22 Jump Street, chemistry and slapstick comedy

The physical humour isnt restricted to Tatum and Hill, either. Directors Phil Lord and Chris Millers style of filmmaking is particularly suited to this kind of physical comedy. Wherever their skill comes from, they make a deceptively difficult form of comedy look effortless. Admittedly, theJump Streetmovies brand of comedy isnt the most highbrow in cinema. Schmidt and Jenko are, as well as inept, clumsy and idiotic, also good-natured and honest.

June 6, 2014 · 1 min · 70 words · Mary Odom

The TV characters we really, really don’t want killed off

Tyrion Lannister, Daryl Dixon, John Diggle… But we hope not. Not so ofVikings Lagertha. But where the character really shines is in the sheer number of dimensions she exhibits. He knows exactly when to ham it up and when to play it down. Yet would there be a character more devastating to lose? Wed lose Bauer before we lost her. But thats not the only reason viewers are desperate to see Eric Northman live to bite another day....

June 6, 2014 · 2 min · 297 words · Dr. Nicolas Kim

Doctor Who: the film careers of Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi

Tennant spent much of 2009 on stage inHamletand was only able to devote small amounts of time toDoctor Who. For the first time since its return (Christmas specials aside) the ideal scheduling forDoctor Whohad been achieved. The two specials were, understandably, promoted heavily very heavily. At just 26, Matt Smith was the youngest actor ever to become the Doctor. The BBC were a little sceptical as to whether such a young actor could successfully embody the famous role....

June 5, 2014 · 4 min · 693 words · Brian Taylor

iPlay-Ha! Examining BBC iPlayer’s Comedy Shorts

Rob casts his eye over the BBC’s collection of iPlayer comedy shorts, feat. Bob Mortimer, Reece Shearsmith, Morgana Robinson and more… And, like a cheap pillow, its comforting but also vaguely disappointing. Partly because its all established comedians piloting the fun rather than up-and-coming talent. Ever tried to get through even half an episode ofMad Menwhile on the loo? Your legs will have gone to sleep before Roger Sterlings sunk his second vodka....

June 5, 2014 · 2 min · 262 words · Nicholas Lopez

The Fault in Our Stars review

Teen cancer victims find true love in this screen adaptation of the beloved best-seller. *** This review contains spoilers. The aforementioned vacation is the centerpiece of this long, long movie. The Fault in Our Starsis out in theaters Friday, June 6. Like us onFacebookand follow us onTwitterfor all news updates related to the world of geek. AndGoogle+, if thats your thing! Rating: 2.5 out of 5

June 5, 2014 · 1 min · 66 words · Ana Fletcher

The Sacrament review

Indie horror auteur Ti West turns to cult religious mania in The Sacrament. But my hopes were dashed. The Sacramentis available on VOD now and out in theaters Friday, June 6. Like us onFacebookand follow us onTwitterfor all news updates related to the world of geek. AndGoogle+, if thats your thing! Rating: 2.5 out of 5

June 5, 2014 · 1 min · 56 words · Whitney Stewart

The women taking over TV crime drama

Did he get away? the boastful grandson is asked. That exchange, fromHappy Valleys second episode, sums up a shift afoot in modern crime drama. Theyre women, flawed and heroic, solving crimes, chasing scrotes, and attracting audiences of millions. But surely there have always been great women in crime TV. Until now, that is. Ad content continues below May we introduce Catherine Cawood,Happy Valleys detective-turned-local-sergeant played by Sarah Lancashire? Speaking of which, meetFargos Molly Solverson....

June 4, 2014 · 2 min · 425 words · Sarah Frazier

Hearthstone and 15 Other CCGs You Should Play

If you love Hearthstone, you should check out these other collectible card games! Many others did the same. There was a palpable sense of excitement in the air as Blizzard developer Rob Pardo started talking. And then… a card game. The general consensus of the crowd was one of slight disappointment.Hearthstone? This continued, as I waited in line to play the demo on the show floor. A girl in line with me yelled back, Because some people like card games, you jerk!...

June 3, 2014 · 4 min · 735 words · Daniel Shepherd

Why Aren’t Epic Comedies Ever Funny?

For the past twenty years Ive been trying to figure outwhyits not funny. It makes no sense, right? By all accounts it shouldve been the funniest goddamn movie ever made. Along the way almost every conceivable genre got the sprawling, three-hour, all-star, cast of thousands treatment. It seemed such an obvious, inevitable, and great idea. If people were willing to sit through a three-hour Biblical epic, why not a three-hour slapstick comedy?...

June 3, 2014 · 2 min · 386 words · John Williams

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Firestorm Book Review

Is Titan Books' new prequel novel worth going ape for? Or is it just monkeying with readers? The latest of these works is Greg KeyesDawn of the Planet of the Apes: Firestorm. It mostly succeeds, almost despite itself. This is hardly a spoiler, though. The finale ofRise of the Planet of the Apesestablished that a simian flu had begun spreading amongst mankind. As you probably figured out by now, things dont exactly go well for either faction....

June 2, 2014 · 2 min · 265 words · Samantha Baird

Maleficent director Robert Stromberg talks bringing Sleeping Beauty to Life

An Oscar-winning art and production designer steps behind the camera for the first time on Maleficent. You know, my dad was a low budget film director. So the bug of directing has been there my whole career. I feel like Ive been ready to do that for a long time. The missing ingredient emotionally, or completing my own personal journey career wise, was this. And so I got the opportunity....

June 2, 2014 · 4 min · 714 words · Matthew Thomas

State of Decay: Lifeline Review

I know what youre thinking, Arent we done with zombie games now? But nono were not, and I, for one, never will be. But, lets get into thegoodthatLifelinehas to offer. Its so much better than having to call for scavengers or having to leave the newly found supplies. On my first truk, I found a plethora of guns, ammo and medical supplies. We already know they arent, thoughthus is one of the flaws in getting us interested in the story....

June 2, 2014 · 1 min · 147 words · James Wells

Crime Classic: Minority Report

We’re holding a free screening of a crime classic of your choice next week. NB: This article contains spoilers. Hes a movie star! The feeling was mutual Cruise was also excited about the possibility of appearing inBrazil. The rising stars management, however, had other ideas. He said, I cant. My people wont let me do it. Is the future set, as the PreCrime system assumes, or is there such a thing as freewill?...

May 31, 2014 · 2 min · 252 words · Tim Hawkins