The Underrated Movies of the 2000s

It was the decade when many thought Hollywood finally abandoned originality altogether. Yet, take a closer look and youll see there were a massive number of incredible films out there. Twisty and satisfying, the movie will keep you on the edge of your seat. Ad content continues below 52. But Birchs awkward Enid feels sorry for him and tries to help his love life. Insightful, funny, and cool but sort of sad, too....

June 29, 2018 · 5 min · 890 words · Madison Pruitt

The Living Daylights: How Timothy Dalton Made James Bond Serious Again

All well and good. However, the central villains are a weakness, neither really working alone or as a duo. The girl is admirable but a little trying. The pace sometimes flags, and the stakes never rise. The Villains:A three-in-one deal. Never a great sign: quality is rarely offered in quantity. Georgi Koskov is a cheerful, treacherous KGB General a perfectly amiable cove but hardly a figure of menace. Koskov has plenty of screen time but little impact: the film doesnt even bother to kill him off....

June 27, 2018 · 9 min · 1714 words · Larry Pierce

Thor: Ragnarok – Marvel Universe Easter Eggs and Reference Guide

Thor: Ragnarokisnt just the best Thor movie. Its the most cosmic Marvel movie this side of theGuardians of the Galaxyseries. Its now availableto own on Blu-ray and DVD, too. What is Ragnarok? Ragnarok, of course, is the Norse twilight of the gods. That crazy headdress has always been part of the party… Her cinematic origins have a lot less in common with her comics counterpart than they do with Angela....

June 22, 2018 · 3 min · 588 words · Angela Briggs

Why The Lost World: Jurassic Park Deserves More Credit

Jurassic Park 2 could never match the original. But The Lost World still has many worthwhile lessons for the Jurassic World team… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Why would anyone in their right mind go back to Jurassic Park? After all, theres no logical justification for them facing dino death again. Spielbergs first shot of Goldblum, incidentally, is a cracker. Just look at it… Well, unless a hastily created girlfriend and daughter could be introduced....

June 21, 2018 · 4 min · 640 words · Allen Lee Jr.

52 Netflix TV Shows in the Works

Our rundown of all the intriguing new TV projects (and returning faves) on the way from Netflix… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Against all predictions, Netflix is growing bigger by the day. Theyre not exactly lingering on their original series, either, as this list will reveal. Ad content continues below Lets start with Netflixs new, up-and-coming gambles, shall we…? Untitled Dolly Parton Anthology Series Dolly Parton is going to be working 9 to 5 for Netflix....

June 20, 2018 · 4 min · 768 words · Wayne Khan

Ocean’s 8: The Fundamental Flaw in Debbie Ocean’s Plan

The Oceans 8 plot hole which means the Oceans 8 heist would have ended in jail time. Spoilers, of course. Bold, to say the least. Ad content continues below This is theOceans 8heist explained (as best I can). Rose then insists that Daphne must wear this diamond, and manages to convince Cartier to release it. Then the gang needs to make an exact replica of the necklace. Next the gang need to get access to the ball....

June 19, 2018 · 2 min · 386 words · Dr. Vanessa Oconnor DDS

The Top 25 Underrated Movies of 1996

We train our sights on the year 1996, and the 25 underrated movies it has to offer… It still has problems, but this is a bold, big budget movie that deserved a better fate. Take it in the slightest bit seriously, and the fun drips away in seconds. Settle back for a braindead night in though, and its a forgotten Arnie thats mightily good fun. Get on the wrong side of them?...

June 18, 2018 · 2 min · 398 words · Nathan Black

Netflix’s The Staircase and the Ethical Issues With True Crime Documentary Series

A very long trial ensued, which the documentary closely follows, which eventually ends with Michaels conviction. Its officially a guilty plea i.e. Lori Campbell goes first. Then Candace Zamperini speaks, and its explosive. Throughout the series Zamperini is somewhat vilified by the doc. And when she speaks its suddenly clear how problematic the whole documentary process is. I dont think Id be here if she shut her mouth. Its sobering to say the least....

June 13, 2018 · 1 min · 161 words · Sara Woodard

Deadpool Reading Order: Get to Know The Merc With a Mouth

So you loved the Deadpool movies and want to know more about the character? We have a complete guide to Deadpool comics for you. As time moves forward, more and more people start getting into Marvels Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool. A character who has existed for nearly three decades, Deadpool has been featured in a lot of stories. Some are incredibly good. Some are incredibly bad. Its hard to keep track of whats worth checking out....

May 24, 2018 · 9 min · 1902 words · Kristen Barrett

Krypton: Every Superman and DC Comics Easter Egg in Season 1

Here’s everything you might have missed. This article consists of nothing butKryptonspoilers. Ill be updating this every week with new info from each episode. And hit the blue titles to get taken to full episode reviews! Ad content continues below Ready? Lets go… Krypton Episode 1 Kryptondoesnt waste a single second getting into its Superman lore. From the opening shot, Krypton is surrounded by a ring of debris. In later years that became a stylized depiction of Kryptons red sun instead....

May 24, 2018 · 12 min · 2547 words · David Gonzales

12 Star Wars Spin-offs That Need to Happen

Rogue One and Solo have opened the floodgates for many more Star Wars spin-off movies. Here are 12 spin-offs we might see down the line… ThisStar Warsarticle contains spoilers. Dont forgetthe new trilogyRian Johnson is developing as well asthe series of filmsfromGame of Thronescreators David Benioff and D.B. In terms of the standalone movies, there are plenty of possibilities. Vader is an absolute force of nature in his briefRogue Oneappearance....

May 22, 2018 · 4 min · 746 words · Deborah Norton

The Underrated Movies of 1994

Here are 25 more great, unsung films from the year of 1994. Theres much horror, drama, tears and laughter, plus a couple of classic documentaries too. Ad content continues below Like 1988sPhantasm II,the second sequelLord of the Deadcontinued the series dreamlike tradition. Its mix of gore and weird ideas make it really stand apart from the horror pack. Killing Zoe Theres a great story behind the making of this bank heist thriller....

May 22, 2018 · 4 min · 658 words · Stephen Todd

Revisiting Indiana Jones & The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull

Indiana Jones & The Kingdom Of The Crystall Skull is ten years old this week. This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull celebrates its tenth birthday this week. But I duly bit the bullet. Now, a couple of things. Firstly, my own position on the film is that Ive seen it twice. I saw it when it came out at the cinema, and had what I call Phantom Menace Syndrome....

May 21, 2018 · 3 min · 489 words · David Palmer