An Appreciation of Better Call Saul Season 1 Episode Names

Episode names havent always been a priority for television shows. In the time before internet that was perfectly forgivable. Now episode names pop up virtually every time an episode is clicked on. Still, episode names remain an under appreciated and often-ignored part of the art of making television. They are not without their champions, however, andBetter Call Saulcreator Vince Gilligan is one of them. The names are: Ad content continues below...

February 10, 2016 · 2 min · 420 words · Jennifer Smith MD

Doctor Who, geek fandom and Comic Book Guy

What happens when the episodes you love don’t match everyone else’s? Here’s what it feels like to do fandom “wrong”… After drinks and awkward small talk in the student bar, we turned to the question. The question you ask whenever you meet another fan. The question thats hidden in plain sight… No, not Doctor Who? Not even whos your favorite Doctor? Rather: Whats your favorite episode? Titles that are hallowed in the annals of Nu-Who history....

February 10, 2016 · 4 min · 796 words · Phillip Stanley

The Flash: Welcome to Earth-2 review

This The Flash review contains spoilers. Welcome to Earth-2 is a solid, smart installment. If youre not a regular viewer, well, theres no way this one is for you. But if you are, its mostly rewarding. I say mostly instead of completely for a couple of reasons. It feels like a bit of lazy shorthand. I reserve the right to change my mind if Escape From Earth-2 doesnt measure up, but whatever....

February 10, 2016 · 3 min · 609 words · Matthew Charles

Zoolander 2 Review

Zoolander 2 gives a facelift to all of your favorite jokes from the 2001 Ben Stiller classic. But it’s no longer ridiculously good-looking. But comedy sequels are apparently the greatest challenge of all. And indeed, abandoned Blockbuster video stores are littered with these half decent follow-ups. But for some would-be jesters, even this is a tall order. Take Ben StillersZoolander 2for example. Everything about the film points to a box office hit and for good reason....

February 10, 2016 · 2 min · 271 words · Amber Young

7 Reasons Bryan Fuller Is The Perfect Choice For Star Trek Showrunner

I had every action figure, so it was all aboutStar Trekfor me. It is without exaggeration a dream come true to be crafting a brand new iteration ofStar Trek. Guys, Bryan Fuller (as with all of his shows) is taking this responsibility very,veryseriously. He has a history of creating awesome female characters. I would love to do that version of the show and but thats in the future to be told....

February 9, 2016 · 2 min · 353 words · Natalie Campos

American Dad!: Hayley Smith, Seal Team Six Review

ThisAmerican Dad!review contains spoilers. There must be some mistake… This is a messy, battered seal corpse of an episode. As usual, Hayley is doing a great job being the familys requisite wet blanket. Even her perma-rock, Jeff, isnt on her side. The mantra of The slower the cook, the better the taste, slowly leads them to madness. All they want is the best tasting meat, dammit! Id also have been more than fine ending on that note rather than pulling back to normalcy....

February 9, 2016 · 1 min · 144 words · Monica George

Deadpool: Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick interview

The screenwriters and executive producers of Deadpool take us through the fight to bring the movie to the screen…. It took more than six years of development for Foxs X-Men spin-off movieDeadpoolto make it to the big screen. Along the way, multiple script drafts were written and manifold Marvel Comics characters were dropped in and out. When you guys were first brought into script forDeadpoolit was 2010, according to the internet-so-it-must-be-true....

February 9, 2016 · 7 min · 1353 words · Darrell Lewis

Lucifer: The Would-Be Prince of Darkness Review

It would seem the third times the charm with Foxs guilty-pleasure procedural, Lucifer. It was impish and clever, doling out cheeky quips and asides in equal measure. This is not to say the show was without its issues, because thats not entirely true. True, there were glimmers in tonights episode of working past that. Its obvious each is an enigma to the other. For Chloe, hes the ultimate nut in need of cracking....

February 9, 2016 · 2 min · 368 words · Susan Pineda MD

Pride and Prejudice: A History of Onscreen Fan Fiction

After all, its everywhere. More than that, a lot of it whether legitimized by its connection to money (i.e. the making of it) or not is quite good… Lets start by recognizing the many onscreen fanfic adaptations of Jane AustensPride and Prejudice. Note: These arent straight adaptations ofPride and Prejudice i.e. Joe Wrights 2005 film starring Kiera Knightley or the beloved 1995 BBC miniseries adaptation starring Colin Firth. Those fall firmly into the category of adaptation....

February 9, 2016 · 2 min · 394 words · Victoria Jackson

12 movies and their unused, downbeat endings

This article originally appeared onDen of Geek UK. Sometimes, the dark side overcomes what Lincoln called the better angels of our nature. For your delectation, here are 12 examples of movies with downbeat endings that were filmed but ultimately replaced. Kevin McCarthy plays a doctor who spots the invasion, but seems powerless to prevent it. Director Don Siegel and screenwriter Daniel Mainwaring intended for his movie to end on this blood-curdling note....

February 8, 2016 · 2 min · 296 words · Bob Anderson

Billions: Short Squeeze Review

Billions Season 1 Episode 4 Short Squeeze was already the best, most fully-formed episode inBillionsshort life yet. Ad content continues below And I love it. He comes across some deer and in an incoherent rage, fires the gun at them. After the police have arrived to take him away, Axe bails him out and brings him to work. Hes doing much better at work now, thanks to Wendys sage guidance....

February 8, 2016 · 2 min · 377 words · James Hobbs

Ethan Hawke on Regression: ‘This Movie was Strange’

Den of Geek: Were roughly in the same age group. I kind of vaguely remember the Satanic Panic. Do you remember that as a teen? Ad content continues below Ethan Hawke: [laughs] Yeah. That was kind of alive when I was about 13, 14, 15. I remember that book that came out. People were really kind of drawing weird stars in high school. In truth, I find that stuff all pretty bogus....

February 8, 2016 · 4 min · 846 words · James Tucker

Ninja Warrior vs Getaway Car: can either top Total Wipeout?

Which new Saturday action gameshow deserves to wear Total Wipeout’s crown? Den Of Geek investigates… Saturday nights are all about falling over. And Saturday night TV is no different. But since the sad loss ofTotal Wipeoutin 2012, the people of our televisions have been too upright. There just havent been the obstacle courses around to trip them up. Thats all changed though, with the BBCsThe Getaway Cartaking on ITVsNinja Warrior UKin the family-friendly 7pm-ish timeslot....

February 8, 2016 · 4 min · 654 words · Elizabeth Johns