Boardwalk Empire Season 5: The Real Meyer Lansky

You think Meyer Lansky was bad news on Boardwalk Empire? Wait until you hear his real story! Lansky did work for Arnold Rothstein and Dutch Schultz. He advised for Joe the Boss Masseria. When Luciano started the Commission, Lansky told them what to do with their money. OnBoardwalk Empire, Meyer Lansky is played by Anatol Yusef. Lansky would run a gaming empire out of Florida that would reach as far as Las Vegas and Cuba....

October 26, 2014 · 4 min · 689 words · Tricia Hawkins

Brian Sibley interview: adapting The Once And Future King, The Lord Of The Rings, The Chronicles Of Narnia

Remember Radio 4’s The Lord Of The Rings? Dramatist Brian Sibley chats to us about adapting that and TH White’s The Once And Future King… So, were here to talk about your new radio adaptation of TH WhitesThe Once And Future King. Ad content continues below He took out the witch that appeared in the Disney film, didnt he? He took out Madam Mim, yes. Would you like to say a few words about how you first came across TH Whites work?...

October 26, 2014 · 3 min · 507 words · Anthony Spence

American Horror Story: Freak Show – Edward Mordrake (Part One), Review

Solid directing and real human emotion make this Halloween episode of American Horror Story memorable. It almost goes without saying thatAmerican Horror Storythrives during the Halloween season. Having said that, tonights episode really impressed me, but mostly from a directorial standpoint. Our Michael Myers surrogate is Twisty the Clown, who like Mike, stalks his prey in the daylight. The show also succeeded tonight at providing a genuine, human story. Seeing her relive her shame was a real dramatic moment not tied to any sort of shock or gimmick....

October 23, 2014 · 1 min · 170 words · Molly Chapman

Arkham Manor Interview: Gerry Duggan Talks Batman’s New Mask

We talked to Gerry Duggan about the upcoming new comic book series, Arkham Manor! Duggan and CrystalsArkham Manoris part of the new line of books that also includesGotham AcademyandGotham By Gaslight. You could also include the new runs onCatwomanandBatgirl(whose creative team I also interviewed) on this list. Theres a want to get these new books moving forward with the times. That place has literally THE WORST security on Earth. Youd have to be, well, insane to keep making the same mistake over and over and over…...

October 22, 2014 · 5 min · 917 words · Lori Sherman

Jamie Mathieson interview: writing Doctor Who

We caught up with Mathieson, onceMummy On The Orient ExpressandFlatline his first twoDoctor Whoadventures had screened. First thing then: whats aDoctor Whopitch meeting actually like? ADoctor Whopitch meeting is fairly banal really. Needless to say I was the most wired in the room. So whats happened to your other three episodes that werent taken up? In 2004 I met with Julie Gardner before the Eccleston reboot. She enthused about a sci-fi thriller spec script Id written....

October 22, 2014 · 4 min · 849 words · Chad Ponce

Boardwalk Empire Season 5: The Real Arnold Rothstein

Considering what we know about A.R. fromBoardwalk Empire, this could look like its out of character, but A.R.s been winning. Winners keep a good poker face. No one takes your markers when you dont pay out. OnBoardwalk Empire, Arnold Rothstein is played by Michael Stuhlbarg. People say Rothstein was the Moses of the Jewish gangsters. Rothstein was also called Mr. Big, The Fixer, The Man Uptown and The Big Bankroll....

October 21, 2014 · 3 min · 597 words · James Davis

Haunted Real Estate: 10 Cinematic Haunted Houses for Sale

These haunted houses are on the market for a price…sometimes a steep one. Find out which horror movie homes are to die for. Good luck and happy haunt I mean, hunting! Rooms include abandoned, locked nursery, library with movable spiral staircase and bedrooms with bendable doors. Modern air conditioning creates special cold spots for refreshing stops throughout the house. Housekeeper and groundskeeper only available during daytime hours. Grounds include large tree alongside driveway, perfect for smashing cars into....

October 21, 2014 · 4 min · 660 words · Richard Roberts

The Sims 4: 7 Expansions We Need

The Sims 4 arrived to less than favorable reviews last month. Here are 7 ways that Maxis could improve its latest life simulator. Of course, the game is still fixable. God knows they cant get here soon enough. Here are 7 ideas Id like to see in the upcoming expansions forThe Sims 4. Ad content continues below Sims 4: The Missing Features Edition I wish I was kidding. The Sims 3released a large amount of additional content during that games time in the sun....

October 21, 2014 · 2 min · 288 words · Kristin Bruce

World of Warcraft: Is Warlords of Draenor Enough To Bring Us Back?

World of Warcraft has seen a steady decline in subs of late. Can its new expansion, Warlords of Draenor, bring all those players back? Ahead of the expansions launch, there has already beena rise in subscriptions. We wonder if the raids are any better. We wonder if the community sucks (spoiler: it does). Is it worth going back toWoW? Ad content continues below I remain apprehensive aboutWarlords of Draenor. Lets look at the facts....

October 21, 2014 · 3 min · 588 words · Patricia Graham

Revisiting Buck Rogers In The 25th Century

1939 saw Larry Buster Crabbe take on the role for a 12-part serial. Buck Rogers In The 25thCentury arrived on UK shores via the medium of cinema. A world-wide release followed. Ad content continues below Buck is picked up by Draconian Princess, Ardala and thawed out. The telefilm is also interesting in that it jumps straight in with Buck being thawed out in 2491. Even the Earths ships were rejected designs for the Colonial Vipers....

October 20, 2014 · 2 min · 372 words · Vanessa Martinez

Boris Karloff: King of Classic Horror Movies

Join us as we celebrate him… But theyre all mere princes, all pretenders to the throne when compared with Boris Karloff. No other name is more universally recognized as the undisputed king of horror, Boris Karloff. Karloff was an intelligent, extremely cultured, well-read, kindly, funny English gentleman of the highest order. From the silent era until three years after his 1969 death (and is that really a surprise? But things started turning around in 31 with Howard HawksThe Criminal Code....

October 18, 2014 · 5 min · 897 words · Dr. Kristin Guzman

Doctor Who series 8: everything we know about Missy so far

Warning: contains spoilers for Doctor Who series 8 up to and includingFlatline. The article will begin after a picture of Daphne The Spoiler Squirrel. Only if youre ready for spoiler chat should you scroll past Daphne. She wont be offended either way. My Clara, I chose well. Ad content continues below Empiricism and Steven Moffat series arcs. Steven Moffat is not without form when it comes to wordplay (see 2005 2014 for details)....

October 18, 2014 · 3 min · 447 words · Yvonne Lutz

12 Actors Who Might Play Doctor Strange

Colin Farrell, Ewan McGregor, and Ryan Gosling are now being discussed in connection with Doctor Strange. We evaluate ‘em ALL… Heres what we know for sure about MarvelsDoctor Strangemovie. Scott Derrickson (Sinister,The Exorcism of Emily Rose) is directing. Jon Spaihts (Prometheus) is writing. So you know what that means? Im turning to the dark arts for answers. Since magic is all about intent, Im substituting a good old-fashioned Magic 8-Ball for the Eye of Agamotto....

October 17, 2014 · 3 min · 453 words · Scott Donaldson