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'Daddy's Home 2': An Incomprehensive Film Review
For some reason, I went to watch this film. I haven't seen Daddy's Home, but I thought it would be a good idea to pay cold hard cash to watch Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell argue for 100 minutes.
Malcolm HardyPublished 6 years ago in GeeksHow Christopher Nolan Has Mastered Multiple Genres
The Dark Knight. Inception. Dunkirk. What do all these films have in common? They're directed by one of the most successful auteur directors of our generation. If you've watched several of Christopher Nolan's films, then you know that he has certain themes running throughout them all. He likes to study psychology, which is something that stands out a lot in his films. Inception, for instance, really explores the depths of people's minds and the science of it.
Katie BurnsidePublished 6 years ago in GeeksBSCCC: A Review
This past weekend was the Boston SouthCoast Comic Convention (and AnimeFest). In spite of the drama, slander slinging, and rumored illegal use of a fake link of a federal site, I still chose to attend the con to see if it was as bad as people were making it out to be. This article will be my honest observation of the con.
Kain AeraliPublished 6 years ago in GeeksEverything You Need To Know For The Season 1 Finale Of 'Legion'!
The first season of Legion is coming to an end and it's been a wild ride! Each episode has been more crazy and surreal than the last, and yet for X-Men fans it's all making a strange — you could almost say uncanny — sort of sense. This is probably the most unusual and innovative superhero show of all time, defying expectation and belief. But in case you've been struggling to keep up — here's everything you need to get your head around before the finale!
Every Easter Egg In That Spectacular Second 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Trailer
Are you ready for some web-slinging action? This year will see Tom Holland's latest incarnation of the ever-amazing Spider-Man take to his first solo outing, and fans couldn't be more excited. The second trailer was thrilling, and absolutely loaded with Easter Eggs — check it out!
Sorry Fans: The Purpose Of A Great Franchise Movie Isn't to Answer All Your Nerdy Questions
Hollywood goes through fashions, and right now the fashion is undoubtedly extended universes. Whether you're talking about Star Wars or the MCU, the DC Extended Universe or the Universal #Monsterverse, every studio wants to get in on the action.
'Black Clover': Anime Review
From the creators of Fairy Tail comes Black Clover. It's a story about two orphaned boys, Asta and Yuno. Asta is a physically powerful person that has an amazing willpower, but is a sweet guy at heart, but he has no magical powers. Yuno is a soft spoken boy who always knows what to say, and his magical prowess is off the charts, so much so that he receives the sought after Four Leaf Clover Grimoire.
Rich BurtonPublished 6 years ago in GeeksDon't Panic, Spider-Man Fans — Here's Why The Wall-Crawler's Sticking Around The MCU For A Long Time
It's an amazing week to be a Spider-Man fan. The second trailer for Spider-Man: Homecoming was absolutely electrifying, chock full of web-slinging goodness!
Check Out This Outstanding Fan-Made MCU Timeline And World Map
We're in the age of cinematic universes, and the best of them extend beyond the movies themselves. Take the MCU, the forerunner of them all; the wider MCU embraces everything from films to TV shows, from tie-in comics to promotional YouTube videos. Understandably, it's a lot to keep track of; so one fan has put in a phenomenal amount of effort, and created some interactive tools to help Marvel maniacs keep track of everything!
How Joss Whedon's History With Female Superheroes Makes Him the Perfect Fit for Batgirl
The superhero world is reeling in shock and delight. Joss Whedon, the man famed for his work on everything from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to The Avengers, is returning to the superhero genre! This time round, though, he's working for Warner Bros., and helming the latest surprising announcement from DC Film: Batgirl. It's a promising idea, with the movie likely to be based on the dearly-loved 'Batgirl of Burnside' arc.
'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Season 4 To Finally Introduce Madame Hydra — With A Twist!
This week, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. returns for its third "pod", intriguingly titled 'Agents of Hydra.' Our heroes have plunged into the Framework: a twisted virtual reality in which Hydra stands triumphant. In a fascinating twist, executive producers Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen have revealed that this narrative arc will introduce a classic villain: Madame Hydra!
Too Many Events And Too Much Diversity? What We Actually Learnt About The Future Of Marvel Comics From Their Summit
The comic book market is going through a dramatic time of change. DC's "Rebirth" has been phenomenally successful, and August 2016 saw comic book sales hit a 20-year record! But the devil's in the details; while DC is flourishing, Marvel is struggling. February's sales figures left fans reeling — needless to say, Marvel has acknowledged that something is going badly wrong.