15 Movie Characters Who Scared us as Children

Sometimes, you go to the movies expecting to be scared. Thats part of the fun. This article is not about those times. One they didnt necessarily see coming. As youre about to discover, it seems were a bit of a tortured bunch. Ad content continues below Being bitten by Jaws isnt like being bitten by a vampire he drinks no blood. Its not an important, or even memorable scene. Zorins master plan of destroying Silicon Valley involves the creation of giant mine on the San Andreas fault....

January 5, 2018 · 4 min · 645 words · Erin Miller

20 Movie Sequels Stuck in Development Hell

Not for the want of trying, though. If Fincher changes his mind though? But it is clear that this is a project thats struggling to get made. The film had been set to shoot this spring, ahead of a release in October 2017. The last word on the film is that it would happen in 2019 at the earliest. Chances of still happening:It will probably happen one day, andItmakes it much more likely....

January 5, 2018 · 5 min · 883 words · Megan Greene

The X-Files’ Enduring Legacy

Nobody blinks when theres a monster lurking around the set ofThe X-Files. But what happens when a superfan invades the production? I turned to Darin and said, Its just likeThe X-Files! I was seeing that image that Ive seen on TV hundreds of times. Darin was like, Yeah, thats what were making. Then came his big scenes with Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny. A pro like Anderson could smell Nanjianis lack of composure from a mile away....

January 5, 2018 · 4 min · 845 words · Matthew Cherry

Stardew Valley: Why It’s the Perfect RPG for Old School Gamers

This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. I havent played video games since I owned a Sega Mega Drive back in the 90s. Video games had never really entered into my adult life. I had other things to worry about, like I cant have eaten all those biscuits already!? and Why are my teeth doing that weird thing? Thats not to say I didnt want to be a gamer. I always envied people who were able to become so utterly absorbed in game worlds....

January 4, 2018 · 4 min · 727 words · Matthew Acosta

10 Best X-Files Guest Stars

We revisit the 10 most memorable guest performances in The X-Files' long history. This article originally appeared onDen of Geek UK. Ad content continues below 10. Joe Morton as Martin Wells inRedrum Redrum isThe X-Files backwards episode. Its a touching, very human performance that emphasises the personal drama at the heart of the story. Giovanni Ribisi as Darren Peter Oswald and Jack Black as Bart Zero Liquori inD.P.O. Carrie Hamilton looks both absolutely broken and yet inwardly strong from the start, and carries the episode expertly....

January 3, 2018 · 1 min · 97 words · Aaron Franco

When Steven Spielberg Directed Three Films Back to Back

It’s just over 20 years since Steven Spielberg directed three film in a 14-month period. How do you follow up the defining year of your career? Not content with simply repeating his double-header, Spielberg aimed to better it. Something was missing though. OnlyRyanemerges as top-tier work. The Lost Worldis the more frustrating of the two failures. Id love to direct it, he said, but I just have to see. My life is changing....

January 3, 2018 · 2 min · 282 words · Thomas Reeves

92 examples of bad experiences you’ve had in the cinema

We asked you for your best and worst experiences in British cinemas. Er, you might need to sit down to read some of these… Earlier this year, we surveyed you and got thousands of replies! on your thoughts on the state of British cinemas. The light from mobile phones, the noise, people updating their social media status. That, children in 12A screenings, and the smell of nachos were the big themes....

December 29, 2017 · 9 min · 1794 words · Joseph Foley

Black Mirror season 4: Arkangel “parents will do anything to protect”

A spoiler-filled chat with Black Mirrors creators about this series Jodie Foster-directed parenting-themed episode, Arkangel… The episode asks how far is too far when it comes to keeping children safe? And what are the potential ramifications of filtering a childs reality, even if its for their own good. Like allBlack Mirrorepisodes,Arkangelis smart, thought-provoking and doesnt shy away from nastiness. Read our spoiler-filled review here. Ad content continues below All parents at least consider hacking their childrens Facebook accounts....

December 29, 2017 · 3 min · 450 words · Edwin Watson

The Bottom Shelf: Barb Wire, Eve Of Destruction, The Cat O’ Nine Tails

The year is 2017. All to a catchy synth score, of course. Bags of extras for the diehard Argento fan dont do any harm either.

December 28, 2017 · 1 min · 25 words · Michael Wagner

Why I’ve stopped playing Destiny 2

I mention myStar Warsexperience because my recentDestiny 2experience feels very similar. But while my initialDestiny 2experience was very positive, that veneer started to wear thin after a while. However, a game likeDestiny 2doesnt end when you complete the campaign, it essentially begins. Unfortunately,Destiny 2is not that game. WhileDestinycould be played in isolation, it was a game designed for collaboration. And as such, the very best rewards were only available from the toughest challenges....

December 26, 2017 · 1 min · 157 words · Victoria Hendricks

Iron Man 3: Complete Marvel Universe Easter Eggs and Reference Guide

Just in time for Christmas, we peer into this holiday classic for all the nerdy references and callbacks. This article is nothing but spoilers for a movie that came out in 2013. If youre really worried and havent already seen it, go watchIron Man 3and come back. Tony begins the narration by saying A famous man once said we all create our own demons.' Ad content continues below The song playing over the Y2K party in the flashback is Eiffel65s Blue....

December 22, 2017 · 2 min · 342 words · Daniel Petersen

The 21 Best Comics of 2017

New books, returning favorites and indie darlings round out our list of the best comics of the year. Lets face it: 2017 was a bowl of sloshing garbage water. Fortunately for those of us looking to escape, comics provided plenty of opportunities. Some comics are just stupid amounts of fun. This is not complicated, but it is lovely. Aubrey Sitterson gets how to write these characters. The art, fromProphetvet Giannis Milonogiannis, is weird and jarring at first you come toG....

December 22, 2017 · 4 min · 841 words · Andrea Mcneil

Black Mirror season 4: expect “nihilistic bleakness” and occasional lightness

Dont know if I want to watchthatnow, Brooker explains. Wedo havenihilistic bleakness in this season, but we also wanted a bit more lightness occasionally. The two episodes Ive seen [ArkangelandUSS Callister] are brilliant. CB:Oh good! Did you have a favourite of the two? Theyre both so different, arent they? CB:Thats the right answer! What was the approach with season four? Annabel Jones:To continue doing that really. As an anthology show, you just dont want to become predictable....

December 21, 2017 · 2 min · 362 words · Abigail Miller