Emerald City Premiere: Spoiler-Free Review

No one is going to break out into a round of Over the Rainbow here. No,Emerald Cityhas literally replaced the bricks of the Yellow Brick Road with poppy pollen. In the two-hour premiere, we are introduced to the other characters and parameters of this adaptation. Bad news for Dorothy and her little dog, too. (In this case, a not so little German shepherd, actually.) Along the way, Dorothy stumbles upon and saves a hot amnesiac soldier strapped to a crucifix....

January 6, 2017 · 1 min · 193 words · Brittany Massey

Star Wars: Rogue One – Art Books Reveal the Film’s Dark Secrets

This article was originally published atDen of Geek UK. NB: The following contains inevitable spoilers forStar Wars: Rogue One. Star Wars: Rogue Oneis a pretty dark and intense affair. But taken together, the details below provide an idea of the darker underpinnings beneath Gareth EdwardsRogue One. In theRogue One Ultimate Visual Guide,meanwhile, its explained how the Death Troopers got their name. Red lights under the dome. Theyd be like Lobot from Cloud City and could be controlled....

January 6, 2017 · 2 min · 262 words · Terry Molina

The Underrated Film Acting Performances of 2016

This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. This article contains minor spoilers forPetes Dragon,Suicide Squad,andWarcraft: The Beginning. She caps it off by shoulder-barging Killer Croc. If it were in a better film, wed have been talking about that part all year. Disney had a record-breaking year, foreshadowing a point where they will probably overtake the entire Hollywood studio system. And she doesnt run in heels either, if that sort of thing bothers you....

January 6, 2017 · 2 min · 247 words · Lori Berger

25 Influential French Movies to See

And by that I dont mean their shoes match their handbags. Carl Theodor Dreyers movie concentrates entirely on the trial for heresy that sent Joan to the stake. This is about accusations and guilt, and how far faith can be tested. The faces look so contemporary in this movie. She changes from vulnerability to insanity in a moment. Joan suffers so visibly; there is a transparency to her. Whether you are religious or not, the effect is overwhelming....

January 5, 2017 · 7 min · 1478 words · Annette Flores

Hidden Figures Review

Dorothy has been running the department and doing the job of a supervisor without getting compensated properly. This just isnt that key in of movie. He never has much confidence in Katherines abilities. It instead offers us a pleasant and enjoyable history lesson. Hidden Figuresopens nationwide on Jan. 6, 2017. This review was first published on Dec. 12, 2016. Rating: 4 out of 5

January 5, 2017 · 1 min · 64 words · Victor Grant

Portlandia: 7 Episodes That Kept The Show Weird

As season seven nears, we look back at what makes Portlandia truly out-of-the-box television. A city like Portland is a haven for idealists, nurturers of individualism. And Portland is a silly place, co-creator and starCarrie Brownstein told Good. It also features a running plot involving the bizarre tropical fruit, the durian. It acts as a good example of what the shows capable of doing when it gets so silly. And plus, this ones got Penny Marshall chilling in the feminist bookstore so how can you go wrong?...

January 5, 2017 · 2 min · 235 words · Angel Sanford

The 46 Movie Reboots, Remakes, and Sequels of 2017

There’s nearly a remake, reboot or sequel every week at the movies in 2017. Here’s the proof… So much so that were getting pretty much one a week. Anna Foerster is in the directors chair this time around. Ad content continues below Vin Diesel resurrects Xander Cage following the box office disappointment that wasxXx 2back in 2005. This is it, were promised. Anderson is directing again with Ali Larter also back for one last battle....

January 5, 2017 · 4 min · 777 words · Blake Nelson

Sherlock: 33 nerdy spots in The Six Thatchers

Did you spot the tease for next weeks episode in the Sherlock series 4 opener? Porlock (as well as being a village in Somerset whence came S.T. Langdale Pike was a character inThe Adventure Of The Three Gables. Perhaps thats a fittingly chilly name for never been very good with [humans] Mycroft? 2.It looks as though the opening credits have been updated for series four. 4.This is what John was typing in his 221Back blog entry:...

January 4, 2017 · 3 min · 460 words · Ryan Sweeney

Star Wars: Darth Vader’s Best Moments from the Marvel Comics

ThisStar Warsarticle contains spoilers. But thanks to the brilliant creative team of Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca, MarvelsDarth Vaderwas a rousing success. It became one of the most critically successful and fan beloved books in Marvels monthly output. Buy all of your Star Wars boxsets, books, comics, and merch right here! Where Luke Force pushes two of Jabbas Gammorean Guards aside, Vader simply slaughters the two porcine sentries. It was a killer way to open MarvelsDarth Vaderseries....

January 3, 2017 · 4 min · 658 words · Nicole Kelly

The 18 Coolest Jackets in Movies, TV, Games, and Comics

How you choose to dress your characters, or indeed yourself, can convey so much to the audience. Or sometimes, you might just give them a giant scorpion on their back because it looks awesome. They are also cool as hell. Can you buy it in real life?Yes, but itll cost you almost a grand. Ad content continues below Mr. Plowis one ofThe Simpsons very finest moments. Plow jingle, its instantly endearing....

January 3, 2017 · 3 min · 478 words · Michael Anderson

16 Best TV Comedies of 2016

A new crop of TV comedies over take our best comedies of 2016 list. See who made the list! Out of the box is the starting point and niche is the new norm. Weve called this theGolden Age of the TV Sitcom.Its not just sitcoms, though. ), faux talk shows, animated series, and parodies. The evidence is in the polls. It also speaks to the competition. The top four comedies of 2016 were separated by one vote each....

December 31, 2016 · 4 min · 716 words · Connie Davis

Beyond: Freeform’s New Supernatural Thriller is Worth Seeking Out

Forget everything you thought you knew about being dead or alive, because Beyond has just redefined human consciousness. Death and life are not opaque. Medical standards can no longer define consciousness. His flashbacks trigger everything from trembling furniture to showers of sparks that roar into blazing fires. Suspense will slowly materialize once fragmented visions start coming together. That warped netherworld will suck you in before you realize youre a captive....

December 31, 2016 · 1 min · 186 words · Brian Ford

Alain Moussi interview: Kickboxer: Vengeance, action icons and Statham

Ad content continues below Oh thank you very much, I really appreciate that. Oh my god, absolutely! Dude, it was just awesome. So, its makes it that much sweeter when it does get released. I knew about this in 2011! And in 2014 was when they announced we were doing the remake. So all in for me, its all for me been since 2011! I take it that you were a fan of the originalKickboxer?...

December 30, 2016 · 4 min · 666 words · Austin Martin