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My Day as a TV Extra on 'In Plain Sight' Starring Douglas Henshall
Well, as far as film extras gigs go some are good, some are bad and some are just like being on the front lines of war. My two and a half days as a background extra on ITV's hit 3-parter #InPlainSight was an absolute scream! I mean, I should have paid THEM afterward...Well, maybe not, but you get my drift. So what separated this one from all the others? Well you'll have to stick around for my filming breakdown.
Matt LoftusPublished 6 years ago in GeeksFour TV Shows With Cliffhanger Endings And How They Were Supposed To End
Being addicted to a television show can be tough sometimes. In a world of quick and easy cancellations, we have to consider whether or not we want to invest our time in characters or a series that might be ripped away from us at a moment's notice. We usually do it anyway, then find ourselves hoping our beloved show gets one more season. Unfortunately, that doesn't always work out. Such is the case with the four shows below. In these cases at least, the showrunners have offered up what would have happened had these four wonderful programs continued beyond cancellation.
Rachel CarringtonPublished 6 years ago in GeeksCan 'Arrow's' John Diggle Overcome The Darkness And Return As The Voice Of Reason?
When Season 4 of Arrow ended, Diggle had reenlisted in the military, and we saw him saying goodbye to his family. Fans were left to wonder how his decision would change both his character and the show. For as long as we've known him, he's been the voice of reason for Oliver. He'd been a sounding board, a confidante, and a friend. But Diggle suffered a crucible of his own this season, and though some might think it was when he was forced to kill his younger brother, Andy Diggle, I think it happened when Diggle realized his brother had betrayed him.
Rachel CarringtonPublished 6 years ago in GeeksDid 'X-Men: Apocalypse' Just Destroy All Hope for the X-force Movie?
For a long time, we've all been waiting and hoping to enjoy an X-Force movie, and although there have been rumors and whispers for a few years it seems like we never really get any closer to an actual movie. Recently there have been a few rumblings about the movie and I thought I'd break it all down for everyone, so let's start at the beginning.
Matthew BaileyPublished 6 years ago in Geeks35mm Versus 1080p: Why Film Still Thrives in a Digital World
Many films are shot digitally nowadays because it costs less and can also be more practical when shooting, especially when considering how film can be ruined when exposed to light. The process of using celluloid can be time-consuming and takes practice, so why are these directors making their jobs harder for themselves? Well, here's what Scorsese had to say on the matter:
Katie BurnsidePublished 6 years ago in Geeks5 Day TV Challenge: My Parents Couldn't Keep Me From Watching This
Growing up there were a few shows that were 'banned' in our house, mostly because my mom didn't know anything about it.
Matthew BaileyPublished 6 years ago in GeeksBiggest Shocker of Captain America: Civil War: Bucky Barnes has been cloned as Super Soldier!
In terms of content, the new clips don't add much to what is already known of the film. But from the most recently released clips, some of the scenes teased in the trailers for Captain America: Civil War can now be explained.
Bizarro? White Martians? Supergirl's Adventure Has Only Just Begun!
If you've been watching Supergirl at a nearly religious pace, as I have, you're probably starting to get excited about all the possibilities that are beginning to unfold as Kara Danvers continues to step out of her cousin's shadow (Superman), and make a name for herself as the hero of National City.
Matthew BaileyPublished 6 years ago in GeeksSnowpiercer is Returning With A TV Show Officially in the Works
It seems as though one of my favorite sci-fi films of the last few years has garnered enough buzz to warrant a resurrection -- of sorts -- as a TV show.
Matthew BaileyPublished 6 years ago in GeeksFive TV Shows We'd Love To See Revived
Reviving and rebooting television shows is all the rage. Gilmore Girls, Xena: The Warrior Princess, The X-Files, Prison Break, and 24 are just a few of the shows that have been or are in the process of returning to our channels in various forms. Whether it was fan outcry that brought these shows back or simply the potential to make money that set the wheels into motion, we may never know. One thing we do know is that, as fans, we have our own list of shows we'd like to see return to the airwaves. Here are the first five in a very long line of shows we've love to see revived.
Rachel CarringtonPublished 6 years ago in GeeksFour Obscure Details About the Green Lantern Explained
I've always liked the Green Lantern character, but even I can't always complete the famous oath that the Lantern Corp has uttered over their nearly 70 years in the comics. Outside of the brief hiatus in the early '50s, the Green Lantern has been one of the most consistent DC Comics publications.
Matthew BaileyPublished 6 years ago in GeeksFrom Deadpool to Wonder Woman: 10 Perfect Comic Book Movie Casting Calls
Regardless of your opinion on the current stock of actors being cast as heroes and villains in the most recent comic book movies, you've got to admit that even though some have left us wondering as to what the director was thinking: others have us cheering and incredibly excited about their upcoming roles or their past performance. These are the TOP 10.
Matthew BaileyPublished 6 years ago in Geeks