Here’s number six in our episode-by-episode look at the Marvel/Netflix Defenders miniseries. Alas, poor Alexandra! Though admittedly we did not know her that well, Horatio. It was so nice BEFORE THE ERUPTION. YOU SEE, I WAS THERE ALIVE MANY THOUSANDS OF YEARS AGO, DID I MENTION I AM IMMORTAL? just in case anyone nearby doesnt realise. You know what Id be like if Id been alive a thousand years? Perpetually freaked out, is what....
We talked to the cast and writers of Doctor Who about Rachel Talalay’s influence on the iconic show. Television is traditionally a writers medium. The directors influence is massive, Moffat toldDen of Geekat San Diego Comic Con. And there is no way we can keep up with that, but we have to pretend we can. She will be returning for the 2017 Christmas special Twice Upon a Time. While the direction on NuWho is consistently good, Talalays episodes are notable for their visual ambition....
When did a lying junkie vampire become Preacher’s moral compass? Im just going to ask this up front: When did a lying junkie vampire becomePreachers moral compass? Because Jesses bare bones assessment of Cassidy in Dallas was pretty spot-on. Hell, even Cassidy couldnt find fault with this bit of character assassination. This isnt to say that Cassidy is an angel (because hes not). Suddenly, Cassidy only had room in his heart for his neglected, ailing son....
Greg McLean chats to us about The Belko Experiment, Jungle and Jason Statham… The Belko Experimentisa brilliant film. We found it hard to shake the notion that wed copped the raw end of that deal. Heres how our chat with Greg McLean went. This is the first film youve directed that you didnt write. How was that as an experience? I think the key thing was finding a script that I absolutely adored....
Production Designer Chloe Arbiture discusses her craft and how Drunk History is at its heart an important show. How are we going to show the boat sinking? And thats how Arbiture was hired as the production designer for Comedy Centrals flagship drunk storytelling seriesDrunk History. As the production designer she oversees the aesthetic language of everything on film. Den of Geek: Where did your interest in art and production design begin?...
Our review notes on Marvel’s Defenders reach the halfway point in episode 4. When are they going to get to the fireworks factory!? That was me during the last three episodes ofTheDefenders. Ad content continues below Now were at the fireworks factory. The Defenders have teamed up. And now theyre all talking and hanging out and I couldnt be happier. The characters instantly find their rhythm: Jessica Joness sharp wit....
Voltrons executive producers reveal the real reason why the fan favorite character came back so soon after hed departed. Voltron: Legendary Defenderseason two ended on a major cliffhanger. Zarkon seemed defeated and the Paladins raced back to the Castle Ship…. Only to find Shiro was gone. He wasnt dead just… gone. In the hiatus between seasons two and three fans speculated what happened to him. Was he somehow fused with the Black Lion?...
Here’s our review and notes on Marvel’s Defenders episode 3. I do, of course, speculate wildly. But what else am I here for? So consider this advance notice. He is, after all, dead in the comics. (Er, most of the time.) Everyone down your drinks now. Anyway, the teams FINALLY together. Lets see some defending! Read Jamesnotes on the previous episode here.
Over 30 years since it ended, we remember classic historical fantasy series Robin Of Sherwood… Much of the success of the show was down to the spot-on casting and the chemistry between the performers. Later retellings have followed suit. His departure came in the iconic episodeThe Greatest Enemy, in which Robin sacrifices himself to save his friends. The result was a misty, mythic feel which directors for the later episodes were able to emulate....
This is a spoiler-free review Each new comic book adaption must justify its own existence. Lets see: what can I miss? Can I skip the DC Cinematic Universe even thoughWonder Womanwas great? Or what about Marvels Netflix properties? Damn, it would suck to miss out on Jon Bernthals standalonePunisherthough. Not only do we have enough superheroes; we have enough Ticks. What say you, 2016 Amazon Prime version? What is your justification for having the audacity to exist in this crowded superhero marketplace?...
Dutch prepares to confront her demons in this weeks episode of Killjoys. Killjoys Season 3 Episode 8 Kill Aneela, win the war. Davin understands the missions success is paramount, and no one mans safety should jeopardize that. So what exactly has Dutch learned? And here is whereKilljoysis at its finest. Did her assassin training simply prepare her for the inevitable confrontation with her creator? And while Aneela is no Victor Frankenstein, the similarities between the two tales are chilling....
ThisPower Rangers Ninja Steelreview contains spoilers. That isnt the case. While I am an adult watchingPower RangersI am more than aware its a series meant for kids. Seriously, go watch an episode ofVoltronand tell meNinja Steelis better. If Im being really nice, Ill gradeNinja Steelagainst other episodes ofPower Rangers. Even there it doesnt fare well. InDino Thundersepisode a nature activist named Krista is protesting a tree being cut down. Connor at first only joins the protest to try and hit on her but hes quickly found out....
Star Trek: Nemesis was supposed to lead into another Next Generation movie, had all gone to plan. 1996sStar Trek: First Contacttook $150 million worldwide, on a budget of $46 million. On box office numbers alone, the film wouldnt have crawled its way into the black. Ad content continues below But why didStar Trek: Nemesistake so little at the box office? 007 was also kicking around withDie Another Day. It would be fair to say that the competition was tough....
