The X-Files Revival: A Case Study in Social Television

We look at how streaming led to The X-Files revival and how a new generation of fans stayed connected. This article is the second part in a series onX-Files fandom. The trend of consumers binge-watching television is nothing new. The good news for us is that we own the show, Walden said. I think well see a great turnout within a seven-day window. But if viewers watch it beyond that, on whatever platform its available, thats all good news....

March 1, 2016 · 2 min · 234 words · Jesse Green

Exclusive: Nicholas Meyer Says New Star Trek Series is “Innovative and Different”

Ryan Britt chats with the legendary The Wrath of Khan director about the new Star Trek TV series. Interviewers note: This interview took place over the phone on 2.27.2016. Mr. Meyer was at his home in Los Angeles. Make no mistake: Nicholas Meyer is the reason whyStar Trekmade it out of the 80s. If Nicholas Meyer was your parentsStar Trek, then your parentsStar Trekwas awesome. Nicholas Meyer:No. No ones ever asked me!...

February 29, 2016 · 3 min · 483 words · Dana Ramirez

Last Man on Earth Writers’ Room Walkthrough Part 1

We’re going inside the Last Man on Earth writers' room for an episode-by-episode breakdown of season two. We learn that six months have passed since season ones finale. And we liked that it gave us an opportunity to get back to basics with them. We wanted people to wonder if the cast was even in the show anymore. We compromised at bringing them in at the end of episode two....

February 29, 2016 · 6 min · 1148 words · Dean Matthews

Movie Stars, Social Media, and a Shifting Balance of Power

This article originally appeared onDen of Geek UK. To an extent, this is nothing new. In fact, its often written into the contracts of talent that they need to undertake a press tour. I distinctly remember when that doesnt happen, too. Yet whats different now is how much earlier in particular the acting and directorial talent come into the process. Now, though, the two processes are interwoven. Then Chris Pratt posted an image from the set....

February 29, 2016 · 2 min · 256 words · Megan Murray

Hap and Leonard is Excellent Noir TV

Hap and Leonard, based on the books by Joe R. Lansdale, translates beautifully to television. Motivations are as complicated as the pacing is measured and slow. Multiple agendas abound and backstories are deep. So whats this show about, and who are we dealing with, exactly? The counterculture was in full swing, bringing with it free love and conscientious objection. Hes not a bad man, just unremarkable. Worse still, hes forgotten what to means to be necessary to the world at large....

February 28, 2016 · 1 min · 204 words · Danielle Shea

Power Rangers Dino Super Charge: Roar of the Red Ranger Review

Things get virtual with daddy issues on this week’s Power Rangers Dino Super Charge! ThisPower Rangers Dino Super ChargeReview contains spoilers. They accidentally ran an episode of theclassic seriesVR Troopersinstead! Well, since we didnt get an episode ofPower RangersI may as well review this one. He tries to defend himself, but Ninjabot is too fast. No, it couldnt be Ryans Dad… It must be someone else. Ryan stumbles back to the lab, the others unaware that Ninjabot placed a virus in Tylers virtualzier....

February 27, 2016 · 3 min · 561 words · Robin Peters

The Revenant Ending and Real History Explained

This article containsThe Revenantspoilers. 2014sBirdmanwas an ode to pretension, ambition, and all those other wonderful virtues that drive artists mad. In fact, one of the most striking similarities is their preference for ambiguity and open-ended finality. Buy The Revenant: A Story of Revenge by Michael Punke on Amazon. Its okay son, I know you want this to be over. I will be right here. But you dont give up. As long as you could still grab a breath, you fight....

February 27, 2016 · 2 min · 275 words · Shane Jones

Elementary: Who Is That Masked Man Review

The man behind the mask isnt the one everyone suspected, as family drama unfolds on this weeks Elementary. Of course, business is business. The real meat of the episode comes in its subplot. I do, Sherlock replies, still obviously affected by the account. Angry, Sherlock begins to walk out. Sherlocks relationship with his father has always been a difficult, albeit fascinating one to watch. Perhaps its a little bit of both....

February 26, 2016 · 1 min · 76 words · Diane Moore

Legends of Tomorrow: Star City 2046 review

The crew of the Waverider find future Star City in ruins and devoid of heroes. Here’s the latest Legends of Tomorrow review. ThisLegends of Tomorrowreview contains spoilers. This week, we went 30 years into Star Citys future and all we got was this damn fanservice. It wasnt a bad episode, it just…it was all entirely unnecessary. That…is it. They find future Star City to be somewhere betweenNo Mans LandGotham andMad MaxAustralia....

February 26, 2016 · 2 min · 239 words · Angela Morris

Scandal: Wild Card Review

The warped father-son relationship between Jake and Papa Pope finally strikes a nerve in Olivia. Heres our review… ThisScandalreview contains spoilers. I mean, Rowan calls Jake his son without skipping a beat. Thats not a normal thing to just come out and say. Did she actually believe her father had retired from command and decided to settle in for a simpler life? Give me a break. Ad content continues below...

February 26, 2016 · 2 min · 246 words · Steven Patel

The American Dream: An International Perspective Through Movies

We say the grass is always greener on the other side. However, according to some, the idea of America being the promised land is crumbling. Ad content continues below Today, the world has lost hopefulness, including inside and outside of America. Those who are not U.S. citizens and want to pursue the American Dream are on guard. They look at the United States with vigilant skepticism. Furthermore, disbelief does not come from Chomskys generation alone, who has witnessed the regression....

February 26, 2016 · 2 min · 405 words · Samantha Wilkinson

The Best Picture Oscar Winners That Had Sequels

More Best Picture Oscar winners have had sequels than you may think. This lot, in fact… This article originally appeared onDen of Geek UK. Theres still an element of snobbery where sequels to certain films is concerned. These cases, in fact… Ad content continues below Dont be fooled into thinking sequels for prestigious movies are a relatively new phenomenon. James Whale directed this time around, drawing as the original did on the writing of Erich Maria Remarque....

February 26, 2016 · 4 min · 840 words · Tamara Scott

The Shannara Chronicles: Safehold Review

The penultimate episode of Shannara’s first season brings and end to its first quest. Here’s our review… ThisShannara Chroniclesreview contains spoilers. Shannara Chronicles Season 1, Episode 9 This is it, folks: the end of the Bloodfire quest. Which is why Ive been suspicious of this seasons way of endearing her at weird moments. Im not saying it didnt work. Im saying I could sense they were prepping us for her exit....

February 26, 2016 · 2 min · 341 words · Eric Larson