Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency & The Challenges of Adapting Douglas Adams

What makes thisDirk Gentlydifferent? Landis continued: The way youre told the story is more interesting than the story itself. it’s possible for you to list the things that happen inHitchhikerson one hand in the first book. Five things happen in that entire book. The rest is tangents and meanderings. The same could be said of theDirk Gentlybooks. Its more of a tribute album than a direct cover. is not a central figure of this show....

October 17, 2016 · 2 min · 336 words · Nicholas Evans

Elle Review

Paul Verhoeven gambles big with Elle, a revenger’s fantasy about a woman outsmarting her rapist-stalker. Already, the movie is the toast of the festival circuit with awards conversations aplenty. Im happy to be in the minority on this one. Frankly this time, it isnt worth the precipitous dive. Elle opens in the U.S. on Nov. 11. Rating: 2 out of 5

October 17, 2016 · 1 min · 61 words · Diane Yang

On The Hour: revisiting a brilliant radio comedy

This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. The production and sound of the show was an incredible leap forward in terms of concept and ambition. Also key was the fact that its leading men were not merely comedians. It isnt until the fourth episode of the first series thatOn The Hoursettles into the programme its fans remember. The punchlines are incorporated into the news format more effectively. Within a year hed have his own show on Radio 4....

October 17, 2016 · 1 min · 98 words · Dustin Butler

Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 4 Review: Strange Case

Once Upon a Time Season 6 magically turns into a bubbling cauldron of moral ambiguity. This Once Upon a Time review contains some spoilers. Is it even possible to imagine Rumplestiltskin and protection spell in the same sentence? Some sinister deal that may or may involve the Evil Queen has to lurk behind it. The rotten, moldering inside of the man who was once Cinderellas fairy godfather. Ad content continues below...

October 17, 2016 · 2 min · 219 words · Bethany Larsen

The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Writer’s Room Walkthrough

Andy Bobrow reveals the secrets of The Last Man on Earth Season 3 to us! This part of the walkthrough looks at episodes one and two ofLast Man on Earthseason 3. While Melissa takes drastic action, Tandy gets a new lesson in fashion. Hes really the perfect choice for that role, but what was the story there? But with celebrity cameos you have to cast a wide net. Boy were we wrong....

October 17, 2016 · 6 min · 1208 words · Carrie Richards

The Last Man on Earth: You’re All Going To Diet Review

Im telling you, youre getting worked up over nothing here. Its also fairly satisfying to see Carol having gussied up the warning signs and trauma evidence around their home. This very apparent vulnerability being felt by everyone manifests itself in various ways. Melissa on the other hand seems to have a much more fragile grip on everything at the moment. Forte has tapped into this character so effortlessly by now....

October 17, 2016 · 1 min · 90 words · Linda Baker

The Walking Dead Season 7: Melissa McBride Talks Carol’s Journey, the Kingdom, & Much More

ThisWalking Deadarticle contains spoilers for the show and the comics. That death will undoubtedly spark a whole new series of conflicts between both factions. As the season 7 trailer revealed, Carol is still alive and will recover from her wounds. you might read the interview below! Melissa McBride: Gosh, you know what? I just imagine that Carol is sort of very resilient from the get-go. You know when I think about where she came from… You know, who knows?...

October 17, 2016 · 6 min · 1157 words · April Rasmussen

Jackie Review

There are moments in American history that will forever be remembered by anyone alive at the time. None were more affected more than Kennedys widow Jacqueline. Dont presume from the above thatJackieis merely a performance piece though; other elements are very noteworthy. Rating: 4.5 out of 5

October 16, 2016 · 1 min · 47 words · Zachary Jenkins

The Lost City of Z Review

It also is the best narrative film to play at this years New York Film Festival. As a movie,Zpinpoints the exact generational shift whereupon Victorian superiority descended into post-war waywardness. Fawcett is the last guard of old Victorias classic English gentry. It also allows him a chance to cool local tensions and potentially prevent another war for the homeland. In fact, they are both suffragists who behoove the rigidness of the culture they inhabit....

October 16, 2016 · 1 min · 96 words · Judy Miranda

Interview: Comedy legend Fred Willard on Mascots

Fred Willard reteams with director Christopher Guest for their first mockumentary in a decade, Mascots. Den of Geek: Hard to believe, but its been 10 years since the last one of these. Did you ever wonder if he was going to get back to the movies? I always kind of thought, yes, I knew he would do something. He directs a lot of commercials. He surprised me with this. You make up your own character, but then you never know until you get on set....

October 14, 2016 · 3 min · 605 words · Adrian Reese

James Bond and The Perils of Casting a New 007

This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Since 1962, fewer men have played James Bond than have walked on the moon. As far as Im concerned, Ive got the best job in the world. Ad content continues below But over the series history, vacancies for the lead role have been relatively scarce. Burton turned it down due to salary dispute and his feeling that the concept was untested. I didnt think Bond would be successful in the movies....

October 14, 2016 · 3 min · 456 words · Ryan Drake

Legends of Tomorrow Season 2 Episode 1 Review: Out of Time

ThisLegends of Tomorrowreview contains some spoilers. Remember what I said about hitting the ground running? Its going to be a fun season. The biggest deal, of course, is… Nate Heywood. In the comics, a super-powered Heywood is known as Commander Steel. But were not quite there yet with him. His personality is quite a departure from the comics, though. I have to love how Green Arrow is kind of roped into this rescue mission....

October 14, 2016 · 1 min · 212 words · Christopher Roth

Yonderland: saluting a brilliant fantasy comedy

This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. I make no bones about the fact thatHorrible Historiesis one of one my favourite TV shows. When I discovered fantasy and puppets were being thrown into that mix, I was well and truly sold. For the uninitiated,Yonderlandis a family-friendly, fantasy comedy. This level of commitment to fleshing out their world is undeniably impressive and adds massively to the shows appeal. As wonderful as the cast are theyre only really half the story....

October 14, 2016 · 1 min · 190 words · Michael Christensen