Spider-Man: Homecoming – Who is The Shocker?

One might even think of hardcore B-listers like Mysterio, Electro, Sandman, or Vulture. But ones focus certainly doesnt turn to todays Spidey villain of the hour: The Shocker. And now, the day has come for this persistent Spidey rogue to make it to the big time! Shocker may have never been big league, but his creators certainly were. I mean, just look at that costume! The symmetry, the unique design, the way it offsets Spider-Mans own super hero geometry and colors!...

July 3, 2017 · 2 min · 318 words · Deborah Turner

Roger Ramjet Was A Subversive Cartoon Classic

I first encounteredRoger Ramjeton a Chicago public access station in 1983. It was part of an early morning show apparently aimed at stoner insomniacs. Always did love thatLancelot Link. ButRoger Ramjetwas, well, lets just say it was a revelation. to preserve the American Way of Life. After catching one or two episodes, I forgot all aboutLancelot Link. Along with the lo-fi stylistics, the humor was clearly aimed at an adult audience while pretending otherwise....

July 1, 2017 · 2 min · 309 words · Paige Castillo

Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams: 7 reasons to get excited

(Or aTwilight Zonesort of treatment, if you want to go back a bit further.) As you might probably tell already, were pretty excited for this one. Here are a few reasons why… And, on top of that, Amazon and Channel 4 have assembled an excellent creative team. Ronald D. Moore is one of the executive producers. He previously worked onStar TrekacrossThe Next Generation,Deep Space NineandVoyager, and developed/exec produced/wrote forBattlestar Galactica....

June 30, 2017 · 2 min · 352 words · Warren Martinez

The Mist Episode 2 Review: Withdrawal

ThisThe MistReview contains spoilers. The Mist Episode 2 The Mist, episode 2, Withdrawal, wastes no time on introductions. We are right in the middle of that feels like a standoff at the police station. The phones dont work, there are dead bodies scattered on blood stain floors. Trigger fingers are itchy, but there is no visible target. Mia takes a quick pop into the evidence room for something to take the edge off....

June 30, 2017 · 3 min · 514 words · Richard Frederick

50 things for Doctor Who fans to do before they die

Find and play theDoctor Whopinball game. Anywhere you see a wall covered in graffiti, find a clear spot and add Pex lives. Ad content continues below 4. Hold a party where everyone has to come as Roger Delgados Master with a disguise and an alias. Instead of a Murder Mystery Party, hold a Base Under Siege party. Invite One Direction round for a really awkward evening in. When buying new shoes, respond to the optimum pair by announcing that they fit perfectly....

June 29, 2017 · 3 min · 549 words · Douglas Martinez

The Witchwood Crown Review: A Return to the World That Inspired Game of Thrones

Tad Williams is at it again. Martinto write their own epic fantasy series. The last in the trilogy,To Green Angel Tower, was published in 1993. The return to this fictional world has been a long time in the making. Persevere, and youll have a pretty good grasp on all but the most obscure references. And, in classic fantasy novel tradition, theres maps and an appendix to help you follow along....

June 29, 2017 · 3 min · 466 words · Pamela Fox

Why It Might Be Time To Look Beyond Cinematic Universes

Are audiences and filmmakers alike starting to grow weary of cinematic universes, we wonder… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Other studios, meanwhile, have been rather less successful with their own cinematic empire building. Away from the realm of superheroes, we have Universal Studios and its recently-announced Dark Universe. Things have been very quiet on the Hasbro front, which was reportedly going to bring us moreG.I. Joesequels and connected films based onM....

June 29, 2017 · 1 min · 173 words · Jasmine Jones

Babylon 5: The Wonder that is Stephen Furst’s Vir Cotto

We salute a much-loved Babylon 5 character, played by the much-missed Stephen Furst… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Unfortunately, the universe didnt listen. On June 16, Stephen Furst joined his fellow departedB5co-stars on the other side of the veil. Ad content continues below J.M. Vir Cotto was the personal assistant of Centauri ambassador Londo Mollari. One ofBabylon 5s strengths was the development of the main characters over the course of the series....

June 28, 2017 · 3 min · 517 words · Victoria Garner

Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal interview: Spider-Man: Homecoming, Statham, Marvel, Dawn Steel and more

This article contains spoilers for, er,Petes Dragon. Did hell freeze over? It certainly seemed to, seeing Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios partnering on a Spider-Man movie. Yet thats just whats happened, withSpider-Man: Homecomingedging closer to release. Quite a chat, as it turned out… I want to start with some quality clickbait if I can. Ive got a copy here… Amy:I do look insane, dont I?! What year is that? Kevin:I was the class of 1991....

June 28, 2017 · 9 min · 1893 words · Lori Love

Love Island: dystopian breeding camp or romantic TV idyll?

Craig is in love with love island and he doesn’t care who knows it. Here’s why he thinks it’s the best thing on TV… Yeah. I know what youre thinking already. I have to admit, I never thought Id watchLove Islandeither. I knew the premise and it sounded weird. The idea is simple. It sounds bad, right? Quite simply, Im in love and I dont care who knows it. Adding the thrills of a dating gameshow takes it to the next level....

June 28, 2017 · 2 min · 342 words · Danielle Duran

Okja Review

Sweet Okja is an odd mismatch of sensibilities and expectations. It’s also an incredibly moving film that will hit viewers like a pollaxe. Generally speaking, films are always intended to elicit a specific response from the audience. And yet, few fictional narratives aim to inspire an immediate change in your daily habits. It simply illuminated that this person lacked a soul to begin with. Any concessions to more Americanized storytelling techniques are thus frequently obligatory at best....

June 28, 2017 · 2 min · 236 words · Ariana Oconnor

Baby Driver: Edgar Wright’s Musical Inspirations for the Soundtrack

Edgar Wright told us why he chose the songs for the incredible Baby Driver soundtrack. Names like Scorsese and Tarantino spring to mind. (Of course, thats not what happens.) Im always looking for other things in the same vein. I think Baby Driver is the B-Side of The Boxer. I knew it because probably my first experiences with music was my parents record collection. My parents had a box of 20 records, and that was it....

June 27, 2017 · 3 min · 452 words · Steven Fisher

Edgar Wright interview: Baby Driver, Jason Statham, directing

Edgar Wright chats to us about making Baby Driver, and its long journey to the big screen. Plus the Statham question, of course… So this ones been on the slate for a while. I hear you had the idea for it something like 20 years ago now? Im like woah, back up! The real Pauline worked there! Youre suggesting we should get ita blue plaque? Ad content continues below Right!...

June 27, 2017 · 3 min · 430 words · David Michael