Fox’s Second Chance: Twice in a Lifetime

It’s commonplace for TV shows to change their names in production. Yet at Fox, what’s old is new again with ‘Second Chance.’ When it comes to television shows, whats in a name? It has to be catchy, and it has to frame for the audience the context of the show. The rest was history. Would these two venerable sitcoms have reached comparable heights had they stuck to their first iteration?...

January 13, 2016 · 1 min · 209 words · Randy Blair

Ride Along 2 Review

And this quick turnaround tries to recapture that magic the duo brought to Atlanta Det. Theres such a been-there seen-that feel toRide Along 2, and not just due to the original movie. Its also because of every other bad buddy cop comedy. Rating: 2 out of 5

January 13, 2016 · 1 min · 47 words · Katherine Mccarthy

Star Wars: Episode VIII – what we know, what might happen

Episode VIII is due out in time for the Star Wars 40th anniversary. Here’s what we know so far, plus a bit of speculation about its events. NB: The following contains potential spoilers forStar Wars: The Force Awakens,and speculation aboutEpisode VIII. In the middle act of a movie or a book or anything else, not much happens. It sort of evolves the story, makes the plot more complicated. Ad content continues below...

January 13, 2016 · 2 min · 418 words · Jo Simpson

The Slow Death of Thinking Time in Post-Production

This article originally ran onDen of Geek UK. Photo courtesy of Robbie Carman/Amigo Media LLC The editing window has long been a savior for movie directors. Ad content continues below Marshall is not alone. Studio interference aside, thats the way many famous directors approached their way. Take the most recent James Bond adventure,Spectre. That it was the longest James Bond film not by choice, but ultimately by circumstance. Neither of these films had anything close to complex effects work....

January 13, 2016 · 2 min · 319 words · Michael Miller

Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Will Box Office Records Affect Its Legacy?

But neitherThe AvengersnorJurassic Worldseem like movies people will be talking about 40 years from now either. But lets go back to theStar Warsfranchise and howTheForce Awakensfits in with whats come before it. I think its pretty evident which film has sustained a bigger legacy. ), which ends up translating to $1.1 billion going by current ticket prices. There was no waiting for the DVD. Another box office phenomenon experienced while James Cameron was still just starting out was Steven Spielbergs 1982 movieE....

January 12, 2016 · 1 min · 125 words · Katherine Vega

Shameless Season 6 Premiere Review: Only Miss Her When I’m Breathing

The Gallaghers are back for Shameless Season 6, and it’s off to a rollicking and demented start! This Shameless review contains spoilers. But even the Hell this time is pretty amusing too. And maybe really is. After all, Bianca is a woman who never had to love him back since she was dying. And like those shows are to us, it is every bit as revoltingly irritating to his children....

January 11, 2016 · 2 min · 398 words · Taylor Nelson

Star Wars & Female Characters: In Praise of Battlefront’s Everi Chalis

This wasnt a concentrated effort. Why are so few new characters sticking around? Part of it is because the stories are constrained by the era in which they take place. They all present the same problem that Ahsoka did afterThe Clone Wars. Character deaths are also an easy way to create drama. Ad content continues below Star Warsdoesnt always fall into this trap. Characters like Jaina Solo or Leia Organa lived on and had their own stories....

January 11, 2016 · 3 min · 495 words · Katherine Jackson

The Simpsons: Teenage Mutant Milk-Caused Hurdles Review

Bart and Skinner suffer PTSD, Parent Teacher Student Dilemma. Here is our review of The Simpsons: Season 27 Episode 11. ThisThe Simpsonsreview contains spoilers. The Simpsons: Season 27 Episode 11. Ad content continues below They sell ads in thought bubbles now? What is this,South Park? Are we going to someday learn that either Sherry or Terry is only a subliminal Got Milk ad? Milk helps a body grow and bovine hormone growth milk helps a body grow fast and furiously....

January 11, 2016 · 2 min · 338 words · Edward Taylor

Tiff Stevenson interview: comedy, Buffy, Whedon and more

Heading on tour around the UK this month is Tiff Stevenson. It got quite nerdy… Ill start with the obvious one, and then we can go nerdy. Youre going on tour with a show called Mad Man. Do you have specific examples youre tapping into? Ad content continues below Yeah, sure. Advertising is a huge thread that runs through the show. Also, what makes the personality, and what makes the person....

January 11, 2016 · 8 min · 1682 words · Matthew Leonard

British cinema behaviour: 45 examples of good experiences

Sometimes, for differing reasons, cinema trips take an unexpected turn for the better. Here are 45 examples of when things went right (for a variety of reasons!)… I found most adults stop talking or turn off their mobile phones if you ask them politely. They arent trying to be disruptive they are just thoughtless. Ad content continues below 9 times out of 10 its a faultless experience at my local Cineworld....

January 8, 2016 · 4 min · 728 words · Tonya Lopez

Elementary: Miss Taken Review

At least part of that is due to the shows seeming return to its roots. Any channel surfer unaware of the episodes premise might easily write it off as another re-run ofNCISorLaw & Order. Thats where the similarities end. Its hardly the first time Ive inspired a writer, Watson, Sherlock scoffs. This cannot be helped. Sherlock isnt humble here, but he certainly isnt arrogant either hes exactly what hes supposed to be....

January 8, 2016 · 1 min · 122 words · Mr. Jonathan Robinson

The Most Memorable Arrow Fights

On a show that’s known for spectacular stunt work, it’s hard to pick favorites. Here are the best Arrow fights. They somehow keep making bigger, better action sequences. Below is my pick of the topArrowfight scenes throughout the seasons. Who will save you? Ad content continues below Shadowboxing and puppeteering. But that isexactlywhat Oliver did during Broken Arrow. And the fight was pretty dang cool, too. Dig Saves the Day. Before Oliver can unleash the beast, John Diggle steps in....

January 8, 2016 · 6 min · 1143 words · William Shannon

Will Poulter interview: The Revenant, survival, Pennywise

He’s the star of Alejandro Inarritu’s new film, The Revenant. Will Poulter talks survival films, long takes and nerve-wracking auditions… You must be thrilled with it. Ad content continues below I think we all feel immensely proud of it, for sure. From that battle sequence near the opening, it totally immerses you. I think thats the most rewarding thing from speaking to people whove watched it. They feel the immersion....

January 8, 2016 · 3 min · 594 words · Isabel Snyder