smaller as the threat to humanity gets bigger.
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Geeks
His Watch Has Ended: How 'Game Of Thrones' Just Ruined One Of Its Best Characters
It looks like that ol' Melisandre was right and death really does march on the Wall in HBO's Game of Thrones. After seven seasons of slow-moving White Walkers and snowy segues, the latest episode of the ice and fire saga plonked us right in the action at the start of the winter war to end all winter wars.
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Geeks
Chaos Is A Larder: Fans Point Out The Real Villain Of 'Game Of Thrones' Season 7
If there is one thing that HBO's Game of Thrones does well, it is craft a right horrible bastard that you can't help but love to hate. However, after Season 7 came to a close, it is time to say "move over Joffrey, Ramsay, and even the Night King." There's a new c-word in town, and he's got his eye on your packed lunch.
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Geeks
Mmmm, Anthology Movie We Must: Yoda And Boba Fett Spin-Offs Are Coming To Star Wars
Whip out your lightsabers and fire up the hype machine, because Star Wars is preparing target its Death Star laser at the box office takings yet again. That galaxy far, far away is certainly getting bigger, and aside from the ongoing Skywalker trilogies, Lucasfilm is apparently keen focus its efforts on expanding that already expansive universe.
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Futurism
Back From The 'Dad': Latest Poster From 'Thor: Ragnarok' Sees The Return Of Odin
Can anyone blame the MCU for milking Anthony Hopkins' role as Odin in the Thor movies for all its worth? When you cast someone with the gravitas of Hopkins, you want to at least make sure you've got your pound of Oscar-winning flesh, and it looks like the upcoming #ThorRagnarok will be no different. Odin may be the eye-patched ruler of Asgard, but 2013's Thor: The Dark World ended with the bombshell reveal that Odin wasn't who he claimed to be. That trickster Loki had faked his own death — worst twist ever — and usurped Odin to sit on the throne disguised as his father.
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Geeks
Shape Of Who? Ed Sheeran Confirms What Happened To His 'Game Of Thrones' Character
Everyone has their favorite person that they can't help but hate on HBO's Game of Thrones, but when celebrity singer Ed Sheeran popped up for a fleeting appearance in Season 7, I don't think anyone expected it to be him. With that floppy hair and gormless grin, even Ed's soothing warbles couldn't stop #GameofThrones fans from sharpening their pointy ends and heading after him in a very public witch hunt.
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Geeks
Tall Tales And Epic Fails: Amazing 'Game Of Thrones' Theory Points To Most Dramatic Finale Ever
Whether you pray to the old god or the new, there is no denying that HBO's Game of Thrones has become one of the televisual viewing events of the 21st Century. Across Seven Kingdoms and seven seasons, we have seen the epic saga brought to life from #GeorgeRRMartin's books and to our screens. With all the twist and turns of Lost, all the gruesome goodbyes of The Sopranos, and the tragic antiheroes of Breaking Bad, #GameofThrones keeps us entertained with something for everyone.
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Geeks
Who Gets The Last Laugh? Jared Leto Is Confused By His DCEU Future
When it comes to the convoluted state of affairs that is the DCEU, the current situation is no laughing matter. Even with funnyman/psycho the Joker, it is hard to see the funny side of what is going on, especially if you are the man behind the maniac. After a lukewarm response to David Ayer's #SuicideSquad, and to #JaredLeto's performance as Puddin', the jury is still out on how the Joker will fit into the future of the cinematic slate.
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Geeks
You Win Or You Die: Is There A Pattern To How Characters Die On 'Game Of Thrones'?
There are two things you can count on in HBO's adaptation of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire books: sex and slaughter. While literally anyone is fair game to pop their clogs out in Westeros, the past seven seasons of Game of Thrones have seen some major players shuffle off to an early grave. Whether you're a hardened hero or a cowardly c*nt, the old gods and the new are likely coming to get you before Season 8 winds to a close. However, is there more truth in the saying "you die the way you lived" than we first thought?
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Geeks