Last Man on Earth: Inside Its Shocking Vanishing Act

The last people on earth finally start acting like a family. We go back inside the writers' room of Last Man on Earth season 3… This part of the walkthrough looks at episodes seven through nine fromLast Man on Earthsthird season. Previous installments of this walkthrough can be foundhere. As much as I want to see Tandy is a sparkly jumpsuit, it was the right call. So yes, this is the conservative version....

December 28, 2016 · 6 min · 1253 words · Matthew Wood

Justin Kurzel interview: Assassin’s Creed

Michael Fassbender was impressed when he saw it, and ended up working with Kurzel on his 2015Macbethmovie. It feels like that theme, or idea, is in this as well. Are Shakespeare andAssassins Creedmore similar than we might think? Or whether its actually part of your DNA and your genetics. Its there through the experiences of your ancestors, so… I definitely saw some similarities between, not onlyMacbethandAssassins Creed, but alsoSnowtown. Another thing that kind of permeates between the three films is these gorgeous location landscapes shots....

December 27, 2016 · 4 min · 840 words · Dana Shepard

Why Star Wars Rebels Is the Perfect Rogue One Companion

This article originally appeared atDen of Geek UK. This article contains minor spoilers forRogue OneandStar Wars Rebels. As it plays out in the movie, Obi-Wan rejigs the transmission off screen. Which is fair enough.Episode IIIis all about Anakins demise. And theres a big easter egg in there, too, for fans of nerdy references. Obi-Wans message isnt the only discarded plot strand thatRebelspicks up, either. We also get to see what Darth Maul got up to after his adventures inThe Clone Warsanimated series....

December 23, 2016 · 2 min · 268 words · Phyllis Morris

Den Of Geek films of the year: I, Daniel Blake

And at number nine in 2016s list? Its I, Daniel Blake… 9. I, Daniel Blake This article contains spoilers. It is a simple film, unadorned by concerns such as CGI or contiguity within its brand. It was filmed on location in and around Newcastle. Its furious, urgent and very much about now. The final scenes evoke a sense of dread, a horror films inevitability. With the cast still relatively unknown, its easier to buy into the realism....

December 22, 2016 · 2 min · 274 words · Jordan Miller

Top 5 Video Games of 2016

We count down our five favorite video games of the year. Who took the top spot? To say that this was the biggest year for gaming yet is probably a bit cliche at this point. This year saw the return of Nathan Drake, a brand newFinal Fantasyinstallment (finally! ), and Marcus Fenixs son inherited his fathers Lancer. I hope the industry continues in that direction. But now we have our five and we stand by them....

December 22, 2016 · 2 min · 425 words · Samantha Jones

Vikings Season 4 Episode 14 Review: In the Uncertain Hour Before the Morning

Ragnar courts his own death in this week’s episode of Vikings. Here is our review! Vikings Season 4 Episode 14 I cannot kill you, yet you must die. Its been an amazing four-year run. Ad content continues below At the forefront though stands the long awaited reunion of two complex rulers. The emotions surrounding their shared experiences exposes a connection that manifests itself in a number of surprising scenes. We really dont know which of the two to trust or to doubt....

December 22, 2016 · 1 min · 106 words · Victoria Osborne

DVD & Blu-rays: The Driller Killer, Assault On Precinct 13 and Fright Night

The Bottom Shelf returns, with more DVDs and Blu-rays of a horror persuasion… From the off,Hands Of Steelis wonderful to behold, in a kind of un-wonderful way. Surely Charleys obsession with TV showFright Nightis getting a little out of hand, right? We all know the answer.

December 21, 2016 · 1 min · 46 words · Valerie Blevins

Gore Verbinski: A Cure for Wellness is a Horror Antidote to Our Times

DeHaan is too busy working away at closing his deal on the phone and computer. He is too busy being consumed by the great sickness of the modern world. At least that is what Gore Verbinskis newest horror movie implies with benign malevolence. Ad content continues below What springs to mind when you first hear gothic horror? I think of this movie as a contemporary gothic. Its the Headless Horseman or something....

December 21, 2016 · 5 min · 1019 words · Brandon Green

Steven Moffat & Peter Capaldi on the Doctor Who Christmas special

The pair were at the back end of a day of press, but seemed in fine fettle. you could find the questions others asked at said grouped interview at their assorted outlets around the internet. Five minutes would be pushing it. I think youve got a sketch. Youve got to take it not so much seriously, but sincerely. We try and tell a good superhero story, and talk about things I think are fun about superheroes....

December 21, 2016 · 2 min · 335 words · Paul Parrish

Dead Inside: John Arcudi Talks Beautiful Gore & Jail Crimes

scribe’s new book tries to solve a prison murder. Well, not everything. We had the chance to chat with him about the book and his work process. Whats that transition like? Ad content continues below John Arcudi:I dont really feel it, to tell you the truth. It seems like crime comics are hot now, especially at Dark Horse. Do you think having so many creators doing great work helped pushDead Insideto another level?...

December 20, 2016 · 2 min · 373 words · Dawn Short

Star Wars: How Rogue One Changes A New Hope

How does watching A New Hope immediately after Rogue One affect the overall saga? This article first appeared atDen of Geek UK. NB: The following contains spoilers forStar Wars: Rogue One. ManyStar Warsfans have long since learned to be careful what they wish for. As Gareth Edwardstold us recently: I feel like scale is relative. Theres that phrase, If one person dies, its a tragedy. When a million people die, its a statistic....

December 20, 2016 · 1 min · 118 words · Patrick Stone

The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series – A New Frontier Review

The third season of Telltale’s The Walking Dead delivers a story worth telling. Many consideredThe Walking Deadto be the game of the year in 2012. The second season of TelltalesThe Walking Deadwas a good game. This time around, much of the focus is on a newcomer named Javier Garcia and his people. Instead, Javiers introduction ranks among the franchises most compelling scenes. Its quite remarkable, actually, how quickly he becomes one of the franchises most compelling stars....

December 20, 2016 · 1 min · 185 words · Jeremiah Kennedy

Blade Runner 2049: What We Learned from the First Trailer

Gosling can play badass stoic protagonists, perfect for a neo-noir likeBlade Runner. It remains to be seen if his turn as the new blade runner will involve voiceover or not… I sure hope so. It was a real great pleasure to get to work with him. Sounds a bit likeStar Wars: The Force Awakens, doesnt it? Ford does have some dialogue, though! Of course, thats just a guess. Replicants are like any other machine....

December 19, 2016 · 3 min · 513 words · Tracy Li