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'Powers' Season 1 Review
Powers was the first original TV show from PlayStation Network, and is based on the eponymous comic book series. It premiered on March 10, 2015, as an online streaming series. The show features human beings, known as “Powers,” who possess special skills that remain hidden until adulthood. It is specifically focused on the main character, Christian Walker, who was once a hero who had the ability to fly and was known as Diamond. In the past, his powers were taken away from him by his mentor Wolfe, after which he became a policeman, currently a member of the LAPD “Powers” Division, which is tasked to deal with the Powers who commit crimes.
By Stephen Hamilton8 years ago in Geeks
Bound for Glory's David Carradine Interview
Since his first major stage role in Royal Hunt of the Sun on Broadway in 1964, through his three year stint as star of the Kung Fu television series, his critically acclaimed portrayal of Woody Guthrie in Bound for Glory, his commercially successful Death Race 2000, to his part in Ingmar Bergman's movie A Serpent's Egg and the titular character of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill: Volume 2, David Carradine remained pretty much of an enigma. As a musician, wild-man, motor racing enthusiast, and hippie, Carradine portrayed many roles throughout his acting career, which included over 100 films.
By Geeks Staff8 years ago in Geeks
7 Films That Deal With Immortality
This is the second article in an ongoing series about films dealing with the topic of immortality. You have to read the previously published article 11 Films You Should Watch if You Want to Live Forever first if you haven't read it yet before you go any further.
By Alejandro Guillú Mendoza8 years ago in Geeks
'The Battered Bastards of Baseball' Shows the Unqualified Success of a Team of Scrappy Rejects
'The Battered Bastards of Baseball' shows the Unqualified Success of a Team of Scrappy Rejects The Battered Bastards of Baseball tells the improbable story of an actor with a passion for baseball who realized his dream of fielding a professional baseball team through his steadfast efforts. Bing Russell was able to found the single-A Portland Mavericks without any affiliation to a Major League team and was only derailed when Major League Baseball decided to revive AAA baseball in Portland.
By Frederick Park8 years ago in Geeks
Comic Book Resources and the Shift in Nerd Culture
I had the privilege to speak to Albert Ching, Managing Editor of the website Comic Book Resources, about the ever changing world of comics. Albert has been with the site since 2013. Before that, he was with another comic book news site called Newsarama, and prior to that, he worked in print journalism. His vast experience and knowledge makes him an expert in this field.
By Jason Schwartz8 years ago in Geeks
Most Important Gaming Moments of 2016
This year has experienced a lot of interesting news and game releases leading to some of the most important gaming moments of 2016. The video game industry dazzled game players even before the doors opened to the Electronic Entertainment Expo. A lot of changes due to the emerging advanced technology has been seen by the gamers. Here are some of the most important gaming moments of 2016 you can't stop yourself to share.
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Geeks
Funko Figures From TV Series
I am not a hoarder though I would like to be, one day. Not like forever just for a few months until my family calls the TV show and does an intervention. When they dig me out from beneath a mound of stuff, I envision a mountain of Funko Pop! figures. I can't get enough of them. It's like crack for action figure collectors, and for the rest of you it's like a whip-its. For those of you who don't know what whip-its are they make you feel good for a minute. You say a few dumb things in a dumb voice and then you want to do it again. Same exact thing with buying Funko figures. I don't think anyone owns just one Funko. Literally, I have never met anyone who owns just two. Once you start on Funko, you don't stop. I go through phases of collecting. My most recent additions were specific to TV series. They sit on shelves, still in original boxes where they will stay till the collection gets passed down to my grandchildren, (in my mind that actually happens). But I will really enjoy looking at them until then, "then" being death. Though I have taken Raymond Reddington, of Blacklist fame, out of the box a few times for advice.
By Frank White8 years ago in Geeks
6 of the Most Valuable Video Games Ever Made. Top Story - December 2016.
People generally don't think of video games as high value collectables. Nothing ages worse than video games, games that were revolutionary years ago look like garbage compared to what we have now. While you can buy plenty of used games for under $3, there are still a few video games out there that would cost you a small fortune if you want them.
By Jason Schwartz8 years ago in Geeks
How to Increase Your Wealth by $140 million Hiring Denzel Washington
This is the third article in a series about the most overpaid actors and actresses in Hollywood. You should read the articles How to Increase Your Wealth by $300 Million Hiring Adam Sandler and How to Increase Your Wealth by $75 Million Hiring Liam Neesonfirst if you haven't read them yet before you go any further.
By Alejandro Guillú Mendoza8 years ago in Geeks
Ultimate Guide to STARZ 'Spartacus'
I will not forget the first season of Spartacus. Blood and Sand starred Andy Whitfield as the legendary Spartacus and Manu Bennett. The show was something original, best compared to the epic 300 series from Zack Snyder. My son and I watched the entire series together. He was 14 when the series premiered. I remember taking him to see Manu Bennet at a NY comic con who I had been introduced to through friends in the industry. Manu signed the original helmet he wore during many of the fight scenes. I had bought it from STARZ' auction after the series ended as a gift for my son.
By Frank White8 years ago in Geeks
Who Were the Real Gangs of New York?
"Ever since I was a child growing up in Lower Manhattan, I was drawn to the stories of old New York. Each day, as I explored the neighborhood streets, I slowly uncovered clues to an extraordinary but relatively unknown period in the City's and our country's history. The early 1860s seemed to overflow with unbelievable stories of the working classes, of the waves of immigrants of all nationalities who crowded the streets and alleyways; stories of the corrupt politicians; and of the legends of the underworld who fought to control it all. Over the years, these stories stayed with me and I dreamt about bringing them to the screen. They were the stories of the testing of America and what the young country stood for. They were the stories of our roots.”
By Peter Dill8 years ago in Geeks