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Almost closer to a log, he explains animatedly. Its made entirely out of foam but looksverymuch like a stick. It was a memento from his first film role aged 12, in Garth Jennings 2007 comedySon Of Rambow. I always try and rob something from set, he smiles. The art department were good enough to give that to me. Did I notice the records in his characters vinyl collection that hadnt been released when the episode is set?...

Quentin Tarantino is only one of many directors who cite John Carpenter as an influence. What is it about his style thats so appealing? Martin Scorsese.Steven Spielberg.George Lucas. Some of the most influential, acclaimed, and successful American filmmakers of their generation. So whats going on? Is it simply nostalgia at worka group of filmmakers fondly referencing the movies of their youth? Or is there, as I attempt to argue here, something more fundamentally important about Carpenters work?...

Hes starred in many fantastic storylines and has become one of the more iconic heroes inMarvelhistory. Okay, they were called Warg, but same thing. The thing every Punisher writer especially Garth Ennis always has to push is how unflappable and badass Frank is. Hes the coolest guy ever and punks out everyone in his way. His pride has almost as much plot armor as he does. Moments that hed choose not to remember....

Looking for a film to watch, that you might not have considered before? Try some of these… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. That, or they seem to have been forgotten. It makes for quite brilliant comedy, with Gary Cole and Sherry Long leading the cast. A very funny piece of work. a waitress, trapped in an unhappy marriage and making pies. Into her life comes Nathan Fillions character, a physician who helps her with her pregnancy....

Everyone went a bit in the hole, Brooker says, reflecting on the process. We all had our Stefan moment, Jones agrees, with a laugh. Bandersnatchis an audacious piece of work. Ad content continues below So, it was obviously just getting too easy then? Only doing the six original, conceptualBlack Mirrorfilms a year. You must have thought I need a bit of a challenge? [Laughter] Annabel Jones:We obviously didnt know what we were letting ourselves in for....

Super Mario Bros: The Movie remains a remarkable (and bizarre) video game movie. Adapting any art form into a movie presents a tricky proposition. The blue skies, cartoon landscape, and bouncy effervescence of the game are nowhere to be seen. Instead, there are animatronic dinosaurs, long shadows, and strange hints of sexual menace. As in the game, Mario and Luigi are a pair ofItalian-American plumbersbased in Brooklyn. Theyre played, respectively, by Hoskins and Leguizamo....

This feature was first posted onDen of Geek UKin July 2013. If youre lucky, youll remember the little moments… like this… that were good. Tony Soprano At its heart,The Sopranoswas a show was about family, both gangster and blood. IfSeinfeldwas the show about nothing, thenThe Sopranoswas the show about everything. On the surface, life is acting like rosy. In my opinion, onlyBreaking BadandThe Wireeven come close. The Enigma of Tony Soprano...

This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Collie to her friends. Sarah on her birth certificate. Sophie fromPeep Showto you and me. Sweary, smiley sandwich woman to Golden Globe Awards Ceremony audiences around the world. Olivia Colmans name is currently everywhere, being spelled slightly incorrectly. Before playing abused wife Hannah in Paddy Considines directorial debut feature, Colman was known as a comic actor. Keep up the good work, UK casting directors....

Sometimes a director just cannot do wrong. Below are ten of these almost mythical beasts. Do feel free to add your own suggestions at the bottom of the article. A lesson in what it takes to create a true lasting legacy yourself. Seemingly the man didnt know how to make a bad film. Steven Spielberg Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981), E.T. His unbelievable one-two punch ofSchindlers ListandJurassic Parkare bookended byHookandThe Lost World: Jurassic Park....

This article is full of MAJORAvengers: Infinity Warspoilers. The Infinity Gauntlet The movie takes plenty of liberties with the originalThe Infinity Gauntletcomic story. But there are still some early similarities. But again, its a pretty loose adaptation. Well, if youve gotta go, this is the way to do it. But seriously, couldnt you just imagine Loki behaving like this for his own ends? Even the body language is the same!...

As the New Year arrives, we salute a few favorite TV episodes depicting this momentous time of year… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Alas, their plans are scuppered when Patsys remarkably unpleasant sister Jackie shows up uninvited. A quiet family celebration it is, then… It all reaches fever pitch in a varnish-induced hallucination. Mass hysteria always makes for fine comedy, and Hillennium is a defining example. Pam has set up a New Years Resolution board (the glitter is blinding!...

Rene Cardona’s Santa Claus movie from 1959 is so utterly bizarre that it transcends Christmas. Theres simply nothing more to say. Oh, but thats far too simple. Theres another level out there. English-speaking audiences can thank Murray forTheBrainiacandRobot vs. Santa Claussounds about as innocuous as they come. Who would even pay attention to a title like that? Heres something for the whole family to see together! Another tagline makes it sound even more ominous:...

Think Hollywood is bereft of original ideas? You just might after this. Heres our look at the assorted movie sequels currently in the works. 23 Jump Street A23 Jump Streetwas rumored from Sony but thats now gone very quiet. Weve had enough male buddy comedies. The script is really funny and has a freshness to it. As more concrete plans for300s franchise expansion are released, well be sure to let you know....