But does it sink or swim? Outside the three or four main characters, much of theEssexs crew seems one-dimensional and therefore, expendable. A larger issue is the films inconsistent point of view. In the Heart of the Seaopens Friday, Dec. 11. Rating: 2.5 out of 5

Looking for a great thriller to watch? Here are 50 terrific modern examples from around the world… This article originally appeared onDen of Geek UK As a genre, the thriller truly is a broad church. Below is my pick of the finest 50 modern foreign language thrillers modern being since 2000 in this case. In the end I went for a definition of thriller first, other genre second. Anything that didnt meet that criteria was out....

The midseason finale of Empire “Et Tu, Brute?” may indicate that season two isn’t a lost cause just yet. This Empire review contains spoilers. Its been a tough year forEmpire. Somehow, season two ofEmpirehas ended up being both. Fortunately, its only the midseason finale, and perhapsEmpirecan turn things around in March. Yes, all along Mimi Whiteman was positioning to take overEmpirefor her wife Camilla. Anika taking her frustration out on Laura made little sense....

This wont necessarily be a chronological unpacking of the goings on in the trailer. I will group various shots together in what I think is a logical progression. I mean, thats up to you to decide, but there we are. But if you want to read those, you might find the first onehereand the second onehere. Alright, on with the show… Well, thats not true. We do see Alfred later on....

Tie-in universes are a staple of science fiction franchises these days. Microsoft Studios and Bungie leapt at the chance to build theHalouniverse. The firstHalotie-in novel,The Fall of Reachby Eric Nylund came out a monthbeforethe first game was even released. Activision, who publishesDestiny, hasnt done the same with Bungies latest. In fact, those Grimoire cards hold the key to theDestinyexpanded universe. These 50 Grimoire cards can be found throughoutThe Taken King....

Chasing a scoop can get you killed in the movies, and sometimes worse. Theres something satisfying about getting to the bottom of things, especially when those things are elusive. Not just when they have to do with cops, either. Celluloid journalists are kind of like movie detectives. Ah, but journalists, thats day job anyone can go for. Its better than being stuck in an office all the time. At its core, journalism is a racket and not a particularly well-paying one....

What will James Gunns spacefaring Guardians Of The Galaxy superhero sequel be like? Heres everything we know… This article originally appeared onDen of Geek UK. Guardians Of The Galaxywas a huge success. And thats not even taking into account the considerable sales ofAwesome Mix Vol. Marvel Entertainment is now running an animated TV show heavily inspired by the film. Marvel Comics has adopted elements from the film, too. How do you top a film that successful?...

Just Causewas initially a middle ground sandbox, with both traditional missions, and a hefty amount of explosions. This includes vehicles, statues, or even people. you’re free to then pull them, and manipulate them. There are virtually no limits here. The tether can also be used with other devices. Later on youll be awarded with planted explosives that fire booster jets before exploding. Its just so much fun. Its bliss, but this is tinged with a bitter aftertaste....

Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure is the seventh film in the never-ending series. But is it a lost Christmas gem? This article originally appeared onDen of Geek UK. This article contains spoilers for Beethovens Christmas Adventure. This is the seventh film in theBeethovenfranchise. Its a straight-to-DVD tale featuring actors from American telly series, and a post-alimony John Cleese. Mason is a teenage boy who doesnt believe in Santa, and doesnt really like dogs....

TheirMovie Doctorsevents have brought their on-air movie chats to venues around the UK. And theres the small matter of a brand new book, that theyve authored together. We got to chat to Simon and Mark about it. In lieu of me being that good, could you do that bit for me? Mark Kermode:[Laughs] Simon Mayo:Is that an opening question? Ad content continues below Told you. Im not up to your standard....

Quotes on posters: they’re just taken from reviews, once reviews are published. Er, not always… This article originally appeared onDen of Geek UK. BournemeetsInception, screamed the poster for the underratedThe Adjustment Bureau, back in 2012. It had attracted Oscar attention. The problem, though, was the source of the quote. It was an honest quote from the pages ofTotal Film.The issue was that it came from a preview feature. But its but one example of where the magical quotes that appear on movie posters tend to appear from....

Into The Badlands is a new post-apocalyptic martial arts fantasy. Here’s why its six-episode first season is worth a look. This article originally appeared onDen of Geek UK. If you havent heard ofInto The Badlandsyet then now is a great time to get up to speed. The show is set in a post-apocalyptic future where the population of North America is vastly reduced. The masses seek refuge from the dangerous territories by siding with feudal barons....

This article originally appeared onDen of Geek UK. But in among the breathless anticipation all over that article, tiny warning signs can be found. The taxation of trade routes to outlying star systems is in dispute. Precisely what this means is anyones guess, Kamp interjects. Ah yes, Jar Jar Binks. More darkly, some writers suggested that Binks was a racist caricature something Lucas vehemently denied. So what on earth went wrong?...