Deadpool 2, and the Challenge of the Movie Sequel

Reports suggest director Tim Miller left the sequel over plans for a radical follow-up. But is that what we want from movie sequels? Enthusiasm was off the charts, and people wondered when the actual film would follow. The box office take of R-rated comic book movies has been limited for some time). Deadpool, all these months later, still feels like a breath of fresh air. He in conjunction with writers and producers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick chose their big moments well....

November 1, 2016 · 2 min · 366 words · Robert Miller

Ghostwatch: Director Lesley Manning Interview

Also, when the first unofficial website went up online, someone asked Oh, wheres the director? and someone else said Oh, hes dead! and I thought, Hmm! I dont want to be dead! And I dont want to be a he either! Its great that people appreciate it because it was a great piece of work to do. Yes, and so mysterious for so long as well. Do you think that increased its cache falsely?...

October 31, 2016 · 3 min · 631 words · Michael Cortez

Once Upon a Time Season 6, Episode 6: Dark Waters

Season 6 of Once Upon a Time is swimming with traitors, tentacles and pirates in eyeliner. This might be the most emo episode ofOnce Upon a Timeweve seen in a while. Anyone whose hand was cut off by Rumplestiltskin has even more issues. Its kind of like that whole my-kid-wants-to-quit-school-and-join-the-circus phenomenonjust with more blood and sea monsters. Never mind thats not exactly how it happened. His problem is less that hes officially a murderer are more that he cant let go....

October 31, 2016 · 1 min · 152 words · Brandi Cooper

Penny Dreadful: A Twisted Reflection Of The Dracula Story

This article contains Penny Dreadful spoilers from the first season. Showtimes tragically lostPenny Dreadfulis gone but not forgotten. Not bad for a book originally thought of as a first-rate trashy Victorian novel. Tolkien and his decidedly all-male fellowship quest to save the world from evil inThe Lord of the Rings. Even Coppola sidelined most of them in favorof other distractions. A Texan by birth, there is more than a hint of romanticism to this roguish hero....

October 31, 2016 · 3 min · 462 words · Wendy Flynn

Humans series 2 interview: Gemma Chan, Emily Berrington, Will Tudor

Contains spoilers forHumansseries one. Over eight episodes in 2015,Humans domestic drama span out into a sci-fi thriller. Series one was focused on the reunion of Mias Synth family. Its finale saw them divided once again and on the run. Among the humans, rumblings of discontent with the Synth penetration of everyday life were getting louder. Ad content continues below One of the gratifying things about the first series ofHumanswas its domestic focus....

October 28, 2016 · 5 min · 944 words · Daniel Ruiz

Dark Shadows 50th Anniversary: Lara Parker Interview

The most hypnotic witch of the TV age discusses horror, history and the magic of Dark Shadows legacy. After a half century, the enduring allure ofDark Shadowsis undeniable. The series created two enduring symbols of supernatural entertainment. Jonathan Frids Barnabas Collins is well-known as an icon of the reluctant vampire figure. Lara Parkers Angelique is one of the most recognizable witches from the television age. What could be more liberating than witchcraft?...

October 27, 2016 · 14 min · 2783 words · Ashley Carter

Doctor Strange: where does it leave the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Doctor Stranges arrival on the scene could have a huge impact throughout the MCU over the next few years… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Warning: this article contains spoilers for Doctor Strange. Although there were a few cries of Luke Cage! The end credits scene made it very clear that Mordo is no longer on the side of the angels. He now believes there are too many sorcerers in circulation, and he seemingly has plans to purge them....

October 27, 2016 · 3 min · 441 words · Amber Bowman

Pete Ploszek interview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. If it’s possible for you to do an interview in person, its usually better to do so. But interviewing Pete Ploszek over the phone comes with a benefit. Pete Ploszek plays Leonardo inTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows. I had so many questions. Whats the most difficult thing about fighting Foot soldiers? Whats Raphael like in real life? Do you ever all switch your headbands around to venture to confuse Splinter?...

October 27, 2016 · 4 min · 731 words · Kathleen Gonzalez

The Vampire Movies That Aren’t Really About Bloodsuckers

You might think these are movies about vampires, but you’d be wrong. What else could it be but a vampire movie? Audiences, even that early in the game, bought their tickets knowing what they could expect. Or so they thought. Once again, that early in the horror game what else could an audience conclude? ButDraculawas the hit, and at the time the film for which he was best known. That wasnt so much the case with Jean YarboroughsThe Devil Bat, but thats beside the point....

October 27, 2016 · 2 min · 327 words · April Smith

Superhero costumes for Halloween (and a few villain ones)

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? But what about me and you and the other everymen? When do we get to dress up in silly outfits? Ad content continues below Have a heroic Halloween, folks! you could buy this Harley Quinn costume now from Amazonand show your love forSuicide Squadthis Halloween. confirm to BYOB (bring your own baseball bat). Here comes the Spider-Man!you might buy this Morphsuit from Amazon....

October 25, 2016 · 1 min · 185 words · David Swanson

Top 10 Movie Decapitations

Decapitations have been a horror movie staple for decades. Heres a list of cinemas finest choppings, loppings and beheadings. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade (1989) A nice gentle one to start with. It then comes to rest wearing an Aaaaah, so you were supposed to duck were you? But then I thought Sod it. The head then rolls to a stop as the mouth carries on speaking. Who is capable of such a thing?...

October 25, 2016 · 1 min · 192 words · Madeline Parker

Triangle: Examining a Modern Classic Horror-Thriller

Its a thriller about a boat trip that goes horribly awry. Then it becomes a lean slasher flick set on an abandoned cruise liner. And then it flips over into well, thatd just be spoiling things. If youve yet to seeTriangle, then this is the time to stop reading and track a copy down. The mechanics of how all this works are, likePrimerandTimecrimesbefore it, quietly mind-melting. The events after the storm could then be read as a kind of purgatory or eternal punishment....

October 25, 2016 · 1 min · 166 words · Jeffrey Jones

11 Cinematic Universes Currently in Development

What began with Marvel has now spread to LEGO and more. Heres our guide to cinemas upcoming shared universes… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Well let you know when we hear more. The Mummywill drop first in June 2017, starring Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella as the titular monster. Russll Crowe is also on board as Dr. Henry Jekyll. Universal has several tentative dates, with nothing set in stone....

October 24, 2016 · 2 min · 357 words · Lisa Knight MD