In the end, the old excitement came flooding back. Re-watchingDie Hardalways feels like revisiting an old friend. He is the movie villain we wish every movie had. One of the key reasonsDie Hardis still regarded so highly is its hero John McClane (Bruce Willis). And not only is McClane an average guy, he is a guy with average problems and weaknesses. Its worth remembering that at the beginning ofDie Hard, McClane is kind of a dick....

So, what happened? If youve never quite warmed toHook, then youre not alone. Its director,Steven Spielberg, apparently isnt much of a fan of it either. In fact, lets leave the apparently out of it. In an interview with the Kermode & Mayo radio show while promoting the filmLincoln, he was pretty candid. I want to seeHookagain, he told them. I still dont like that movie. Im hoping some day Ill see it again and perhaps like some of it....

This article comes from Den of Geek UK. It contains spoilers for the Legion, The Deuce, The Affair and Preacherfinales. A showrunner, though, bears the weight of years upon their shoulders. Sometimes they experiment with form, truth and the very idea of telling stories, likeThe LeftoversorRoseanne. The Deuce You should watchThe Deuce, I told my box-set devouring friend. Its from David Simon, one of the guys who didThe Wire. Is that the porn one?...

Superman Returns is much better than its reputation suggests, but it never quite connected with audiences. But even aSuperman Returnsdefender (like this writer) is often perplexed by some of the films decisions. That one proved deadlier than Kryptonite to the Man of Steels box office prospects for nearly 20 years. Ad content continues below The logic here, in theory, is sound. Watch Superman Returns on Amazon The youth of the core cast accentuated the problem with the new timeline....

Need a scary Christmas movie? You Better Watch Out, better known as Christmas Evil, isn’t just another Santa slasher film. For some of us, nothing says Merry Christmas quite like an axe-wielding Santa. Writer/director Lewis Jacksons 1980 film is different. In fact its not a slasher film by any stretch. What it is, more specifically, is theTaxi DriverofChristmas movies. Harry (prolific character actor Brandon Maggart in a rare star turn) lovesChristmas....

ButStar Trek: The Next Generationfortunately found its feet not long after, and the franchise survived. But what of the aging original cast? They were unwanted, unloved, too old, and too much of a financial risk. Whether he left of his own accord or was fired isnt clear. Other stories did the rounds. Nothing really took hold. In short, the fact thatStar Trek VI: The Undiscovered Countryeven exists is something of a miracle....

Krampus is back this Christmas and he’s not bringing cookies. We look at the legend of the anti Claus himself. Holy shit, youbetternot pout. Allow us to give you a quick education on Krampus, the anti Claus of northern Europe. Remember the Heat Miser from the 70s Rankin/Bass Christmas specials? This guy makesthe Grinchlook charitable. Krampus is like a badSanta Claus, only hungrier. He is the coal in the stocking of little Bavarian kids who were naughty during the year....

This article consists of nothing butShazam!spoilers.We have a spoiler free review of the film here. Who is Shazam? Ad content continues below Youre probably already aware of the confusing history surrounding the Shazam name and franchise. The problem was that in 1972, DC had a notable competitor named…Marvel Comics. And Marvel had cannily created their OWNCaptain Marvela couple of years earlier. Instead of calling the new book Captain Marvel, the title was simply,Shazam!...

The trappings of the Christmas season are inescapable in December. One of these is the big red beacon of Santa Claus himself. But even Saint Nick hasnt been immune to a facelift. My favorite of these are the Yule Lads who come from Icelandic history. Were specifically looking at examples where the ol Saint Nick character has been transformed into something unnatural. As a culture we cant seem to get enough of transforming this universal figurehead of the holidays....

When John McClane gets shot or injured, he actually feels pain. Lets take a closer look… The protagonist in Thorps story was named Joseph Leland, a retired police officer whos unhappily divorced. None of that is true, he said. Lets put that rumor to bed right now, as there was no connection between those movies! Bruce Willis was signed up for a princely $5 million, and the rest is action movie history....

Im just a guy looking for a silver lining. Watch everything Marvel and more with aFREE Disney+ TRIAL, right here! Is this thing on? The problem is,X-Men Origins: Wolverineisnta late night cable movie. There are a few (very few) positives to be had, to be sure. Its also, somehow, a remarkably bloodless affair for a movie about a guy with claws. Then again, kinda looks those claws were used toeditthis one....

This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Hell, even a true fan might appreciate a refresher. Let me preface this by saying: these are not the best episodes of the series. read more: What did the Seer Predict for Vikings Season 6? Aethelstan himself does experience a legitimate religious epiphany, rededicating himself to Christianity. The third thing is learning of the destruction of the settlement that he and Lagertha left behind in Wessex....

Despite having over 200 episodes, MST3K has rarely been very story-driven. Then again, there are some that feel extra important… Mystery Science Theater 3000is an amazing show. Theres a reason the Kickstarter to bring it back from the abyss was such a success. Lasting for ten seasons, there are countless killer jokes, memorable movies, and harebrained characters. As wonderful as it all is, its also not the easiest show to really binge-watch....