Samuel L Jackson & Salma Hayek interview: The Hitman’s Bodyguard, and breaking into Hollywood

Jackson is the hitman, and a key witness in a case to bring down a despot. Salma Hayek plays the wife of Jacksons character. We were invited to chat to the pair at a swanky hotel in London. And let me tell you: walking into a room with that much star-power in it is very nerve-wracking. Jackson was sat at a table and Hayek was laid out on a sofa nearby....

August 13, 2017 · 12 min · 2468 words · James Osborne

13 Strange Changes Made to Movies During Production

James,Night of the Demonis a rightly celebrated 50s supernatural movie. These demon sequences, it turns out, were added after shooting had wrapped. Producer Hal Chester decided to add them, much to Tourneurs chagrin. The scenes where you see the demon were shot without me, Tourneur later said. The audience should never have been completely certain of having seen the demon. would have been the movies last. Gilliams subsequent and very public battle with Universal is now the stuff of industry legend....

August 11, 2017 · 2 min · 357 words · Erik Sellers

9 Team-Up Comics to Read Before Defenders

This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. But what if you cant wait that long? Well, good news: these characters have been teaming up in the comics for years. Throughout its run it guest-starred Doctor Strange, Moon Knight, Luke Cage and more besides. Alias (Vol. The Marvel/Netflix miniseriesThe Defenderswill be available to viewers on 18 August. Read and download the fullDen of Geek Special Editionmagazine here!

August 11, 2017 · 1 min · 66 words · Michelle Cruz

Annabelle: Creation Review

Annabelle: Creation is the third origin story for an evil doll, which is some kind of record. Alas though, that day is not today. And the electricity that comes from a well-placed jump scare can only do so much. That chestnut apparently lies in the vaguely rural American heartland during the vaguely early 1960s. This couple had a daughter who we met during a prologue. And admittedly, the timing is solid....

August 11, 2017 · 1 min · 120 words · Heather Thomas

Warner Bros and The Disastrous Movie Summer of 1997

Warner Bros has struggled with its blockbusters of late. But back in summer 1997, the year of Batman & Robin, it faced similar problems. This article originally appeared onDen of Geek UK. In some ways, it marks the end of an era. Once again during that time, it seemed to have a line-up that others could be envious about. Just two summers later, the studio releasedThe Matrix, and blockbuster cinema changed again....

August 11, 2017 · 4 min · 776 words · Erik Owen

We Bare Bears: Bringing Ice Bear to Life

Hes an astounding cook to the point of becoming the head chef at a Japanese restaurant. He tinkers with robots and once journeyed across the city to retrieve a stolen roomba. Hes been a fashion model, plays the bagpipes, and knits. We could spend this whole article just listing everything Ice Bear is capable of. Hes also almost silent and only speaks in third person one-liners. Ad content continues below...

August 11, 2017 · 2 min · 341 words · Mr. Danny Martin

A Short History of Creepy Dolls in Movies

With their blank eyes and stupid smiling mouths, its easy to imagine dolls have evil motives. And in movies, they do! ),Annabelle: Creation. So why are we so scared of dolls? What is it that makes them creepy? But its hard to look at him and not shudder. The Doll:Hugo Creep Factor:9/10 The next doll on our list is also a dummy. This time though the dummy is definitely the less pleasant partner....

August 10, 2017 · 3 min · 441 words · Jeffrey Taylor

Ingrid Goes West Review

Aubrey Plaza and Elizabeth Olsen star in Ingrid Goes West, a darkly funny take on celebrity culture. And thats not good at all for Ingrid. Ingrid Goes Westis in theaters on Friday, August 11. Read and download the fullDen of Geek Special Editionmagazine here! Rating: 3.5 out of 5

August 10, 2017 · 1 min · 49 words · Karen Donovan

A Guide To Boomerang’s Classic Cartoon Streaming Service

We single out the titles that cannot be missed on Boomerang’s subscription service devoted to classic cartoons. Thats nothing to shake a stick of TNT at. Ad content continues below Looney Tunes Whats It Like? :Monty Pythons Flying CircusmeetsThe Muppet Show How Long Is It? 1039 Episodes Best Episode: Duck Amuck Looney Tunesis the crown jewel of classic cartoons. Thered be no point in Boomerang even launching such a service ifLooney Tuneswasnt a part of it....

August 9, 2017 · 3 min · 631 words · Kimberly Parker

Game of Thrones: Winners & Losers – Season 7 Episode 4

Like the Lannister army, we’re hot and bothered about “The Spoils of War.” Drogon would have BBQed the Kingslayer as well. Bronn Bronn should be a top five favorite character on everyones list. Hes charming, gets all of the best lines, and never loses a fight. Add in saving Jaime Lannisters life (again), and Bronn deserves a castle. He deserves all the castles! He came so close to single-handedly killing a dragon....

August 9, 2017 · 3 min · 599 words · Mario Holmes

Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later – Calculating Jokes Per Minute

Who would have thought virtually everyone in the cast would become uber-famous? Who would have thought that the sequels would be TV series on Netflix? Wait… whats a Netflix? Does this have something to do with Y2K. My 2001 brain cant handle this. The President is WHO? Wet Hot American Summerhas defied many odds to become a comedy institution. What better way to celebrate its staying power by incorporating it into our ongoing Jokes Per Minute studies?...

August 9, 2017 · 3 min · 505 words · Cheryl Powell

Jeff Bridges on His Nostalgic Life in The Only Living Boy in New York

There are few actors who need much of an introduction, and Jeff Bridges is one of them. Of course to many, he might always be The Dude 20 years on fromThe Big Lebowski. Gerald, the enigmatic neighbor of the storys young protagonist Thomas (Callum Turner). The sparkling cast also includes Pierce Brosnan, Kate Beckinsale and Cynthia Nixon. from getting out there too soon. Jeff Bridges:Thank you. Ad content continues below...

August 8, 2017 · 3 min · 449 words · Dominique Conner

Preacher Season 2 Episode 8: Holes Review

This weeks Preacher delivers an uneven episode that alternates between compelling drama and rote storytelling. When we first met Denis, his exasperation with Cassidy was both immediate and obvious. Denis remained an enigma for several episodes, until the bombshell reveal in Sokosha that hes actually Cassidys son. Suddenly, we saw their interactions (or lack thereof) through a whole new lens. Staying with Denis has not been a much-needed reunion between an estranged father and his elderly, ailing son....

August 8, 2017 · 3 min · 435 words · Gabrielle Rodriguez MD