The Hateful Eight: Reference Guide to 19 Movie and TV Nods

So strap in buckaroo and be warned, this article containsThe Hateful Eightspoilers. In the past, Tarantino has used Morricones previously recorded works from other movies in his films. But apparently, Morricone included some unused music cues fromThe Thingas part of his score for Tarantinos latest. Due to their racial and Civil War prejudices, neither man can fully trust the other. That movie is likewise about a group of people brought together in a cross-country journey....

January 22, 2018 · 2 min · 230 words · Mr. Jose Smith MD

The History of RoboCop Comics

For decades, RoboCop has been featured under five different publishers with a huge variety of stories. What worked and what didn’t? Regaining his composure and fixing his tie, The Old Man addresses the cyborg that saved his life. Nice shootin, son. With a smirk, RoboCop turns and tells him, Murphy. And there endsRoboCop, one of the most solid movies of the 80s. Filled with action, satire, awesome practical effects, and style....

January 22, 2018 · 10 min · 1953 words · Jamie Ramirez

The Top 20 Underrated Movies of 1985

1985 was the year of Back To The Future, Rocky IV and Rambo II. But what about these 20 movies, that also deserve a fair share of love? My Science Project Ad content continues below Get My Science Project on Amazon 19. Remos a former soldier drafted into a secret organisation as an assassin. Watch Remo Williams on Amazon 18. Watch Crime Wave on Amazon 17. Watch The Mean Season on Amazon 16....

January 20, 2018 · 2 min · 325 words · Marissa Flores

What Makes 12 Strong a Different Kind of War Movie

We spoke to Chris Hemsworth and his 12 Strong co-stars about changing the narrative about Afghanistan. Its a tough sell for any studio. A military alliance. To take the strategically important city of city of Mazar-i-Sharif. Yes, Rhodes mentioned horses. A lot of the guys this was their first time on a horse. I believe they call this method acting. Playing real-life characters. What was it like to bring such a controversial figure to life?...

January 16, 2018 · 1 min · 202 words · Christina Williams

The Top 20 Underrated Movies of 1984

The likes ofGhostbustersandGremlinsserved up comedy, action and the macabre in equal measure. Then there was Milos Formans sumptuous period dramaAmadeus, which was a hit with audiences and at the Oscars. Ad content continues below 20. as a videogame-obsessed kid who becomes an 11-year-old spy. Watch Cloak & Dagger on Amazon 19. Watch Buckaroo Banzai on Amazon 18. The movie, calledSpartan Xin Japan, got a videogame tie-in of the same name courtesy of Irem....

January 13, 2018 · 3 min · 431 words · Anna Ruiz

Thor 4: The Marvel Villains We Want to See

Chris Hemsworth wants Thor 4 to happen. Here are the Marvel villains we want to see him fight on screen. Chris Hemsworth recently said he thinksThor 4(hey, that rhymes! )could happenand we would be 100% okay with that particular turn of events. But aftera story the size ofRagnarok, what could be next? This could be our last chance to see some of these characters make it to the big screen....

January 13, 2018 · 3 min · 619 words · Jennifer Patel

James Bond: It’s Time to Return to Absurdity with Love

It is not long before they are firing wildly at Bond as he works his way down the slopes. As he falls, the jazzy score lifted directly from the unused audio of theAcross 110th Streetsoundtrack stops. In its place is absolute silence. We watch in horror as Bond falls toward his inevitable death below. Its time that James Bond rediscovers what makes him unique by embracing absurdity once more. Moores Bond is somewhat infamous among franchise fans for his more lighthearted take on the character....

January 12, 2018 · 2 min · 331 words · Jeffrey Jones

A Reading Guide to Stephen King’s Dark Tower Universe

For decades, Stephen King has been crafting a fictional universe that revolves around The Dark Tower. These standalone works are part of a much larger meta-story. If you want an intense flowchart of connections, though,check this out. Pretty soon, Jerusalems Lot is plagued with the undead, who are thirsty for blood. He leaves the town in shame. But the real story begins from that point on. Well, the outcome is pretty shocking and definitely worth a read....

January 10, 2018 · 3 min · 620 words · Tammy Riley

9 Fantasy Books Set at Magical Boarding School

Did your favorite magical boarding school book make the list? (Narnias Pevensies or Wonderlands Alice would be great candidates, for example.) When children start to turn up murdered, the children have a mystery to solve. All of the novellas work as standalones, but can also be read together. His absence is very distracting. Its a queer love story. Its meta-commentary on Harry Potter and fan culture. Youll startCarry Onby trying to figure out which characters equate to whichHarry Pottercharacters....

January 9, 2018 · 1 min · 212 words · Lisa Beasley

Star Wars: A Brief History of Fan Anger and Frustration

Petitions over The Last Jedi? Its our lot in life. They were a couple of years older than me, and absolutely hated Ewoks. I still remember being completely taken aback. They were like the rebels, but covered in fur. Lets face it,Star Warsfandoms an odd beast when its studied up close. Then he went and started tinkering with things in the Special Editions. And then came the prequels. Then George went and sold Lucasfilm to Disney, which is a whole other saga in and of itself....

January 8, 2018 · 2 min · 282 words · Natasha Gardner

10 Sci-Fi Movies That Are Remakes or Reworks of Other Genres

Even those things not borrowed fromHidden Fortressarent very original. The idea has since reappeared numerous times in TV shows and films. Most notably inBattlestar Galactica(both versions), inStar Trek: TNGandStarTrek Enterprise, to mention just some. So its not just the characters and narrative, but also the theme thats been borrowed here. Be very suspicious of any creatures that look like a Raccoon in the next one, I say. If you didnt sayRobinson Crusoeby Daniel Defoe, then sit in the corner with a D hat on....

January 7, 2018 · 2 min · 232 words · Cheryl Jensen

The Top 21 Underrated Films of 1983

As youve probably gathered by now, these articles ignore the big successes of any given year. Instead, were celebrating some of our favorite, lesser-known movies of 1983. Is it survivors guilt or is she really being punished for cheating death? you might probably guess which it is. Thrillingly, we see the whole execution unfold from the bullets point of view. Buy Golgo 13: The Professional on Amazon 19. A fun spin on Cold War invasion flicks,Strange Invaderswas sorely overlooked at the time of release....

January 6, 2018 · 3 min · 546 words · Alexander Buckley

The Voltron Paladins: 13 Things You Didn’t Know

We take a close look at The Paladin’s Handbook for clues about the Voltron characters backstories. It has some bullet point facts about theVoltroncharacters, universe, and lions with lots of big pictures. Lets just have fun with these tidbits and maybe even readwaytoo far into a few, shall we? The name stuck and now we know for sure Hunk refers to him as Space Dad. Ad content continues below Its highly likely the other Paladins do as well....

January 6, 2018 · 5 min · 912 words · Teresa Black